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The Real Reason Uncle Ben’s Just Changed Its Name Chesnot/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Sept. 2, 2021 11:15 pm EST Starting next year, you won’t find Uncle Ben’s rice on store shelves. The popular brand of rice will still be available, but under a new name that feels more inclusive. Mars, the food company that makes the product, has changed the name to Ben’s Original. The Wall Street Journal said the name and logo change would happen immediately online....

The Real Reason You Might Get A Glass Of Sparkling Water With Your Espresso Bloomberg/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/May 12, 2021 1:09 pm EST Having a cup of coffee can mean different things to different people. It can be about mixing a cup of instant to kick start the day, driving over to a mass-market chain like Starbucks, or settling down for a shot of espresso — which in some coffee shops can be served with a glass of sparkling or still water on the side....

The Shocking Story Behind The Great Whiskey Fire Of Dublin Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Aug. 20, 2021 12:37 pm EST Of all the fires that Dublin, Ireland has seen, The Great Whiskey Fire of Dublin stands as one of the worst. Along with other food-related disasters in history, like Boston’s 1919 molasses flood and the 1878 Minneapolis flour mill explosion, this whiskey fire serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by the production of foods and drinks that we take for granted (via Bon Appétit)....

The Sweet And Salty Southern Snack You Need To Know About Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 3:42 pm EST Every state seems to have a food, snack, or drink for which they are known. Chicago, for example, is known for its deep dish pizza. Maine, on the other hand, is known for lobster rolls, and places like Portland are known for Voodoo Donuts. All offer a taste of the culture and atmosphere that makes each location unique....

The Truth About Martha Stewart’s Rocky Start At The Food Network Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 21, 2021 11:18 am EST Celebrity chef Martha Stewart has come a long way from the time she started working in the food industry. As described by Biography, Stewart is now a chef with an empire of her own; she’s penned cookbooks, established herself as a fierce TV personality, and is an ambitious entrepreneur....

The Truth About The World’s Most Exclusive Restaurant Instagram By Hanna Claeson/Updated: March 29, 2021 9:01 pm EST Earlton, New York is so quiet that even its businesses sound like places to go to sleep. Take, for example, Honey Hollow Brewing Company, a craft brewery nestled in a cottage (via Brooklyn Based). But if you believe the 2013 Bloomberg article that started the hype, the most exclusive restaurant in the world is in Earlton....

These Casseroles Make The Best Side Dishes Laura Sampson/Mashed By JP Karwacki/April 15, 2021 11:36 am EST Casseroles are nothing short of a wonder. When you take the sheer variety that they come in, how they’re cost-effective when cooked in batches, are easy to reheat, and are endlessly delicious, the humble casserole makes for an amazing side dish. If you’ve been looking for recipes, you’ve come to the right place. With some form of casserole found in dozens of cuisines, they may mean different things to different people, but they’re definitely dishes that can be so much more than a mélange of ingredients in a baking dish....

This Arabic Word Describes What It Takes To Be A Gifted Cook Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/April 6, 2021 9:46 am EST As far as many home cooks are concerned, it doesn’t really take much to turn around a good meal. All you need is a few recipes, the right ingredients, and the right equipment. Unfortunately, as some cooks who are unable to boil water without burning it will attest, there seems to be so much more to cooking than just that — and it could well be “nafas”....

This Is The Best Way To Store Lentils Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/March 29, 2021 11:25 am EST Who doesn’t have a half-empty bag of lentils sitting in their pantry? While valuable because of their long shelf life, there is a right and a wrong way to store lentils. As Cook’s Illustrated points out, the uses for lentils are many and versatile: soups and stews, tossed in salads or added to rice pilaf, or paired with sausage, pork, fish, or other proteins....

This Simple Trick Lets You Make Pancakes For A Large Group Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/July 29, 2021 3:40 pm EST Trading in your usual bowl of cereal for a towering stack of fluffy pancakes in the morning is always a treat, but what isn’t a treat is having to diligently stand in front of your stove or griddle flipping each flapjack one by one. If you’re anticipating a large and especially hungry crowd for breakfast, you could end up spending well over an hour in the kitchen until you have enough pancakes for your entire household to munch on, meaning a considerable amount of your morning is gone by the time the meal is over with....

What Is WineTok And Why Should You Be Following It? Bloomberg/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/April 7, 2021 3:36 pm EST Social media platform TikTok may have been around since 2019, but it didn’t really take off as a foodie site until the pandemic descended, and sent us scurrying into our homes. When that happened, TikTok really came into its own and became our windows into the cooking world (via Food52). As a result, we have TikTok to thank for viral, here-today-gone-tomorrow food trends like baked feta, cloud bread, pancake cereal, and whipped coffee....

What You Should Know About The Newest Sam’s Club Credit Card Scott Olson/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Feb. 5, 2021 6:11 pm EST The wholesale superstore Sam’s Club aims to give its customers the best deals on bulk buys, and many customers flock to the club to snag significant savings on groceries and household essentials. Sam’s Club MasterCard members save even more money, thanks to their credit card cashback rewards program, and Club members who opt to upgrade to a Plus membership are now eligible to receive even more rewards, which translate to even bigger savings on purchases like groceries, gas, dining, and everything in between (via Sam’s Club)....

Why The Pioneer Woman Felt ‘Dead’ After Her Daughter’s Wedding Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/June 17, 2021 10:16 am EST Blogger and TV personality Ree Drummond has been pretty caught up over the last few months. According to Today, she has dealt with a lot: her husband’s accident on the family ranch, watching her daughter get married, and working on a cookbook, among other things. Recollecting the aftermath of her husband’s accident, Drummond said that it was difficult for Ladd to stay away from his routine....

33 Savory Pie Recipes You’ve Never Tried Before Africa Studio/Shutterstock By Jessica Merritt AND Nancy Mock/Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 4:39 pm EST When you think of pie, you probably have something sweet in mind, right? Maybe you just thought of a whipped cream-topped pumpkin pie served at Thanksgiving, a light and airy custard-based pie, or a classic apple pie full of wonderful autumn spices like cinnamon. But pies aren’t just for satisfying a sweet tooth....

Aldi Fans Are Loving This Blue Bell Ice Cream Flavor Shutterstock By Molly Harris/June 7, 2021 1:53 pm EST Aldi might be known for its many amazing store brand products, but the budget-friendly market is also great about stocking your favorite name brand products, too. Thankfully, that includes one specific, delicious flavor of Blue Bell Ice Cream, among others. According to an Aldi fan Instagram account, @aldi.mademedoit, the store is carrying Krazy Kookie Dough ice cream from Blue Bell....

Can Sugar Really Make You Depressed? Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/July 8, 2021 4:52 pm EST There is a lot of information floating around the internet about the different impacts sugar has on our bodies and minds. It’s a well-known fact that overconsumption of sugar can lead to a host of health issues, including diabetes, obesity, and increased blood pressure (via Harvard Health), but could it also lead to other issues within our brains and affect our mental health as well as our physical health?...

Can You Actually Grill Impossible Burgers? Shutterstock By Gabriela Mungarro/April 26, 2021 9:33 am EST As spring slowly comes to an end and things start to heat up with summer right around the corner, it might be time to get your grill in tip-top shape, especially if you plan on having some backyard barbecues. While there are limitless options to throw on the grill, from easy dinners like shrimp skewers to tasty steaks, it’s possible your obvious go-to for summer sunsets might be burgers — and who doesn’t love a juicy burger?...

Costco’s Avocado Ranch Salad Kits Have People Divided Daniel Pockett/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Jan. 28, 2021 11:30 am EST Costco has stocked a new ready-to-prep salad on its shelves and people have mixed feelings about it. The new avocado ranch chopped salad by Taylor Farms is made with a mixture of romaine lettuce, kale, green and red cabbage, and carrots and includes toppings such as crunchy corn, corn flax chips, smoked white cheddar, and avocado ranch dressing....

Courteney Cox’s Kitchen Proves She’s A Classic ‘Monica’ Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/April 19, 2021 2:06 pm EST When the television sitcom Friends debuted on NBC in autumn 1994, Courteney Cox was the most famous of the actors playing the six attractive and likeable twenty-somethings living in New York City (via History). Nearly 30 years later, the entire ensemble is recognizable virtually anywhere in the world, along with their various catchphrases, hairstyles, and quirks....

COVID-19 Has Sparked A Big Change For McDonald’s Remko De Waal/Getty Images By Anna Kang/Updated: June 21, 2021 9:46 am EST It’s not an overstatement to say the pandemic has affected the entire restaurant industry. When the coronavirus began to pose a threat, restaurants were forced to pivot to delivery and takeout, close locations, furlough employees, and implement stringent sanitizing and protective measures. But the impact COVID-19 has had on the industry will continue to be felt even after things settle down....