The Real Difference Between A Paloma And A Margarita

The Real Difference Between A Paloma And A Margarita Shutterstock By Shawna Cory/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 4:55 pm EST If you’re a fan of a tangy tequila cocktail, chances are the margarita is your go-to when you belly up to the bar. And you’re in good company – Drinks International listed the margarita as one of the top ten Best-Selling Classic Cocktails in 2020. But next time happy hour comes around (or whenever the mood strikes) why not try a paloma instead?...

May 14, 2022 · 5 min · 997 words · Minnie Kassis

The Real Reason American Cheese Is Dying

The Real Reason American Cheese Is Dying Shutterstock By Maria Cristina Lalonde/Updated: April 13, 2021 12:17 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. American cheese is dead. Millenials killed it. Some version of that sentiment has been circulating across social and traditional media outlets recently. But even if you’re suspicious of Twitter and the press, the data is clear: American cheese is going the way of comb headbands and Crystal Pepsi....

May 14, 2022 · 32 min · 6728 words · Lisa Moore

The Real Reason Lana Condor Posts A Lot Of Her Meals On Instagram

The Real Reason Lana Condor Posts A Lot Of Her Meals On Instagram Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Aug. 5, 2021 4:04 pm EST Actor Lana Condor charmed America, especially young girls, as Lara Jean Covey in the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” trilogy with her quirky outfits, wholesome, charming personality, and lovey dovey relationship with co-star Noah Centineo’s character Peter Kavinsky. Next up, she’ll be appearing in (and executive producing) “Boo, Bitch,” a Netflix comedy series about a high school student who discovers she’s a ghost (via Harper’s Bazaar)....

May 14, 2022 · 5 min · 912 words · Amanda Dicks

The Ridiculous Amount Of Whiskey America Drank In The 1800S

The Ridiculous Amount Of Whiskey America Drank In The 1800s Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 3, 2021 4:30 pm EST As with all things, drinking must be enjoyed in moderation and responsibly to help keep us and others around us safe. Even the supposedly hard-nosed Puritans enjoyed a good drink every now and then — clergymen Increase Mather described liquor as a “a good creature of God,” reports Maine History. The first president had to deal with the Whiskey Rebellion (over liquor taxes)....

May 14, 2022 · 9 min · 1764 words · Stacie Grant

The Scotch Brand Nick Offerman Swears By

The Scotch Brand Nick Offerman Swears By Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/April 22, 2021 12:44 pm EST Nick Offerman is probably best known for his iconic role as Ron Swanson on the hit NBC series “Parks and Recreation.” Swanson was a scotch-loving, meat-eating manly man with some pretty strong feelings about libertarian policies and skim milk. Hailed as one of the best TV characters of the century by The Ringer, they further describe Swanson as “a modern Renaissance man,” noting his many skills like being a master craftsman, outdoorsman, musician, and self-help guru....

May 14, 2022 · 5 min · 906 words · John Willis

The True Meaning Behind Johnny Rockets Name

The True Meaning Behind Johnny Rockets’ Name George Rose/Getty Images By Lauren David/March 31, 2021 11:58 am EST When a hamburger craving strikes, you likely have a few favorite casual burger spots in your city. You may even fancy a specific style or type of burger. There are so many places to choose from — often with curious restaurant names dedicated to the glorious ground beef placed between a bun with all the delicious condiments — that you likely haven’t thought too much about why they choose that name....

May 14, 2022 · 5 min · 922 words · David Allen

The Untold Truth Of Bubble Tea

The Untold Truth Of Bubble Tea Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: Sept. 10, 2021 12:50 pm EST If there’s any food that has gained an iconic, legendary status amongst Gen-Zers and younger millennials, it’s bubble tea. Go visit any college town or young city neighborhood, and you’re almost guaranteed to pass by a bubble tea place or two … or three. It’s tea, yes, but with a twist. This isn’t grandma’s cup of green tea in lieu of coffee in the morning....

May 14, 2022 · 31 min · 6529 words · Doris Gurule

The Untold Truth Of Pepperidge Farm

The Untold Truth Of Pepperidge Farm Instagram via @milanocookies By DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:06 pm EST Everyone has their favorite Pepperidge Farm cookies (and the odds are on your side if you guess Milano). And then, of course, there’s the Goldfish crackers, those delicious little snacks that have had a place in our lunchboxes and cupboards for decades. Pepperidge Farm is the stuff of special occasions, special moments, and treats like no other, but how much do you really know about the company that made their name on those delicate, elegant, European-style cookies?...

May 14, 2022 · 25 min · 5322 words · Toni Bernard

Try This Trick To Fix Your Stained Wood Cutting Board

Try This Trick To Fix Your Stained Wood Cutting Board Shutterstock By Karen Hart/March 26, 2021 2:38 pm EST Cutting boards go through a lot of wear and tear during the course of their life, particularly those made of wood. Your cutting board is subjected to a lot of activity: knife cuts from dicing onions, greasy stains from cooked meat, and even vegetables and fruits bleeding their colors onto its surface....

May 14, 2022 · 6 min · 1107 words · Juanita Swedenburg

What Drinking Soda Really Does To Your Teeth

What Drinking Soda Really Does To Your Teeth Qilin’s prance Filmmaker/Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Aug. 19, 2021 4:58 pm EST Whether you call it a soda, soft drink, or pop ー your teeth don’t care. Carbonated beverages wreak havoc on your pearly whites and sugar isn’t the only culprit. Even if you’ve switched to sugar-free versions to avoiding type 2 diabetes, weight gain, or obesity, it doesn’t mean you should be regularly drinking soda....

May 14, 2022 · 7 min · 1281 words · Donna Scroggins

Why Ikea Customers Are Furious Over This Holiday Menu

Why IKEA Customers Are Furious Over This Holiday Menu Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:45 pm EST Maybe IKEA should have stuck with Swedish meatballs and lingonberry jam. Management at the IKEA in Atlanta decided to offer a special menu to honor Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19, but the idea backfired. After seeing the menu in an email on Friday, 33 store employees protested by calling in to say they would not be showing up to work on Saturday (via CBS46)....

May 14, 2022 · 6 min · 1209 words · Sadie Gaillard

Why You Should Be Grilling Your Fish On Top Of Lemon Slices

Why You Should Be Grilling Your Fish On Top Of Lemon Slices Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/May 24, 2021 2:34 pm EST As another summer approaches, a new season of grilling out promises to engage and delight the outdoor home cooks among us. It also promises to frustrate and vex us if our past experience with grilling fish is any indication. While we always approach the prospect of grilling seafood with the best of intentions, there always seems to be that inevitable moment when we go to turn that baby over, and it simply refuses to budge — leaving us with a mess to contend with, not to mention a mangled piece of fish that might taste great but isn’t even vaguely Instagram-worthy....

May 14, 2022 · 5 min · 1055 words · Abigail Aguilar

30 Think This Is The Worst Grocery Store Deli

30% Think This Is The Worst Grocery Store Deli Bloomberg/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/July 21, 2021 4:00 pm EST There are more than a few untold truths about your grocery store — well, any grocery store, really, but the one that has us in its crosshairs at the moment is the fact that all of their deli counters are disappointing. Show us a grocery store, and we’ll show you a deli counter that’s at least a level or two down in quality from the rest of the store....

May 13, 2022 · 5 min · 981 words · Jayne Nevarez

Arby S Just Released A Bathing Suit Line Only A True Fan Could Love

Arby’s Just Released A Bathing Suit Line Only A True Fan Could Love Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 12:48 pm EST Diehard fans of a certain iconic Beef n’ Cheddar sandwich have more reason to celebrate this summer, thanks to a new clothing line with a carnivorous twist. Arby’s, which is best known for their beloved — and undeniably delicious – roast beef sandwiches, is getting into the fashion game, following a trend of cheeky branded merchandise by companies like Pizza Hut, Cinnabon, and Stouffer’s....

May 13, 2022 · 6 min · 1127 words · Cecil Wilson

Burger King Steakhouse King Copycat Recipe

Burger King Steakhouse King Copycat Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/Updated: April 22, 2021 4:14 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Want to know the secret that takes a good burger up to the level of a great burger? Smoke. And sure, that can mean a painstakingly slow cooking process that lets wood smoke infuse the meat over time, or it can come in the form of a half teaspoon of liquid smoke stirred into the sauce....

May 13, 2022 · 15 min · 3061 words · Eldon Azen

Classic German Jagerschnitzel Recipe

Classic German Jagerschnitzel Recipe Laura Sampson/Mashed By Laura Sampson AND Mashed Staff/July 16, 2021 12:35 pm EST Preparing classic German recipes at home may seem daunting if you’re not accustomed to it, but it’s simpler than you think to prepare comforting German dishes right in your own kitchen. Even if you’re not familiar with German fare, you’ve probably heard of schnitzel, which is thinly pounded boneless pork chops which have been breaded and fried....

May 13, 2022 · 21 min · 4368 words · Luis Smith

Copycat Wick Fowler S 2 Alarm Chili Recipe

Copycat Wick Fowler’s 2-Alarm Chili Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 8, 2021 12:06 pm EST If you’re a fan of chili and a little bit of spice, then Wick Fowler’s 2-alarm chili is right up your alley. According to Southern Living, Wick Fowler chili goes back decades and was actually a boxed kit. It included several spices to make the flavorful dish, while providing customers with the perfect Texas-style chili....

May 13, 2022 · 13 min · 2574 words · Adam Davis

Costco Shoppers Are Losing It Over These Heat And Serve Gyro Slices

Costco Shoppers Are Losing It Over These Heat-And-Serve Gyro Slices Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 19, 2021 8:19 pm EST Many people love the tender, delicious flavor of gyro meat, but seasoning and cooking the dish to perfection is often time-consuming and tiring. But Daphne’s Beef and Lamb Gyro Slices take all the hard work out of gyro preparation, and that’s why so many shoppers were excited to see the product pop up on Costco’s shelves....

May 13, 2022 · 5 min · 949 words · Walter Paci

Easy Baked Haddock Recipe

Easy Baked Haddock Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/July 9, 2021 2:39 pm EST Who doesn’t love a simple dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes and is made with a handful of basic ingredients you probably already have on hand? This easy baked haddock recipe is a perfect example that shows that you really don’t need a complicated recipe with exotic ingredients in order to prepare a delicious meal for the family....

May 13, 2022 · 16 min · 3275 words · Zachery Okon

Good News For Fans Of A W S Spicy Papa Burger

Good News For Fans Of A&W’s Spicy Papa Burger A&W By Kate Hagan Gallup/Aug. 1, 2021 11:14 am EST A&W fans, get ready for the heat as the chain welcomes back the Spicy Papa Burger Combo this summer (via Chew Boom). This popular meal deal features a classic Papa Burger spiced up with jalapeños and served alongside an order of onion rings with Spicy Papa dipping sauce (via A&W). Fans are already excited about the development, as seen on social media, with one person exclaiming, “Oh yeah‼️ With a float to calm the heat, of course!...

May 13, 2022 · 4 min · 814 words · Theodore Norton