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The Hilarious Sitcom Cameo You Forgot Ina Garten Had Manny Carabel/Getty Images By Molly Harris/May 4, 2021 3:41 pm EST If you were a fan of “30 Rock” during its prime, then you know there were some hysterical moments throughout the show’s run. But one of the best people to continually be brought up throughout the show’s duration was the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten. Apparently, in “30 Rock,” Tina Fey’s character, Liz Lemon, loves “three things,” and one of them is Garten (via HuffPost)....

The One Meal 35% Of People Would Want Cooked By Ina Garten Brad Barket/Getty Images By Molly Harris/March 18, 2021 1:07 pm EST If you are a part of the Ina Garten fan club, then there’s never too much information about the beloved home cook. From how she keeps her kitchen to the kinds of tools she uses, you want to know it all. While you’ve no doubt watched as many of her shows as possible and probably tried at least a few of her recipes, Mashed decided to take a survey of what meal you would love to have Garten cook for you....

The Real Difference Between Mortadella And Bologna Shutterstock By Sara Cagle/Updated: June 1, 2021 1:47 pm EST One you learned how to spell thanks to an iconic 1974 Oscar Mayer commercial. The other, you have tried on an Italian charcuterie board or in a giardiniera-spiked muffuletta sandwich. We’re talking about bologna and mortadella, the silky, light pink pork sausages that have origins in Italy but very different stories since their conception....

The Real Reason Retro Designs Are Coming Back For Fast Food Chains Burger King By Melissa Campana/March 29, 2021 10:56 am EST In The Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne says, “No good thing ever dies” (via Biography). Of course, he was talking about hope, not serif fonts, but the sentiment still applies. Eater recently ruminated on the resurgence of retro, specifically in one industry: fast food. It turns out, fast food companies might be trying to tug at the nostalgic heartstrings of the public in a branding sleight-of-hand....

The Shocking Reaction To Subway’s 1 Million Sandwich Giveaway Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 17, 2021 6:57 am EST This past week, Subway launched its new menu – a total “refresh” of their “Eat Fresh” sandwich offerings. As part of the promotions, the fast food chain planned to give away 1 million 6-inch Turkey Cali Fresh subs. The Subway website shares that this new sandwich starts with the chain’s hearty multigrain bread....

The Surprising Amount Of Water Khloé Kardashian Drinks Each Day Vivien Killilea/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/June 13, 2021 3:02 pm EST Ever since the hit reality show “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” first premiered in 2007, the Kardashian family has been in the spotlight. Youngest sister Khloé Kardashian — who now has a daughter of her own with NBA player Tristan Thompson — is well known for her flashy sense of style....

The Truth About Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen’s Free Croissants Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 25, 2021 12:30 pm EST As far as Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is concerned, one of its primary goals is to appeal to its customers by providing high-quality dishes at decent rates. As the brand puts it, “How do we pull that off? By cooking from scratch.” The brand that was first launched in 1979 is now in 28 states across the U....

The Untold Truth Of Jarritos Shutterstock By Ben Fisher AND Courtney Iseman/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 1:46 pm EST Every taqueria and taco truck worth its salt will have at least a couple of flavors of Jarritos sodas available for purchase to wash down your carne asada and carnitas tacos. Jarritos, which means “little jugs” in Spanish (referencing the little clay jugs from which people traditionally drink water in Mexico), was established in 1950 in Guadalajara, Mexico (via Mexican Soda Pop)....

The Worst Brand Of Ranch Dressing According To 25% Of People Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Aug. 9, 2021 12:11 pm EST Ranch is ranch. It almost transcends brands with childhood memories of dressing. But there are brands, of course. And people have ideas as to what best embodies the Platonic ranch dressing, and perhaps more importantly, which ones fall furthest astray. So, Mashed created a survey asking which brand of ranch dressing was the worst and 640 Americans responded....

This Is The Best Way To Organize Spices, According To Ted Allen Dylan Rives/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Feb. 19, 2021 2:55 pm EST Thanks to the spice trade of ancient civilizations, the world is able to enjoy a myriad of distinct and flavorful ingredients that can liven up anything we are eating. According to Silk Road Spices, well over 4,000 years ago, spices traveled along the infamous Silk Road by camel caravans, making journeys from Asia to the Mediterranean, North Africa, and Europe quite the task....

This Is The Best Way To Store Bagels Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/July 7, 2021 2:58 pm EST Whether you enjoy the complexity of an everything bagel or are a fan of the humble plain, most of us can probably agree that these delectably chewy bread rings rank high in the realm of breakfast foods. They can be smothered with a thick layer of cream cheese, topped with fresh lox, or stuffed with bacon, eggs, and melty cheese....

This Simple TikTok Seitan Recipe Uses Only 2 Ingredients Shutterstock By Karen Hart/March 16, 2021 1:03 pm EST Seitan has been around for hundreds of years, according to Smithsonian Magazine. Its origin story is the result of vegetarian Buddhist monks’ desire to create a meatless alternative for sustenance, and create one they did. Seitan is very different from the likes of tofu or other faux meats that are often at the center of complaints and debate when it comes to texture and taste (via Quora)....

This What Happens When You Eat Corn Every Day Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/April 9, 2021 3:55 pm EST It is safe to say that from a very young age, everyone has heard that they should always eat their vegetables. Time reports that U.S. health guidelines dictate that folks should eat between two to two and a half cups of vegetables per day (granted, this varies between age and gender). That is about three to five servings ranging from 375 to 400 grams each day....

What Is Minari And What Does It Taste Like? KENPEI/Wikipedia By Aimee Lamoureux/March 2, 2021 12:57 pm EST Minari has been a staple ingredient in Asia for many years. The plant is native to East Asia and is frequently added to dishes in many countries, including India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea. As such, it is known in different places by many different names, depending on its country of origin....

What Is Parsley Really And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 14, 2021 1:44 pm EST You’ve seen it on your steaks. You’ve seen it on your eggs. You’ve probably seen it the most on those fancy, glossy pictures food magazines use for their cover spreads. You might have thought it was some kind of plastic decoration the waiter put on your food for a laugh and never touched it....

What You Didn’t Know About Wegmans’ Cheese Caves Bloomberg/Getty Images By Michael La Corte/Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 11:39 am EST If you consider yourself a turophile — aka a lover of cheese — then you’re probably very particular about where you purchase cheeses. Perhaps there’s a local cheese shop near you, or even a deli that has really fantastic cheese options. But did you know that Wegmans has a super-specialized, high-tech headquarters that opened near Rochester, New York, in 2014 (per Mental Floss) that is designed to carefully ages their fine cheeses in ‘caves?...

What You Should Know Before Starting The Mediterranean Diet Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 1:43 pm EST Healthy eating and conscious living have now become a huge part of our lives. More and more people are trying to embrace mindful eating while also working to zero in on the perfect eating plan that fulfills their individual needs. And there are a ton of diets out there. Take the ketogenic diet, for instance, which focuses on healthy fats while minimizing carbohydrate consumption (via Healthline)....

Why You Should Be Eating Fermented Foods Daily Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/March 17, 2021 11:38 am EST Improved digestion, a boost in immune function, reduced inflammation, weight loss, the list goes on! If this sounds like the side effects of some fancy medication, try again. Bacteria called probiotics, which are present in fermented foods, are actually the superstars partly responsible for these results, according to BBC Good Food. Fermentation occurs when yeast, bacteria, and other organisms alter food (or drinks) through their own metabolic activity and growth (via BBC)....

Why You Should Be Eating More Pomegranates Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: July 26, 2021 8:54 am EST The seeds of the pomegranate have been eaten for over 5,000 years, making pomegranates one of the oldest fruits to have been cultivated by humans, according to Alimentarium. Bright, tart, and bursting with color, these seeds are still popular in a wide variety of cuisines, both as a dessert and in main courses. But the flavor is just one thing to like about this refreshing fruit — there is also quite the nutritional punch packed into each tiny seed....

Why You’ve Probably Been Using The Wrong Mug For Your Coffee Shutterstock By Karen Hart/May 22, 2021 10:36 am EST If you need a cup of Joe to get going in the morning, you are not alone. According to the National Coffee Association, seven out of 10 Americans drink coffee every week, and 62% drink it every day. Coffee, and the caffeine it provides your tired body, is the essential energy boost so many of us need, or maybe have become dependent upon, to get the day started....