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Kristen Kish’s Advice For Garnishing Your Food Noam Galai/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/July 19, 2021 10:59 am EST Taste is obviously one of the most important factors of a meal, but it’s the presentation of it that makes us want to take out our phones and snap a picture before digging in. In fact, research shows that sight plays a huge part in our perception of food, as it tips our brain off on how it should taste before we even get the chance to take a bite (via The Guardian)....

MasterChef: Legends’ Aarón Sánchez Reveals What We Don’t See On TV - Exclusive Matthew Eisman/Getty Images By Katherine Peach/Updated: June 24, 2021 10:42 am EST Cooking competitions require clever behind-the-scenes strategies to create a compelling narrative and ensure cameras catch every moment. “Iron Chef,” for example, pairs chefs ahead of filming for scheduling purposes, per Today. On “Chopped,” ovens are pre-heated, reaction shots are filmed from multiple angles, and contestants are often selected based on compelling personal histories (via AV Club)....

Nigella Lawson Credits These Two Things For Her Great Skin David M. Benett/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:29 am EST Cookbook author and television personality Nigella Lawson has been tantalizing foodies around the world with her tasty dishes for over three decades now, ever since her first cookbook, How To Eat, was published in 1998 (via The Guardian). In addition to her prowess in the kitchen, Nigella absolutely glows — and she recently delighted her fans by sharing some of her skincare secrets....

Pepsi Just Threw Some Serious Shade At Coke With This Twitter Meme monticello/Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Aug. 18, 2021 3:52 pm EST In case you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last few weeks — Coca-Cola has a new Coke Zero, and the company has even come up with a shiny Snapchat filter to prove how hip the drink is (via The Drum). As for the rest of us? If Twitter’s barometer is anything to go by, we’re about as divided on whether the new Coke Zero is truly tasty as we are on who’s the best Batman — or, could Jack really have fit on the door with Rose in “Titanic”?...

Taco Bell Employees Helped Save This Texas Family. Here’s How Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Hannah Cole/Feb. 18, 2021 8:51 pm EST If you’ve been watching the news this week, you’ve likely caught on that Texas has been blindsided by a record-breaking and devastating winter storm. According to CBS, at least 25 deaths have been attributed to the blizzard. The weather event has knocked out power and water supply around the state, and has covered roads with a sheet of ice....

The Best Cakes To Bake For A Birthday Molly Allen/Mashed By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd/April 27, 2021 11:55 am EST Everyone deserves a special cake for their birthday, but no two people, or celebrations, are alike. To match the perfect birthday cake to the perfect person, you have to think about factors like age, flavor preferences, party plans, and audience. As such, a grandma celebrating her 90th birthday with family may want something a little bit more regal than a five-year-old cutting loose with a slew of barely-out-of-Pull-Ups friends....

The Dark Truth Behind Evil Grimace Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images By Matt Meltzer/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:58 am EST Ray Kroc, founder of McDonald’s, famously held the belief that brand loyalty could be established as early as the age of two. And anyone who doubts that Ray Kroc knew what he was talking about has clearly never been nagged for hours on end by a kid demanding you take them to McDonald’s....

The Fast-Cooking Grain You’ve Never Heard Of, But Need To Try Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/March 18, 2021 2:53 pm EST The pandemic has forced everyone to cook and experiment more in their kitchens. Nowadays, you’ll catch folks whipping up banana bread, baked feta pasta, and all sorts of other goodies. Cooking at home has also forced people to look for more foods to introduce to their daily diets in an effort to combat the monotony of eating the same thing day in and day out....

The Genius Trick Rachael Ray Uses To Cut Avocados John Lamparski/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:39 pm EST When it comes to home cooking, Rachael Ray has more than a few tricks up her sleeve, from using dry vermouth to get rid of the fishy smell of seafood to baking bacon on a broiler pan in the oven (instead of on the stove). It makes sense that the Canadian chef is a mecca of culinary hacks — she’s had her own show on Food Network since 2001 and has written some 26 cookbooks over the years (via The Rachal Ray Show)....

The Most Caffeinated Drink At Starbucks Might Surprise You Nathan Stirk/Getty Images By Brittany Gibson/Jan. 25, 2021 3:09 pm EST So, you binge-watched your favorite show until 2 a.m. again, which normally wouldn’t be a problem except you have to wake up in four hours. Sound familiar? If so, you probably know what comes next: begrudgingly pulling yourself out of bed the next morning, contemplating whether or not you really need to do whatever you have to do that day, and searching for the closest source of caffeine you can find....

The Rule You Didn’t Know Kitchen Crash Had John Lamparski/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Jan. 29, 2021 11:17 pm EST Kitchen Crash, a new show produced by the Food Network, has all the potential for random happenstance that a viewer would desire from a food competition show. The premise, as Renew Cancel TV reported in December, is that three chefs will be dropped in a neighborhood with 10 minutes to convince a local homeowner to hand over their ingredients – but only what can fit in a single bin – for a few cooking challenges....

The State With The Highest Number Of McDonald’s Per Capita Might Surprise You Noam Galai/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 25, 2021 11:36 am EST McDonald’s restaurants are ubiquitous across the United States. Since the first location opened its doors in San Bernardino, California, in 1948, the burger chain has grown exponentially. According to ThoughtCo, it now has over 38,000 locations around the globe. While the United States remains the country with the highest number of locations, the restaurant has expanded into more than 100 countries, including Canada, Hong Kong and the Virgin Islands....

The Untold Truth Of James Kent From Battle Of The Brothers Instagram By Erich Barganier/June 10, 2021 10:25 am EST When you want to see sibling rivalry taken to new heights, you have to check out “Battle of the Brothers.” This cooking competition premiering on Discovery+ pits teams of chefs led by “Top Chef” alumni Bryan and Michael Voltaggio against each other (via People). At the end of each episode, the teams and judges decide which contestants face the chopping block for elimination, and have to team up with the Voltaggio brothers in a final head-to-head challenge to stay in the competition....

This Tip Makes Using A Garlic Press Even Easier Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/June 4, 2021 2:10 pm EST Let’s be honest, fresh garlic can’t be beat when it comes to cooking. Even a little amount goes a long way and can contain numerous added health benefits. Whether it is chicken, pasta, or potato recipes, garlic is one ingredient that never fails to take your dish to the next level. If you’re an avid garlic eater, you may have invested in a few tools to make the prepping process easier....

What Happens To The Leftover Food From Cupcake Wars? Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/May 20, 2021 12:55 pm EST TV shows such as “Cupcake Wars” are the perfect escape for those looking for a mix of entertainment and delicious food. However, it’s important to note that filming the show and creating plenty of delicious treats is no joke. A former winner from the show, Kyra Bussanich told the Tender Foodie that “Cupcake Wars” is an intense experience through and through....

What Is A Monte Cristo And How Do You Make It? Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Updated: July 19, 2021 8:36 am EST Raise your hand if you like grilled ham and cheese sandwiches. Raise the other hand if you like French toast. Now take both of your hands and wrap them around a classic Monte Cristo sandwich, a sumptuous fusion of both of these comfort foods. According to What’s Cooking America, a traditional Monte Cristo Sandwich has slices of ham, turkey or chicken, and Swiss cheese sandwiched with white bread....

What Vegans Should Know Before Eating Figs Shutterstock By Erica Andrews/Updated: July 19, 2021 11:03 am EST Trying to decide what to eat when you’re a vegan is not always easy as you would think. According to WebMD, vegans can eat any food made from plants, but must stay away from common animal products like eggs, cheese, and milk. There’s a variety of reasons why people decide to eat this way, including religious reasons (via Happy Herbivore), not wanting to hurt animals, or because they want to help protect the environment (via Vegan....

What You Didn’t Know About Cracker Barrel’s Chicken N’ Dumplings Instagram By Amanda Tarlton AND Ralph Schwartz/Updated: July 23, 2021 1:28 pm EST You can’t think of Cracker Barrel without thinking of Southern comfort food. Creamy mashed potatoes smothered in butter, fluffy biscuits drowning in sausage gravy, and finger-licking good fried chicken. There’s no shortage of indulgent, calorie-laden dishes on the menu at the popular chain. Some would say the food is just like mama made it....

What You Should Know Before Eating Cracker Barrel’s Mac And Cheese Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/April 20, 2021 10:27 am EST Cracker Barrel can sometimes serve as a beacon of comfort food for locals and travelers alike. The homestyle menu and atmosphere draw in hungry eyes and watering mouths with offerings like fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and sultry breakfasts. Also found on the Cracker Barrel menu, like so many other restaurant chains, is mac and cheese....

You Should Never Order Spare Ribs At A Chinese Restaurant. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Megan Scott/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:12 pm EST We all have our favorite, go-to menu items when it comes to ordering Chinese food, most of them arriving on our plates or takeout containers glazed in sticky sauces and wrapped in crispy, fried coatings. These dishes are little luxuries most people probably don’t normally prepare at home, and they are (of course) incredibly delicious....