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Andrew Zimmern Reveals The Inspiration Behind Family Dinner - Exclusive Magnolia Network By Molly Allen/July 23, 2021 9:08 am EST With a number of shows under his belt such as “Bizarre Foods” and the Emmy award-winning “The Zimmern List,” Andrew Zimmern is certainly no stranger to television. We’ve watched him visit countless countries all over the world, telling the stories of people making incredible food for hundreds of episodes along the way....

California Pizza Kitchen Was The First National Restaurant Chain To Ban This Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 14, 2021 2:41 pm EST In 2016, Larry Flax and Rick Rosenfield, the founders of California Pizza Kitchen, reminisced about the early days of their business and in doing so, unearthed something quite interesting. They mentioned to Fortune that after a meeting with their restaurant managers in 1991, they decided to ban smoking in all of their restaurants....

Costco Shoppers Are Obsessed With These Mini Lemon Shortbread Cookies Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/April 12, 2021 11:29 am EST Retailers such as Costco make it easy for shoppers to get their hands on several products that they may never get access to otherwise. The store has a little something for everyone — those with a sweet tooth, shoppers who prefer healthy snacks, families with picky eaters, and more. If you’re someone who simply can’t get enough of desserts and happen to be a Costco member, you’re most definitely in luck and can look forward to getting your hands on several delicious products....

D&D Fans Are Freaking Out Over Arby’s Already Sold-Out Dice Set Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Aug. 27, 2021 2:08 pm EST Remember Dungeons & Dragons? While some may feel that this nearly half-century-old dice-based game may be a relic of the pre-video game era, its large and incredibly loyal fan base just keeps growing. In fact, as CNBC reports, 2020 was the game’s biggest year in its entire 47-year history. Yes, people in lockdown couldn’t always gather around the same table, but they still found a way to get together on Zoom and Skype to keep those dice rolling....

How Are Prunes And Dates Different? Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/April 3, 2021 11:39 am EST Both prunes and dates are dried fruits packed with many vitamins and minerals that make them a healthy snack. However, while they may look similar and have a similar texture, prunes and dates are a completely different fruit. Prunes are actually dried plums, while dates are their own separate fruit that grows fresh on the date palm tree in tropical areas, although they are almost always sold dried in the West, according to Healthline....

Is In-N-Out Really Selling Fried Chicken Sandwiches On Its Secret Menu? Bloomberg/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/July 21, 2021 2:56 pm EST The concept of fast food chains having “secret menus” has been around for a long while, since it seems to give customers a sense of being in the know and entitled to special treatment. Many chains have not only accepted, but embraced the concept, occasionally even adding popular secret menu items to the regular menu a la Starbucks’ beloved Pink Drink....

Is The ‘Bourdain Effect’ Real? Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images By Anthony Mastroianni/May 7, 2021 1:39 pm EST The legacy of Anthony Bourdain still seems to be rippling out across oceans, long after his unfortunate death in 2018. His new travel guide was just published, with help from his longtime assistant (via Eater). People will no doubt raise a toast to the celebrity chef on Bourdain Day, celebrated every June 25 (via The Washington Post)....

Simple Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/July 22, 2021 1:32 pm EST Summertime means an abundance of fresh, delicious produce. Once the weather warms up and all kinds of good items come into season, you may find yourself regularly heading to the local farmers market to see what you can fill up your basket with. In time, however, the thrill of eating each veggie on its own may start to pale, and you’re in the mood for new ways to enjoy some old favorites....

Spicy Tuna Roll: What You Should Know Before Ordering Shutterstock By Emily Cappiello/May 5, 2021 12:53 pm EST Spicy tuna roll is a sushi staple. As the name implies, it combines fresh tuna with a spicy sauce, rolled up with rice and nori for a perfect, bite-sized piece of sushi heaven. The Spruce Eats notes that this roll should contain the freshest possible sushi-grade or sashimi-grade tuna — typically bluefin, but yellowfin and albacore tuna are also common....

The Creamy Liqueur You Need To Try Adding To Your Chocolate Chip Cookies Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/May 19, 2021 2:06 pm EST Chocolate chip cookies are the classic, feel-good, warming treat that the majority of sweet tooths would call their favorite. As delicious as the standard cookie is, the simplicity leaves a lot of room for fun variations. You’ve likely dabbled in nuts, oatmeal, various chocolates, and maybe even candy when mixing together your favorite cookie dough, but have you ever taken a look at the liquor cabinet and wondered if a splash of anything would take your cookies to the next level?...

The Drink That Keeps Joe Bastianich Motivated During Marathons Franco Origlia/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 21, 2021 12:04 pm EST Famous restaurateur and “MasterChef” judge Joe Bastianich is an inspiration in more ways than one. Not only has he achieved great success in the food business, in restaurants and on TV, but he completes marathons in his free time. According to Epicurious, the chef decided to profoundly change his life in his 30s, after his doctor diagnosed him with sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol....

The Pioneer Woman Shared Details About Her Daughter’s Bridal Shower With Fans Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/April 6, 2021 2:58 pm EST As fans of Ree Drummond, a.k.a. the Pioneer Woman, probably already know, the Drummond family has a very important event coming up in less than a month. Ree’s oldest daughter, Alex Drummond, will be getting married to her college boyfriend, Mauricio Scott, on May 1, 2021. This past weekend, the family also celebrated Alex’s bridal shower, with family and friends gathering to wish Alex well on her upcoming big day....

The Real Reason Aldi UK Just Brought Back Cuthbert The Caterpillar For Charity Aldi By Audrey Michels/April 21, 2021 11:43 am EST Can caterpillar cakes raising cash for cancer charities ever be criticized? Apparently the answer is yes. For context, British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been selling a cake in the shape of a cartoon caterpillar for 30 years (via BBC). It features a sponge cake, buttercream frosting, and milk and white chocolate decorations and is cleverly called Colin the Caterpillar....

The TV Show Anthony Bourdain Wished He Could Make Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/July 16, 2021 11:01 am EST Anthony Bourdain wasn’t always a cool cat in front of a camera. His producers, Chris Collins and Lydia Tenaglia — who convinced him to do television, to begin with — revealed in a new documentary, “Road Runner” that they thought they’d made a mistake when they landed in Japan and started filming “A Cook’s Tour....

The Untold Truth Of Michiel Perry Food Network By Cristine Struble/June 15, 2021 3:20 pm EST With her lifestyle brand “Black Southern Belle,” Michiel Perry has captivated foodies, home design gurus, and Southern living aficionados with her approach to expressing an important yet overlooked aspect of her culture. Having left the competitive, fast-paced tech world of Google behind, Perry immersed herself into the entrepreneurial spirit and expressed what many people were longing to appreciate (via SocialMoms)....

This Ingredient Takes Ree Drummond’s Salmon Burger To The Next Level Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/Aug. 20, 2021 3:21 pm EST There’s no denying the deliciousness of a juicy hamburger, but every once in a while, it’s fun to swap out the meat patty for something different. A crispy piece of chicken is one potential replacement, though the market is pretty saturated with fried chicken sandwiches right now, so why not try some tasty salmon between your burger buns instead?...

This Is The Most Expensive Olive Oil At Costco Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 8, 2021 2:51 pm EST We have a collective image in our mind of Costco offering the cheapest deals around. While the chain consistently makes saving money while shopping so much easier, the big box superstore also houses some incredible pricey items. According to Cheapism, you have the option of picking up a $2,500 chandelier, $2,500 package of wagyu beef, $5,500 mini grand piano, and even an $8,000 infrared sauna....

This Is The Perfect Lemonade, According To Andrew Zimmern Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/March 17, 2021 4:52 am EST What would the spring and summer months be like without a beverage that is equally light, refreshing, and breezy? According to Forgotten History, lemonade has been around for quite some time. The publication notes that something similar to lemonade can be traced back to medieval Egypt through the writings of a Persian poet who wrote about a drink called qatarmizat....

This Is What Ted Allen Grows In His Rooftop Vegetable Garden Shutterstock By Emily Cappiello/Aug. 2, 2021 3:39 pm EST You may know Ted Allen from a variety of places. Host of Food Network’s “Chopped” and Bravo TV’s “Queer Eye,” Allen has also written two books and numerous articles dedicated to those who love to cook, bake, drink, and who all-around love the foodie lifestyle, according to his website. The television host lives in Brooklyn in a 140-year old home that he and his partner renovated (per Food Network)....

Travis Scott Fans Need To Know About This Spiked Seltzer Hunt Anheuser Busch By Ralph Schwartz/June 24, 2021 8:34 am EST We haven’t seen this much buzz around a hidden promotion since Willy Wonka’s golden tickets. Hip-hop superstar Travis Scott, whose 2018 album “Astroworld” went triple platinum (via Preview), signed 100 cans of his new hard seltzer Cacti. Then Scott’s partner, Anheuser-Busch, hid them in variety packs of the seltzer that were distributed to stores across the U....