The Biggest Taiyaki Mistake You’re Making Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/June 9, 2021 12:24 pm EST If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine, chances are you’ve seen these adorable sweet treats on the menu at a few places. For those who may not be familiar, taiyaki are tasty fish-shaped pastries with a crisp exterior and an interior filled with sweetened red bean paste, although a few spots get creative and offer alternate fillings as well....
The Food Gordon Ramsay Spit Out On ‘Uncharted’ Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/July 13, 2021 10:55 am EST Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay isn’t exactly a low-key star. He can be pretty brutal in his television appearances. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Australian lawmakers were once so scandalized by Ramsay’s demeanor on-screen that they considered changing their broadcasting rules in 2008 due to his behavior in front of the camera. Ramsay defended himself, of course, and said all his shows were real....
The Real Reason Chewing Gum Is Banned In Singapore Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/July 21, 2021 4:46 pm EST When you visit different nations, it’s amazing how many things are similar to your home country, and how many things are so vastly different. It’s a good idea to check out the local laws and expectations before visiting another country, otherwise you may get stuck with an unpleasant surprise (or fine) when you’re caught unawares....
The Taco Bell Anime Commercial Cameo Only YouTubers Will Notice Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/July 27, 2021 4:50 pm EST To the average fan of fast food giant Taco Bell — and especially to the average fan of their Nacho Fries — the new Taco Bell ad video posted to anime streaming service CrunchyRoll’s Twitter account might appear to be nothing more than an anime-themed announcement. Specifically an announcement that their Mexican-American mashup of French fries sprinkled with Mexican seasonings and served with a side of warm nacho cheese sauce is coming back to a Taco Bell near you (via AdWeek)....
The Untold Truth Of Barbecue Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 3:58 pm EST Steak. Ribs. Chicken. Pulled pork. Brisket. Is your mouth watering yet? If you’ve ever craved barbecue, you understand the temptation to chow down on some of the most tender meats you’ll ever have. In addition to the juicy, fall-off-the-bone provisions, barbecue also involves an array of savory sides, including corn on the cob, cornbread, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, and more....
This Big Packaging Change Could Be Coming To Your Local Burger King Burger King By Felix Behr/May 4, 2021 9:32 am EST Today, Burger King has launched a test for their latest initiative to render their business model environmentally sustainable. In a press release shared with Mashed, Burger King explained that in all 51 of their company-owned Miami restaurants, green packaging will be rolled out for their most used items, as well as alternative materials....
This Red Lobster Meal Was Considered The Unhealthiest Of All Time Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 18, 2021 7:09 pm EST At Mashed, we cover a lot of the unhealthiest things you can find at certain brands. The Center for Science in the Public Interest, however, actually “awards” the unhealthiest food you could order with their Xtreme Eating Award, an award Red Lobster “won” in 2015. “It takes a lot to shock the nutritionists at the Center for Science in the Public Interest who compile the annual Xtreme Eating Awards,” they stated in the award’s announcement before moving on to just how shockingly bad Red Lobster’s “Create Your Own Combination” could be....
Trader Joe’s Shoppers Can’t Stop Talking About Its New Dark Chocolate Watermelon Sticks Instagram By Courtney Iseman/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:35 am EST “Of all the new items I’ve tried recently this one is my FAVE … DARK CHOCOLATE WATERMELON STICKS!” Instagrammer @traderjoesobsessed raved this week. The comment section is full of agreement: This snack is one to be excited about. Grocery shopping might seem like a chore, but Trader Joe’s has a cult following of fans who can’t wait to cram into its parking lot on the regular and wait on long, aisle-snaking lines....
What Foods Is The Southwest Actually Known For? Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:20 am EST Sometimes it seems like folks feel they can slap “Southwest” onto any food item featuring beans and corn and call it a day, but Southwestern cuisine is far more complex than that. Born of influences ranging from the centuries-old cuisines of the Native Navajo, Hopi, and Pueblo nations as well as the food of nearby Mexico, Southwestern cuisine is as varied as it is delicious....
Where To Find The Best Porterhouse Steak, According To Bobby Flay Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Aug. 7, 2021 4:45 pm EST You may know him as Bobby Flay, or you may know him as one of the world’s best pit masters. The Food Network chef extraordinaire is famous for his grilling, as proven many times over on his multiple TV shows focused on all things meat, starting with his first-ever series, “Grillin’ and Chillin’,” back in 1996....
Why The Umami Trend Is Here To Stay Shutterstock By Ben Fisher/Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 12:49 pm EST Many people will tell you that there are five flavors: sweet, bitter, salty, sour, and umami (via Food 52). While it might be easy to come up with examples for a majority of those descriptors, the concept of umami is slightly more difficult for people to put their finger on, although it’s been in use in the English context for more than 40 years (via The New Yorker)....
Why You Shouldn’t Skip The Soaking Step When Making Cornbread Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 11, 2021 3:42 pm EST Cornbread is one of those dishes that is extremely comforting for many. According to Sean Brock from the Husk restaurant in South Carolina, great cornbread is one of the most loved treats that is a staple in Southern kitchens (via the New York Times). When done right, cornbread can even be pan-toasted with a bit of bacon fat to spruce up other dishes such as poached eggs....
Bacardi Is Making A Huge Change To Its Bottles. Here’s Why Anna Webber/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 7:17 am EST Spirits brand Bacardi, a part of Bacardi Limited, is a big name in the industry. Bacardi Limited has been around for over 150 years, as per its official website and aims to stand out by building “iconic brands” and doing what it takes to cater to their customers....
Chick-Fil-A’s Most Unhealthy Menu Item May Not Be What You Think Raymond Boyd/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 11:52 am EST There’s no denying that Chick-fil-A is one of America’s best-loved fast food chains. While QSR data shows their 2018 system-wide sales put them at #5 overall, they were number one for per-unit sales (and way ahead of would-be archrival Popeyes in both categories). While they earned their well-deserved rep on the backs – or rather, breasts – of the sandwiches made with the meat from which they took their name, they’ve long since expanded the menu to include a wide variety of items for every meal of the day....
Costco Shoppers Are Excited About These Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Bites Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 24, 2021 4:11 pm EST Costco does very well for itself as a brand. According to Good Housekeeping, Costco is considered to be the second biggest brand of its kind in the U.S. It also has plenty of great items that are worth buying such as cereal, eggs, olive oil, oatmeal, berries, nuts, and more. And if you’re someone who’s a big fan of snacks, you’d be happy to know that Costco has an endless supply....
Costco Shoppers Can’t Get Enough Of These Garlicky Olives Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/March 11, 2021 6:56 pm EST Costco shoppers are known for their love of the warehouse wholesaler and pay $60 (or more) every year for the privilege of entering. As deep as that love may be, no object of our affection is ever perfect. Costco’s fans do have some pet peeves. For one, they never know if or when a favorite product will be in stock at their local store (via MarketWatch)....
Did Eating Too Many Chicken Nuggets Really Paralyze Someone? Dan Kitwood/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/June 23, 2021 2:57 pm EST Let’s be honest, who hasn’t had the question cross their mind at some point or another: “What would happen if I were to eat too much of my favorite food?” Apart from the fact that many of us have an innate tendency to entertain at least some level of guilt and shame after enjoying our vices, the reason this question never seems to go out of style appears to be that it’s perennially fueled by an often-repeated urban legend....
Guy Fieri Just Compared Himself To Zac Efron. Here’s Why Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Updated: March 12, 2021 7:06 am EST In case you don’t follow Guy Fieri’s Twitter feed as closely as we do, know this. The Mayor of Flavortown just compared himself to Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron. Think it’s a stretch? Check out the side-by-side Fieri posted in which both sport magnificently bleached hair. You know Fieri’s bleached locks to be more or less a permanent part of his personality....
Here’s What Happens To The Leftover Food From The Rachael Ray Show Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: June 15, 2021 3:47 pm EST Over the last 15 years, “The Rachael Ray Show” has featured a fair number of pretty delicious dishes. Despite having no formal culinary experience, Rachael Ray has taught her fans how to prepare everything from pulled pork sandwiches to Korean gochujang noodles, often in 30 minutes or less....
Here’s What You Can Substitute For Dashi Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/April 12, 2021 12:47 pm EST If you’ve ever wondered what secret ingredient made the soup from the Soup Nazi episode of Seinfeld taste so delicious, we think there’s a pretty good chance it was dashi. Chopstick Chronicles describes dashi as a type of broth that consists primarily of dried shiitake mushrooms, bonito flakes, niboshi, and kombu. A cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, dashi is an extremely versatile and dynamic ingredient....
