The Mysterious Origins Of Red Velvet Cake Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/April 26, 2021 11:23 am EST It’s the favorite dessert of former First Lady Michelle Obama. And even though many of us have a go-to recipe for red velvet cake that we couldn’t live without, chances are that few of us know how the cake that spawned countless iterations — from cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and muffins — actually got its bright red hue....
The Real Reason Giada De Laurentiis Gave Up Acting Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/May 19, 2021 11:51 am EST Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis is a well-liked culinary whiz who has impressed numerous fans through her countless shows such as “Everyday Italian,” “Giada at Home,” “Giada’s Weekend Getaways,” “Giada In Paradise,” “Giada In Italy,” and more. According to Insider, the chef and her family shifted base to the U.S. from Italy when she was still a small child, which meant that De Laurentiis had to find a way to get used to a completely new culture and learn to adapt....
The Real Reason The Kitchen Is Successful, According To Host Geoffrey Zakarian Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/March 31, 2021 8:57 am EST What’s the real reason The Kitchen is successful, according to host Geoffrey Zakarian? In recent years, cooking shows have had somewhat of a revolution. From competition shows like Chopped and MasterChef to talk shows like The Chew and The Kitchen, people love learning about the language of food on television....
The Real Reason Your Corned Beef Isn’t Tender Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/March 12, 2021 10:09 am EST Corned beef and cabbage is simple, tasty, and very budget-friendly, making it the perfect family meal for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this year. However, despite the simplicity of the dish, it’s one that so many people get wrong. Why? They don’t understand the importance of the cut. Because corned beef is made from brisket, it contains lots of connective tissue that, if not properly broken down, will take you much longer to chew than a more expensive cut (via Food and Wine)....
The Reason Ina Garten’s Chocolate Cake Is So Good Manny Carabel/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/Feb. 4, 2021 1:07 pm EST Ina Garten captivates food lovers with her dishes and her personality. Fans also love her delicious recipes, which often have secret ingredients. For example, Garten’s chocolate cake contains a special item that makes the flavor really pop. The Kitchn has sung the praises of this recipe, and revealed that the secret to this chocolate cake relies on one ingredient: coffee....
The Strange Origin Of Snickers’ Name Matt Cardy/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:22 pm EST Ah, Snickers! One of the best popular candy bars out there has delighted the world with its nutty goodness since 1930, and it’s so well-liked that the Mars company outright calls it the world’s best-selling candy bar. As the Coca-Cola of candy, the name Snickers is so deeply ingrained in our culture that it’s hard to actually stop and ask: What in the world does the name actually mean?...
The Untold Truth Of Nyesha Arrington Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/June 21, 2021 3:18 pm EST If Nyesha Arrington isn’t a natural born chef, she’s as close as you can get. She told the LA Weekly podcast that her earliest coherent memory is of helping her grandmother cook, when she was around 5 years old. After high school, she knew she needed to go to culinary school if she wanted to follow her passion....
This Martha Stewart Turkey Meatball Recipe Uses One Unusual Ingredient Arnold Turner/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/March 16, 2021 6:46 am EST You can often count on Martha Stewart to throw an unusual recipe your way. While we’ve found in the past that despite her reputation for perfection, not all of her cooking advice is infallible, but we are keeping an open mind about her latest offering, which was recently promoted on Instagram....
TikTok Can’t Get Enough Of These 2-Ingredient Oreo Sushi Rolls Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Updated: July 26, 2021 11:15 am EST It looks like your next cookie dunk moment might require chopsticks. Oreo sushi rolls have become the must-have two-ingredient, no-bake dessert trend. Before anyone thinks that there is something a little fishy about this TikTok food phenomena, the reality is that transforming an iconic sandwich cookie into this rolled treat could be the best dessert hack to come from the popular social media platform yet....
What Is Date Sugar And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/May 3, 2021 10:28 am EST Regardless of what you eat, the benefits of eating in moderation have long been touted by nutritionists (via NDTV). From ooey-gooey cheese pizza to a delicious fresh salad, moderation has always been seen as a key to success. U.S. News & World Report states that eating varied and moderately-portioned meals can aid folks with overall weight loss and health....
Why Is Orange Wine Becoming So Popular? Eyeswideopen/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Feb. 22, 2021 4:25 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Red… white… rosé… orange? Yep, you read that right. You may have never heard of it, but orange wine is making a name for itself in the world of enology — and for plenty of good reasons. The sunshine-colored vino, also commonly known as skin-contact wine or amber wine (via Wine Enthusiast), is praised by knowledgeable sommeliers and ordinary wine drinkers around the globe....
Why Soylent Meal Replacement Drinks Were Banned In Canada Facebook By Felix Behr/April 5, 2021 2:49 pm EST Why were Soylent meal replacement drinks banned in Canada? In October 2017, Soylent CEO Rob Rhinehart published an open letter on Soylent’s website. It explained that due to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) decision that Soylent doesn’t constitute a meal replacement, Soylent would no longer be available in either Canadian stores or to Canadians ordering online....
Why You Should Think Twice About Getting Cracker Barrel’s Dumplins Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/May 14, 2021 3:39 pm EST Cracker Barrel is a restaurant that is popular for its take on Southern food and its homely dishes that have managed to find fans all across the U.S. There are several delectable food options at Cracker Barrel and as per Eat This, Not That, some of the best dishes to order at the restaurant include the Good Morning Breakfast, Apple n’ Cinnamon Oatmeal, Grilled Pork Chop, the Roast Beef Sandwich, and more....
Zoë François Reveals What It Was Really Like Working For Andrew Zimmern - Exclusive Magnolia Network By Molly Allen/Aug. 13, 2021 4:09 pm EST Baker, cookbook author, food photographer, and blogger Zoë François has spent years building up her repertoire of recipes for cakes, pastries, pies, breads, and more. Through her Instagram and blog, she’s been dedicated to teaching others how to master the art and craft of baking. And her latest endeavor follows the same mission....
10 Best Substitutes For Bisquick Shutterstock By Robin Miller/Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 10:08 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you set your sights on making fluffy buttermilk biscuits under a blanket of gravy, or a buttery crumb cake, or sticky fruit cobbler, it can be a real disappointment when you realize you’re missing one of the main ingredients. Delicious, flaky recipes like these rely heavily on flour, leavening, and shortening — aka the key components of Bisquick....
Aldi Fans Need To Try These Frozen Treats Coming In June 2021 Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/May 27, 2021 1:47 pm EST The weather is getting warmer, which means it’s officially the season of frozen treats (right?). Aldi has hit it out of the park once again with a lineup of new desserts coming in June 2021. Trust us when we say that you are going to want to try them. Aldi is a discount supermarket chain that sells high-quality food, and has some insanely loyal food fans!...
Everything You Need To Know About Chopped: Grudge Match Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 7:52 am EST The Food Network’s popular cooking competition is taking the game to a new level with a five-episode series called Chopped: Grudge Match (via Discovery). The show is partly a tournament of champions, with winners from past seasons of Chopped competing against each other, trying to whip up the tastiest and most creative dishes using a mystery box of ingredients....
Goldbelly Is Having A Massive Ice Cream Sale. Here’s What You Need To Know Mike Coppola/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/July 10, 2021 11:37 am EST Have you ever heard the tinkling tones of an ice cream truck driving two streets over but it never stops at your house? If you’re like us and have been chasing the ice cream this hot summer, you won’t want to miss this special deal from Goldbelly....
Here’s What Liza Koshy Really Eats In A Day John Shearer/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 1:13 pm EST Actress and YouTube star Liza Koshy, who is set to host the new show, “Chopped Next Gen,” loves feasting on good food. She’s also dedicated to maintaining her overall health and fitness levels at the same time. How does she do that? Well, she likes to keep her stress levels in check by meditating every day....
Here’s What Wendy’s New Rick And Morty Soda Flavors Taste Like Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 17, 2021 11:35 am EST Fast food chain Wendy’s and pop culture icons Rick and Morty make a rather good team and they’re getting together again this summer as the restaurant launches two specialty sodas inspired by the show’s characters just as Season 5 gets underway on Adult Swim. According to CNET, the two brands first got together in 2020 for a fun breakfast commercial that was greeted with enthusiasm and kept the relationship going to today....
