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People Are Obsessed With This Simple Feta Pasta Recipe From TikTok Facebook By Sophie Putka/Feb. 2, 2021 4:30 pm EST In the year of viral food and drink trends, from dalgona coffee and cloud bread to birria tacos, here’s another from TikTok to try out. It’s a totally simple, almost-feels-like-you’re-cheating way to make a creamy, delicious pasta trend that has the TikTok-verse abuzz. It all started with food blogger Jenni Häyrinen in Finland, who popularized the idea over a year ago, oddly enough....

Smucker’s New Savory Uncrustables Flavor Is Turning Heads Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/July 20, 2021 11:23 am EST Any picky (or formerly picky) eaters will likely know exactly what Smucker’s Uncrustables are: a pocket-sized frozen sandwich with a gently crimped edge, and as the name suggests, no crust in sight. The kid-friendly treat started as a way to conveniently deliver peanut butter and jelly sandwiches without the crust, and the brand expanded their offerings to include a few sweet varieties, including peanut butter and strawberry jam, a reduced sugar version of the same, peanut butter and honey, chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread, and peanut butter and grape jelly on both wheat bread and white bread (via Smucker’s Uncrustables)....

Starbucks Summer Game Has Officially Returned For 2021. Here’s What You Need To Know Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:03 pm EST As of July 21, the annual Starbucks Summer Game has begun. Until August 22, Starbucks Rewards members can enter to win a variety of sweepstakes and instant win game prizes. As explained in the official rules, all you need to do to enter into the contest is sign in with your Rewards membership on the game’s website, which nets you one free play....

TGI Fridays Has A New Circus Themed Menu. Here’s What You Can Expect TGI Fridays By Felix Behr/March 30, 2021 8:56 am EST From now through June at participating locations across the country, TGI Fridays has transformed into a circus with activities and a menu to match. Operating under the name Under the Big Top, TGI Fridays explained in a statement shared with Mashed that the idea came with the arrival of spring temperatures....

The 3 Pans Rachael Ray Says You Must Have For The Keto Diet Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Aug. 16, 2021 9:20 pm EST From paleo to vegan to carnivore, there are a lot — more like a ton — of trendy diets out there. One of the most popular in recent years is the keto diet. In short, it’s a very low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein way of eating that’s beloved by celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, LeBron James, and Kim Kardashian....

The Amazing Perk Of Being A Ben & Jerry’s Employee Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:46 pm EST If you’re a huge ice cream lover, you just may have found yourself wondering what it would be like to work at a major brand like Ben & Jerry’s. Would they have unlimited ice cream in the lunchroom or cafeteria? Would employees be the first to know about every new flavor?...

The Big Mistake People Make When Visiting Paris, According To Anthony Bourdain Shutterstock By Anthony Mastroianni/April 29, 2021 12:32 pm EST People that haven’t yet been to Paris might dream of the magical city. But if those dreams only involve mimes, berets, coffee shops and the emblematic Eiffel Tower lit up against the night sky, Anthony Bourdain had a few thoughts on that. As anyone who is familiar with the late culture connoisseur knows, Bourdain was not only a fan of trekking off the beaten path, he was a believer in realness....

The Dangerous Items One Domino’s Customer Found On Their Pizza Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images By Joe Nasta/Aug. 23, 2021 10:59 am EST Imagine you pick up your usual order from the local Domino’s, excited to dig into a pizza with all your favorite toppings. You return home, serve a few slices on a plate, and begin to savor the crispy, cheesy goodness you’ve been craving all day. It’s so delicious you’re lost in the flavor for a few bites....

The Food Network Show Steven Carter-Bailey Wants To Be On Next Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 19, 2021 9:20 pm EST Steven Carter-Bailey’s star is most definitely rising. He was a finalist in Season 8 of “Great British Bake Off,” then he returned in 2019 to win “Great New Year’s Bake Off,” according to his website. Carter-Bailey told Mashed in an exclusive interview that he has baked cakes for Jonathan Van Ness from “Queer Eye” and legendary actor Ian McKellen....

The Rock’s Late Night Cheat Meal Is Turning Heads Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 26, 2021 5:47 am EST We’re all entitled to our fair share of cheat meals, especially after working really hard. Actor Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, is no exception to this rule. He has been quite open about his love for cheat meals in the past, with the Food Network even giving Johnson’s fans a glimpse into several cheat meals that the legend has spoken about in the past....

The Spicy Interview Series Andrew Zimmern Wants To Be A Guest On Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/June 3, 2021 10:01 am EST Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern is perhaps best known for his appearances on the TV show “Bizzare Foods,” where he exposes his fans to unusual food items with relish. He told the Travel Channel in an interview that he was always fascinated by food thanks to his parents. He said, “I was raised in a home that sought out the unusual, honest, authentic food experience....

The Surprising Topping Some People Put On Apple Pie Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 7:43 am EST On Friday, November 9, 1951, a newspaper in North Carolina reported on the invention of an electric brain capable of playing chess. Kirk Douglas’s Detective Story was racking in reviews, and Scrooge was about to come out to herald in the holiday season (via CBC). New York Yankee superstar, Yogi Bera, had just collected the first of his three MVP awards (via On This Day)....

The Surprising Truth About Paul Hollywood’s First Attempt At Selling Bread Anthony Harvey/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/May 18, 2021 11:12 am EST Paul Hollywood, judge on “The Great British Baking Show,” was destined to be a baker. Baking was his family’s business when he grew up, something that influenced his decision to pursue a career in the food industry. It didn’t happen right away, however. According to his website, he first planned to become a sculptor like his mother, and studied that art form to make it his career....

The Untold Truth Of Burger Chef Facebook By Joel Burrows/Updated: June 3, 2021 4:45 pm EST Burger Chef had a name that said it all. Its handle wasn’t ambiguous like McDonald’s or an acronym like KFC. This franchise was a series of restaurants where chefs made their customers burgers. Now, it may be difficult to imagine, but this humbly named chain was once a cultural juggernaut. According to Hersh Shefrin, Burger Chef had around 1,200 fast food outlets back in 1972....

This Is What Katie Lee’s Husband Does For A Living Amy Sussman/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 11, 2021 10:29 am EST Celebrity chef Katie Lee is a legend who has managed to impress viewers with her talent over the years. The humble and honest Food Network star has been quite open about her personal life with fans, even when it comes to love and relationships. According to Vogue, Lee met her husband several years ago at work, where the pair hit it off, gradually falling for one another on the job....

This Is What Macho Man Randy Savage Really Ate YouTube By Maria Scinto/March 19, 2021 5:43 am EST While Macho Man Randy Savage will always be remembered for his flamboyance and his flying elbow drops, his name will forever be linked to one particular snack product, as well. Everyone who’s seen one of his Slim Jim commercials will never again be able to pass by a meat snacks display without hearing Macho Man growl, “Snap into a Slim Jim!...

This Was Marie-Antoine Carême’s First Commission Shutterstock By Molly Harris/May 10, 2021 3:31 pm EST While Marie-Antoine Carême is a culinary name to know, even if you don’t recognize his name, you’ve likely eaten food inspired by his genius. Though Carême was born into poverty and shared a family with dozens of other siblings, he found his talent for cooking early on when he was turned away from his family around just 8 years old (via NPR)....

Trader Joe’s Most Searched For Food Item Might Surprise You Noam Galai/Getty Images By Cassidy Dawn Graves/Feb. 20, 2021 12:51 pm EST There’s no denying it: people love Trader Joe’s. In early 2019, Fox Business reported that the grocery store was named the number one grocery store chain for US shoppers for the second year in a row. Trader Joe’s is largely known for their wide and affordable selection of items, particularly those from their in-house brand....

Valerie Bertinelli Will Play This Role In Demi Lovato’s New Show Hungry Joe Seer/Shutterstock Images By Lucy Maddox/Aug. 4, 2021 2:02 pm EST Valerie Bertinelli is no stranger to the TV screen. The upbeat host launched her career acting on series like “One Day at a Time” and “Hot in Cleveland,” before she pivoted to the world of cooking shows. “I’ve been in front of the camera since I was 12 years old [but] I have been cooking longer than I have been acting,” the Golden Globe winner shared in an interview with Closer Weekly....

What You Should Absolutely Never Order At Panera Bread Scott Olson/Getty Images By Korey Denton/Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 4:45 pm EST One of the best things to come out of modern inventions is the creation of the fast-casual chain restaurant. Being able to quickly grab a quality meal without having to sit down in a crowded restaurant or shelling out a ton of cash is like a dream come true for many diners....