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Are Fruit Smoothies Really As Nutritious As You Think? Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/May 28, 2021 3:00 pm EST Smoothie bars have paved their way into consumer culture in recent decades, viewed as the healthy choice in food courts and increasingly an option to order after a workout in fitness centers. It’s fruit in a liquid format, so shouldn’t it be inherently healthy? Unfortunately, not all are created equal, and a strawberry ice cream smoothie simply doesn’t stack up if you’re looking for a nutritious option....

Auntie Anne’s Is Giving Away Free Pretzels In Honor Of National Pretzel Day. Here’s How To Get One Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 26, 2021 11:38 am EST If you love pretzels and you want to celebrate this beloved snack food right, you cannot beat chowing down on any number of these treats on National Pretzel Day. The holiday, which occurs every year on April 26th, came into being in 2003 thanks to the efforts of Pennsylvania’s Gov....

Butter Vs. Oil: Which Is Better For Crispy Waffles? Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 12:12 pm EST Those who love crispy waffles for breakfast are likely willing to go to extra lengths to ensure their dish is just right. Whether it’s adding an extra ingredient or two or making sure the waffle iron is prepped just right, there are a few things you can do to get waffles extra crispy....

Copycat Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/June 18, 2021 12:07 pm EST Sometimes going out to eat isn’t about the main course, but about a flavorful side or extra that makes the entire experience more delicious. Anyone who’s enjoyed a meal at Cracker Barrel has hopefully experienced the rich sweetness of their fried apples, which is served as a side but is tasty enough to warrant a visit all by itself....

Costco Shoppers Are Loving These Organic Coconut Rolls Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/March 25, 2021 3:41 pm EST What’s the ideal snack? That depends on the individual, of course, but cookies and candy are too sweet and high-calorie for some people. And potato chips may be just too salty for some. People looking for an undoubtedly unique snack option have found it at Costco: Tropical Fields crispy coconut rolls. The Costco review blog Costcuisine says this snack is light and crunchy with a strong toasted coconut flavor....

Don’t Believe These Myths About Chicken Nuggets Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: June 13, 2021 4:32 pm EST During the 2014 Superbowl, McDonald’s Canada paid for an ad explaining the process behind the making of their chicken nuggets. According to the description, this was in response to a popular question, exemplified by Armand R. from Edmonton’s, “What are legitimately in McNuggets is there pink goop?” Putting aside the syntax, the important point is that years after the initial pink slime controversy, McDonald’s was still struggling with the mythic meme that is pink slime....

Easy Layered Taco Dip Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/June 18, 2021 12:32 pm EST Layered taco dip is a staple for any kind of party. Whether you’re serving it at a child’s birthday, a barbecue, as a side for a big game, or even just on a good old Taco Tuesday, this layered dip has so many beautiful ingredients to satisfy any cravings you might have. What could be better than refried beans, guac, sour cream, and cheese?...

Here’s What Carl Ruiz Would Have Thought About This Tribute, According To Justin Warner Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/April 2, 2021 3:27 pm EST There’s a holiday for every type of person. Valentine’s Day is for lovers, and Thanksgiving is for the grateful. Groundhog Day is for people who need to relive the same day over and over again, in order to learn some life lesson. Then there’s April Fool’s Day, for all the practical jokers out there....

Instagram Is Divided On Aarón Sánchez’s Armpit Tattoo Shutterstock By Felix Behr/July 24, 2021 1:58 pm EST “Dude, not everybody has an armpit tattoo,” chef Aarón Sánchez declared, showing his new tattoo of Pancho Villa in a video on Instagram. Responses to the new tattoo range all over with some shouting “DOPE!!!” about Sánchez’s newest addition to his body ink collection and others questioning both the wisdom of getting a tattoo on one’s armpit and in choosing Pancho Villa as the inhabitant of that armpit....

LaKeith Stanfield Will Be Playing This Top Chef Star In Upcoming Biopic Dominik Bindl/Getty Images By Sara Cagle/April 2, 2021 5:30 am EST Chef Kwame Onwuachi was so professional in season 13 of Top Chef that UpRoxx nicknamed the then-26-year-old “The Prodigy.” After earning sixth place in the competition, Onwuachi went on to open his own fine-dining restaurant, became the executive chef at acclaimed restaurant Kith/Kin, and won accolades such as the 2019 Rising Star Chef of the Year Award from the James Beard Foundation (via Eater)....

Reddit Is Making Fun Of Aldi’s ‘Shop Differentli’ Slogan Brookgardener/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 9:55 pm EST Sometimes it takes people a while to notice the ridiculousness of something. In this case, someone just noticed how Aldi spells their tagline: “Shop differentli.” “Was this done on purpose?” they asked Reddit, to which everyone on the Aldi subreddit answered in the same manner. “Probabli,” one said. “Sureli,” another agreed. “Marketing smartli done,” a third stated....

Starbucks Tested Out A 100% Plant-Based Menu At One Location. Here’s What Happened Bloomberg/Getty Images By Brittany Gibson/March 16, 2021 11:24 pm EST Since Starbucks started to incorporate more plant-based options into its menu in 2020, like its vegetarian-friendly “sausage” breakfast and its new vegan protein box, the Seattle-based coffee chain has kept its finger on the pulse of what’s trending and what its customers are asking for, which ultimately has been more vegetarian and vegan options....

Strawberry Smoothie Popsicles Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 15, 2021 9:05 pm EST Making your own ice pops is incredibly easy, fun, and meant for summertime. Plus, when you make your own, you know all of the ingredients that are in them. Once you’ve got a base popsicle recipe down, you can create all sorts of concoctions with creative add-ins to see you through the sizzling season....

The Real Reason Some Restaurants Are Using Pasta To Replace Plastic Straws Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/July 8, 2021 10:55 am EST Plastic straws have become the poster child for needless human waste. They aren’t necessarily the biggest part of Earth’s plastic problem. The Plastic Pollution Coalition reported that straws may comprise less than 0.025% of the world’s ocean plastic. (Even so, a lot of people saw a painful-to-watch video of someone removing a plastic straw from a sea turtle’s nose....

The Reason Fans Can’t Stop Talking About This Box Of Chick-Fil-A Fries Shutterstock By Owen Duff/May 26, 2021 4:55 pm EST Fries are a big deal at Chick-fil-A. For the past four years, the chain’s signature Waffle Potato Fries have consistently placed among its top five best-selling menu items, even taking the number one spot in 2017 and 2018 (via The Chicken Wire). Deep-fried, salted, and lattice cut, Chick-fil-A’s waffle fries are so good they made it onto Restaurant Business’ 10 Most-Loved Fries at Chain Restuarants list — the only chicken chain fries ever to do so....

The Shady Side Of Honey Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:13 pm EST For its fans, honey is considered a superfood if there ever was one. The sweet, golden nectar comes straight from mother earth — via honey bees, of course — and is well-known for its nutritious and tasty properties. Chances are, it was working its magic in your last cup of green tea. Not to mention, honey is widely used for cooking and baking purposes across cuisines....

This Apricot Baked Brie Has Costco Shoppers Divided Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/April 13, 2021 2:18 pm EST Anyone who’s ever shopped at Costco probably already knows that they have a great selection of cheese available. While they’re a great place to stock up on everyday favorites, they don’t only sell your traditional cheddars and mozzarellas. Occasionally, Costco shoppers can find more unconventional items as well, such as their new Fotis Fine Foods baked brie with apricot and walnuts....

This Is What Americans Get Wrong About Middle Eastern Food - Exclusive Dina Saeed/Shutterstock By Jorie Mark/Aug. 25, 2021 9:10 am EST To most Americans, “Middle Eastern food” means hummus, baba ghanoush, and falafel — maybe a shish kabob or two. But according to chef Erez Komarovsky, award-winning chef and founder of Israeli bakery chain Lehem Erez, these popular takeout entrees barely scratch the surface of the kinds of food you’d be eating if you actually lived in this corner of the world....

This Simple Oven Hack Will Prevent Dry Cake Shutterstock By Sara Cagle/April 9, 2021 2:07 pm EST Baking desserts with a pan of water in the oven isn’t the most unfamiliar concept. You’ve likely used the water-bath technique — or bain marie — when making flan, crème brûlée, or even cheesecake. Placing your custard-based dessert dish in a larger pan, filled up about halfway with water, causes heat to distribute evenly through the custard, resulting in silky eggs rather than rubbery, curdled ones (via Food52)....

Top Chef’s David Burke Finally Reveals His Famous Roast Chicken Recipe - Exclusive David Burke By Lauren Cahn/July 22, 2021 2:57 pm EST More than halfway through the year, many restaurants have reopened, raising the hopes of industry leaders and the public that “normal” might finally be within reach. Unfortunately, an emergence of new COVID-19 cases has forced some restaurants to close again out of an abundance of caution, as CBS News points out....