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The Reason Anthony Bourdain’s Producers Thought He’d Fail At TV Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/July 16, 2021 11:23 am EST To watch Anthony Bourdain’s television shows is to watch a showman in action — someone who knows what to say and when to say it, and when to let the moment speak for itself. As the movie “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain” reveals, it wasn’t always this way. Show producers Lydia Tenaglia and Christopher Collins, who worked with the talented chef as his creative partners, revealed that when Bourdain set off to film “A Cook’s Tour,” production kicked off with a very bumpy start....

The Reason Rome Gives Bobby Flay Hope For The Future Aaron Davidson/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 7, 2021 2:34 am EST Celebrity chef Bobby Flay has made a name for himself in the culinary world for sure. The star has often left no stone unturned to showcase his dedication to food, and his television presence left a big impact on the industry. According to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Flay might be the Food Network’s most popular celebrity chef....

The Reason Some People Mistakenly Believe Eggs Are Dairy Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/April 29, 2021 4:04 am EST Unless you follow a specific diet with restrictions, you might not have spent too much time considering the separate food groups and what belongs in each category. Diagrams such as the familiar food pyramid and more recently MyPlate, are designed to help guide healthy nutrition choices. Unfortunately, they often create confusion and various limitations as demonstrated by MedicineNet....

The Secret Ingredient In This Martha Stewart Monkey Bread Recipe Changes Everything Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/May 13, 2021 4:46 pm EST Martha Stewart has outdone herself this time, because this secret ingredient in monkey bread is pure genius. As if the breakfast treat was not already enticing, the food connoisseur incorporated Nutella. Monkey bread consists of small balls of yeast dough with a sweet or savory sauce, baked in a bundt pan and coated with butter (via Sallys Baking Addiction)....

The Untold Truth Of Tim Hortons Getty Images By DB Kelly/Updated: June 19, 2021 2:22 pm EST You can tell a lot about a person by where they choose to get their coffee. Fans of Tim Hortons are definite, die-hard fans of Timmie’s — and they’re usually pretty proud to tell you all about it. All coffee shops inspire a certain amount of brand loyalty, but Tim Hortons inspires loyalty on a whole different scale....

This Is Oprah’s Favorite Cocktail Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/June 13, 2021 10:18 pm EST Oprah Winfrey fans know that the media mogul is not shy about sharing her favorite things. In fact she puts out a list every year just in time for the holiday shopping season filled with gift recommendations based on items she loves (via Oprah Daily). Oprah’s Favorite Things list for 2020 included giftable bottles of whiskey and vodka, so it might be no surprise that Oprah is a big fan of cocktails....

This New Avocado Oil Spray From Trader Joe’s Has Fans Excited Instagram By Clara Olshansky/Updated: May 19, 2021 10:34 pm EST Avocado oil is a great pantry staple for anyone serious about healthy meal prep. It has a fairly neutral flavor, it contains the healthy fats your body needs to function properly, and its high smoke point makes it super useful for any meals that need to cook at a higher heat (via Time)....

This Surprising Ingredient Will Change Your Baked Treats Forever Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Feb. 2, 2021 9:29 pm EST When we feel like baking, usually it’s fruits we turn to rather than veggies. Who doesn’t love apple pie, or peach, or coconut cream, or strawberry/rhubarb? (OK, so rhubarb is actually a vegetable, but one with a tart, fruity flavor.) Plus there are blueberry muffins, raspberry Linzer cookies, cherry cheesecake, and, ok, even fruitcake has its fans....

Why Alex Guarnaschelli Came Out In Defense Of Canned Food Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 17, 2021 12:10 pm EST Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli is an experienced chef who’s managed to make a solid mark for herself on the culinary industry. As per Cheatsheet, the chef learned to embrace cooking early in life as she watched her mom edit cookbooks and experiment with recipes, giving her a sneak-peek into diverse cuisines....

Why The Maine Episode Was So Funny To The Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted Crew Shutterstock By Felix Behr/June 13, 2021 11:24 am EST Although the third season of Gordon Ramsay’s “Uncharted” aired on Memorial Day, we apparently have to wait slightly longer to see the scene the series’ director and producer Jon Kroll especially liked. Talking to TV Insider, he explained that the challenge that excited him most was the lobster fishing in Maine, not the more obvious mountain rappelling sections or rattlesnake chases that naturally lend themselves to good television....

Why You Should Think Twice About Ordering The White Spinach Queso At Chili’s Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/July 23, 2021 1:40 pm EST Chili’s has an expansive menu that promises to leave you satisfied, no matter what your preferences are. “We’re in the business of making people feel special,” the brand states on its website. This means that there is a conscious effort to ensure that customers are given priority, so that they have a great experience every time they’re dining at the eatery....

You Might Want To Rethink Drinking Rebel Yell Whiskey. Here’s Why Twitter By Karen Hart/Feb. 7, 2021 11:15 pm EST Marrying yourself up to a whiskey can be tricky business. From bourbon and scotch to rye and the Irish variety, there are a lot of alcohols in the whiskey family. One whiskey brand of the bourbon persuasion that has us talking is Rebel Yell Whiskey. Bourbon Buzz explains that in order for an alcohol to legally be called bourbon, it must meet several criteria....

You Should Never Mince Black Garlic. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:40 pm EST Garlic is a cooking staple that many of us can’t live without. With such a range of flavor profiles — spicy, mellow, sweet, pungent — it goes well with a huge array of dishes and enhances pretty much everything it comes into contact with. While its versatility lends it to be added into many different scenarios, garlic can also be a bit of a liability....

25% Of People Would Never Order This At Taco Bell Bruce Bennett/Getty Images By Sophie Putka/Feb. 4, 2021 11:51 am EST While the case could be made that there are many things you should never order at a Taco Bell, some menu items appear to have more of an instinctive “get that away from my digestive system” factor. Whether it’s the seasoned beef, the cheese, or the fact that much of Taco Bell’s food is highly processed, playing eenie meenie miney moe with the menu might not do your stomach any favors....

Aldi Fans Can’t Get Enough Of These Mint Striped Fudge Cookies Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 9:03 am EST Are you looking to mix up your dessert selection this week? Are you tired of eating the same old rotation of cookies and cakes? Or maybe you’ve really been craving a classic Girl Scout’s Thin Mint cookie lately, and you just can’t wait until your local troop starts their cookie sales....

Blaze Pizza Has Good News For Fans Of Its Cheesy Pesto Garlic Bread Blaze Pizza By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 3, 2021 12:21 pm EST What is there not to love about garlic bread? With the pleasant blend of crunchy, baked bread and tasty seasonings, it is the perfect side for dipping into sauces or just enjoying on its own. And with Blaze Pizza’s Pesto Garlic Cheesy Bread, you get all the flavor of a traditional slice of garlic bread, plus extra cheese and a drizzling of nutty, savory pesto sauce....

Dangerously Easy 3-Ingredient Cakes You’ll Make All The Time Lindsay D. Mattison/Mashed By Amie Watson/April 13, 2021 3:32 pm EST Sometimes you need cake — like, need cake – and fast! And then you realize you have nothing in your cupboard, at which point your world starts to melt into a sad version of something resembling the puddle of melted chocolate you wish you were currently eating. But wait! You’ve got flour, eggs (or appropriate egg substitute) and some kind of sugar or sweetener, right?...

Disney Wants You To Celebrate Raya And The Last Dragon With This Family-Friendly Meal Raddish Kids By Cristine Struble/Updated: April 13, 2021 4:58 pm EST The newest Disney movie, Raya and the Last Dragon, could inspire your next family-friendly meal. Although families might not be boarding the Shrimporium, these Southeast Asia inspired recipes from Radish Kids might turn that family dinner into a culinary trip. In a collaboration with Disney, Radish Kids has created a “Dinner and a Movie” digital cooking kit that allows home cooks to create three family-friendly recipes....

Don’t Believe This Custard Apple Myth Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 5:07 pm EST If you’ve ever seen “The Rundown,” you may remember the tropical fruit that caused paralysis in both Dwayne Johnson and Seann William Scott’s characters. They called it “Konlabos” in the film, but the fruit is actually called a chirimoya or custard apple depending on where you buy it. It also goes by the name sweetsop (per Global FoodBook)....

Don’t Believe This Myth About Potatoes And Salt Shutterstock By Brittany Gibson/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 2:32 pm EST Let’s be honest, potatoes are great for so many reasons. First of all, they’re super versatile. Fried? Baked? Mashed? Scalloped? Check, check, check, and check — and those are only some of the ways you can prepare them. Plus, it definitely helps that they’re delicious. But there’s something we need to talk about: potatoes and salt....