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What Is Piloncillo And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Aug. 6, 2021 12:35 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re always looking for new ways to indulge your sweet tooth, you should definitely learn more about piloncillo, a unique variety of cane sugar. Piloncillo (pronounced pee-lon-SEE-yoh according to Mex Grocer) is widely used in Mexico and other Latin American countries. According to Isabel Eats, it’s a type of cane sugar that goes through far fewer processes than regular white or brown sugars, and so has a richer and more complex flavor....

What Roadrunner Revealed About Anthony Bourdain As A Father Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/July 16, 2021 10:26 am EST As far as his fans were concerned, Anthony Bourdain was a WSYWIG (what you see is what you get) kind of celebrity. We knew him as someone who enjoyed travel, explored new places, learned about new things, and documented his experiences for us to live vicariously through the magic of television. But in the documentary “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain,” we discover, like many things, that much of what we saw was only half the story....

What You Need To Know About The Rock’s New Holiday Ice Cream Flavors Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Clara Olshansky/Updated: June 17, 2021 11:28 am EST Last year, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson released the Dwanta Christmas ice cream in partnership with Portland ice cream company Salt & Straw (via The Oregonian). The flavor sold out in 48 hours. Now The Rock is back with a new ice cream flavor: Dwanta’s Teremana Spiked Eggnog....

Whole Foods Has Good News For Wyoming Noam Galai/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Jan. 23, 2021 3:26 am EST Whole Foods has yet to plant its flag in “the last frontier,” as Alaska is called. Bernie Sanders can’t shop at the natural-and-organic supermarket chain whenever he visits his home state of Vermont. President Joe Biden won’t find one either when he goes home to Delaware. Those are among a handful of states – eight in all – that don’t currently have a Whole Foods location (via ScrapeHero)....

Why Hell’s Kitchen Contestant Kenneth McDuffie Says The Show Saved His Life YouTube By Ralph Schwartz/Jan. 28, 2021 3:20 pm EST By one obvious measure, Kenneth McDuffie stood out on season 19 of Hell’s Kitchen, which debuted on FOX earlier this month. The Philadelphia caterer was the first chef eliminated from the original cast of 18 who were competing for the head chef job at a new Hell’s Kitchen restaurant in Lake Tahoe (via Gold Derby)....

Why You Should Think Twice Before Storing Avocados In The Refrigerator Shutterstock By Karen Hart/April 29, 2021 4:28 am EST Whether you are a fan of the trendy but delish avocado toast, or you have to have your weekly guac and tortilla chips alongside a margarita, avocados are simply all that and then some. Even the celebrity world has jumped on this fruit’s bandwagon. Victoria Beckham, Chrissy Teigen, and Kim Kardashian are all fans of this creamy and beyond awesome green goddess of a fruit (via Avoseedo)....

Costco Is About To Raise Its Minimum Wage To $16 An Hour Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Feb. 25, 2021 3:38 pm EST “I want to note this isn’t altruism,” Jelinek said, per NPR. “At Costco we know that paying employees good wages … makes sense for our business and constitutes a significant competitive advantage for us. It helps us in the long run by minimizing turnover and maximizing employee productivity....

Costco’s Gluten-Free Multigrain Bread Is Turning Heads Instagram By Lauren Rothman/June 23, 2021 3:31 pm EST If you’ve ever adhered to a gluten-free diet, or are currently doing so, then you know it can sometimes be challenging to find the foods you can eat that still taste great — and not like cardboard. While flour-y, gluten-y delights such as pancakes, pasta, and, a great slice of bread might be off the table, the great thing is there are always swaps to be had so you can eat with friends and still enjoy the same meals, with a few modifications....

Costco Shoppers Can’t Stop Talking About This Spicy Chili Lime Seasoning Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/June 14, 2021 1:46 pm EST Over the weekend, Instagram user @CostcoBuys delivered some grill-icious news for its 470,000 followers, many of whom are presumably Costco fans. On Saturday, the Costco super-fan account posted a photo of a generously sized (12.5 oz.) bottle of Urban Accents’ Spicy Chili Lime Seasoning Blend. The naturally flavored blend appears to be a large-size version of Urban Accents’ Spicy Chili Lime Seasoning Blend intended for corn-on-the-cob, which is an all-natural blend of chili pepper, cayenne pepper, black pepper, parsley, dehydrated onion, garlic, and smoke flavor (plus less than 2% of tricalcium phosphate, an anti-caking agent that some people use to boost their calcium intake, according to Medical News Today)....

Duff Goldman Wishes He Could Make A Cake For This Classic Rock Band agwilson/Shutterstock By Laine Doss/Aug. 26, 2021 8:32 pm EST Duff Goldman is a baker extraordinaire known for making over-the-top cakes. His Food Network show “Ace of Cakes” featured Goldman making creations like a seven-tiered wedding cake straight out of a Dr. Seuss illustration, to a near-perfect replica of Chicago’s famed ballpark, Wrigley Field (via Food Network). His new show, “Buddy vs....

Easy Funeral Potatoes Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: April 23, 2021 4:31 pm EST Easy funeral potatoes are called by that decidedly macabre name because, quite simply, some take on the dish was traditionally served at gatherings convened after funerals. Especially common in Mormon communities but seen throughout much of the American West, the dish is the ultimate easy comfort food: easy to make, easy to transport and serve, and delicious and filling, perfect for a time when you just want to feel a bit better....

Giada De Laurentiis’ Transformation Is Seriously Turning Heads Instagram By Meg Walters/Updated: March 26, 2021 9:20 am EST Whether you consider yourself a casual cook or you’re a self-proclaimed foodie, chances are, you’re familiar with Giada De Laurentiis. De Laurentiis is often referred to as the Queen of Italian Cuisine — and it’s easy to see why. Since first appearing on the scene with her own Food Network series, Everyday Italian, in 2003, the cooking maverick has produced a range of best-selling cookbooks along with several other cooking series....

Here’s How Many Chef’s Jackets Maneet Chauhan Has Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Karen Hart/May 7, 2021 3:59 pm EST Maneet Chauhan has definitely warmed her way into our hearts as a judge on the competitive cooking show “Chopped.” Her infectious smile and food know-how makes her a fan favorite, but she’s also a hard worker. Chauhan’s journey to the success that has landed upon her shoulders is the result of amazing dedication....

Here’s How To Use Up Stale Bread, According To Nigella Lawson Dave J Hogan/Getty Images By Karen Hart/May 26, 2021 10:58 am EST British cook, television personality, and cookbook author Nigella Lawson is not only the queen of creating deliciously decadent food, but she doesn’t make us feel guilty about enjoying it. Lawson also knows a thing or two about how to make the most of her ingredients. She is constantly providing us with tips on what to substitute for fresh coriander or sharing a secret, albeit savory, ingredient with us to make our brownies even more irresistibly perfect....

Here’s What To Substitute For Dairy In Meatloaf Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/April 21, 2021 9:29 am EST Meatloaf is a classic dish that blends comfort food with something altogether nostalgic. It seems like every mom or dad has their own recipe they use, and anyone who dares suggest their parent’s meatloaf is better than someone else’s best watch out. According to Bon Appétit, the first printed recipe for meatloaf appeared as early as the 1870s, and has since endured the test of time as a dish Americans keep coming back to....

Is Drinking Diet Soda Keto-Friendly? Bloomberg/Getty Images By Audrey Michels/March 10, 2021 2:26 pm EST Love it or hate it, chances are you have strong feelings about the ketogenic diet. While some credit it for decreasing their waistlines and improving their general health, others find the adverse effects of cutting out nearly all carbohydrates outweigh the keto diet positives, especially in the long-term (via Mayo Clinic). But, if you are in ketosis — the state in which your body is supposedly burning fats as fuel instead of glucose — and looking to stay that way, you might want to stay committed to the keto diet either way....

Is It Bad Etiquette To Ask A Restaurant For A Recipe? Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/June 11, 2021 10:34 am EST Sometimes the food at a restaurant is so bad it’ll leave you wanting to submit a one-star Yelp review, but other times it’s so good that sending compliments to the chef just isn’t enough. If you end up loving what you ordered so much that you want to regularly make it for yourself at home, it’s very possible that the restaurant will be willing to give you the recipe, says The Salty Waitress (via The Takeout)....

Long John Silver’s Is Bringing Back This Long Awaited Fan Favorite By Cristine Struble/Aug. 26, 2021 12:13 pm EST When quick service restaurants change their menus, guests can long for that favorite bite that’s disappeared. Although there are plenty of fish on the menu, the old school craving for a missing food choice can have guests casting the question of when will it return again. Even though Long John Silver’s always has those unforgettable hushpuppies and fried fish baskets, sometimes a classic just needs to return to the menu....

Mistakes Everyone Makes With A Charcoal Grill, According To A Grillmaster Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/May 11, 2021 11:38 am EST While some backyard barbecuers prefer a gas grill with all the bells and whistles, some prefer a good old-fashioned charcoal grill. Taste of Home admits that cooking with gas does have its perks in that gas grills heat up much more quickly, are easier to clean, and are more environmentally friendly, but you just can’t beat that deep, smoky flavor you can only get from grilling over coal....

Nutritionist Exposes Everything Fake About Velveeta Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 14, 2021 1:54 pm EST Velveeta has cemented itself as part of the American food landscapes. When you need to make quick queso dip, scalloped potatoes, and even grilled cheese sandwiches, this product can deliver (via The Takeout). While the product has graced kitchen pantries for over a century, the artificial nature of the product has drawn criticism, especially from nutritionists who have pinpointed all of the most artificial components of the ingredient....