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Firehouse Subs Is Giving Away Free Sandwiches, But There’s One Small Catch Instagram By Joe Nasta/Aug. 6, 2021 11:35 am EST Nothing satisfies a lunchtime craving like a hearty sub sandwich loaded up with meat, cheese, veggies, and all the perfect toppings. Firehouse Subs has just the sandwich to meet your taste and fill you up with delicious steamed meats and cheeses and signature sub rolls. With over 1,180 locations, the chain is growing and serving more happy customers than ever before, per the brand....

How Soy Sauce Sent Someone To The Hospital Bloomberg/Getty Images By Karen Hart/July 24, 2021 4:48 pm EST Soy sauce is a pantry staple in most households. Whether you are an avid sushi eater or like to make marinades that include this brown liquid, chances are you number yourself among the 2.21 million Americans who used four or more bottles of this savory ingredient in 2020 (via Statista). But chances are probably pretty equal that you are not guzzling down bottles of this salty condiment that, per Healthline, claims China as its place of birth and that people have been cooking with for over 1,000 years....

Marcus Samuelsson’s Advice For Cooking During The Pandemic - Exclusive Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/Feb. 4, 2021 9:27 am EST While daily life, meal schedules, and eating habits look a lot different for people all over the world, the Coronavirus pandemic has served to bring us together in the kitchen in a unique and collective way. We may not be very thrilled about it, but eating at home (and cooking at home) is the new normal....

McDonalds Vs Burger King Fries: Which Is Really Better? Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/May 27, 2021 11:18 am EST When it comes to fast food, it’s hard to think of a rivalry more prominent than McDonald’s versus Burger King. The two chains, which both launched in the 1950s (1954 for BK and 1955 for Micky Ds) have always been at odds. From their advertising flame wars to households divided by preferences for the Whopper versus the Big Mac, it’s a competition that dates back decades....

The Best Italian Recipes That Are Definitely Not Pasta Shutterstock By Carly Caramanna/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:02 pm EST Few things offer more comfort than a big bowl of pasta. Be it spaghetti, penne, or a homemade baked lasagna, this easy mid-week dish has become a common culinary occurrence in many households and for good reason — the now staple of the American diet is both convenient and affordable. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with the dish, some days call for a little more pizzazz with a dose of ambition in the kitchen....

The Chef Hack To Stop Dough From Sticking To Your Hands Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/March 31, 2021 11:50 am EST One of the worst parts about making homemade bread or from-scratch pasta is kneading the dough. Not only does it take a lot of arm strength and patience (hello, sore biceps for days!), it also can be a messy process. Your kitchen counter isn’t the only thing that will likely get covered in flour and dough remnants — so will your hands....

The Dried Pasta Brand Ina Garten Swears By Manny Carabel/Getty Images By Karen Hart/April 20, 2021 6:30 am EST Americans love their pasta. It is a staple that graces the shelves of many pantries across the nation. Per Tastemade, on average, 20 pounds of pasta goes into the belly of every American on an annual basis, which collectively results in the consumption of 6 billion pounds of pasta. That’s a lot of noodles....

The One Part Of Cooking Giada De Laurentiis Can’t Stand Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 20, 2021 12:27 pm EST Super celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis is one of the most relatable personalities on the Food Network. Sure, she comes from a famous family and has a Hollywood movie-making grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis, who made movies that your parents and grandparents probably watched. And, of course, she also gets to jet off to Italy with Bobby Flay to film “Bobby and Giada in Italy” and eat incredible food from the region....

The Pioneer Woman’s Cooking Hack For The Best Sunny-Side Up Eggs Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Jan. 20, 2021 5:24 am EST Scrambled eggs might be most Americans’ preferred way of eating eggs, according to a 2019 survey by YouGov, but that doesn’t discount other methods of preparing the popular breakfast food. While scrambled was the favorite of 36 percent of people polled, sunny-side up eggs received 12 percent of the votes (just behind over easy with 18 percent)....

The Real Reason You Should Be Trimming Your Ice Cream Containers Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/July 24, 2021 8:40 am EST Not everyone finishes a whole tub of ice cream at once. Sure, stores now sell smaller tubs so that we have a bit more portion control, but that still doesn’t mean you want to eat the whole thing. Perhaps you needed three flavors for a sundae or maybe your current nutrition needs only call for one scoop....

The Reason Some Stores Are Putting Security Tags On General Mills Cereal Bloomberg/Getty Images By Felix Behr/May 18, 2021 11:52 am EST A few months ago, McDonald’s began to limit the amount of Happy Meals it gave out in an attempt to address the shortage caused by adults who wanted to collect the unique Pokemon cards included. Now, Food & Wine reports General Mills has attached security tags to their cereal boxes to stop people from opening and rifling through them while still in the store, in the hopes of finding a similar souvenir....

The Ridiculous Amount Of Sugar Starbucks Frappuccinos Really Have Shutterstock By Erica Andrews/May 6, 2021 4:13 pm EST When you awake from a deep slumber to hear your alarm going off, it can be difficult to process the day. During the groggy morning, nothing helps quite like a bold brew to wake us up. Caffeine is the magic cure many of us need to get going and conquer our day, and luckily there are a ton of options to choose from....

The Special Guest You Never Knew Was In Every Episode Of Nigella Lawson’s Cook, Eat, Repeat David M. Benett/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/May 13, 2021 11:35 am EST In late 2020, author and television personality Nigella Lawson published her 12th cookbook, titled “Cook, Eat, Repeat: Ingredients, Recipes, and Stories” (via National Post). Her latest collection of recipes was refined during lockdown, and was paired with a television series on BBC in which Lawson whipped up several of the dishes on camera....

The Truth About Andrew Zimmern’s Longtime Friendship With Shake Shack’s Founder Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/May 11, 2021 11:09 am EST Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern, best known for his Travel Channel show “Bizarre Foods,” is a reputed name in the culinary space who has never shied away from doing what he can to contribute to the food industry. As a passionate chef and TV personality, Zimmern is rather open about his food preferences and often shares recommendations with his fans....

The Truth About Nelson German From Top Chef Season 18 Instagram By Boshika Gupta/March 31, 2021 9:39 am EST Top Chef is set for a comeback this year, featuring a bunch of talented chefs from various parts of the country. According to Food and Wine, season 18 of the show was shot in Portland, Oregon back in September and fans can look forward to getting a glimpse of the local food scene (via Chicago Tribune)....

The Untold Truth Of TikTok’s The Pasta Queen Facebook/The Pasta Queen By Emily Cappiello/Aug. 4, 2021 5:49 pm EST As TikTok, Instagram, and other social media outlets become even more heavily-searched resources for recipes (and food inspiration), there have also been some great cooks that have showcased both their favorite dishes and techniques, as well as their personalities. Cue The Pasta Queen, who has racked up thousands of views on TikTok with her 1....

The Urban Legend Red Velvet Cake Was A Part Of Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/April 12, 2021 1:54 pm EST Here’s a story you might have heard before — a woman walks into the restaurant of a high-end hotel or department store and orders a chocolate chip cookie. The cookie is so good she asks the waitress if she can have the recipe, to which the waitress responds “of course, it will be two fifty....

The Viral TikTok Egg Hack Might Be More Dangerous Than You Thought Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 17, 2021 8:24 pm EST Eggs and the microwave simply do not mix. A microwave is convenient, we get it. When you’re in a hurry to get to work or tired and just can’t bear the thought of breaking out a frying pan or pot to cook something up in, the microwave is your best friend....

These Sweet K-Cup Valentines At Aldi Are Perfect For Coffee Lovers Bloomberg/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 1, 2021 4:37 pm EST It’s already February, which means there are just two short weeks until the most romantic day of the year. But with many traditional options for romantic celebrations still on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic this year, it can be difficult to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit. But don’t worry, Aldi has just the thing to lift your mood and help bring some Valentine’s sweetness into your home that has an added caffeinated kick....

This Famous LA Restaurant Will Make Almost Anything You Want Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/July 23, 2021 12:53 pm EST If you often wish you could travel back in time to a more glamorous version of Los Angeles to dine in at a spot with lush velvet chairs and crisp white tablecloths, the Pacific Dining Car just might be the perfect solution. The vintage-styled restaurant is family owned (and has been for four generations), and has also been around for 100 years — according to their website, they’ve been operating since 1921, serving up elevated steakhouse fare through the years....