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Ree Drummond’s Transformation Is Seriously Turning Heads Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Molly Harris/March 7, 2021 2:14 am EST It seems nearly impossible not to know about or be aware of The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond. New and long-time fans of The Pioneer Woman likely know she has come a long way in her career. But lately, it seems Drummond is everywhere and that she has really made her mark whether you’re talking about retail stores to her adopted hometown of Pawhuska, Oklahoma....

The Big Problem Some People Are Having With Red Robin’s New Pizza Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/June 21, 2021 3:37 pm EST The casual dining chain Red Robin used to be best known for their burgers, shakes, and fries. However, they set out to change that in 2018, when they decided to partner with Donato’s Pizzato to bring a new item to their menu in 80 participating locations. In 2021, they announced plans to begin selling the pizza as a regular offering at over 120 locations around the country, according to Eat This, Not That!...

The Chicken Dish Andrew Zimmern Says Almost Made Him Faint Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Hannah Cole/Feb. 25, 2021 5:56 am EST Andrew Zimmern fainting from food is a pretty outlandish concept. The former Bizarre Foods host has eaten everything from jellied moose nose to rotten tomato ketchup, without so much as a stomachache. So when Zimmern took to Twitter to share a recreation of an Italian dish that he “almost fainted when [he] tasted,” fans expected another, well, bizarre food....

The One Wine Greg Brewer Wishes Would Get More Respect - Exclusive Shutterstock By Steven John/Aug. 13, 2021 12:08 pm EST Sometimes, you can pinpoint the exact cause of the rise or fall of a given product’s popularity. For soaring sales of face masks and hand sanitizer, we have the COVID-19 pandemic to credit. For the dip in sales of merlot, we can look to the 2004 hit film “Sideways” in which the oenophile protagonist famously railed against the varietal, according to NPR....

The Real Reason Hailey Bieber Hates Cilantro Amy Sussman/kca2021/Getty Images By Kalea Martin/July 22, 2021 11:07 am EST Hailey Bieber may be a model by profession, but when she’s not preparing for a big photoshoot or a runway appearance, there’s a good chance she’s chowing down on a cheeseburger with a side of french fries, which she told both Elle and Byrdie is her favorite “cheat day” meal of all time....

The Surprising Source Of Tim Hortons’ Coffee Bloomberg/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 19, 2021 10:02 am EST Tim Hortons is about as Canadian as Mounties and maple syrup. The coffee chain is so popular that it even changed the Canadian Oxford Dictionary in 2004, with the inclusion of the word “double-double.” The term, which was among 5,000 new words added to the dictionary that year, refers to a classic Tim Hortons order that means a coffee with two creams and two sugars, per CBC....

The Trendy Burger Chain Martha Stewart Just Started Working For Arnold Turner/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/Feb. 26, 2021 12:07 pm EST The “Original Influencer” has accepted a new seat in the corporate boardroom. In a recent business announcement, Martha Stewart has joined BurgerFi as Board Chair of the Product & Innovation Committee (via GlobeNewswire). Although Stewart might not be on the line cooking burgers at a local BurgerFi restaurant, the appointment could spark an interest in the trendy burger chain....

This Famous Ketchup Company Used To Own Weight Watchers Shutterstock By James Lewis/June 1, 2021 2:43 pm EST Weight Watchers has a fairly simple business plan: inspiring healthy lifestyles by encouraging people to adopt a mindset of eating sensible portions of the foods they enjoy (via WW). So, it’s little wonder that the company continues to be a success — even if (as reported by BBC News), its rebranding in 2019 to WW caused some confusion....

This Is How Much Food Gets Wasted In America Every Year Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Steven John/April 13, 2021 11:42 am EST There may be a perception of America as a land of plenty, but a close, honest look at the United States in terms of how we deal with food reveals a nation divided, and with neither side of the divide a cause for celebration. On the one hand, a shocking amount of food gets wasted each and every year, while on the other, millions of Americans live with near daily food insecurity and hunger issues....

This Is One Of Curtis Stone’s Earliest Kitchen Memories Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 3:07 pm EST For a lot of chefs, their first kitchen experience was at the knee of a mother, or a grandmother, helping them to cook. New York restaurateur and chef Esther Choi drew so much inspiration from her family’s matriarch Jungok Yoo that she named her Lower East Side gastropub Ms. Yoo in honor of her (via Food & Wine)....

This Is The Ultimate Comfort Food, According To Alton Brown Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/June 10, 2021 2:09 pm EST Celebrity chef, Alton Brown, is a man worth looking up to. As someone that has made his mark in the competitive food industry, Brown has many interesting tips for his fans. For example, he recommends keeping your refrigerator stocked with the basics. If you take a look inside the chef’s fridge, you’re likely to come across staple food items like hummus, cheese, eggs, butter, and “something green and herby” (via Spoon University)....

Unique Bread Recipes You Haven’t Heard Of Before Kate Shungu By Kristin Danley-Greiner/Updated: April 7, 2021 2:01 pm EST When you’re craving carbs, there’s nothing better than a slice of delicious warm bread fresh out of the oven or the bread maker. Whether it’s dripping with rich butter and slathered with Italian seasonings or incredibly sweet with orange-glazed cranberry morsels, bread is truly a universal language. This food most envision being used for sandwiches of all kinds can double as a dessert or even as a side to a plate of pasta — it wears so many hats that its flexibility is unmatched....

What Is A Cashew Apple And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Erica Gerald Mason/April 22, 2021 3:16 pm EST Life comes at you fast; one minute you’re eating a handful of cashews, the next minute you find out that the tasty legume is part of what’s known as cashew apple. Say what now? Yep, cashews come from a tree that bears what’s commonly known as cashew apples. Well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves....

You Should Rethink The 1,200-Calorie Diet. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Robin Miller/Feb. 4, 2021 7:13 am EST If weight loss is your goal and the 1,200-calorie diet is your strategy, take note. Yes, you might shed a few pounds in the beginning, but there are some serious health ramifications to consider. Let’s first take a peek at what a sample 1,200-calorie day might look like. The Cleveland Clinic proposes a breakfast of two large eggs, two slices of whole grain bread, and one tablespoon of olive oil spread....

Aldi’s Hawaiian Bagels Are Turning Heads Instagram By Erich Barganier/Feb. 2, 2021 1:20 pm EST If you’ve never heard of a Hawaiian bagel, don’t feel left out. According to Bagel Grove, a Hawaiian bagel features a blend of coconut and pineapple baked inside a traditional plain bagel, and it sometimes features flecks of coconut on the exterior of the bread. If you believe you can’t get a hold of something this exquisite in your area, think again!...

Appetizers That Are Better Than Take Out Cecilia Ryu/Mashed By Veronica Brush/April 23, 2021 10:34 am EST There’s nothing better than enjoying a spread of tasty appetizers with good company. That doesn’t mean you have to order in, though. You can make your own version of your favorite apps right in your own kitchen. On top of saving you money, you can choose to either make these treats before your friends come over, or wait and make it a group activity — aka, a chance to make some pretty awesome (and tasty) new memories....

Breakfast In Bed Recipes For A Special Weekend Surprise Keith Kamikawa/Mashed By Alexa Mellardo/Updated: March 31, 2021 5:21 pm EST If you’re trying to think of one very special and thoughtful surprise you can do for a loved one in your life, we have the best suggestion ever. Consider preparing some yummy dishes and serving them breakfast in bed. Think of how sweet it would be for your special someone to wake up to an adorable tray, complete with tons of their favorite breakfast treats....

Costco Shoppers Are Obsessed With These Strawberry Yogurt Pretzels Instagram By Hanna Claeson/April 7, 2021 11:45 am EST If you’re trying to cut down on snacks, sorry to do this to you, but Instagram handle @costcodeals found the perfect spring treat at their local Costco recently: 24 ounces worth of strawberry yogurt pretzels from Creative Snack Co. (via Instagram). And while @costcodeals honed in on its strawberry yogurt pretzels, if you’re lucky you might find its blueberry, peanut butter, chocolate toffee, dark chocolate, and milk chocolate pretzel varieties, too (via Creative Snack Co)....

Easy Eton Mess Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 30, 2021 9:55 am EST When it comes to oddly-named desserts, Eton mess is up there. It sounds strange to American ears, certainly. Tell guests who have never heard of it that you’re going to be serving them a “mess” for their post-dinner enjoyment, and that’s where some strange looks come in. That suspicion will absolutely disappear once they see this light, fruity, summertime-on-a-spoon dessert because it looks and tastes delicious....

Fast Food Salad Chains Ranked From Worst To Best Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/Updated: June 10, 2021 10:33 pm EST Whether they’re taking over fast food or popping up in trendy chains, you’ve got to admit: Salads have become cool. The humble little pile of veggies we used to force down before the main event of our entree’s arrival has become the ultimate lunch staple for busy office workers, Instagramming millennials, and anyone on a health kick....