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This Food Faux Pas Is Considered Bad Luck In China Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 5, 2021 12:52 pm EST Different countries and cultures follow different societal conventions, especially as they relate to one activity we all love and that truly unites us: eating. But breaking bread together can also pose some serious challenges if you are not aware of the local customs. We’ve all heard the phrase, “when in Rome, do as the Romans do,” and it definitely holds true when you travel to a new location around the globe and encounter an unfamiliar culture....

This Is How Much It Costs To Open A 7-Eleven Bloomberg/Getty Images By Felix Behr/March 3, 2021 7:57 am EST With 7-Eleven’s ubiquity being what it is, one may be tempted by the franchising opportunities the brand offers. After all, with so many outlets it has to be a good bet. According to Franchise Gator, acquiring a 7-Eleven franchise is less demanding than most. Depending on circumstances, you need to have at hand $50,000 to $150,000 in liquid capital and a net worth of at least $150,000....

This Is The Most Underrated Food, According To Geoffrey Zakarian - Exclusive Sylvain Gaboury/Getty Images By Molly Allen/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 10:53 am EST Often, when it comes to celebrity chefs, you might assume that they must be constantly eating fancy meals. Whether they’re enjoying a meal at a highly-rated restaurant or sampling meticulously-prepared dishes while judging on cooking competitions, certainly their plates must be full of elaborate foods, right? For Geoffrey Zakarian, chef, restaurateur, co-host of the Food Network’s “The Kitchen,” as well as a judge on “Chopped,” that’s the case most of the time....

Washington DC’s ‘Rock’n’roll’ Burger King Has Sad News For Fans Bloomberg/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/March 4, 2021 6:29 am EST While Burger King might seem almost as ubiquitous as its biggest rival, they’ve only got about half as many locations in the U.S. as McDonald’s does. According to ScrapeHero, BK currently operates over 7,200 restaurants nationwide, but that same data company also reports that there are over 13,600 Golden Arches throughout the country....

What Is Ackee And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 7:16 pm EST Have you ever tasted ackee? If you’ve ever been to the Caribbean, particularly the island of Jamaica, you may have sampled this produce item that tastes like a starch but is actually a tropical fruit. Native to West Africa, ackee landed in Jamaica in the late 18th century as a result of the slave trade (via The Atlantic)....

What The Cameras Never Show You On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:33 pm EST On any given episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” there’s a lot to see. It starts with zippy shots up and down the streets of different towns and cities all over America, then to the crowded dining rooms of the local hidden gems that Guy Fieri is out to discover....

What You Should Know Before Grilling In The Rain Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 20, 2021 3:58 pm EST With warm weather upon us, we now have to account for rain instead of snow showers. According to AccuWeather, we typically think of April as the rainiest month, but the wettest weather ever in the U.S. occurred in May 2015, while June is the month with the most rainfall on average. With rain chances like this, it might seem impossible to plan a good time to break out the grill....

What You Should Know Before Picking Out A Wok Shutterstock By Molly Harris/March 31, 2021 4:00 pm EST Picking a wok isn’t as complicated as you might believe it is. There are a handful of characteristics to look for that will indicate your money will be well-spent, rather than wasted on something that will only last a short time. While the best wok for cooking your veggies doesn’t have to be the most expensive, you should take note of the materials and style that the wok is made of before purchasing it, according to Spruce Eats....

Where Food Network Fans Think BBQ Brawl Falls Flat Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 27, 2021 1:59 pm EST If you’re a fan of barbecue, you’ve probably already come across the popular Food Network show, “BBQ Brawl.” According to TV Guide, the show’s first episode was launched in 2019 and features skilled pitmasters that engage in fierce battles, as they cook up delicious meat dishes. They’re coached by experienced chefs such as Bobby Flay and Michael Symon....

Why Robert Irvine Almost Quit The Very First Episode Of Restaurant: Impossible Gary Gershoff/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/June 2, 2021 11:43 am EST As a celebrity chef, Robert Irvine, has given his fans plenty to be pleased about. One of his most successful projects is the Food Network series, “Restaurant: Impossible” where Irvine focuses on trying to help a struggling eatery turn its fortunes around by giving it a makeover of sorts....

Andrew Zimmern Shared An Emotional Tribute To His Late Mother Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:06 pm EST Affable, intrepid, and seemingly in possession of boundless energy, Andrew Zimmern, executive producer and host of “What’s Eating America” and the soon to be launched “Family Dinner,” is one of the culinary world’s most talented storytellers. While Zimmern deserves much of the credit for his success, he wants the world to know that his mother, Caren Zimmern, is someone to whom he owes a great debt for having given him “the gift of understanding the power of stories,” he told Food & Wine....

Costco Fans Have Mixed Feelings About This Salmon Wellington Noam Galai/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/March 17, 2021 2:03 pm EST Well, it appears that Instagrammer Costco_doesitagain has done it again. The well-followed Instagram account (we’re talking 976,000 followers) dedicated to passionate and healthy living, feeding their families amazing food, and sharing their best Costco finds, posted a photo on March 16, 2021 of a new frozen food item that recently became available at Costco, and as per the “uje,” it’s already generating its fair share of likes (as of this writing, 1,581 and counting)....

Everything You Need To Know About Decanting Wine Shutterstock By Molly Harris/May 14, 2021 2:39 pm EST If you’re someone who has had the concept of oxygen being bad for wine because it causes oxidation drilled into your ideas of how to handle wine, then decanting might seem like a tricky thing to do. While air that is exposed to wine over long periods of time, such as while it is in storage will adversely affect the taste of the wine, decanting wine can improve the flavor and open up the wine (via Master Class)....

Famous Amos Just Announced 3 Fancy New Flavors Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Aug. 3, 2021 9:50 am EST National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is just around the corner, and one brand is giving its fans not one, but three ways to celebrate. Famous Amos, the mini chocolate chip cookie company you know and love, is releasing three all new cookies perfectly timed for the occasion. But these are not simple spins on the classic....

Here’s How Much A Michelin Star Chef Really Makes Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:27 am EST The world of Michelin stars is clouded with mystery and wonder, particularly when they’re awarded to highly luxurious restaurants where most people will never set foot. The awards range from one to three stars and denote high quality, excellence, and “exceptional cuisine worth a special journey” according to the Michelin Guide. Food is the star of the show in these acclaimed restaurants, and the guide pays just as much attention to its consistency and value as to the nature of the preparations....

Here’s How Spam Became So Well Known Shutterstock By Shawna Cory/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 10:10 am EST Spam is enormously (read: ENORMOUSLY) popular all over the world, but have you ever wondered how the canned luncheon meat became so universally loved, and the brand so recognized? Spam was developed by Hormel Foods in 1937 as a low-cost, non-rationed protein that could be stored unrefrigerated for long periods of time. Convenience and price were alluring factors to homemakers, who began stocking their shelves with the product....

Here’s How Subway Sandwiches Became Stars In Korean Dramas YouTube By Felix Behr/April 23, 2021 3:19 pm EST The appearance of sandwich chain Subway in Korean television dramas has evolved from the occasional product placement to practically an integral part of the genre. “People joke, ‘If I had a drink every time Subway popped up, I’d be drunk before the first half is over,’” Jae-Ha Kim, a Chicago-based evaluator of Korean dramas, told The New York Times in March....

How Ben & Jerry Really Feel About The Brand’s Recent Controversy Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:34 pm EST Bennett Cohen and Jerry Greenfield have penned an opinion piece for The New York Times in response to the media storm over the decision by their namesake Ben & Jerry’s brand to suspend operations in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. After drawing the ire of many on social media for the move, they decided to the pen the letter, beginning it by stating, “We are the founders of Ben & Jerry’s....

Josh Scherer Reveals The Best And Worst Things He’s Ever Made - Exclusive Presley Ann/Getty Images By Erica Andrews/Aug. 18, 2021 2:06 pm EST Josh Scherer is known for cooking up some truly unique food creations on his show “Mythical Kitchen.” From Flamin’ Hot Frosted Flakes to Goldfish Pizza Rolls, he’s not afraid to experiment with some unusual or even downright bizarre ingredients. The results, as you can imagine, can either be an incredible dish loaded with flavor or go horribly wrong....

Moist Banana Oatmeal Bread Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2021 1:57 pm EST Does banana bread remind you of a cozy trip to Grandma’s house? If so, we have a scrumptious and nostalgic oatmeal banana bread recipe to share with you and your family that you’ll make for years to come. The only thing you’ll have to do besides baking it is having a cold glass of milk at the ready....