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Grocery Store Ice Cream Sandwiches Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Eve Vawter/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 8:44 pm EST Growing up, you’d wait to hear the siren song of the ice cream truck driving down your street. You’d sit in your yard, a fistful of quarters sweaty in your palm, craning your neck to hear that carousel music, or for some reason, regardless of seasonal considerations, “Jingle Bells.” If you were like a lot of kids, you’d eschew the creamy orange-sherbet Push-Pops or the patriotic hued Bomb Pops and go straight for the good stuff — the simple yet delightful ice cream sandwich....

Here’s How Long Eggs Can Really Last Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: April 16, 2021 9:33 am EST Eggs are a pretty good cooking staple to have stocked at all times. They’re cheap, come by the dozen, are super quick and easy to cook, and make for a tasty, filling, and nutritious meal all by themselves. However, if worries about not being able to use all 12 before the expiration date stops you from stocking up, you might be surprised to learn just how long eggs can really last....

Here’s How Much Buffalo Wild Wings Employees Really Make Rick Diamond/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 23, 2021 10:35 am EST Buffalo Wild Wings is one of those places that’s perfect to stop by if you’re looking for an energetic environment and a quick drink coupled with delicious food. As per the brand’s official website, it’s crucial for Buffalo Wild Wings to focus on creating a working space that’s conducive to the growth of their employees....

Here’s How Much Kardea Brown Is Really Worth John Lamparski/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 12, 2021 2:01 pm EST Chef Kardea Brown is a renowned personality known for her unique perspective on the art of cooking. As per her website, the chef doesn’t hesitate to turn to her roots when she’s in the kitchen, relying on what she’s learned from her culture and her ancestors while preparing delicious meals. She’s also a TV star, best known for her appearances on the Food Network show Delicious Miss Brown....

Here’s What Happens When You Drink Scotch Every Day Shutterstock By Caroline Coral/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 5:14 pm EST Just before silver screen star Humphrey Bogart passed away, his last words were alleged to be “I never should have switched from scotch to martinis” (via The Phrase Finder). And while there are some possible benefits associated with drinking gin and the Casablanca star likely didn’t utter those words, the person who did might have been onto something....

Homemade Stromboli Recipe Jaime Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/June 10, 2021 10:05 am EST Stromboli not only is an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the north coast of Sicily and an active volcano in Italy, but it happens to be an absolutely delicious meaty turnover supposedly named after Mount Stromboli found on that very same island. Filled with various Italian cheeses and meats, even a few veggies, stromboli uses either pizza dough or Italian bread for its exterior....

How To Shop For Balsamic Vinegar, According To Giada De Laurentiis Shutterstock By Molly Harris/July 30, 2021 3:16 pm EST Anyone that has ever had a thick, sweet syrup-like taste of balsamic vinegar probably knows there’s no going back to the thinner, more vinegary versions. But figuring out how to make sure you’re buying something that will taste just as good can be tricky. Thankfully, understanding what balsamic vinegar is, how it is made, and what to look for can making buying a lot easier....

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup: What To Know Before Ordering Instagram By Molly Harris/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:21 pm EST Fans of Olive Garden know there are some cult classics that cannot be passed up. Menu items like the house salad, breadsticks, and soup, become a favorite meal when the soup and salad combo is ordered. However, those that have another favorite soup at Olive Garden might wonder just what their minestrone soup has to offer....

OpenTable Is Making It Easy For Restaurants To Remember If You’re Vaccinated OpturaDesign/Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/Aug. 18, 2021 11:00 am EST Sometimes it’s hard to remember the days where the decision to eat out only came down to what you were in the mood for. Now, with changing infection rates, continuously updated guidelines, and general confusion about the safety of contact with people outside of your household, eating out is a lot more complicated....

Roadrunner Just Broke This Indie Film Record Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Gillie Houston/Aug. 3, 2021 3:27 pm EST While it’s no secret that host, chef, and author Anthony Bourdain has had a huge impact on his many fans and admirers, new box office numbers for the Bourdain-centered documentary “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain” illustrate the continued power of Bourdain’s legacy. Author of the bestselling memoir “Kitchen Confidential” and host of popular television programs “Parts Unknown” and “No Reservations,” Anthony Bourdain was one of the world’s most revered and respected culinary personalities, who received numerous awards and accolades — including Primetime Emmy Awards, James Beard Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards, and more — for his educational and enlightening work in television....

Sonic’s New Slushy Flavors Are Inspired By Your Favorite Wines James R. Martin/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 26, 2021 2:20 pm EST Sonic Drive-In is offering their customers a new way to beat the heat in the final days of summer. The popular chain has just announced it will be releasing some sweet new slush flavors, but with a creative twist. Each of their new Uncorked Slushes is inspired by a classic summer wine cocktail, delivering customers the same experience they’d have if they were relaxing on vacation with their favorite adult beverage (but without the buzz)....

Tapas Vs. Pintxos: What’s The Difference? Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/Updated: June 1, 2021 1:58 pm EST We all have that friend who drives us nuts by nibbling on a bite or two of our food, after making a big show out of not ordering anything for themselves because they “aren’t very hungry.” Just like they “didn’t have the last bit of milk and put an empty carton back in the fridge....

The Untold Truth Of Action Bronson Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:13 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Action Bronson has become something of a legend in the food world. A chef who became a rap artist after a broken leg kept him out of the kitchen, Bronson (born Ariyan Arslani) is now noted for both his rap skills and his culinary expertise....

The Worst Dish Carla Hall Ever Ate On Baking Championship Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Courtney Iseman/Aug. 3, 2021 10:55 am EST While experiences may vary, one thing is for sure if you are a celebrity chef who spends their days hosting and judging food-based television shows, writing cookbooks, running restaurant kitchens, and making appearances to talk about all of the above: you are going to try a lot of different dishes....

These Are The Bakery-Style Recipes You’ve Been Searching For Shutterstock By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd/March 15, 2021 2:53 pm EST There’s something decadent about walking into a bakery — the smell of freshly baked bread combined with rows upon rows of cakes, cookies, and other sweet treats can really do a number on your senses. And while the professional presentation (and sometimes over-the-top recipes) you see from trained bakers may be out of the reach of novices, you may be surprised how simple many bakery-style recipes really are....

This Is The Best Way To Position The Racks In Your Oven, According To Ina Garten Brad Barket/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/June 7, 2021 10:21 am EST Whether you’re baking a cake for a friend’s birthday or roasting a whole chicken for Sunday night dinner, your oven is one of the key parts of the cooking process. There are a lot of things that whatever recipe you’re following will tell you about your oven, from the temperature you need to preheat it to how long your dish should stay inside to whether you should use the bake setting vs....

This Is Why McDonald’s Hash Browns Are So Delicious Facebook By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:48 pm EST We at Mashed have been known to wax poetic over McDonald’s Hash Browns. Born in 1977, Mickey D hash browns are still one of the finest innovations ever to hit fast food. Made with eight ingredients that don’t actually seem all that terrifying, considering some of the shady things we’ve learned about fast food restaurants in the past decade, these golden, oval-shaped morsels manage to be delightfully crispy on the outside yet improbably fluffy on the inside....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are Freaking Out Over Its New Thai Wheat Noodles Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: April 22, 2021 9:03 am EST Trader Joe’s is a great place to find unique grocery items that add a little something special to your weekly shopping routine. They always have interesting items on offer to delight their shoppers, and their new tasty Thai wheat noodles are no different. These Thai wheat noodles are not only delicious, they’re also vegan and contain zero sugar, which means they pair perfectly with just about any diet....

Weird Rules Restaurants Are Forced To Follow On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives Facebook By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:14 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you’re a die hard fan, or can barely stand the exuberant and frosted-tip energy of Guy Fieri, chances are, you’ve seen an episode of Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The show has been traversing the country in search of the best small-town cooks and down home local flavors since 2007....

What Is Bok Choy And Which Part Can You Eat? Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/May 21, 2021 1:38 pm EST Have you ever tried bok choy? If you like Chinese food, chances are you’re familiar with this leafy green vegetable. Also known as Chinese cabbage, bok choy shows up in a variety of stir frys, soups, and dumpling fillings (via The Spruce Eats). A member, as cited above, of the cabbage family, bok choy (brassica rapa chinensis) is native to the Yangtze River Delta in China and has likely been cultivated at least since the fifth century (via Gardener’s Path)....