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Popeyes’ Newest Sandwich Is Not What You’d Expect From The Chicken Chain Bloomberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Feb. 10, 2021 10:26 am EST If you love all the attention fried chicken sandwiches have received in the past few years, you really have Popeyes to thank. Tensions between Chick-Fil-A and their fast food rival created an immediate interest in both parties chicken sandwiches, giving rise to the ongoing “chicken sandwich wars” and drawing in a huge variety of other chains who wanted in on the action....

Popular Four Loko Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best cherry-hai/Shutterstock By Alex Darus/Aug. 26, 2021 4:56 pm EST The infamous malt liquor beverage known as Four Loko has been controversial since it was first released in 2005. Just the colorful camouflaged cans on their own are enough to elicit a visceral response among any drinkers who have dared to consume one. The drink brand is synonymous with college kids looking for a cheap and sugar-filled option to get drunk....

Qdoba Added 4 New Toppings To Its Menu. Here’s What You Need To Know Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/July 7, 2021 1:51 pm EST Do you love tacos, burritos, and fajitas? A better question might be: who doesn’t? Most of us are stoked on Mexican food, including the Mexican-American cuisine you find at the likes of Taco Bell, Chipotle, and Qdoba. While the fare served at these chains is far from authentic, it does fulfill that type of craving that can only be satisfied by flour tortillas and pre-grated cheese....

Read This If You Recently Bought Wavy Lays Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Aug. 13, 2021 11:13 am EST On August 11, the FDA announced that Frito-Lay had issued a voluntary recall of 31 bags of their Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips. To be very specific, the product in question are the chip bags weighing 7.75 ounces; these are not to be confused with the family size bags, which are double that size....

Sheet Pan Garlic Salmon Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 6, 2021 12:26 pm EST “Sheet pan dinners are perfect for weeknights as they require minimal prep and washing up,” Catherine Brookes, the food photographer and recipe developer behind Blue Sky Eating, tells us regarding this super easy and well-balanced recipe for sheet pan garlic salmon. “It’s always nice to be able to pop something in the oven rather than standing over a stove!...

Skittles New Easter Packaging Is Perfect For Egg Hunts Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Feb. 17, 2021 2:56 pm EST Now that Valentine’s Day has passed, Easter is the next big holiday (along with St. Patrick’s Day) on the horizon. Of course, candy companies are way ahead of the game so you can start stocking up early. This year, Skittles is really shaking things up with all-new packaging that will make hiding the candy for an egg hunt so much faster and easier than ever before....

Sonic’s New Crave Cheeseburger Made With Secret Sauce Is Turning Heads Sonic By Sydney Rende/June 28, 2021 12:56 pm EST We’ll be honest — it’s been a minute since the idea of a Sonic cheeseburger has tickled our taste buds. The drive-thru fast food chain best known for its nugget-ice slushes, lemonades, and limeades certainly has a special place in our hearts, but the restaurant’s cheeseburger has never been the thing on the menu to keep us coming back for more....

The Ingredients Tabitha Brown Always Has In Her Kitchen - Exclusive Vincent Sandoval/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/June 11, 2021 12:17 pm EST TikTok influencer, actress, and author Tabitha Brown’s journey to veganism was apparently so smooth that the casual observer might find themselves under the impression that going vegan is “no big thing.” Indeed, modern humans evolved into omnivorous eaters from largely vegetarian ancestors, according to Scientific American; but there is also evidence that beginning to eat meat was at least partially responsible for humans evolving into who and what we are today (via Time and Nature)....

The Surprising Bread Rule The French Follow Thierry Monasse/Getty Images By Sydney Rende/July 6, 2021 5:02 pm EST Once again, the French have set a standard in the culinary world. This time, we’re not talking about designing the brilliant Croque Madame or Boeuf Bourguignon. We’re not even referring to the legendary croissant. No, the major culinary lesson we’ve now learned from the French has to do with the one thing they know better than anyone else in the world: bread....

The Tragic Childhood Of Gordon Ramsay Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Feb. 26, 2021 1:51 pm EST Gordon Ramsay simply looks like success to the average foodie today, but like so many in the culinary world, he had to work his way up. While you’d never tell from his current status, Ramsay had a tragic childhood that could have easily sent him on another path. Born in Scotland, Ramsay was raised in Stratford-upon-Avon in England (an area often referred to as Shakespeare country) from the age of five (via Biography)....

The Untold Truth Of Martinelli’s Shutterstock By Korey Denton/July 20, 2021 4:08 pm EST When it’s a crisp fall day, the sun is shining, and there’s just a little hint of a chill in the air, there’s nothing quite like a nice apple cider, is there? The same can be said for a nice, cold glass of sweet apple juice on a warm spring day. Really, apple juice or apple cider is one of the best beverages out there, and, for a lot of people, it’s downright nostalgic....

This May Be The World’s ‘Most Pampered’ Fruit Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/April 8, 2021 1:18 pm EST Citrus fans, listen up — if you haven’t yet sunk your teeth into a juicy wedge of dekopon, more commonly referred to in America by its brand name of Sumo Citrus fruit, you’re missing out. The mouthwatering hybrid of navel oranges, mandarins, and pomelos is not only tasty, but it’s also easy to peel, seedless, and less messy than other citrus fruits, making for an ideal eating experience....

TikTok Food Trends Have A Bigger Impact On The Planet Than You May Think Mehaniq/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Aug. 25, 2021 2:20 pm EST There’s no denying the fact that TikTok has forever changed the way we go about preparing our favorite foods. The video sharing platform has become the hub for food hacks, copycat recipes, and viral food trends. For goodness sake, TikTok taught us how to make pasta chips, pancake cereal, boozy beverages, and the best coffee known to man — that’s right, Dalgona coffee....

Trader Joe’s New Vegan Fudge Ice Cream Bars Are Turning Heads Shutterstock By Molly Harris/May 13, 2021 12:36 pm EST Lately Trader Joe’s has really been upping its game when it comes to frozen desserts. From the incredibly popular cold brew boba ice cream to this latest addition, dairy-free shoppers at Trader Joe’s are really excited about all the new options. Those who have tried the strawberry non-dairy oat frozen dessert from Trader Joe’s, might actually have a hint as to whether or not they’ll like this new treat too....

Valerie Bertinelli’s Post About Touring With Wolfgang Van Halen Is Turning Heads Manny Hernandez/Getty Images By Amy Hamblen/Aug. 1, 2021 7:44 pm EST You may recognize Valerie Bertinelli from Food Network shows like “Valerie’s Home Cooking” or “Kids Baking Championship,” but the cheery TV host has a long history in front of the camera and two Golden Globes to show for it (via Food Network). Bertinelli’s career launched, according to IMDb, in 1975 with her role in the sitcom “One Day at a Time....

When is the release date for Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalco Season 2? Jason Kempin/Getty Images The release date for the first episode of “Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalco” Season 2 is November 16, 2021, according to The Wrap. The second season of the show will also be on the shorter side, with only six episodes — one less than the first season has — that are “hilarious half-hour journeys,” according to a statement from Food Network president Courtney White....

What Is Vinho Verde And When Should You Drink It? Shutterstock By Kirstie Bingham/March 29, 2021 9:35 am EST Crisp, effervescent and lower in alcohol, Vinho Verde is the ultimate summer wine. But what is it really? Vinho verde translates to green wine, but Wine Enthusiast notes that origin of the name is a common misconception. While many believe the name comes from its status as wine that is drank young, or when it’s still “green;” the name derives primarily from the area in northwestern Portugal where Vinho Verde is produced, as it is a vinicultural region of lush greenery with its own microclimate....

What You Didn’t Know About France’s Nutella Tax Shutterstock By James Lewis/May 24, 2021 8:10 am EST Nutella is a treasure that is beloved by people around the world. The hazelnut spread has been a breakfast staples for decades now and has introduced an inspiring method of convincing children to eat foods other than just candy. In fact, as far as global icons go, Nutella would more than likely be ranked amongst the likes of The Beatles, the British royal family, and the Empire State Building when it comes to its popularity and notoriety....

Which Is Better: Oreos Or The Aldi Brand? Jenny Kellerhals/Mashed By Jenny Kellerhals/Aug. 13, 2021 12:46 pm EST We assume that everyone is familiar with Oreo cookies. The classic chocolate cookies sandwiched with a cream filling are sold in over 100 countries, according to Mondelez International, Nabisco’s parent company. But in the 109 years that Oreo has been in production, there have been countless copycats. There’s a good chance that if you’ve had Oreos, you’ve also probably had a knock-off brand, with varying degrees of satisfaction....

New break rules at Whole Foods follow other unpopular changes Rick Gershon/Getty Images The relationship between Whole Foods employees and the grocery chain’s top brass has been rocky during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is just another insult from corporate,” an anonymous Whole Foods employee told Vice. Past insults included dropping the $2 per hour hazard pay early in the pandemic (via Refinery 29), and reinstating a point system for disciplinary action for missing time, which put added pressure on employees who were afraid of contracting COVID-19 at work (via Business Insider)....