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The Real Reason Ina Garten Prefers Charcoal Grills To Gas Shutterstock By Molly Harris/May 12, 2021 11:14 am EST Fans of the “Barefoot Contessa” are always aspiring to channel more of Ina Garten’s breezy style and classic cooking in their own lives. Whether it is finding the fig leaves she uses on cheese boards or keeping spoons on their counter tops, there’s always something new to learn from Garten. Today, it’s all about kitchen equipment....

The Real Reason This Disneyland Sandwich Costs $100 By Courtney Iseman/Updated: May 26, 2021 2:19 pm EST After being temporarily thwarted by the pandemic, Marvel’s much-anticipated Avengers Campus will celebrate its opening at Disneyland on June 4. The superhero-centric section of the amusement park will boast rides themed around “Spider-Man” and “Guardians of the Galaxy,” reports Insider. It’s even a casual comics enthusiast’s dream, but one feature of the Avengers Campus is arguably drawing just as much attention, if not more, than the sleek and exciting rides: a sandwich with a $100 price tag....

The Surprisingly Fancy Secret Room At This Burger King Location Naomi Baker/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/March 4, 2021 11:30 am EST Burger King has seen its share of weirdness over the years. While the chain has released some truly strange menu items, like their bacon sundae or their Whopperito, their locations present some surprises you might not expect (via The Recipe). According to Cracked, a Burger King location in Pittsburgh went rogue and slowly devolved into one of the sketchiest burger joints you could ever lay your eyes on, serving fries out of dixie cups and requiring a security guard to operate on the premises....

The Sweet Inspiration For This Buddy Vs. Duff Cake Design Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Aug. 9, 2021 4:56 pm EST If you’re familiar with Duff Goldman, owner of the Baltimore bakery Charm City Cakes and former host of the Food Network series “Ace of Cakes,” then you know that the man (and his team) is capable of making some epic, monumental, and truly impressive cakes. Goldman’s cakes are known for being large-scale, colorful, gravity-defying creations ranging from a spinning R2-D2 the baker made (via Twitter) to a representation of actress and comedian Betty White to an epic box of Crayola crayons, per Food Network....

The Touching Reason Suu Khin Made Panna Cotta On MasterChef: Legends Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Erica Buehler/Aug. 24, 2021 10:25 am EST It’s no secret to anyone that “MasterChef” Season 11 has been captivating so far, to say the least. The gripping, high-intensity cookoff among amateur chefs, food-lovers, and ambitious underdogs has brought viewers a healthy dose of competition, a heavyweight panel of judges, and star-studded celebrity chef appearances — from Paula Deen to Emeril Lagasse....

The Truth About Ina Garten’s Friendship With Tina Fey Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/April 18, 2021 11:42 pm EST Is there anybody that Ina Garten can’t get along with? The Food Network star has developed a number of friendships throughout her illustrious career, and with people from all walks of life. Naturally, she has several buddies in the culinary world, like Martha Stewart and Giada De Laurentiis, per The Travel, as well as Bobby Flay, whose talent she once told Food Network “blows [her] away....

The Unexpected Twist On An Old Fashioned Cocktail Fans Need To Know Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/July 21, 2021 10:42 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ah, yes! The old fashioned cocktail — a classic Midwestern sipper that has made its way onto bar and restaurant menus around the world. The first-recorded old fashioned recipe was published in Jerry Thomas’s “The Bartenders Guide” just over a century and a half ago in 1862....

There Might Soon Be A Poultry Shortage. Here’s Why Xurxo Lobato/Getty Images By Michael La Corte/April 30, 2021 2:01 pm EST Chicken is far and away the most popular poultry, and also the most consumed protein generally, so this headline may certainly spook you a bit. There actually is currently a wing shortage — and the rest of the bird may not be too far behind. The abundance of uber-popular chicken sandwiches at chains like Popeyes and KFC, coupled with the pressures put on the chicken industry due to COVID-19, along with the industry’s myriad ethical issues, has created a deficit of the highly-desired fowl in the US....

This Friends-Themed Ice Cream Is The Perfect Binge-Watching Snack Instagram By Boshika Gupta/March 16, 2021 12:26 pm EST Ice cream is never a bad idea. Especially if you feel the need to treat yourself and aren’t sure what to opt for. A good old bowl of ice cream can temporarily ease your worries and make life feel infinitely better for a short while. Brands like Serendipity know this and work very hard to come up with surprises every now and then....

This Is The Biggest Mistake You’re Making With Pasta From Scratch Giorgio Perottino/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:54 pm EST Making your own pasta from scratch seems to be a very popular at-home venture in the kitchen these days. Unlike sourdough, you don’t have to make a starter or feed it every so often. Fresh pasta calls for very few ingredients, and it is surprisingly easy to make once you have practiced a bit (via According to Elle)....

This Is The Only Way The Royal Family Can Drink Tea Anwar Hussein/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:58 pm EST The title of Her Royal Highness is far different than just a Disney princess that is the belle of the ball. Within the royal family, many rules apply. From avoiding certain foods to how they drink tea, the list of do’s and don’ts might be more tedious than following the directions on an IKEA furniture box....

This Is Why Your Oven Isn’t Working Properly, According To Paul Hollywood Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/May 4, 2021 8:27 pm EST British artisan baker Paul Hollywood has been a judge on “The Great British Baking Show” (or as it’s known in the U.K., “The Great British Bake-Off”) since 2010, so he knows a thing or two about the sort of things that can go wrong when baking. But not all of those things involve the skill of the baker — or even the quality of the ingredients....

Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio Is Glad This Food Trend Is Over John Lamparski/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/March 30, 2021 11:54 am EST When it comes to food, it feels like we hit a new fad every month. Trends like whipped Dalgona coffee blew up on TikTok during 2020 thanks to how attractive the final product looks (via Forbes). Social media has taken the culinary fascination with novelty items to new heights and helped capture our imaginations with matcha, meals from food trucks, and even avocado toast (via Goodman Fielder Food Services)....

Trader Joe’s Fans Can’t Get Enough Of These Vegetable Bird’s Nests Instagram By Felix Behr/Updated: May 3, 2021 8:42 pm EST On April 10, 2021, Trader Joe’s Obsessed, the Instagram account that covers deals at the store and possible meals and drinks to make with its offerings, uploaded a post featuring Trader Joe’s Vegetable Bird’s Nests. “I’m obsessed with these tempura Vegetarian Bird’s Nests with soy dipping sauce,” they state. “I air fry these for 9 mins at 375 degrees from frozen shaking in between and they are perfect!...

10 Best Substitutes For Celery Seeds janjira lakjit/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Aug. 26, 2021 12:11 pm EST You’re likely familiar with the crunchy green celery stalks found on so many crudite platters and as the base of so many soups and stews, but that’s not the only tasty celery-based ingredient to have in your kitchen. While they aren’t quite as common and widely used as some other spices, celery seeds are a flavorful spice that can be incorporated in a wide variety of dishes....

Aldi Fans Are Freaking Out About These Annie’s Pancake Mixes John Keeble/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:01 pm EST Aldi fans are freaking out about these Annie’s pancake mixes. To that end, is there a better way to start your day than with a delicious pancake breakfast? Probably not, unless you’re enjoying a perfectly fluffy, light, and sweet flapjack that you didn’t have to make from scratch. And it might be even better if the pancake is also made from certified organic ingredients....

Can You Actually Eat Packing Peanuts? ArieStudio/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 20, 2021 4:51 pm EST Normally, when a package from your latest online shopping spree arrives, you open the box, remove your prized buy, and throw away the packaging, along with the box — it only makes sense. However, according to rumors, the packing or foam peanuts used to cushion delicate products can be edible. Buzzfeed reported on the “discovery” of edible packing peanuts, all thanks to TikTok....

Carla Hall Reveals What Contestants Are Really Like On Best Baker In America - Exclusive Shutterstock By Katherine Peach/July 14, 2021 12:03 pm EST Chef Carla Hall knows what it’s like to succeed under pressure, especially when it comes to baking. Hall’s no stranger to pastries, having started her own brand of signature cookies, which were in high demand from clients of her catering company, according to Forbes. Hall has navigated the world of cooking competitions, where she made it as a finalist (and as an audience favorite) in her season of “Top Chef....

Costco Customers Are Threatening To Boycott The Popular Rotisserie Chicken. Here’s Why Bloomberg/Getty Images By Sophie Putka/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 5:08 pm EST Costco is known as a company with a strong moral reputation that precedes them — they pay workers fairly and have undertaken a number of sustainability efforts (via USA Today and NBC). They also offer those great deals that keep us coming back for more, and perhaps the best-known example is their $4....

Discontinued Coke Drinks That Need To Make A Comeback Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/Updated: March 5, 2021 2:49 pm EST It’s a big, wild soft drink world out there. Everyone and their cousin is looking for the next Coca-Cola, and Coke itself has been experimenting just as much as the next soda giant — if not more. Sometimes these experiments lead to a hero brand like Diet Coke. Other times, the end result is somewhat less successful....