How Are Sparkling Water And Mineral Water Different? Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: May 31, 2021 10:58 am EST Those who love a little bubbly in their water have likely jumped on the sparkling water trend over the past few years. It’s an easy way to get the hydration you need throughout the day without all of the extra sugar and calories that are found in other drinks like juice, soda, or even sports drinks....
How School Lunches Became Popularized In The US Jon Cherry/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/June 11, 2021 2:51 pm EST In the United States, where The New York Times notes there is much stigma around cafeteria lunches, not much thought goes into where and how they originated. One could argue that Sloppy Joes, rectangular pizza, and the classic PB&J don’t really get the love they deserve. But according to NPR, foods commonly served as school lunch tend to be low-quality, poorly prepared, and lacking in nutrition, sometimes even being discarded by schoolchildren — though some schools are working to change that....
Kris Kardashian Craved This Food When Pregnant Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 30, 2021 1:29 pm EST Whether or not you are a fan of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” there’s no denying the family made themselves part of the American tapestry with their reality television show. Even though KUWTK just wrapped after 20 seasons of inviting viewers into the ups and downs of their Hollywood lives, people are still obsessed with what the Kardashian ladies eat and wear....
Nearly 28% Think This Fast Food Restaurant Has The Worst Hash Browns Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Aug. 3, 2021 4:07 pm EST It’s a known fact that all meals are made better with some sort of potato-based dish on the side — during the morning hours, that role goes to hash browns. The crispy, shredded spuds are an excellent accompaniment to any of the typical breakfast entrees like waffles or omelets — and to some, can even suffice as a meal all on their own....
Signs Your Food Has Gone Bad Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: March 2, 2021 8:31 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Anything you pick up at the grocery store comes with a few expiration dates that, in theory, tell you when you should be finishing your food by. Those expiration dates are tricky, though, and they’re not always an accurate reflection of whether or not your food’s gone bad....
The Costco BOGO Deal Fans Of Brownie Brittle Won’t Want To Miss Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/May 27, 2021 2:02 pm EST By now, Costco has become famous for their really low prices, not to mention their often buy-one-get-one deals, but sometimes the store also offers limited-time bonuses that feel almost too good to be true. Instagram user @costcodeals spotted one of these fantastic deals recently, sharing with their users that Costco’s incredible brownie brittle is BOGO right now, with two bags costing just $6....
The Hilarious Tattoo Chef Michael Voltaggio Has On His Arm Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Aug. 19, 2021 3:50 pm EST The Voltaggio brothers are in combat once again as the new Food Network series “Battle of the Brothers” airs on Discovery+. Having just debuted on June 17, the show brings eight aspiring chefs into the kitchen with the restaurateur siblings, and each brother mentors a team that goes head-to-head in cooking competitions, with the ultimate winner given the chance to do a “guest-chef takeover” at one of the brothers’ restaurants across the country....
The Real Difference Between Atta And Western Wheat Flour Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Feb. 18, 2021 1:12 pm EST If you’ve ever had the pleasure of sinking your teeth into a delicious piece of naan, paratha, chapati or roti, you can thank atta flour. Unlike our good old all-purpose, it’s one of the most commonly used flours in India, but also in Pakistan and surrounding countries, according to World Grain. So if you’re attempting a perfect paratha with Western wheat flour, or a regular loaf of whole-wheat sandwich bread with atta: beware....
The Surprising Burger Grilling Step You’ve Been Skipping Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:55 pm EST No backyard BBQ is complete without ice cold beer, homemade potato salad, and some hot dogs and burgers sizzling on the grill. Speaking of the latter, there’s something about a juicy patty straight off the coals that just hits different in the summertime. If you’re the one manning the grill, you know that cooking up the perfect burger takes a little practice and a lot of patience....
The Truth About Subway’s Black Forest Ham Sandwich Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 18, 2021 8:47 am EST Subway isn’t considered to be one of the biggest fast food brands in the world for nothing. As per the Subway website, the brand has over 40,000 outlets around the world and plans to expand even further in a bid to reach out to more customers. As a description on the website reads, “We’ve become the leading choice for people seeking quick, nutritious meal options that the whole family can enjoy....
The Unofficial Trader Joe’s Mascot You Probably Didn’t Know About Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/July 14, 2021 12:57 pm EST Trader Joe’s might be famous for its Everything But the Bagel Seasoning and its Cauliflower Gnocchi, but what isn’t known by many is the identity of the unofficial mascot. Chances are, you’ve seen it before, but haven’t paid it too much attention as you were stalking away to find your Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups....
This Accessory Means Maneet Chauhan Is Having A Bad Day Amanda Edwards/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/May 4, 2021 2:51 pm EST Celebrity chef and television personality Maneet Chauhan is an impressive woman. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, the chef has made a mark in the cutthroat culinary industry with her talent. As per a description on the Culinary Institute of America’s website, Chauhan is highly passionate about food and is known for being creative....
This Is Katie Couric’s Favorite Giada De Laurentiis Recipe Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Aug. 20, 2021 12:35 pm EST Giada De Laurentiis has plenty of fans. Anyone from home cooks looking to improve their skills to celebrity followers watch her shows, such as “Everyday Italian,” and follow her on social media, where she shares recipes and highlights from her life. Giada’s fresh approach to Italian cooking lends itself well to late summer harvests of vegetables and herbs, and it seems that Katie Couric shares our enthusiasm for Giada’s produce-centric dishes....
This Is Why J. Kenji López-Alt Never Toasts Bagels Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Jan. 29, 2021 10:25 am EST Before there was Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat, there was The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji López-Alt. Both are New York Times bestsellers and James Beard award-winning cookbooks that explain the basics of really good home cooking. In López-Alt’s cookbook, he describes the hours he’s spent on Serious Eats discussing techniques and finding the best methods to share with fellow cooks on the website....
You Might Be Getting Your COVID Vaccine At Dollar General. Here’s Why Bloomberg/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 1:53 pm EST As of Friday, March 12, 2021, The New York Times reports that 10 percent of the United States has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. That figure nearly doubles, to 19 percent, if you take into account the number of people who have had at least one dose of their vaccine....
You Might Want To Rethink Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cereal. Here’s Why Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 4, 2021 10:11 am EST Anyone who has ever walked through a shopping mall knows there are few better or more alluring scents than the sugary sweet smell of a Cinnabon. And for as delicious as the iconic treats smell, they taste even better. Fluffy, chewy dough wrapped around swirls of cinnamon sugar and smothered in gooey frosting?...
Will Aldi fans like the almond milk cream cheese’s price? Instagram The Kite Hill dairy-free cream cheese that is an Aldi Find this week is highly accessible to anyone but those on a dairy-only diet. The almond milk-based cream cheese alternative is dairy free, soy free, gluten free, non-GMO, vegan, and kosher, according to the Kite Hill website. The chive flavor has chives, of course, and also white pepper. Commenters on the @aldifavoritefinds Instagram post announcing the arrival of Kite Hill’s cream cheese alternative were happy to hear the news....
Bad News For Fans Of Dunkin’s Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/July 9, 2021 2:18 pm EST Dunkin’ made waves when it first announced the release of their Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich, becoming one of the first major fast food breakfast chains to bring plant-based meat to its menu. After a trial launch of the vegetarian item in some of its New York locations in the summer of 2019, the brand decided to bring the sandwich to all of the restaurants nationwide in the fall, announcing in a blog post that October: “This product is part of our commitment to offer our guests a wide range of menu choices to fit their individual lifestyle needs, and our fans LOVE it....
Breakfast Recipes For When You’re Not In The Mood For Eggs Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/March 10, 2021 9:48 am EST Some may say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Does that mean you absolutely have to kick it off with a plate of eggs? For many people, making eggs in the morning may not be an option. If you’re busy with work or trying to get out the door, fiddling with a frying pan can be a time-consuming task....
Copycat Arby’s Sauce Recipe Jason Goldstein/Mashed By Jason Goldstein AND Mashed Staff/June 17, 2021 3:54 pm EST Whether you love to indulge in Arby’s fries or a sandwich, the one thing that makes this fast-food giant unique is its killer menu. Instead of just serving traditional fast food like burgers and regular fries, Arby’s has sliders, beef sandwiches, and seasoned curly fries. Really, what’s not to love? Arby’s also happens to have a special, unique sauce named after the restaurant that goes well with fries, beef, and pretty much anything salty....
