Secrets Chipotle Doesn’t Want You To Know Scott Eisen/Getty Images By Albert Lakey AND DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 2:53 pm EST At a glance, it seems like Chipotle checks all the boxes. It’s fresh, it’s made to order, customers get to pick exactly what they want from a wide range of delicious ingredients, and as far as quick and affordable lunches, it’s a lot healthier than most other options (as long as you choose wisely)....
The Best Mother’s Day Breakfast Recipes Liz Capozzoli/Mashed By Jenny Kellerhals/April 19, 2021 11:39 am EST Mother’s Day brunch can be a fun and special way to celebrate all of the moms in your life. But what if you decided to cook mom an incredible breakfast at home this year instead of battling the crowds for a reservation on one of the busiest brunch days of the year? Fear not, for we’ve got you covered with 14 appetizing recipes that will certainly show your mom how much you care — and maybe even impress the rest of the family while you’re at it....
The Biggest Candy Failures Of All Time domnitsky/Shutterstock By Crawford Smith/Aug. 20, 2021 6:26 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Candy. Everyone loves it, and it should be hard to mess up since it’s made with an addictive product. Nobody’s perfect, however, and that includes confectionery companies. Candy manufacturers have to try new stuff to keep themselves in the news and expand their market share....
The Inspirational Way Nigella Lawson Sees Eating Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/May 5, 2021 11:44 am EST Nigella Lawson already inspires us with her cooking, and now she’s inspiring us with her eating, too. The New York Times shared a quote from her latest book via their Twitter account: “Truly, the world is not always rich in occasions of joy.” After 2020, we can likely all agree that sometimes joy is lacking, but Lawson has a different take on how to find this joy in our daily lives....
The Real Reason Chinese Restaurants Are Closed On Mondays Paula Bronstein/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Updated: July 27, 2021 2:41 pm EST Ever gotten hungry for some dan dan noodles or pork buns and started calling around to find some Chinese delivery, only to find that nobody’s answering their phone? You’re thinking, “What the heck?” Then you happen to remember — oops, oh yeah, today is Monday. Yep, that’s one more thing to hate about Mondays — if you want to eat Chinese food, be it takeout or dine-in, chances are you may be out of luck....
The Real Reason Farmers Switched From Pigs To Dogs To Hunt Truffles Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/June 12, 2021 2:40 pm EST As many foodies know, truffles certainly don’t come cheap. According to Truffle.Farm, the price per pound of truffles can be anywhere from just under $40 for the Chinese black truffle to over $1,500 for the coveted Italian white truffle. Given the expensive nature of this particular ingredient, it makes sense that individuals would want to be extra cautious when harvesting, to ensure nothing is lost or wasted....
The Real Reason Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are So Excited For This New Pasta Sauce Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Audrey Michels/Feb. 11, 2021 1:50 pm EST If the last year has taught us anything, it’s the importance of the little pleasures in life like a perfect cup of coffee, or a meal that’s equal parts quick, delicious, and affordable. So, is it any wonder that Trader Joe’s new Bolognese-style tomato and beef pasta sauce is making waves on social media?...
The Subject That Made Colonel Sanders Drop Out Of School Leila Grossman/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 5, 2021 9:00 am EST Colonel Sanders, the founder of KFC, made quite a splash when he decided to enter the fried chicken business. According to a piece by Entrepreneur, the Colonel wasn’t always sure what he was supposed to do, and tried several options including law, insurance sales, and more. He only found success when he switched to his own business; Sanders achieved fame in his lifetime as the founder of KFC, of course, but that wasn’t an easy or straightforward route....
The Untold Truth Of The Halal Guys Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/March 30, 2021 12:59 pm EST For years, they occupied a corner of Manhattan’s 53rd and 6th Street and kept the unholy but regular hours of 7 pm to 4 am, making them a must-have for cabbies, clubbers, and anyone savvy enough to hear about them. Their platters were so memorable their fans set up a site on their behalf, known simply as “53rd and 6th” or the “Platter Club,” which raved about “the best meal in the City....
Things You Should Never Order At Taco Bell Getty Images By Jennifer En/Updated: June 18, 2021 12:33 pm EST When you think of Taco Bell, you’re probably not thinking about healthy eating. After all, a place that serves up questionable seasoned beef stuffed inside a taco shell made from Doritos, along with tons of other deep-fried and cheesy concoctions, is far from a healthy eater’s dream, right? Turns out, it depends on how you’re ordering....
This ’90s Sitcom Got Sandra Lee Through Her Post-COVID Diet Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/July 6, 2021 2:35 pm EST TV chef Sandra Lee has always stepped in when we needed her most. When we’ve been time-strapped, she’s made us feel okay about using store-bought ingredients and even provided tips on how to do so in her long-running show “Semi-Homemade Cooking.” Lee also helped us budget during the 2008 recession with “Money Saving Meals” (via The New York Times)....
This Simple Trick Removes Spots From Stainless Steel Shutterstock By Ni’Kesia Pannell/June 14, 2021 3:27 pm EST It doesn’t matter how “stainless” stainless steel purportedly is, there always seems to be some sort of spot left on after using housewares and appliances made from this material. Though you try your hardest to avoid disrupting the beauty of your pots and pans, as one example, sometimes it’s just simply not possible. And, once you realize there is a spot or two, you’ve probably spent countless hours scrubbing in order to get rid of them, which sometimes makes the problem even worse....
What Is Dulse And Why Does It Taste Like Bacon? Shutterstock By Karen Hart/May 29, 2021 1:49 pm EST Dulse, or palmaria palmata, as it is known by in the world of marine biology, is a type of seaweed. This food from the sea is red and leafy to look at, and Delishably shares that it can generally be found in the Northwest Pacific Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, where the water is cool....
What Type Of Pot Should You Use When Making Popcorn? Shutterstock By Sara Cagle/March 26, 2021 3:57 pm EST Coconut oil or canola oil? Medium heat or high heat? Salt before or after the kernels pop? These are some of the home cook’s most common questions when making popcorn on the stove. While the stovetop-pop process is definitely more complicated than sticking a bag in the microwave, it’s approachable for anyone with a pot, a flame, and a handful of kernels....
When You Eat Coffee Grounds, This Is What Happens Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/April 6, 2021 11:01 am EST People are obsessed with coffee, that’s no secret. Coffee drinks, coffee desserts, coffee ice cream, chocolate-covered coffee beans, the list of ways to consume this bean goes on and on, and we’re here for all of it. The delicious roasted flavors that come from the different preparations of coffee beans give each different consumption method its own unique taste....
Why Einstein Bros. Bagels Changed Their Chicken Standards Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Aug. 16, 2021 2:42 pm EST Regional breakfast chain Einstein Bros. Bagels recently announced, in a press release, a change in its chicken sourcing, promising to ensure by 2024 that all chicken is sourced in alignment with Global Animal Partnership (GAP) standards. This means that the chain will only source breeds proven to have a higher welfare outcome, chickens that receive enough space per GAP guidelines, chickens with improved living environments, and chickens that have been processed humanely....
You’re Cooking Oatmeal The Wrong Way Shutterstock By Jorie Mark/Updated: May 3, 2021 9:17 am EST You want to love oatmeal with all of your heart because the evidence is out there: oatmeal is a great way to show love to your heart. That goopy porridge is one of the few foods that are rich in soluble fiber, which reduces “bad” or LDL cholesterol (per Healthline). But, if you enjoy a breakfast that’s rich in textures – the soft warmth of a perfectly toasted bagel, topped with cold, sweet jam, or big chunks of sweet granola, swimming in creamy milk – oatmeal is hardly the kind of food you’ll want to jump out of bed to enjoy....
Zoë François Reveals The One Pastry She Could Eat Every Day For The Rest Of Her Life Facebook By Kate Hagan Gallup/July 12, 2021 10:11 am EST If you had to pick, could you choose one pastry to eat for the rest of your life? It’s a big ask, and even celebrity chef Zoë François had trouble choosing. The popular baking personality behind the Zoë Bakes moniker, and known for her popular books as well as appearances on the Magnolia Network, was asked this very question in an interview shared with Mashed....
Aldi Has Made Some Pretty Bad Decisions Matt Cardy/Getty Images By Joel Burrows/Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 12:19 am EST At times, Aldi can feel like the Disneyland of grocery stores. Well, except for the fact that its food is cheaper, its lines are shorter, and its roller coasters are non-existent. Nevertheless, this supermarket can seem like a magical kingdom if you love getting a good deal on your groceries. After all, if you’re buying an award-winning wine that costs $10, just about anything could happen there....
Aldi Shoppers Are Obsessed With These Silicone Baking Trays Instagram Aldi By Cristine Struble/April 6, 2021 12:09 pm EST Spring baking is getting a kitchen upgrade with these silicone baking trays, which, as shared by the Aldi Favorite Finds Instagram account, are just $4.99. Per Aldi’s website, the Crofton Reinforced Silicone Baking Mat comes in three colors, “Navy, Gray or Light Green.” Sized at 15.35" x 11", they do not require an additional baking sheet, and with their rigid rims, the baking trays can go directly onto oven grates for ease of use, in place of a traditional metal pan....
