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The Real Reason People Are Unimpressed With This Viral TikTok ‘Exposing’ Dunkin’ Bruce Bennett/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/April 5, 2021 4:31 pm EST Last week, a disgruntled, soon-to-be former Dunkin’ Donuts employee who goes by the name @hannz57 on TikTok made a viral video “exposing” the darker side of what goes on behind the scenes at the restaurant. The video, captioned “Ya I hate my job,” was made to illustrate some of the substandard practices and products she experienced while working at the popular coffee and breakfast chain....

The Reason Top Chef Season 18 Was Filmed In Portland, OR Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Feb. 11, 2021 7:58 am EST When people think of Portland, the first thing that comes to mind might not be its culinary scene. If you live on the East Coast of the U.S., you might not even be thinking of the right city. We’re talking about Portland, Oregon — not Maine. The city that might come across as the unfortunate stepchild of Seattle three hours to the north is in fact a vibrant cultural hub in its own right....

The Sneaky Way Cooking Spray Can Add Extra Calories To Your Meal Bloomberg/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/March 16, 2021 4:13 pm EST Cooking spray is a popular substitute for other cooking oils, particularly for people who are trying to be mindful of their diets. According to Taste of Home, it has fewer calories and fat than either olive oil or butter, so cooking spray is often used as a healthier alternative for those who are trying to watch their weight....

These Sous Vide Kits At Costco Are A Total Steal Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/June 10, 2021 1:22 pm EST Costco is already well-known for its great prices on household goods. So when the store offers discounts on top of the savings you are already getting, it really adds up. And that’s exactly what they are doing this week by offering a whopping $40 off the functional and versatile Anova sous vide kit....

This Famous Chef Has The Most Michelin Stars Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 3:29 pm EST Getting your name in the iconic red “Michelin Guide” and earning a Michelin star may be the highest honor in the culinary world (via Discover.Luxury). In that case, the biggest honor of all would be for a restaurant to top out at three stars, which Michelin awards to establishments that offer “exceptional cuisine, worthy of a special journey” (via BBC)....

This Is Ina Garten’s Favorite Jewish Comfort Food Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images By Owen Duff/April 27, 2021 5:21 pm EST Comfort food has long been an integral part of “Barefoot Contessa,” Ina Garten’s popular cooking show that has been on air since 2002. As early as Season 1, in which Garten serves up everything from a complicated Mediterranean feast to a humble cup of tomato soup (per IMDB), the “Barefoot Contessa” menu has leaned heavily on homestyle cooking....

This Is Who Buddy Valastro Made His First Cake For John Parra/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 4:00 pm EST Buddy Valastro, perhaps best known for his hit reality cake baking show on TLC, Cake Boss, knows a lot about baking cakes. He also knows a lot about family. Per TLC, when Valastro was just 17 years old, the cake master lost his dad and found himself having to fill the big shoes left behind....

This Tavern Is The Oldest Restaurant In The United States Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/July 5, 2021 2:41 pm EST Located in Newport, Rhode Island, the White Horse Tavern has not moved from its location at 26 Marlborough Street for over 350 years. According to its website, for its first 21 years, it acted as a home for Francis Brinley before being converted to a tavern by William Mayes Sr. in 1673....

This Viral TikTok Trend Might Change Your Mind About Tofu Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/July 19, 2021 1:28 pm EST If you aren’t the biggest tofu fan, this TikTok trend just might convert you. Tofu waffles are all the rage on the social media platform right now, which is essentially a hack where you just put sliced up tofu pieces into a waffle maker and cook them for five to seven minutes....

TikTok’s Newest Trend Is Basically Cake For Breakfast Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/March 12, 2021 5:18 am EST Many people have a love-hate relationship with oats in general, and oatmeal in particular. When done without any care, oatmeal can be served up as an off-white colored, tasteless bowl of mush — even though the grain is gluten free, can help with weight loss, control sugar levels, and manage heart disease (via Healthline)....

Using A Coffee Grinder Is More Important Than You Think Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/April 2, 2021 9:59 am EST With most roasters, cafés and coffee sellers readily willing to grind their coffee beans to the size of your choice for no additional cost, buying a coffee grinder may seem like a wasteful investment. However, if you depend on several cups of top-notch coffee to help you get through the day, and usually make coffee at home, investing in a coffee grinder may actually be sound advice....

Were Metal Lunch Boxes Really Banned? Instagram By Nancy Mock/Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 12:01 pm EST How many of you actually had one of these as a kid: iconic, metal lunch boxes that were slightly rusted, often dented, and blazoned over with pictures of your favorite band, TV show, cartoon, or teen heartthrob? If you were born after 1985, chances are you did not! The National Museum of American History says this year saw the production of the last of the metal lunch boxes....

You’ve Been Beating Eggs Wrong This Whole Time Shutterstock By Karen Hart/April 19, 2021 8:26 am EST The incredible edible egg is truly that — incredible. This simple ingredient can be transformed into a wide range of meals. From omelets and quiche to meringues and mayonnaise, eggs are the base for a variety of delicious dishes and treats. MasterClass notes that eggs are highly nutritious, full of protein, and low in calories, while Statista revealed in 2020 that, on average, one dozen eggs sold for approximately $1....

Aldi Fans Can’t Get Enough Of These Frozen Crab Cakes Instagram By Erich Barganier/March 15, 2021 10:55 am EST Crab cakes have graced tables longer than you might imagine. According to Costas Inn, these delicate seafood fritters stem back to pre-colonial times. Native Americans cooked up the first crab cakes and shared the recipe with the first settlers in Maryland. Due to the lack of refrigeration and risk of food spoilage, tourists and locals originally had to flock to the Maryland and Virginia coastline to enjoy fresh crab cakes, giving birth to a culinary tradition that continues to this day....

Amazing Homemade Dressings So Good, You’ll Forget They’re Healthy Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:56 pm EST Let’s be honest here. If you eat salad on the regular, there’s a good chance it’s for health reasons. Unfortunately, salads can be a huge downfall in your diet, especially if you slather on that dressing. Store-bought salad dressings are packed full of fat, calories, and preservatives, but since it’s incredibly easy to just make your own, let’s take a look at some super-healthy and super-tasty salad dressings that aren’t just good for you, but so good you’ll never regret salad night again!...

Chipotle Isn’t As Good For You As You Think. Here’s Why Bruce Bennett/Getty Images By Felix Behr/March 15, 2021 10:09 am EST Chipotle wants you to believe that the core of their values consists of engaging in the hard task of being better than its competitors, as well as for its customers and planet. It’s listed on their website, after all. It’s also how they describe themselves under the “About Chipotle” section of press releases: “Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc… is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives....

Chrissy Teigen Just Lost A Tooth While Eating This Chewy Late Night Snack Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Sophie Putka/Jan. 22, 2021 2:21 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Our fave Twitter celeb Chrissy Teigen had a busy inauguration day, from recovering from the trouble she got in for her premature inauguration posts to hanging out in her windowsill, to spotting J-Lo and getting tested for COVID-19 (via Delish, Twitter)....

Costco Has Good News For Fans Of Its Popular Chocolate Cake Facebook By Boshika Gupta/July 7, 2021 11:56 am EST Costco’s chocolate cake has a cult-like fan following. Many vouch for how delicious this treat is. These All American chocolate cakes, as they’re called, are big enough to easily feed all your guests at a birthday party (via Today). The desserts are a whopping seven pounds and the rich, dense cake sold for just $16....

Costco Shoppers Can’t Get Enough Of These Sugar-Free Yogurt Bars Instagram By Erich Barganier/Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 4:39 pm EST Indulging in the perfect dessert can prove tough when you have to keep to a strict eating plan. According to The Squeeze, your options appear very limited when it comes to satisfying your sweet tooth on a diet. Certain low-calorie desserts can stave off cravings for a time, but tracking down the best frozen fruit bar or smoothie can prove challenging, especially if you don’t have the time in the day to scour multiple stores for these treats....

Del Taco Was Once Sued Over Their Mascot. Here’s Why Del Taco/Instagram By Lauren Cahn/Jan. 26, 2021 5:42 pm EST We are rooting hard for the success of Del Taco’s latest entry in the ongoing Chicken Sandwich Wars that began in summer 2019. The Honey Mango Crispy Chicken is a truly a genius combination that promises to “make 2021 sweeter.” But it has serious competition, and the fact remains that Del Taco has made a strategic mistake or two over the years which have contributed to its ongoing status as the underdog of the major Mexican-American fast-food restaurant chains....