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What’s The Difference Between Pecans And Walnuts? Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Updated: June 9, 2021 5:03 pm EST If you have ever confused a pecan for a walnut, you’re not alone. Though the two look similar, there are a few key differences between these common nuts. Upon closer inspection you may notice that pecan shells are darker, more oblong, and harder to break open than walnut shells. If you look inside the shell, you will see even more differences....

What’s The Difference Between Pozole Rojo And Pozole Verde? Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Feb. 22, 2021 12:08 am EST If you took Spanish 101, dine at Mexican restaurants, or spent a spring break in Cancún, then you probably already know that in Spanish, “rojo” means red, and “verde” means green. So, if you are thinking the difference between these two soups has something to do with the color, then you are on to something!...

What You Didn’t Know About Marilyn Monroe’s Cookbooks Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/June 21, 2021 5:25 pm EST Marilyn Monroe has, nearly 60 years after her tragic death, transcended icon status to the point where she seems like more of a mythical figure than an actual person. Is it possible that this American Aphrodite once actually walked this earth doing ordinary people stuff? Monroe lived long before the age of selfies and Instagram, so her day-to-day existence retains a bit of mystery rather than being documented in exhaustive detail a la the Kardashian clan....

What You Need To Know About Worst Cooks In America: Best Of The Worst Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/March 19, 2021 4:58 am EST While its name might be confusing, Worst Cooks in America: Best of the Worst looks to be a good time, courtesy of the Food Network. This spin-off on the channel’s always-entertaining Worst Cooks in America franchise brings down-to-earth and all-around good guy Iron Chef Michael Symon together with the outspoken and controversial Anne Burrell for a whole lot of cooking disasters and, we imagine, plenty of funny and dramatic moments as well....

Why You Should Think Twice About Getting Burger King’s Rodeo Burger Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Hannah Cole/May 10, 2021 10:43 am EST Fast food restaurants are notorious for swapping items in and out. Your favorite burger from the late ’90s: Yep, probably locked away in a vault somewhere. Giants like Burger King, Wendy’s, and McDonald’s are really good at waiting until just the right moment to re-market the nostalgic (and delicious) foods that their customers have been missing....

You Can Now Send Valentine’s Day Notes With Fancy Chicken Sandwiches American Express By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 5, 2021 10:43 pm EST Just in time for Valentine’s Day, American Express has announced they will be bringing back their popular Rose Gold card design for American Express Gold Card members. While it was released for a limited time in 2018, customers liked the design so much the company has decided to make the rose gold card a permanent offering....

You’ve Been Storing Your Godiva Chocolates All Wrong RYO Alexandre/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 23, 2021 9:49 pm EST Chocolates seem like one of those things that can never get spoilt, much like salt and sugar. However, as unlikely as it may seem, chocolate can indeed expire. Now, when you buy a bar of chocolate from a brand like Godiva, which The Penny Hoarder deemed one of the priciest, but finest chocolates in the American market, you really do not want the chocolate to go bad before you can eat it....

Aldi Shoppers Can’t Get Enough Of Its Strawberry PB&J Bites Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/July 26, 2021 12:23 pm EST Peanut butter and jelly is a classic combination for a reason. The mix of creamy, salty, and sweet flavors makes it a perfectly delightful and filling snack or meal, without being overly sweet or indulgent. And now, Aldi has the perfect way for peanut butter and jelly lovers to get their snack on with the return of their Simply Nature PB&J bites....

Alton Brown Is Defending This Restaurant’s Menu Prices On Twitter. Here’s Why Noam Galai/Getty Images By Felix Behr/June 28, 2021 2:04 pm EST Culinary personality Alton Brown recently checked in with his myriad of Twitter followers about the future of the famed Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York City, posting in a Tweet, “Is it actually possible that the Grand Central Oyster Bar will never reopen? Anyone have intel on this?...

Bill Gates’ Surprising Connection To McDonald’s Fries By Courtney Iseman/Updated: June 15, 2021 5:46 pm EST Over the last five years or so, the Tampa Bay Times reports that fast food chains have been making a real effort to improve how and from where they source their ingredients. The more consumers pay attention to the health and environmental impacts of what we eat, the more demand there is for transparency from restaurants — and a call for transparency that reveals better, cleaner ingredients....

Common Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cleaning Cast Iron Skillets Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Feb. 17, 2021 5:58 am EST Dishwasher, soaking, shortcuts…whatever you’re guilty of doing with your other dirty dishes (no judgement here!), just don’t make the mistake of cleaning your cast iron skillets the same way. These pans get a bad reputation for being fussy to clean, but once you know the tricks, you won’t hesitate to pull your skillet out for every meal....

Everything You Need To Know About Rosé Wine Shutterstock By Emily Cappiello/Updated: May 28, 2021 10:51 am EST For the last few years, you would be hard-pressed not to hear the chant of “yes way rosé” or “rosé all day,” as late spring turns into summer. While the pink drink has spawned a lifestyle for summer sipping, this type is actually one that winemakers — and wine drinkers — take seriously....

Good News For Fans Of Aldi’s Asian Salad Kits Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Feb. 5, 2021 5:31 am EST If you are a fan of Aldi’s Asian salad kits, you’ll be happy to know you can buy bottles of the tasty dressing that’s included in the popular salad set. The kits that are cult-favorites for many Aldi shoppers contain green cabbage, romaine lettuce, kale, red cabbage, carrots and green onion, wonton strips, sliced almonds, and of course, the sesame dressing....

Here’s How Chef William Dissen Knows A Restaurant Is Well-Run - Exclusive Instagram By Steven John/July 26, 2021 10:30 am EST Chef William Dissen knows a thing or two about how to run a restaurant. He graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute of America, earned a Master’s Degree of Hospitality focused on restaurant and tourism management from the University of South Carolina, has worked under celebrated chefs like Donald Barickman and Peter Timmins, and owns three successful restaurants (via Marketplace Restaurant)....

Here’s What That Little Plastic Table In Your Pizza Box Really Does Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/March 4, 2021 7:37 am EST When you order pizza on a Friday night, you know exactly what to expect when you open up the cardboard box the delivery driver left on your doorstep. There’s the pizza in all of its glory, with whatever toppings you did — or didn’t — choose to load up on....

How Are Sugar Snap Peas And Edamame Different? Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/April 14, 2021 11:33 am EST Edamame is a type of soybean that’s been a staple in Asian diets for thousands of years. More recently, it has gained favor in the west thanks to both its versatility and many health benefits. Unlike other soybeans, edamame can be eaten raw, which has made it a popular snack food. However, edamame is often mistaken for its cousin, the sugar snap pea, which can also be eaten without any preparation....

How Long Does Wasabi Stay Fresh? Shutterstock By Karen Hart/April 3, 2021 1:15 pm EST Chances are if you’ve ever eaten traditional sushi or even a vegetable roll from your local grocer, you’ve had some form or variation of wasabi served up alongside it. Wasabi, as most of us know it, is that spicy green paste that is often included among your sushi’s pickled ginger and soy sauce packets. Per The Daily Meal, this type of wasabi is comprised of horseradish, mustard and green food coloring....

In Hell’s Kitchen History, This Scandal Caused The Most Backlash Robin Marchant/Getty Images By Neala Broderick/Aug. 26, 2021 1:34 pm EST Considering the unfiltered sailor’s mouth on chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay, it’s no surprise that he’s stirred up some scandals through his many years hosting “Hell’s Kitchen.” Ramsay has berated aspiring chefs time and time again onscreen, but in Season 18, something stood out: Contestant Jen Gavin firing right back at the celebrity chef....

Nearly 23% Of People Think This Chain Restaurant Has The Worst Fries Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/July 27, 2021 4:16 pm EST Sometimes, there’s no better choice than some nice, hot fast food fries. Maybe you’re hungover and need something greasy and satisfying. Or perhaps you need to satisfy a craving that you’ve been avoiding for too long. Fries are always a good idea. Why? Firstly, they go really well with burgers and sandwiches....

Nutrition Expert Exposes The Cereals That Trick You Into Thinking They’re Healthy Shutterstock By Robin Miller/Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 11:03 pm EST Jumpstart your morning with a cheery bowl of “whole grain” cereal and you’ll be kicking off the day with a nutritious bang, right? Not necessarily. Read beyond the intrepid claims on the box and you might find that you’re basically eating a bowl of sugar, devoid of nutrients and fiber....