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The Guinness World Record Hershey’s Holds Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/May 30, 2021 12:20 pm EST Breaking a world record is a feat that many strive to accomplish. Since Sir Hugh Beaver, the managing director of the Guinness Brewery, founded Guinness World Records in 1954, people from all around the world have put their minds and bodies to the ultimate test to achieve things that have never been done before. As you can imagine, a lot of these world record titles fall within the food category....

The Pioneer Woman Finally Has Good News About Her Husband And Nephew Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/March 15, 2021 9:12 pm EST To say that Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, has had a trying 2021 thus far could be considered a huge understatement. After battling what she said was the eleventh fire wildfire they have been hit with since November, a freak accident involving fire trucks sent her nephew Caleb into intensive care....

The Real Reason Jack In The Box Nearly Went Bankrupt Bloomberg/Getty Images By James Lewis/May 17, 2021 12:27 pm EST Despite its reputation as being a bastion of creativity, the advertising industry is highly skilled at producing predictable results. Car commercials channel the supposed beating hearts of vehicles, perfume companies are gifted with immaculately tanned beauties diving into the sea, and fast food restaurants get a giant, terrifying clown head....

The Reason Fast Food Workers Are Striking Across The US Again Scott Olson/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Feb. 17, 2021 4:07 pm EST Fast food workers hear your words of appreciation as they work on the “front lines” of the COVID-19 pandemic, risking their health to hand off burgers and chicken sandwiches at drive-thru windows across America. They want more than a thank-you, however. They want to be paid a living wage....

The Reason Nutella Got Into Legal Trouble For Its Advertisements Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/Updated: July 19, 2021 9:19 am EST Nutella — the luscious chocolate hazelnut spread — has been tickling taste buds since 1946, although it was then referred to as Giandujot, according to Nutella.com. This first form of Nutella was shaped into a block and was sliced before being slathered onto bread. The official site says that the recipe transformed into the Nutella we all know and love today in 1964....

The Truth About Bryan Voltaggio Paul Morigi/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 12:19 pm EST Bryan Voltaggio is a celebrity chef, chef-owner, and an actor (via IMDb). You may have seen him in CollegeHumor Originals in 2006; have dined on his fine food at Volt, the restaurant he co-owns in New York; or perhaps you’ve seen him on his many appearances on Top Chef and other television food specials....

The Untold Truth Of Detroit-Style Pizza Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 26, 2021 5:53 pm EST New York, Chicago, Detroit — all three are some of the most well-known cities in the US that just so happen to be engaged in a contentious debate that has every citizen, young and old, from all walks of life, in the fray to declare that their city is the better choice. But what could be so important that these three major metropolises are trying to seek victory over the other?...

This Is Gregory Gourdet’s Top Tip For Cooking Veggies Instagram By Ashley Steinberg/June 25, 2021 2:44 pm EST Colorado.com describes Gregory Gourdet as a dynamo chef who was a top performer on his season of “Top Chef,” constantly wowing judges with his “forward-thinking” prowess. Several years ago, when the article was written, the chef and former culinary director lived in Portland, but opened a fantastic pan-Asian restaurant in Colorado, bringing his old concepts to a new city....

This Simple McDonald’s Trick Will Keep Your Fries From Getting Soggy Bloomberg/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/April 2, 2021 7:53 am EST McDonald’s may have started out as a burger joint, but for many fans, it’s not the patties that keep them coming back for more: it’s the French fries. According to CheatSheet, the infamous shoestring fries are McDonald’s top-selling menu item of all time. The French fries, which have been around since the fast food joint first opened its doors back in the ’50s, are so popular among customers that McDonald’s sells about nine million pounds of potatoes every single day (via Eat This, Not That!...

What Are Raisins Really And Are They Nutritious? Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/June 16, 2021 4:17 pm EST If you have ever watched the “Great British Bake Off,” you likely saw raisins in a lot of recipes. Being a staple in traditional British cakes, this comes as no surprise, per The Spruce Eats. In fact, raisins are added to many things. Just take this quote by Dorothy Parker: “This wasn’t just a plain terrible, this was a fancy terrible....

What Burger King’s Cryptic Onion Ring And French Fry Post Really Means Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images By Felix Behr/July 17, 2021 9:21 pm EST Recently, Burger King uploaded an eye-catching post to Instagram. At a glance, the array of French fries and onion rings appears to be an attempt at replicating Andy Warhol’s works of advertisement repackaged as highbrow art. Next to the image Burger King wrote, “pssttt, hey we’re trying to tell you something....

What Is Branzino And How Do You Cook It? Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/May 28, 2021 11:11 am EST Have you ever wondered what that one dish is called that is just a full fish served up on a plate? Well, go no further! Branzino fish, or “wolf of the sea” as many in Europe call it, is exactly that, a fish, according to On The Gas. Branzino is European bass and is a white fish, similar to halibut....

What Is Kunafa And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 12, 2021 1:08 pm EST With Ramadan starting April 12th, the time has arrived for fasting, acts of charity, and later, feasting (via Muslim Aid). Many who observe Ramadan go through the month abstaining from food between sunrise and sunset. After Muslims traditionally break the daily fast with dates, it’s time to turn to iftar, the evening meal....

Aldi Fans Are Loving Its Low-Calorie Ice Cream Reddit By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 13, 2021 3:54 pm EST There are few snacks better to enjoy on a hot day than a sweet, refreshing bowl of ice cream. It is a summer staple for a reason, but unfortunately, it isn’t exactly a health food. Ice cream can have a surprisingly high number of calories, so some people who are trying to limit the number of calories they consume may have to be mindful of how often they indulge in the warm weather treat....

Burger King Got Creative With Sourdough For Its April Fools’ Prank Michael Smith/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/April 2, 2021 12:45 pm EST For April Fools Day 2021, Peeps (not satisfied with the laughs it got after announcing a Peeps-Pepsi hybrid) announced it was coming out with a cauliflower variety (via People). Lipton pretended to release a self-jiggling tea bag, as per The Guardian. And Burger King? It tried to reignite the nation’s fleeting love affair with sourdough in celebration of National Sourdough Day....

Easy Oreo Truffle Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/June 7, 2021 10:21 am EST Whether you twist them apart, dunk them in milk, or just gobble them down as is, there’s nothing quite like an Oreo. Crispy, creamy, and definitely chocolatey, these little sandwich cookies are real crowd pleasers that push all the right nostalgic buttons. But let’s be honest, as much as we love Oreos, we’re more likely to think of them as delicious than decadent … until now....

Here’s How PEZ Became Popular In The US Mat Hayward/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Aug. 24, 2021 2:55 pm EST PEZ dispensers can be found in check-out aisles across America. They are so ubiquitous that it is sometimes hard to remember that they aren’t American nor always popular in the country. Despite finding easy success in their native Austria, PEZ had to utterly transform into the product we know today to get a foothold in the United States....

Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 8, 2021 9:16 am EST It’s hard to beat a great salad when it comes to delicious taste and lots of nutrition. But let’s be honest, while the nutrition probably comes more from the veggies (and chicken, beans, and whatever other solid ingredients are added), the taste is all about the dressing. And it’s hard to beat the taste of a dressing you make yourself....

Kombucha Could Be Coming To A Dunkin’ Near You. Here’s What You Need To Know Shutterstock By Molly Harris/June 23, 2021 1:57 pm EST When summertime heats up and the days grow longer, everyone can use a cold, refreshing drink to cool off. While hard seltzer might have been the drink to have on hand over the past couple of summers, this year there’s a new contender making its way onto the scene....

McDonald’s Has Good News For Fans Of Its Shamrock Shake Noam Galai/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Feb. 2, 2021 11:56 am EST With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we can start getting emotionally ready for the return of our favorite green treats. It just wouldn’t feel like March if we couldn’t get our hands on a Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s, and lucky for us, the fast-food mega chain plans to bring back this iconic drink....