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The Untold Truth Of Dan Ahdoot Michael Boardman/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 24, 2021 7:17 pm EST What makes a good food-show host? Some of the more entertaining TV hosts in the food world do know a thing or two about the subject matter — think Gordon Ramsay or the late Anthony Bourdain. But these two, and other successful hosts, also brought another key ingredient: personality. Guy Fieri carries multiple food shows with nothing more than his megawatt persona....

The Vitamin C Myth You Should Stop Believing Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 12, 2021 9:17 am EST We’ve probably all been in this position before: you start to get a scratchiness in your throat, feel a little congestion in your sinuses, and you begin to suspect a cold is coming on. When that happens, many of us will reach for an orange juice or another vitamin C-packed supplement in the hopes of heading off the oncoming cold....

This Is How Long Kale Stays Fresh Shutterstock By Lauren David/April 1, 2021 8:52 am EST Kale may have taken the world by storm a while back and whether or not you think it was worthy of the limelight, this vegetable is good for you. You may be surprised to learn that kale is a type of cabbage that simply doesn’t form a head and instead only forms tall leaves (via Allrecipes)....

This Is The Traditional Dessert Served At Lithuanian Weddings Shutterstock By Molly Harris/July 19, 2021 11:26 am EST One of the best parts of weddings is getting a glimpse of the stunning wedding cake. The confectionary showstoppers tend to tower in the reception space and are always eye-catching for the guests. While the cake might reflect the couple’s unique interests or capture the room with its traditional pure white layers and intricate details in America, traditional wedding cakes in other countries can look quite a bit different....

This Is What That Gray Coating On Chocolate Really Means Shutterstock By Robin Miller/Updated: March 1, 2021 10:09 am EST Combining the words “gray” and “chocolate” in the same sentence isn’t exactly appealing, yet you yearn for that chunk of buttery cocoa in your hand. Can you indulge in gray-coated chocolate without risk, and perhaps more importantly, will you enjoy the experience? Despite the lackluster tint and look of decay, chocolate doesn’t actually rot in your pantry....

TikTok Thinks This Viral Krispy Kreme Donut Hack Is A Total Fail EWY Media/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Aug. 23, 2021 3:59 pm EST Why is it that food hack videos are so addictive? Perhaps it’s the innate satisfaction of seeing tedious kitchen tasks effortlessly solved, finding new, weird snacks, or because we truly believe that there are still yet undiscovered ways of using basic appliances like toasters or microwaves. TikTok was already a time-suck before food hack videos were trendy, and now we lose even more of our waking hours watching users find new ways to peel hard-boiled eggs or to turn an entire bottle of honey into a popsicle....

Trader Joe’s Just Made Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Even Easier Noam Galai/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 21, 2021 1:17 pm EST Drinking apple cider vinegar has multiple health benefits. It is made from fermented apples and yeast and is full of healthy bacteria, probiotics, and enzymes that can improve health, according to Healthline. The drink can also aid in weight loss and has been shown to help lower blood sugar and may also help manage diabetes by improving the body’s insulin sensitivity....

What These Famous Chefs Look Like Without Makeup John Lamparski/Getty Images By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd/Updated: March 12, 2021 4:32 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It doesn’t matter if you’re a movie star, a chef, or a personal trainer, if your choice of profession includes the moniker “celebrity” in its title, there’s an expectation of constantly-coiffed perfection. As such, chefs who spend time much of their time in front of the camera are usually dolled up with thick makeup, fake eyelashes, and perfectly curled hair — a feat considering the challenge of maintaining perfect makeup and hair when you’re spending so much time standing in front of steaming hot stoves....

What You Didn’t Know About David Chang’s Food Magazine, Lucky Peach Instagram By Neala Broderick/May 19, 2021 11:28 am EST David Chang has been taking the food world by storm for decades. Chef and founder of the popular Momofuku restaurants are just a few of his many accomplishments. He’s received five James Beard Foundation Awards (via Momofuku). Momofuku Ko, one of the NYC outlets, has had two Michelin stars since 2009 and almost always has a line out the door with hungry fans craving his signature dishes....

Why Every Student Needs A Rice Cooker Shutterstock By Robin Miller/June 2, 2021 4:16 pm EST If you’ve had the pleasure of chowing down at a college dining hall, you’ve clearly experienced your share of fat, salt, and processed foods, from breakfast through after-dinner sweets. Sure, many cafeteria-style canteens offer salad bars, but it’s the greasy chicken fingers, cheesy pizzas, juicy burgers, oily pastas, and lifeless vegetables that are the most popular, and the most gluttonous....

Why This Chicago McDonald’s Menu Is Like None Other In The US 8th.creator/Shutterstock By Laine Doss/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 1:39 pm EST Chances are, you’ve been to a McDonald’s to chow down on some of its famous menu items like Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, and McGriddles. But, that iconic menu just tips the iceberg of the various menu items served at McDonald’s. As one of the largest fast-food chains in the world, McDonald’s has more than 36,000 locations worldwide, according to Business Insider....

You Should Be Storing Your Yeast In The Freezer. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Karen Hart/April 19, 2021 10:09 am EST If you are like us, you are always looking for ways to stretch the shelf life of ingredients that you may not be able to use up quickly, but are sold in such large quantities, you don’t want to wind up putting them down the garbage disposal. This is especially true when you take the rising cost of food into account....

Burger King Just Announced 2 New Sandwiches Perfect For Bacon Lovers Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Joe Nasta/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 1:55 pm EST Nothing adds the perfect crunch and burst of flavor to a burger more than bacon. Meat lovers everywhere crave the smoky flavor and thick texture. Combined with the perfect beef patty and other classic hamburger toppings, bacon makes our food dreams come true. Burger King knows this, as evidenced by the latest expansion of its Bacon King sandwich offerings....

Copycat Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 29, 2021 1:32 pm EST Were you bummed when Olive Garden dc’d their steak gorgonzola? We feel you. The Alfredo and tangy blue cheese were a perfect contrast to the seasoned steak. Well, cheer up buttercup! We have a look-a-like recipe that will give you the creamy delight you’ve been missing. Registered dietician and recipe developer Kristen Carli masterminded this delicious remake, and we’re glad to share it with you....

Costco Shoppers Won’t Want To Miss This Summer Wine Sampler Discount Tonelson Productions/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Aug. 18, 2021 5:18 pm EST Costco shoppers are likely well aware that the big box warehouse chain offers some excellent deals on wines and liquors – from the Kirkland vodka (that’s rumored to be the same as a premium vodka brand!) to 12-year blended Scotch whiskey, frozen cocktails, and everything in between. Now, according to one thrifty eagle-eyed Redditor, the bulk retailer may be offering their best boozy deal ever on a seasonal wine sampler perfect for summer sipping....

Curtis Stone Reveals The Worst Kitchen Nightmare He Ever Had - Exclusive Shutterstock By Molly Harris/June 9, 2021 4:10 pm EST Whether you are a home cook or an executive chef, no one is perfect and kitchen mistakes are bound to happen. While you hope that any slip-ups will be small, sometimes things escalate quickly. Unfortunately, that’s what happened to Curtis Stone, Michelin-starred chef and co-host of “Crime Scene Kitchen.” He told Mashed in an exclusive interview that his worst kitchen nightmare happened during his first week at Bluebird in London....

Easy 3-Ingredient Cookie Cake Recipe Jason Goldstein/Mashed By Jason Goldstein AND Mashed Staff/June 15, 2021 11:38 am EST It’s a cookie, and it’s a cake. It’s also a genius idea, but just whose idea was it? According to Franchising.com, the cookie cake was invented by Great American Cookies in 1977. That may be so, but ESPN has another story to tell. They note that cookie cakes are given to just about every college football recruit, a practice that got its start in the early ’90s at West Point....

Easy Ratatouille Recipe To Help You Channel Your Inner Chef Remy Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 15, 2021 1:27 pm EST Anyone who saw Disney’s “Ratatouille” was undoubtedly as impressed as icy food critic Anton Ego was when Chef Remy recreated an old-school French classic. In its most basic form, ratatouille is a dish of summer veggies sautéed in olive oil and stirred into a rich tomato sauce....

Everything You Need To Know About Trader Joe’s Gingerbread Cream Liqueur Instagram By Liz Barrett Foster/Updated: April 26, 2021 9:57 am EST The Christmas tree is up and cookies are baked. There’s only one thing left to complete this holiday scene, and that’s gingerbread cream liqueur. Wait, what? Yep. Why choose a gingerbread cookie, when you can pour yourself a glass of creamy, 14.75 percent ABV gingerbread liqueur (responsibly, of course)?...

Here’s How Much Julia Child Was Worth George Rose/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Updated: March 5, 2021 10:29 am EST A wise woman once said, “Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.” And that’s exactly what Julia Child did. Julia Child (nee McWilliams) was born on August 15, 1912 in Pasadena, California. Born into a wealthy family, she and her two younger siblings enjoyed a privileged childhood. She attended Katherine Branson School for Girls in San Francisco, where she played on the golf and tennis teams....