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Rachael Ray’s Surprisingly Simple Marriage Advice Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 8, 2021 10:35 pm EST Celebrity chef Rachael Ray shares a lovely relationship with her husband, John Cusimano. Per CheatSheet, they have been together for more than 15 years and are still going strong. Guess what? Sparks started to fly as soon as they came across each other at a party all the way back in 2001. Ray said, “My husband and I have been together on the phone or in person every single day since the night we met....

The 7 Best And 7 Worst Things You Can Buy At Omaha Steaks Omaha Steaks By Valeri Spiwak Horn/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:41 pm EST Good meat can be hard to come by, and even the most refined restaurants still get it wrong. But meat retailer Omaha Steaks has dedicated the last 100 years to providing only the best, top-quality meats to customers across the country, according to the company, and the popularity of their products, which can be bought online or in-store, most likely speaks for itself....

The Dangerous Mistake You Could Be Making With Pasta Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 10, 2021 12:41 pm EST Pasta is a wholesome meal that fits the definition of comfort food for many. You can add dollops of cheese to it or make it a spicy dish with plenty of pepper flakes and a bit of garlic. The best part? It’s an easy dish that’s accessible to both beginners and experienced home chefs....

The Gross Reason Subway Franchises Are Demanding More Frequent Deliveries Carl Court/Getty Images By Felix Behr/May 3, 2021 1:50 pm EST Subway faces another round of franchisee discontentment as store owners have begun to publicly complain about the brand’s stocking practices. Talking to the New York Post, store owners have said that they only receive fresh food in packages delivered once a week. “[The pre-shredded lettuce] is vacuum-packed, but the reality is it’s not fresh,” one source told the paper....

The Most Awkward Moments On Chopped We’ll Never Forget By Joel Stice/March 5, 2021 2:27 pm EST Having been on the air since 2009, Chopped is one of Food Network’s longest-running cooking competitions — and for good reason. People love watching professional chefs of all backgrounds and skill levels try to take a basket of incredibly random ingredients and prepare a gourmet meal in just 30 minutes. Can a mouthwatering dessert really be created with old candy corn, jackfruit, and fish heads?...

The Most Overhyped Secret Menu Items You Don’t Have To Bother Trying Ming Yeung/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 5:27 pm EST There was a time when secret menus weren’t a thing. You’d go to your favorite chain restaurant and order something straightforward and not secretive at all, from the same menu as everyone else. Somewhere along the line, though, secret menus became a way for diners to have fun and feel special....

The Random Act Of Kindness Aldi Is Encouraging Its Shoppers To Do Ralph Orlowski/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/March 2, 2021 2:49 pm EST Aldi’s Instagram recently shared a random act of kindness popular with customers: “Who else leaves their ALDI quarter for the next person? [hand raise emoji]” (via Instagram). Leaving a quarter behind allows the next customer to access a shopping cart without having to fish for change at the bottom of a purse or pocket, so this gesture shares its convenience with the next customer to grab that cart....

The Worst Mistake A Cooking Show Contestant Can Make, According To Cat Cora Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Erica Buehler/July 22, 2021 11:12 am EST If you’re like us, you love a good cooking show—delicious food, insane talent, witty remarks, and, of course, a little drama. Not to mention, it’s pretty admirable that contestants can keep it together on camera when faced with time constraints and the pressure of making the perfect dish....

This Avocado TikTok Hack Is Turning Heads Shutterstock By Brittany Gibson/March 23, 2021 10:13 am EST Avocados have been around for thousands of years (via Smithsonian Magazine), but the fruit (yes, it’s a fruit) really started gaining serious traction in 2016, when the global imports of avocados hit $4.82 billion, according to the International Trade Centre. And avocado’s biggest fan? The United States. We’re talking about $1.99 billion spent on importing avocados....

This Exciting Item Could Be Coming To A Little Caesar’s Near You Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Aug. 9, 2021 1:35 am EST People cannot live on pizza alone. We all love variety, so chains like Domino’s, Papa John’s, and others have expanded their offerings beyond the classic cheese and sauce pie with items such as sandwiches and pasta (via Domino’s website), hybrid quesadilla-pizza creations (via Papa John’s website), and even everyone’s favorite brand of cinnamon bun, Cinnabon (via Pizza Hut’s website)....

What Is Quinoa And Is It Nutritious? Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/May 20, 2021 3:22 pm EST As much as junk food might have a certain appeal, eating a balanced diet can be an efficient path to overall health. Finding nutritious options that are just as appetizing can lead to many culinary discoveries. While some are more recent, others have been around for millenia, praised for their desirable attributes. Quinoa (Chenopodium Quinoa Willd) is an ancient grain that has been around for over 5,000 years, and shows no sign of abating (via Britannica)....

What You Didn’t Know About Emmental Cheese Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/March 6, 2021 12:33 pm EST For many, the notion of “Swiss cheese” can often conjure the dotted, thinly sliced, often slightly waxy, off-yellow cheese that is an immensely commonplace sandwich inclusion. Cheese from Switzerland, however, is much more than just that. That first cheese is actually referred to as “American Swiss Cheese,” whereas another type of cheese is said to truly typify Switzerland and is incredibly well-regarded throughout the country: Emmental (sometimes called Emmentaler)....

Why Andrew Zimmern Is So Concerned About 2021’s Cherry Season Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/July 1, 2021 3:23 pm EST Nothing makes summer complete without grabbing a basket of fresh cherries. The fruit comes into season between May and August across the United States, while sour cherries hit their peak between mid June and August. While these stone fruits help define the taste in summer, things seem dire for the fruit....

Why Fans Don’t Want Chick-Fil-A To Start Selling Poutine Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/June 8, 2021 10:31 am EST Fast food restaurants are always shaking up their menus with new items, and Chick-fil-A is no exception. The Georgia-based chain has expanded its offerings with a number of items over the years, with some of their more recent additions being a spicy grilled chicken sandwich, macaroni and cheese, and a lemon kale caesar salad....

Why Giada De Laurentiis Thinks More People Should Eat More Anchovies Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/May 19, 2021 5:57 pm EST Anchovies, anyone? These little fish always get a bad reputation — and because they have a strong scent and a very salty flavor, they’re often dismissed or overlooked. But you might want to start eating more anchovies, says Giada De Laurentiis — and who are we to argue with her? Even better, if you don’t know how to incorporate them in your dishes, the celebrity chef (an admitted huge fan) has a few ideas....

Why Kobe Beef Was Once Banned In The United States Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/May 15, 2021 3:53 pm EST Kobe beef is known for being the apex, the pinnacle, and the creme de la creme of red meat, but it is also known for being wildly misunderstood and misinterpreted. How expensive is it? Is it banned or not? Is it real or not? These questions have perplexed many over the years, so let’s get to the bottom of at least some of them....

Why You Should Buy Kirkland Organic Maple Syrup Shutterstock By Jen Peng/April 13, 2021 10:19 am EST The famous warehouse club has been saving members some serious moolah on all sorts of items since its founding in 1983 in Seattle (via Costco). Although known for its really low prices on bulk items, the secret weapon behind Costco’s success is actually its in-house, private merchandise brand Kirkland Signature. From animal crackers and alcohol to toilet paper and tennis shoes, Kirkland Signature offers a cheaper alternative to many name brand products, and in some cases, these alternatives are actually better than the brand name originals....

You Might Want To Rethink Using Vinegar To Poach Eggs. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 3:01 pm EST What would breakfast be without the ever versatile and humble egg? Insider reports that humans have been eating eggs (or a version of it) since about 7500 BCE. The ancient Egyptians were said to have used eggs in offerings to their gods, while ancient Romans (the first to implement the concept of three meals a day, per Bon Appétit) enjoyed them at breakfast time, per Insider....

Aldi Shoppers Are So Excited About These Vegan Dessert Hummus Flavors Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 8:50 am EST Aldi has great news for shoppers with a sweet tooth. Two of their popular dessert hummus flavors have made a triumphant return to Aldi’s shelves. The decadent flavors, carrot cake and chocolate cherry cheesecake, are rejoining Aldi’s roster of Park Street Deli dessert hummus selections, which include Vanilla Bean, Brownie Batter, Pumpkin Pie, and Sea Salt Caramel flavors....

Aldi Shoppers Can’t Decide Which Of These Frozen Naanpanadas Is Better Instagram By Hanna Claeson/April 23, 2021 12:37 pm EST Obsessed (like Chrissy Teigen is obsessed with Dorito cheese dust) is the word that best describes Aldi shoppers’ feelings about Journey to India’s “Naanpanadas.” Those who have devoured the appetizers know that they’re neither empanadas, nor samosas, nor naan, but, rather, a kind of hybrid, invented by a company in Canada (via Aldi Reviewer)....