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The Real Reason You Might Drink 4 Cups Of Wine At Passover Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/March 26, 2021 12:38 pm EST In the Jewish faith, the Passover celebration recalling the Israelites exodus from Egypt is sacred. Throughout the eight day celebration, various themes, like family, Jewish history, and freedom, are the focal point (via Time). As the multiple night celebration begins, the Seder dinner incorporates many of these rituals and concepts....

The Reason McDonald’s Is Suing These Poultry Suppliers Nathan Stirk/Getty Images By Felix Behr/April 8, 2021 12:15 pm EST On Tuesday, McDonald’s announced that it will consider seeking repayment from Tyson Foods and other chicken producers for money lost on chickens due to price fixing. According to Restaurant Business, the corporation also intends to investigate similar issues with both pork and beef producers. The fast food chain’s move, however, is only the latest made among restaurant companies against Tyson Foods for price fixing, as Mashed reported when Chick-fil-A filed a lawsuit against the chicken supplier in December....

The Truth About Emeril Lagasse’s Wife Alden Lovelace Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 1:19 pm EST Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse knows that he’s a lucky man. According to People, the chef believes that his wife, Alden Lovelace, is his source of strength in more ways than one. The couple marked 21 years together last month and Lagasse took to Instagram to share a memorable photo from his life with Lovelace....

The Untold Truth Of PEZ Candy Facebook By Ben Fisher/Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 2:53 pm EST PEZ is one of the only candy brands that’s as famous for the container that holds the tiny candies as the actual candy itself. PEZ dispensers and the candy inside are a childhood staple but they were actually initially intended for a different audience and have been around for almost a century. Although they are sold all around the globe, they are made in one central location, even though they weren’t invented there....

The Untold Truth Of Sugar Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 3:52 pm EST Sugar started out as a food fit for animals in South East Asia. Then, the Ancient Romans coveted it enough that they brought it back from India at the same time as they thought to invent our modern legal system, newspapers, and the Julian calendar (via Saveur). Then, the Crusaders took off enough time from looking for the Holy Grail to bring it from Jerusalem to Europe....

This Is Alex Guarnaschelli’s Favorite Episode Of Good Eats Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Laine Doss/July 8, 2021 3:10 pm EST Food Network’s “Good Eats” is a show where pop culture, trivia, and food all come together with a liberal dose of comedy. The show, hosted by Alton Brown, is popular because it enhances the typical food demonstration show with bits of history, background, and flair. As host, Brown mixes science, facts, and culinary prowess into an enjoyable cocktail....

This Is How Much Valerie Bertinelli Is Really Worth Manny Hernandez/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 5, 2021 9:14 am EST TV personality Valerie Bertinelli has been a public figure for much of her life. According to her official website, she has juggled several roles by being an actor, a chef, a cookbook author, and more. She’s dedicated to the art of cooking and wants to make the most of her time in the kitchen....

This Is Queen Elizabeth’s Favorite Cocktail Chris Jackson/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Feb. 5, 2021 10:04 am EST Will you ever live in a castle? As much as you might deserve it, the answer is probably “no.” But that doesn’t mean you can’t drink like a queen. We’re quite accustomed to seeing Queen Elizabeth II holding up a glass of champagne in a toast at one or another gathering of world leaders, but what is Her Royal Highness’s drink of choice when the cameras aren’t around (via Vanity Fair)?...

This Is The Most Common Oil Used In German Cooking Shutterstock By Robin Miller/June 4, 2021 11:04 am EST From sauerbraten to spätzle, one oil reigns supreme in German kitchens, and you may already have a bottle in your pantry. According to DW, Germany’s most popular cooking oil comes from the seeds of a bright yellow flowering member of the Brassicaceae family, a clan that also includes mustard, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and turnips....

Wendy’s Is Giving Away Free Jalapeño Popper Chicken Sandwiches. Here’s How To Get One Wendy’s By Felix Behr/Feb. 18, 2021 3:47 pm EST From Thursday, February 18 through Sunday, February 21, Wendy’s is offering a free Jalapeño Popper Chicken Sandwich for every order of $15 or more made on Grubhub as well as free delivery. This, as Chew Boom reports, is part of Wendy’s push to make their contribution to the chicken sandwich wars into a lasting feature....

What You Didn’t Know About Yerba Mate Shutterstock By Pauli Poisuo/Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 7:43 am EST You might have seen them around: the cool kids, clutching that weird contraption that seems like a giant pipe of some sort, only it’s actually a sort of glass with an intricate pipe that they use to sip a liquid of some sort. Odd as it may seem to the Stateside eye, UCSD Guardian notes that the practice of drinking yerba mate has started to gain a global foothold in recent years – and while this classic South American tea drink might initially seem odd, it’s actually no stranger than, say, chai or guarana, and pretty healthy to boot....

What You’re Really Eating When You Eat A Beyond Burger Angela Weiss/Getty Images By Karen Sims AND Tšhegofatšo Ndabane/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 12:49 pm EST It sizzles. It browns. It even drips heavenly juices into the crevices of your fingers. It tastes like a delicious beef patty — but it’s got more beets than beef. It’s the Beyond Burger, and with its competitors in the plant-based meat industry, this vegan alternative has revolutionized the good ole’ fashioned American burger....

Why You Should Consider Topping Your Salad With Bacon Grease Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/Aug. 5, 2021 9:40 am EST While the deliciousness of your favorite veggies, plus assorted fruits, nuts, proteins, and/or cheeses cannot be denied, if you are eating a salad, chances are your main priority is being healthy. And if that’s the case, we are willing to bet that you have never thought to pair your salad with bacon grease....

Why You Should Think Twice About Reheating Waffles In The Microwave Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Jan. 22, 2021 4:01 pm EST There are few better ways to start a lazy weekend morning than with an indulgent breakfast (or brunch, for you late sleepers). And there are few better indulgent breakfasts than a plate of homemade waffles. Piled high and drowning in melted butter and sticky maple syrup, the fluffy squares are exactly what foodie dreams are made of....

26% Of Wendy’s Fans Agree This Is The Worst Menu Item Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/April 13, 2021 5:30 pm EST We can all get behind a Frosty (or two or ten). We’ll even forgive you if you love the Frosty-cinno. Eat This, Not That! swears that the Frosty-cinno is better than its Starbucks competition, and we’ll have to give them the benefit of the doubt. But the fact that Wendy’s is spectacular at frozen drinks doesn’t forgive its more questionable menu offerings....

Aldi’s Curry Sauces Got A Serious Upgrade Bloomberg/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Feb. 16, 2021 2:29 pm EST Aldi, being a European-based chain, has no shortage of gourmet goodies imported from across the pond. They’re all about keeping up with the times, though, so they’re constantly introducing new items with more of a global flavor profile. In fact, according to Aisle of Shame, Aldi’s even introduced a bi-yearly Asian week, just as they also celebrate with Greek weeks, Italian weeks, and (of course) German weeks....

Almost A Third Of All People Think This Is The Best Cheese Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/March 9, 2021 2:14 pm EST A lot of people would agree that the trick to making any dish better is adding cheese. After all, some of the tastiest, most comforting foods are centered around it: macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, mozzarella sticks, and of course, pizza. And while you’re familiar with some of the most popular cheeses — like cheddar, brie, and mozzarella, for instance — there are more than 1,800 different types of cheese in the world, according to Wisconsin Cheese....

Bobby Flay’s New Home Has His Dream Outdoor Kitchen Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images By Erica Andrews/Feb. 4, 2021 4:16 pm EST Food Network star, Bobby Flay, is known for his impressive entrees and culinary talent. He dazzles audiences with his skills on hit shows, like Beat Bobby Flay, where he competes with other cooks. Unsurprisingly, he almost always wins. And what does an expert chef like Flay need to execute his delicious food?...

Carvel’s New Mini Churro Ice Cream Topping Has People Excited Carvel By Sophia Lo/July 15, 2021 2:11 pm EST Though ice cream is delicious all year-round, summer is the season to really enjoy it. With new flavors always coming out in the summer, there’s always something creamy and wonderful to try. And as always, Carvel is not going to disappoint you. Carvel’s ice cream cakes are a delightful treat, especially since they’re filled with their signature Crunchies that give the dessert more texture and sweetness....

Everything You Need To Know About Coffee Naps Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/May 4, 2021 12:53 pm EST While you might be more accustomed to choosing between drinking coffee or taking a nap, what about doing both? This strategy, known as a coffee nap, is better at maximizing alertness than either option alone, according to a study in Clinical Neurophysiology. A coffee nap, as described by Vox, entails drinking a caffeinated beverage then immediately taking a 15 to 20 minute nap....