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Gail Simmons Thinks This Condiment Is Used Too Much On Cooking Shows Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/July 19, 2021 11:52 am EST Contestants on cooking competition shows like “Chopped” or “Top Chef” are tasked with one monumental mission — create the dish of a lifetime to impress the judges. And these judges aren’t just people off the street that wouldn’t know the difference between a filet and a New York strip, they’re world-class chefs and foodies that have some of the most refined tastebuds and highest standards when it comes to what goes in their mouths....

Good News For Fans Of Krispy Kreme’s Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts Noam Galai/Getty Images By Erica Andrews/Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 2:05 pm EST Who doesn’t love a deliciously soft and flaky donut? Don’t even get us started on the incredible aroma that hits you when you walk into a donut shop, as they’re freshly baking. Other breakfast items like muffins can try to compete, but there’s nothing quite like biting into a sweet and savory donut....

Here’s What It Takes To Become A Great British Baking Show Contestant Comic Relief/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/March 23, 2021 9:23 am EST One of the most wildly popular cooking competitions is The Great British Bake Off, with the latest season finale setting viewing records for Channel 4, the broadcaster that airs the show in the UK. It brought in an average audience of 9.2 million viewers, according to Variety, and the fan base just keeps growing....

Ina Garten Says This Is How You’re Ruining Your Kitchen Pots And Pans Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/May 21, 2021 1:56 pm EST As far as kitchen cookware and machines — pasta maker, food processor, espresso machine, and the rest — go, there are a handful of items that you could greatly benefit from splurging the extra dollar. For instance, utensils and instruments like spatulas, ladles, and other cooking tools are easy to replace and more often than not, are relatively inexpensive....

New Wine Ad Featuring A Former President Has Internet Divided Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 9, 2021 10:27 am EST If you are someone who likes wine, you need to pay attention to this. A company called We The People is focusing on making wine and upholding its conservative values at the same time. A description on the site reads, “Our wine is made for Americans by Americans. American exceptionalism, free markets, free people, free speech and limited government are what we stand for....

The 42 Best Recipes To Make With Cheddar Cheese Mark Beahm/Mashed By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd AND Nancy Mock/Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 7:43 pm EST Cheddar cheese is … well, it’s delicious, and adding a little cheddar to your favorite recipes can take them from ho-hum to “give me more!” in a flash. The creamy, sharp, salty, and slightly bitter flavor that cheddar is known for adds a distinct tang to recipes, and is especially good paired with vegetables, pasta, rice, and potatoes....

The Best Light Meals That Are Perfect For Summertime Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Alexa Mellardo/April 23, 2021 10:54 am EST Summertime is around the corner, so it’s time to break out your favorite pair of sunnies and get that chill playlist rolling. It’s the season meant for fun, long beach weekends, bonfires, getting together with friends, and preparing for family barbecues. When it comes time to put together a gathering, you’ll want your plan to be laidback, your guests to feel very relaxed, and the menu that you serve to be light, delicious, and reflective of the whimsical season....

The Biggest Mistake You’re Making When Blind Baking Pie Crust Shutterstock By Hannah Cole/Feb. 24, 2021 6:36 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’ve ever baked a pie — and we mean skipped the store-bought graham cracker crust and committed to crafting the real, flaky deal from scratch — then you likely know what true annoyance is in the kitchen. There’s nothing quite worse than pie dough that puffs up, and up, and up, and then just crumbles once you load in that sweet apple filling or fresh blueberry jam....

The McDonald’s Pie That’s Only Available In Hawaii travelarium.ph/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Aug. 17, 2021 1:52 pm EST Ah, McDonald’s, those golden arches that so many love. As the highest-grossing fast food company in the world (via Investopedia), Mickey D’s is scarfed down all over the globe. And what’s really cool about the McDonald’s menu is that, depending on where you are on Earth, you can taste different items that are only available locally and reflect the cuisine of the regional culture....

The Real Difference Between Ham And Bacon Shutterstock By Ni’Kesia Pannell/Feb. 18, 2021 2:34 pm EST When most people think about both ham and bacon, there are probably not many differences that come to mind. Since they both come from a pig, they’re pretty much the same, right? Well actually, that’s not exactly as true as you might think. Though both may seem as if they’re one in the same, there’s a huge difference between the two beloved meats — and no, it’s not just the taste that they both present....

The Truth About Wendy’s Famous Chicken Nuggets Facebook By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:57 am EST When it comes to fast food burger showdowns, Wendy’s is less often featured than the McDonald’s-Burger King rivalry that’s practically as old as fast food itself. But hidden in the shadows is the third largest burger franchise and seventh largest restaurant chain in the country. And with more than 6,000 locations across the U....

The Untold Truth Of Starbucks Frappuccinos Facebook By Molly Allen/Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 10:06 am EST Ah, Starbucks. The coffee giant that seems to take up space on every street corner you see. And while you may love the company or possibly hate it, chances are you’ve sipped on a Frappuccino at some point in your life — one of their main claims to fame. Starbucks launched in Seattle, Washington in 1971, but it took a while for the company to become the behemoth it is today, and some might say part of that success is all thanks to the Frappuccino....

The Worst Food Trends We Ever Saw On TikTok Shutterstock By Mariel Loveland/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:53 pm EST Since debuting as Musical.ly in 2014, TikTok has managed to amass more than 700 million monthly active users worldwide — and it’s safe to say that it’s shed the stigma of being an app mostly populated by bored people doing viral dance challenges. And during 2020 and some of 2021, otherwise stagnant-feeling (and kind of terrifying) years, food TikTok gave millions a sense of joy and comfort....

These Big Changes Are Coming To Taco Bell Taci Bell By Felix Behr/March 23, 2021 1:46 pm EST Chugging along to their goal of opening their 10,000th restaurant before this decade’s out, Taco Bell has announced that they will integrate two concepts into both pre-existing outlets and those yet to come. The first of these adjustments, according to a press release shared with Mashed, is the drive-thru Cantina, the first of which has opened in Danville, California....

This Viral Employee TikTok Accused Wendy’s Of Selling Expired Meat Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/July 21, 2021 11:45 am EST Wendy’s has been a popular brand for a long time and is a well-known name in the fast food industry. However, it hasn’t always been able to avoid controversies. Recently, Wendy’s was allegedly called out by its employees on TikTok for something disturbing. According to Newsweek, a video was posted by someone who claimed to be employed with the brand....

This Was The Greatest Sin According To Anthony Bourdain Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/July 16, 2021 9:48 am EST Scroll through Instagram if you need proof. It’s hard to find a young chef who doesn’t pay tribute to how Anthony Bourdain ignited something in them: a flame for the culinary world, a passion for exploring the globe through food, a need to do something more than cook: to create art out of cuisine....

This Willy Wonka Scene Was Filmed In A Real Restaurant George Rose/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Aug. 2, 2021 1:33 pm EST While children’s movies always have a way of capturing the imagination, few are as classic as the 1971 “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” with Gene Wilder playing Wonka. From the fantastical all-edible concepts like the chocolate river and candy-laden landscape to the invention room where new treats were developed, the idea of a candy factory such as that is all too-tempting for most kids....

What Is Champagne Vinegar And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/June 16, 2021 1:14 pm EST When it comes to vinegar, it seems like the distilled white and apple cider varieties get all the love. Both kinds can be used in cooking and cleaning, and the latter has taken over as one of the latest health trends that some of the Kardashian sisters have even implemented into their daily routines....

What Is Thyme And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Shea Swenson/April 6, 2021 10:29 am EST When searching for something to add a pop of freshness to a meal, thyme — pronounced the same as “time,” says The Spruce Eats — is a great go-to herb to enhance the flavor of any dish. A thyme plant boasts tiny but flavorful leaves on long sprigs and is easy-growing enough to add to any home garden, be it indoor or outdoor (via The Spruce Eats)....

Whatever Happened To Pop-Tarts Crunch? Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/June 7, 2021 6:28 pm EST There are three great mysteries of the universe that have stumped philosophers, baffled scientists and given the general public anxiety for years now: Where did all the dinosaurs go, who put the bop in the bop-she-bop-she-bop, and whatever happened to Pop-Tarts Crunch? We are not here to re-litigate the existence of an earth-changing meteor, or challenge anyone to a dance competition, but we would like to re-examine that last mystery a little closer....