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Guy Fieri And Amanda Freitag Agree, This Was The Worst Tournament Of Champions Randomizer Challenge Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/March 29, 2021 12:41 pm EST It’s no secret that Guy Fieri loves to cause chaos in the kitchen. The Food Network Star winner often throws a wrench in the plans of the chefs competing on his game show Guy’s Grocery Games, challenging them by limiting the number of ingredients they can work with or sticking them with a budget that is sometimes only in the single digits (via E Online, Food Network)....

Jamie Oliver Swears By These Carbonara Hacks Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/April 8, 2021 12:57 pm EST Carbonara couldn’t look easier when we see professional chefs tackle the dish. While experts pull this pasta off flawlessly, the regular home cook faces an uphill battle. According to Bon Appétit, using room-temperature eggs, carefully managing heat, and proper whisking methods can all make or break this finicky dish. As we continue to hone our carbonara techniques, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver had some choice words of wisdom for anyone looking to tackle this pasta at home....

Jonathan Waxman Reveals Who He’d Like To Battle In A Cooking Competition - Exclusive Rick Diamond/Getty Images By David Klein/Aug. 4, 2021 11:03 am EST With a nearly 50-year cooking career under his belt, Jonathan Waxman has managed to compile a wildly impressive resume from prolific restaurateur to James Beard Award winner. But for a younger generation, the celebrity chef is perhaps most notable for being one of the most familiar faces on the television food competition circuit....

Pizza Hut Vs. Domino’s? Adam Richman Helps Settle The Debate - Exclusive Mike Coppola/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/March 3, 2021 10:31 am EST When Mashed spoke exclusively with Adam Richman about his time hosting the History Channel’s revival of Modern Marvels and experience on The Food That Built America, one thing became clear — he really loves pizza. In fact, in his exact words, Richman says “pizza is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy....

The Difference Between White And Black Truffles, According To Ina Garten Shutterstock By Molly Harris/May 28, 2021 1:27 pm EST Anytime there’s a kitchen crisis that calls for some clarification, chances are you can turn to the “Barefoot Contessa” for clarity. She even has an entire page dedicated to questions from fans on her website. While it’s no secret that Ina Garten uses only the best ingredients that she has access to, sometimes it can seem daunting to try to stock your own pantry with similar ingredients....

The KFC Exclusive Mountain Dew Flavor You Need To Know About Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images By Felix Behr/June 25, 2021 12:27 pm EST Mountain Dew and KFC teamed up a few years ago to release a unique flavor called “Sweet Lightning,” which has an orange hue that’s reminiscent of Blue Moon’s beer. The press release that accompanied the drink launch explained that the exclusive beverage packs a punch of peach and honey flavors, presumably in an attempt to mimic sweet tea....

The Real Difference Between Naan And Roti Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/March 31, 2021 3:59 pm EST Flatbreads are known to be the perfect vessel due to their immense versatility. The Spruce Eats notes that flatbread can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians, despite places like Afghanistan, India, the Americas, and Italy all having their own version of it. According to Brit+Co, you can top it with pastrami, hummus, lamb, and even grilled zucchini — the possibilities are endless....

The Real Reason There May Be Slime In Your Vinegar Shutterstock By Gabriela Mungarro/Feb. 18, 2021 4:27 pm EST As spring cleaning quickly approaches, you might be thinking it’s time to toss out at least one of those three open bottles of vinegar you have spread throughout your kitchen. Between the apple cider vinegar stashed in the pantry shelf, the balsamic vinegar hiding behind the avocado oil on another, and the white wine vinegar somewhere in a cabinet, it seems like all the different kinds of vinegar might slowly be taking over your kitchen....

The Reason Carla Hall Wrote A Soul Food Cookbook Jamie Mccarthy/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 1, 2021 5:14 am EST There have been 17 seasons of Top Chef since the cooking competition first aired on Bravo back in 2006. It can be difficult enough to remember which chef won each season, let alone remember all of the contestants who competed but went home before the finale. However, each season, there are a few memorable contestants who stand out from the crowd....

The Reason You Might Want To Avoid Living Next To Whole Foods Or Trader Joe’s Noam Galai/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Updated: July 21, 2021 10:32 am EST According to findings RCLCO Real Estate Advisors published on September 10, 2020, the correlation of fancier supermarkets and gentrification may have found yet another fact-based causation. Apartment buildings that host either a Trader Joe’s or a Whole Foods on their ground floor saw an average increase in rental premium of 5....

The Restaurant Nearly 40% Of People Consider A Guilty Pleasure Facebook By Cassidy Dawn Graves/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:41 am EST Everyone has a different relationship to dining out. Whether it’s a casual night out or a formal dinner, going out for a meal can be quite an endeavor. There are a lot of factors to consider, from the food’s cuisine and health benefits to the affordability of the menu. But sometimes, you want to go to a restaurant that you know is indulgent....

The Ridiculous Amount Of Beer Nathan’s Famous Gave Away To Celebrate The End Of Prohibition Shutterstock By Erica Gerald Mason/April 27, 2021 4:37 pm EST Seeing cocktails and spirits flowing freely in a local bar, it can be hard to imagine a time in the United States when selling liquor was a felony. Yet, during Prohibition, the making and selling of alcohol came with a punishment of up to five years in jail and up to a $10,000 fine for a repeat offense, according to 1920s: Social Aspects....

The Sad Reason Some Jokes In Roadrunner Had To Be Cut Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/July 13, 2021 2:06 pm EST “Roadrunner,” the much-anticipated documentary about the life of the late Anthony Bourdain hits theaters July 16. Directed by Morgan Neville, “Roadrunner” was culled from a massive pool of 60 hours of unreleased footage and includes Bourdain’s voice in a haunting tribute (via Grub Street). Although the immediate impetus for the film would appear to be Bourdain’s untimely passing on June 8, 2018, “Roadrunner” is by no means intended as a eulogy let alone a dirge for the beloved chef, television personality, and general force of nature....

The Surprising Reason Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Is So Unique Electric Egg/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Aug. 18, 2021 11:06 am EST From Cherry Garcia to Half Baked, many people have at least one pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in the freezer and the company has had people screaming for more since forming in 1978. According to Time, the super-premium ice cream market hasn’t always had the selling power it currently does, but Ben & Jerry’s found a special niche and came to dominate this field....

The Surprising Way Tiffani Faison Learned To Cook J Carter Rinaldi/Getty Images By Kalea Martin/June 10, 2021 10:55 am EST Though she’s technically not a permanent judge on the show, Tiffany Faison appears on “Chopped” regularly enough that viewers always seem to have something to say about her whenever she comes on screen. Whether it be her supposedly pretentious attitude or her overly critical remarks, Faison isn’t received well by fans, despite being clearly well-respected amongst the other judges and the Food Network....

The Untold Truth Of Long John Silver’s Getty Images By Joel Stice/Updated: Sept. 2, 2021 11:14 pm EST There are numerous fast food burger chains out there, but in terms of seafood, it’s a bit of a smaller pond. The big fish of course is none other than Long John Silver’s. The restaurant that takes its name from the Treasure Island character is the largest slinger of deep-fried fast food fish in the United States, and has been for just over 50 years....

This Alton Brown Announcement Has Good Eats Fans Divided Rick Diamond/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Feb. 9, 2021 1:17 pm EST On February 8, Alton Brown, host of the Food Network show Good Eats, took to Twitter to drop exciting hints to the show’s fans. “If you’re a #GoodEats fan, look to the skies (social media) around 10:30 am eastern tomorrow. If you’re not a #GoodEats fan, just go about your business,” Brown posted....

This Business Is Under Fire After Falsely Claiming It Invented Dalgona Coffee Shutterstock By Pauli Poisuo/April 15, 2021 10:57 am EST Who among the world’s coffee enthusiasts doesn’t enjoy a nice cup of Dalgona coffee? This delicious whipped coffee drink has been taking the caffeine-loving world by the storm since the fluffy libation started making waves in South Korean online circles, and the last year or so has seen the surprisingly easy-to-make beverage go global....

This Shower Accessory Makes Organizing Your Fridge Easier Than Ever Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/June 18, 2021 2:54 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Have you ever been hunting in the fridge for something you are sure you bought at the store, but you can’t find it amidst all the other condiments, leftovers, and other odds and ends that are taking up all the fridge space?...

This Unique Food Is One Of The Oldest Life Forms On Earth Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:11 pm EST With the need to reduce meat consumption becoming a top priority in the efforts to avert the worst of climate change, alternative sources of protein crop up regularly. One of these is spirulina, a type of blue-green microalgae that happens to boast a wide array of nutritional benefits....