Trader Joe’s Fans Are Freaking Out Over Its New Green Goddess Gouda Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/May 5, 2021 1:38 pm EST There’s a lot you should know about Trader Joe’s before shopping there, like how you can always return a product or that if you hear ringing bells, it’s because employees use them to signal to one another in place of a typical intercom. But the biggest appeal of Trader Joe’s might just be its unique products....
What Is Sima And When Is It Served? Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/May 28, 2021 1:20 pm EST A glass of ice-cold lemonade on a spring or summer day is a favorite amongst many, so throw in a little fermentation, and you’ll find a match made in heaven, sima. Sima is similar to mead or honey wine and is just one of the many variations of it. Sima can also be referred to as lemon soda....
What Joanna Gaines Hopes People Will Take Away From Magnolia Network Rob Kim/Getty Images By Owen Duff/July 12, 2021 10:39 am EST “Fixer Upper” stars Joanna and Chip Gaines are best known for restoring and rebuilding old houses. Recently, though, they’ve upped the ante. As reported by People, the couple have built their own network from the ground up, Magnolia Network, which will make its streaming debut July 15 on Discovery+....
Why You Should Drink Smoothies Immediately After Making Them Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/July 22, 2021 4:08 pm EST Smoothies are a great addition to just about any diet. They’re super quick, they’re portable, they’re convenient, and they can be customized according to exactly what you want and need, whether you’re trying to sneak in a few extra veggies or attempting to swap out all dairy with dairy-free alternatives. However, when it comes to smoothies, it’s often better to consume them right after making them rather than to keep an already-blended mixture in the fridge for hours — here’s why....
You Should Be Cleaning Your Oven More Often Than You Think Shutterstock By Gabriela Mungarro/April 20, 2021 4:55 am EST For home cooks and seasoned chefs, it’s possible that life wouldn’t be the same without the use of a trusty oven. From roasting veggies to baking a decadent dessert, and not to mention, a one-stop-shop for busy days and easy dinner recipes, there isn’t much an oven can’t do. But unfortunately, we often take this mighty kitchen staple for granted, especially when it comes to keeping it clean....
7-Eleven’s New Slurpee Flavors Will Help Keep You In The Summer Spirit Shutterstock By Emily Cappiello/July 26, 2021 1:18 pm EST A Slurpee from 7-Eleven is basically a summer right of passage. The frozen sippers are flavorful and refreshing — the perfect after-beach treat or for indulging the kids after a game of little league. And now, the popular convenience store has upped the ante on the flavors you know and love, bringing in three more delicious summer Slurpees you just have to get your hands on, according to Delish, including a take on the Dole Pineapple Whip treat everyone has been creating copycat recipes for (because, yes, it is that good!...
Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 10, 2021 6:17 pm EST Nuggets are a lunch and dinner staple, though we most often see them in chicken form. Sure, chicken nuggets are tasty, but they’re often not the healthiest, especially when they’re deep-fried in oil. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to customize nuggets and switch up the protein of choice — have you ever considered using tofu instead of chicken?...
Always Check Food Labels For This If You’re Avoiding Trans Fat Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 27, 2021 6:19 pm EST Most of us probably want to live a long, healthy, happy life, and eating a nutritious diet plays a big part in promoting health and longevity. We all know filling your plate with fruits and veggies is a great way to help maintain good health, but unfortunately, making good food choices isn’t always as straightforward as it seems....
Emeril Lagasse Fans Are Loving This Cute Photo With His Dog John Lamparski/Getty Images By Lucy Maddox/Aug. 26, 2021 5:53 pm EST Legendary chef Emeril Lagasse has been a familiar face to many since at least the early 2000s thanks to his hit Food Network cooking show “Emeril Live.” Known for his expertise in Creole and Cajun cooking and his signature and self-developed “New New Orleans” cooking style, the Massachusetts-born chef put forth his cooking dreams starting at a very young age....
Everything You Need To Know About Michelle Obama’s New Cooking Show, Waffles + Mochi Bet Awards 2020/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Feb. 9, 2021 11:59 am EST When you think about former First Lady Michelle Obama, there are a lot of admirable things that probably come to mind. She has touched so many people in so many ways. However, one of the most memorable movements that Obama stood for was her dedication to raising “a healthier generation of kids....
False McDonald’s Facts You Always Thought Were True Getty Images By Cat Lafuente AND Joel Stice/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 3:59 pm EST Love it or hate it, McDonald’s is one of the most successful fast-food chains in the world and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Known for its ubiquitous golden arches and convenient, greasy fare, McDonald’s restaurants can be found in virtually every city and town in the United States, and in almost every country in the world....
Here’s What Filming Chopped Is Like For Maneet Chauhan Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/May 4, 2021 10:50 am EST Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan is a woman with big dreams. According to the Food Network, Chauhan has done it all: she’s been a part of “The Next Iron Chef” as a participant, written a cookbook titled “Flavors of My World,” worked at prominent restaurants such as Vermilion, and founded her own company called Indie Culinaire....
Here’s Why You Should Be Steaming Your Potatoes For Potato Salad Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/April 13, 2021 11:36 am EST Potato salad has always been a quintessential summer picnic dish. But are you really making the best possible version? If you’ve been boiling your potatoes for potato salad, consider changing your ways. Instead, try steaming your potatoes. Your taste buds (and lunch guests) will thank you. To avoid an overly watery potato salad, you need to start at the source....
Homemade Avocado Hummus Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2021 1:47 pm EST Hummus is having a real moment, and we’re really glad it is. After all, this delectable dip isn’t just tasty — it delivers a whole load of goodness, too. While chickpeas have played an important role in Middle Eastern cooking for centuries, it took off in the west during the 2000s, and when food companies found a way to deliver — and keep — hummus fresh and tasty (via The Atlantic)....
How Jacques Pépin Really Feels About Gordon Ramsay Brad Barket/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/May 3, 2021 12:00 pm EST Influential chef and cookbook author Jacques Pépin is passionate about his craft. Pépin was a pioneer of food TV, having hosted his first cooking show in 1990, according to IMDb. Several years ago, he observed a trend in food TV that he felt he had to speak up about. The Los Angeles Times reported on an essay Pépin wrote for The Daily Meal criticizing the new wave of reality cooking shows, particularly Gordon Ramsay’s “Hell’s Kitchen....
How Long Does It Take For Boba To Expire? Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/June 9, 2021 10:25 am EST When you want a sweet pick-me-up, nothing hits the spot like a boba tea. This term refers to sweet tapioca pearls found in iced tea drinks that originally popped up in Taiwan. These bubbles have a chewy, elastic texture similar to mochi and have found their way onto the tops of desserts like ice cream and shaved ice....
How Rich Is The Papa John’s CEO And What’s The Average Pay Of Its Employees? Shutterstock By James Lewis/May 14, 2021 1:00 pm EST Pizza is a passion for many and a staple of numerous family dinners, particularly during the pandemic. But can rolling out dough really fill bank vaults with mountains of dollars? Rob Lynch, CEO and president of pizza company Papa John’s, has certainly tried hard to make the venture succeed....
Moist Cranberry Bread Recipe Courtney Moeslein/Mashed By Courtney and Stacey Moeslein AND Mashed Staff/July 9, 2021 5:15 pm EST It’s true: Cranberry and orange is the perfect flavor combination when it comes to fall cuisine. Fortunately, this classic cranberry bread is delicious enough to be eaten all year round. As a simple, elegant, and adaptable treat, feel free to eat it in slices for breakfast or as an afternoon snack....
Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup Recipe Carlos Leo/Mashed By Carlos Leo AND Mashed Staff/July 19, 2021 11:13 am EST Chicken noodle and tomato soup might get all the attention (and in many ways, it’s for good reason), but if you’re looking to add a new soup to your stew repertoire, recipe developer Carlos Leo of Spoonabilities has you covered with the perfect dish. Leo crafted a spicy black-eyed pea soup recipe that’s loaded with flavor — yet just so happens to be quick and easy to make....
The Dark Secret Your Fast-Food Chicken May Be Hiding Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Feb. 1, 2021 3:55 pm EST On January 30, a tweet displayed four pictures and a simple comment: “America is broken beyond repair.” The pictures detail a 2017 piece written by Amy Julia Harris and Shoshanna Walter for Reveal about addicts that were sent to Christian Alcoholics & Addicts in Recovery (CAAIR) after their convictions as part of Oklahoma’s attempt to keep nonviolent convicts out of prison....
