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What The McDonald’s CEO Thinks About A $15 Minimum Wage Bloomberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/April 6, 2021 1:23 pm EST As 2021 continues forward, frontline and essential workers that have had to bear the brunt of the pandemic might see some gradual relief as a result of their efforts to keep America running. According to the Economic Policy Institute, Congress must make a decision on The Raise the Wage Act of 2021, a bill that would incrementally raise the minimum American wage to $15 an hour by 2025....

Why This Lawsuit Has Red Lobster Customers In An Uproar Bloomberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Updated: June 22, 2021 9:59 am EST Advocates for sustainable fishing practices have had a lot on their plate in recent months. It wasn’t that long ago that Toxic Free USA sued Aldi over the claim that the grocery chain’s fish came from sustainable sources (via CSRWire). This news sent shockwaves through the food industry, and now Red Lobster is facing similar allegations....

Why You Should Remove The Greens On Root Vegetables Right Away Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/July 8, 2021 11:55 am EST Ah, root vegetables. We love these sometimes undersung stars of the kitchen. After all, where would our cooking be without the sweetness of carrots, the earthiness of beets, or the pepperiness of radishes? We could wax poetic all day about the root vegetables we love, except we’re not actually here to talk about root vegetables — we’re here to talk about their leafy green tops....

Why You Should Skip Out On Dollar Cocktails Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/April 8, 2021 9:00 am EST In a classic case of “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” it turns out that dollar cocktails are not great quality. Who would have guessed? However, it’s not just quality you’re sacrificing by paying $1 for a margarita, it’s also the amount of alcohol you’re getting per drink....

Amazing Recipes To Make With A Can Of Beans Shutterstock By Andrew Sheldon/April 15, 2021 4:08 pm EST Beans can often get a bad rap as a lowly and thus easily overlooked food. But these humble morsels have a lot going for them. First and foremost is the diversity. There are hundreds of different types of beans in the world, each with its own unique flavor, meaning there’s a bean for every kind of dish you can think of cooking up....

Chef Reveals The Most Common Mistakes You’re Making While Cleaning Your Grill Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/May 12, 2021 10:27 am EST Grilling encompasses a wide range of possibilities. You might be partial to a bullet smoker and an all-day brisket, or perhaps you’d rather barbecue filet mignon on a top-end propane grill. Maybe you prefer to grill up some hot dogs and hamburgers on a basic charcoal kettle. No matter what, or how, you’re cooking, though, your meal won’t be a success if you neglect one basic step common to all types of grill: You’ve got to clean them before you use them!...

Don’t Make This Latte Mistake In Italy Shutterstock By Erica Andrews/June 10, 2021 3:59 pm EST There’s nothing quite like waking up to a fresh pot of coffee brewing in the morning. The bold smell can instantly perk up even the most sleep deprived. However, if the taste of regular java is a little too strong for your tastebuds, you’ve probably already switched over to a latte. The drink is made with espresso and mixed with frothy steamed milk, for a delicious and robust flavor....

Everything You Need To Know About Priyanka Chopra’s New Restaurant Prodip Guha/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Updated: April 13, 2021 9:20 am EST Two days ago, Priyanka Chopra Jonas announced on Instagram that she will open an Indian restaurant, named SONA, at 36 East 20th Street in New York City. “SONA is the very embodiment of timeless India and the flavours I grew up with,” she explained in the post’s caption. SONA will be the actress and debuted memoirist’s first restaurant, and is set to open later this month....

Everything You Need To Know About Rice-Based Beers Bloomberg/Getty Images By Kirstie Bingham/Updated: May 17, 2021 3:55 pm EST Most beers are made with standard ingredients: hops, barley or malt, yeast, and water. However, traditional Japanese lagers like Sapporo and Asahi are made with at least a third of the grain in the traditional recipes coming from rice (via Porch Drinking). While some products brewed for the U.S. might have a different ingredient breakdown, the recipe for beer brewed in Japan will have that classic rice percentage....

Everything You Should Know About Tenderloin Steak Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/May 24, 2021 1:05 pm EST If you are looking for a nice piece of steak to relish solo or one that will surely impress your guests, you cannot go wrong with a tenderloin. According to The Spruce Eats, the tenderloin is the most expensive steak for good reason: it’s quite literally a “tender loin.” The tenderloin, or psoas major, is an oblong muscle extending from the rear of the spine from near the hip bone to the thirteenth rib....

Gina Neely’s Transformation Is Seriously Turning Heads Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:56 pm EST Gina Neely, the loquacious and talented television personality, is best known for co-hosting the series Down Home with the Neelys with her then husband Pat Neely. The series, which is a treasure trove of traditional Southern recipes, ran for 143 episodes, becoming the “highest-rated show” on the Food Network. While for most, starring in television shows seems like a dream that’s too far to reach, for Neely, it was something that fell into her lap unasked, and despite that she resisted fame and fandom, it still followed her....

Here’s What Audrey Hepburn Actually Ate In A Day Hulton Archive/Getty Images By Lucia Capretti/Updated: July 26, 2021 8:44 am EST An icon of elegance, Audrey Hepburn has long been admired by fans worldwide. While her films still permit a peek into her legendary acting career, the many biographies and memoirs give more insight into her life. Her sons Sean Hepburn Ferrer and Luca Dotti each wrote about her in a biography Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit, and a memoir entitled Audrey at Home, respectively....

Here’s What The Yellow Caps On Soda Bottles Really Mean Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Updated: March 31, 2021 4:23 am EST Nowadays, companies are taking note of people’s dietary preferences and limitations in an effort to satisfy more palates (and maintain market share). Whereas several years ago you couldn’t really find many vegan or vegetarian products, today you can find treasure troves of items in supermarket aisles across the country. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or adhering to the guidelines of a religious event like Passover, finding ways to enjoy foods that you normally wouldn’t be able to eat is a major plus....

J. Kenji López-Alt’s Secret Method For Perfect French Bread Pizza Shutterstock By Jillian Hammell/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 2:39 pm EST If you’re unfamiliar with chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt’s YouTube channel, it’s about time to clock in a few minutes (or hours) of his wholesome content. He blesses viewers with step-by-step directions to dishes of all kinds, including his “late night” snacks and sometimes full-blown meals perfect for when the cravings hit....

Lotus Root Pork Rib Soup Recipe Eric Ngo/Mashed By Eric Ngo AND Mashed Staff/June 3, 2021 3:51 pm EST You may have heard of the Lotus Flowerbomb fragrance, but have you ever heard of the flavorful lotus root? This starchy rhizome is inviting and palatable when soaked in wine broth with veggies and succulent pork ribs. We wanted to impart this warm array of Asian inspiration right to you. Eric Ngo, recipe developer and food photographer of Frenchie the Toast, re-imagined this customary clear soup for us....

Here is how Nigella Lawson elevates eating alone to an art Twitter “I’m a great believer in the importance of cooking for oneself when eating alone,” Nigella Lawson stated in a tweet on February 15, 2021 (via Twitter). When cooking to eat alone, Lawson recommends selecting easy dishes that are “sustaining,” both physically and emotionally. Her recipe for Poached Chicken with Lardons and Lentils, which she selected as her #RecipeOfTheDay for February 15, fits the bill like a comfy old sweater....

Oscar Mayer’s Unexpected Solution To Heinz’s Hot Dog Pact Shutterstock By Felix Behr/July 20, 2021 5:05 pm EST When Stephen Colbert covered Heinz’s petition for a change in hot dog bun packaging, Oscar Mayer smelled the chance to snag a headline or two. The story was in response to the perennial issue of having to buy hot dogs in packages of 10 and hot dog buns in packages of eight. After all, the two go together, so it seems like a strange mismatch between products....

Read This If You Just Bought Popcorn From Publix Johnny Louis/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Jan. 27, 2021 1:22 pm EST At-home movie nights or mid-day snacking just don’t feel right without a bowl of fresh popcorn by our side. If you get tired of cooking up microwaveable popcorn, nothing hits the spot like a bag or canister of pre-popped popcorn ready for snacking. If you have been picking up this treat from Publix, make sure to check the brand....

Sharpening Vs. Honing A Knife: What You Need To Know Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/June 23, 2021 1:40 pm EST Thinking back on all the different types of meals you cook, how many of them require chopping, deseeding, or trimming? Knives don’t get enough credit in the kitchen even though they’re probably the item home cooks use most of all. Perhaps it’s because a good set of knives can cost a pretty penny....

The Best Place To Store Attachments For Your Stand Mixer Shutterstock By Molly Harris/March 1, 2021 9:22 am EST Those who have a stand mixer know what an asset to your arsenal of kitchen tools it can be. Though they are large and very heavy, stand mixers are incredibly useful for so many recipes. This is especially true if you have additional attachments like a pasta roller or vegetable spiralizer. But even with the original three or four attachments, the kitchen appliance can achieve a lot....