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Why Those Viral Cooking Hacks Don’t Always Work Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/April 16, 2021 2:54 pm EST If there’s one thing guaranteed to catch the eye of someone who loves food and cooking, it’s a beautifully shot video offering up an ingenious way to save time. And until the pandemic and the resulting shelter-in-place orders came around, few of us actually had the time to spend cooking up the amazing meals we dream of, while testing some of these food hacks along the way....

Why You’ll Probably Regret Buying Milk At Costco Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/April 2, 2021 12:02 pm EST Costco just might be the best place to shop in bulk. If you want to stock up on everyday household items, most people agree that your nearest warehouse is the place to go. At Costco, you can snag lots of savings on everything from groceries and housewares to baked goods and pantry items. However, there are some things that just aren’t a good idea to buy in bulk, namely, any products that tend to expire fairly quickly....

Why You Should Think Twice About Freezing Your Cream Cheese Bloomberg/Getty Images By Karen Hart/July 22, 2021 12:37 pm EST Cream cheese lovers may wonder whether or not you can freeze cream cheese, and the answer is, well, complicated. Cream cheese is a soft cheese comprised of milk and cream. The combo of these two creates high-fat content. In fact, according to ScienceDirect, cream cheese has to be at least 33% fat and no more than 55% moisture....

A Major Change Is Coming To Aldi UK’s Drinks Bloomberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/April 1, 2021 12:39 pm EST As the times continue to change, the world has started to reject single-use plastics. According to Fast Company, England has severely limited the use of plastics across restaurants and cafes, Taiwan has completely banned the product, and a growing list of American cities have passed local legislation requiring that restaurants offer environmentally friendly utensils and straws made from biodegradable material....

Aldi’s Coffee And Dulce De Leche Ice Cream Flavors Are Turning Heads Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/May 13, 2021 2:44 pm EST Aldi is a popular grocery store — not just for its great deals and reasonable prices, but also because shoppers can often find special treats and snacks within the aisles that can’t be found at any other store. The chain has done it again, this time in the frozen treats section, with the release of their new Specially Selected ice cream flavors....

Avocado Caprese Salad Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 20, 2021 9:39 am EST When it comes to salad, there are few better options than a traditional caprese. And believe it or not, there’s actually a way to elevate the caprese to a whole new level with the addition of avocado — because let’s be honest here for a minute, what isn’t better with avocado? Recipe developer Kristen Carli came up with this fresh and flavorful caprese salad recipe that is just as tasty as it is beautiful....

Basic Homemade Pancake Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/June 14, 2021 10:55 am EST There’s nothing better than a stack of flapjacks for breakfast. These fluffy treats pair well with just about any other breakfast food and can be served with eggs, bacon, and anything else that you can think of. Most of the time, when people think easy pancakes, they think of a boxed mix, but we’re here to tell you that great pancakes can be made from scratch, and they’re surprisingly easy....

BurgerFi CEO Julio Ramirez Talks Burger Wars And Working With Martha Stewart - Exclusive Interview Facebook By Gene Gerrard/Updated: March 31, 2021 6:46 pm EST Julio Ramirez, the trailblazer CEO of BurgerFi, wants to conquer the Eastern seaboard. He worked for Burger King for 26 years and helped make it into an international brand. When Ramirez was hired by BurgerFi in 2020, he set out to expand the young, growing company, and created a small “army” of people who were focused on building the brand....

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup Recipe Christina Musgrave/Mashed By Christina Musgrave AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 16, 2021 1:03 pm EST There are few things better than a delicious, warm, and decadent bowl of soup — and Olive Garden’s chicken gnocchi soup definitely checks all those boxes. If you’ve ever been to Olive Garden, then you’ve likely dunked a breadstick or two into this creamy soup that always leaves you wanting a little more....

Costco Fans Are Loving These Keto-Friendly Chocolate Cups Instagram By Audrey Michels/May 14, 2021 2:44 pm EST Sometimes trying out a new food can feel like gambling with your money. After all, taste is subjective; one person’s favorite can turn another’s stomach. So, when a bunch of people all agree that something is delicious, it can make the choice feel a whole lot safer. That’s what’s happening in the comments of Instagrammer @costco_doesitagain’s recent post (via Instagram)....

Here’s Why Your Matzo Balls Are Falling Apart Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/March 25, 2021 10:56 am EST You don’t have to celebrate Passover to love matzo balls. After all, what’s not to love? Whether you’re sick, homesick, or just need some solid comfort food, matzo ball soup is always a good choice. That is, if you know how to make it. Unfortunately, not everyone does, which is why we often end up with matzo balls that are either too dense or so light they’re breaking apart in our bowls....

Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila Launch Is Facing Serious Backlash Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 20, 2021 11:44 am EST Kendall Jenner has taken a ton of flack for her 818 Tequila ever since she first announced its creation. According to Forbes, tequila purists across the internet attacked Jenner’s spirit, claiming the new liquor couldn’t truly call itself a proper Mexican tequila and came after the fact that the name 818 references Jenner’s area code....

Nigella Lawson’s Secret For Finding Happiness After Tragedy Brandon Williams/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/April 1, 2021 11:38 am EST Nigella Lawson has seen enough sadness to last a lifetime. But at 60 years of age, she won’t allow it to last any longer, she told The Guardian during an interview last autumn. The celebrity chef, former journalist, and always-writer has a new cookbook out called Cook, Eat, Repeat; and because it is a combination of tips for cooking chicken and musings on life, she’s taking stock (if you’ll pardon pun) on how far she’s come....

Reddit Was Furious About This Delivery Driver Tip Fiasco. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 14, 2021 9:33 am EST If you’re a passionate Redditor, you probably already know of Reddit’s “Am I The A******” community. If you’re new to the world of Reddit, “Am I The A******” — AITA, as the acronym goes — is a subreddit dedicated to one and one thing only: to decide, once and for all, whether you’ve been in the wrong in a particular situation....

The Best Olive Oils That Won’t Break The Bank Shutterstock By Dani Barrow/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 12:54 pm EST There are a lot of places outside the United States where you’d be hard-pressed to find a bottle of salad dressing. That isn’t to say people aren’t eating salads, it’s just that instead of drowning their fresh vegetables in ranch, they add fat and flavor to their greens with a few drizzles of balsamic vinegar and a high-quality extra virgin olive oil....

The Important Food Lessons Rachael Ray Learned From Her Mom Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 2, 2021 9:18 am EST Celebrity chef Rachael Ray is quite the legendary star. According to Insider, she’s one of the most accomplished chefs out there; she’s managed to appeal to fans across the world, thanks to her easy charm. What sets Ray apart, in some ways, is the fact that she’s highly relatable and gives viewers a chance to explore simple dishes that can be prepared on an everyday basis....

The Real Difference Between White Gravy And Brown Gravy Shutterstock By Sara Cagle/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:40 pm EST There are two kinds of gravy lovers: Those who hear “gravy” and think of the lightly colored, super creamy sauce atop chicken-fried steak or buttermilk biscuits, and those who instead picture a Thanksgiving turkey or Sunday roast smothered in an amber-hued elixir. Both are called gravy and served with special occasion dishes, but a few key differences give them alternate names, tastes, and colors....

The Real Reason Sonic Did So Well During The Pandemic Shutterstock By Felix Behr/July 3, 2021 4:55 pm EST Reading that restaurants have been pressed to the breaking point by the coronavirus pandemic barely registers as news anymore. That some restaurants, specifically the larger chains that could insert themselves more readily into the new landscape, have prospered has also become broadly known. Still, the billion-plus profit Sonic Drive-In made in 2020 over its 2019 earnings may raise an eyebrow due to just how successful they managed to be in an industry beset by existential crises....

The Simple Gift Ree Drummond Gives Ladd For Father’s Day Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Sara Cagle/June 3, 2021 12:31 pm EST Shoot, you didn’t know Father’s Day is in three weeks? Last-minute gift givers, breathe. If the perfect present for Dad is on backorder or you just won’t be able to get to the mall before the holiday, it’s not too late to take a cue from Ree Drummond. The Pioneer Woman has been married to her husband, Ladd, for 24 years and has learned what makes his heart feel the fullest on the third Sunday of June: A celebratory meal (via The Pioneer Woman blog)....

The Truth About Subway’s Steak And Cheese Sandwich Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 17, 2021 3:30 pm EST Subway is one of the most reliable fast food brands out there with its plethora of easy-to-eat sandwiches. It has managed to become a hot favorite for many customers over the years in different parts of the world. As per Entrepreneur, the brand is much bigger than you can imagine: it dishes out as many as 5,300 sandwiches every minute....