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The Marriage Advice The Pioneer Woman Gave Her Daughter Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 29, 2021 4:44 am EST Ree Drummond, the face of Food Network’s “The Pioneer Woman,” has entertained her fans for years. The TV personality has scores of stories from her life living on a farm and makes a point to share more than just recipes with her fans. Drummond is quite proactive about divulging fun anecdotes about what’s going on in her personal sphere, including what her family is getting up to....

The Real Reason People Stopped Buying Burger King’s Whopperrito Instagram By Hanna Claeson/March 9, 2021 11:12 am EST The Whopperrito was never supposed to become the laughing stock of social media. And by that we mean, it was never supposed to go national. Eater caught wind of it in the early summer of 2016, when the bits of crumbled burger, ensconced in a burrito bun and held together with nacho cheese, were being served up in the small town of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, population 15,471 (via United States Census )....

The Reason Anthony Bourdain Couldn’t Stand Guy Fieri Slaven Vlasic, John Parra/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: March 29, 2021 9:56 am EST Two of the most popular and renowned chefs of recent times, Anthony Bourdain and Guy Fieri, have each had a major impact on the culinary world — through books, through documentaries, through reality TV, through restaurants. It’s probably no secret, however, that the two stalwarts of the dining industry didn’t quite get along with each other....

The Secret Behind Raising Cane’s Iconic Cane’s Sauce Shutterstock By Allyson Nichols/June 21, 2021 10:35 am EST Raising Cane’s is a pretty popular entrant in the fast food chicken wars, to be sure. It’s garnered plenty of fans who love the establishment for its crispy chicken, garlicky-buttered Texas toast, and one taste-filled condiment that’s perfect for dipping — its famous Cane’s Sauce. Described by the fast food franchise as “tangy with a little bit of spice and full of flavor,” the special sauce’s recipe is top secret and has remained that way since the first Raising Cane’s opening in 1996....

The Truth About Plant-Based Eggs Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 7:30 pm EST There has long been a debate about the health benefits of eggs. BBC reports that eggs’ high cholesterol content has put them in the “bad for you” category and makes those who eat them more susceptible to heart attacks. On the other end of the spectrum, eggs are very low in saturated fat, high in protein, and nutrient-dense....

The Unusual Material The Pioneer Woman’s Countertops Are Made Of David Livingston/Getty Images By Karen Hart/April 6, 2021 10:58 am EST The kitchen is the focal point of most people’s home. It’s where we bake cookies with our kids, entertain, break bread, and share in conversation with family and friends as we gather around the table, after all, making it a significant part of our culture and society. For celebrity chefs, it’s no different....

This Is The Most Popular Girl Scout Cookie In The US John Moore/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/March 10, 2021 4:41 am EST Girl Scout cookies have been part of the Girl Scouts program for almost as long as there have been Girl Scouts, according to the organization’s website. In 1917 — just five years after the founding of Girl Scouts in the US — girls from a Muskogee, Oklahoma troop began baking cookies at home and selling them in the local high school cafeteria for the purpose of funding troop activities....

This Royal Family Member Owns A McDonald’s Nathan Stirk/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/March 28, 2021 12:16 pm EST Ah, McDonald’s: certainly a fast food joint fit for royalty! Literally. (Though Burger King might disagree.) Unbeknownst to many, a key member of the British Royal Family does a whole lot more than representing the British monarchy across the pond. In addition to serving as the current Head of State, Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, also holds the unique title of… McDonald’s restaurant owner....

This Viral TikTok Trend Could Change The Way You Treat Acne Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Aug. 7, 2021 7:25 pm EST Acne can not only be a nuisance, it can really suck away at your self-confidence. No one enjoys waking up with greasy skin and an about-to-erupt, Mount Vesuvius-looking, North star zit right in the middle of the forehead or any place else for that matter. Don’t feel bad. Few people are immune to the occasional breakout....

This Was The Last Thing These Celebs Ate Before They Died Frazer Harrison, Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Brent Furdyk/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 11:41 pm EST Celebrities are sometimes asked to opine on what they’d like to eat for their last meals, and they’ve often rhapsodized about the delightful delicacies they’d prefer to experience as the final flavors to dance upon their tastebuds. Of course, this is usually a hypothetical question, as the only people who typically get to actually plan their final meals are death row inmates....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Freaking Out About These New Chocolate Drizzled Plantain Chips Bill Tompkins/Getty Images By Gabriela Mungarro/Jan. 28, 2021 2:52 pm EST For loyal Trader Joe’s shoppers, the relationship is still going strong, in fact, it’s probably at a stage 5 clinger level strong thanks in large part to its mouth-watering desserts. It’s possible that taking a stroll down Trader Joe’s aisles is akin to those days we’d walk around a mall just looking for something to spend our money on....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are Obsessed With This Lemony Pasta Sauce Instagram By Molly Harris/Updated: May 3, 2021 11:08 am EST Trader Joe’s has just unleashed another must-have item that fans are excited for. The Trader Joe’s fan account @TraderJoesList spotted the Trader Joe’s Limone Alfredo Sauce on the shelves of their local store on Thursday, February 4. Within a day, the post received more than 16,000 likes. The caption read, “IT’S BACK […] For all you pasta lovers (pretty much everyone) the favorite zesty lemon pasta sauce is back to squeeze your tastebuds with citrus and cream!...

What Is Bologna Salad And What Does It Taste Like? Instagram By Lauren Cahn/Aug. 24, 2021 1:34 pm EST Bologna salad, like the bologna from which it’s made, has been saddled with a rather unfortunate rap. It looks like the blame may belong to a man by the name of Alfred E. Smith. Smith served as both the 45th and 47th governor of the state of New York, as well as the Democratic Party contender who lost the 1928 presidential election to Herbert Hoover (via National Governors Association)....

What Is Garlic Confit And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/May 21, 2021 2:01 pm EST When it comes to garlic, you can call us addicted: we can’t get enough of the stuff, whether it’s slathered across garlic bread, blended into a tangy vinaigrette, or softened into a hearty tomato sauce. We use garlic in marinades, we roast the heads whole and smear them onto toast, we even mince raw cloves into fire cider to ward off pesky colds and flus....

What Is Soda Water, Really? Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 7:46 am EST Soda water, club soda, seltzer, sparkling water, tonic water—what’s the difference? Is there even one, or are all of these different terms for generally the same thing? We happen to be in a golden age for water with bubbles. It seems like every day, a new brand emerges boasting a different range of flavors, with different health benefits and natural ingredients all upping the ante on that refreshing burst of fizz so many of us can’t get enough of....

What You Need To Know About High On The Hog Host Stephen Satterfield Instagram By Erich Barganier/May 21, 2021 11:03 am EST With the Netflix series “High on the Hog,” audiences across the world can explore the cultural significance that Black cuisine has on the American culinary landscape, while taking an intimate glimpse into communities that have held onto their African roots (via New York Times). Host Stephen Satterfield leads viewers across Benin and the Americas in this new show, providing cultural and historical context to the experiences he has visiting a variety of chefs, cowboys, food historians, and more....

Why One McDonald’s Is Paying People For Job Interviews Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:53 am EST As the world’s largest fast food chain, McDonald’s is known as a brand its fans can count on for consistent, affordable meals at any restaurant they walk into (via Investopedia). With such an immense global footprint, it’s not surprising that McDonald’s is among the top 10 biggest employers in the United States — with around 375,000 employees, according to an estimate from Insider....

You Probably Didn’t Know About The Phone Coca-Cola Used To Make Facebook By Sophie Putka/Updated: May 19, 2021 10:47 pm EST You may have seen a cheeseburger phone or two in your day (perhaps from its iconic appearance in the movie Juno, according to Thrillist), but have you ever stopped to wonder about its beverage counterpart: the soft drink? Coca-Cola, to be exact. It’s hard to think of anything that hasn’t been branded with this beverage giant’s iconic logo with products like fishing rods and even motor-homes donning the red and white branding, so a phone isn’t that far out of the realm of possibility....

Aldi’s Reusable Snack Bags Are Turning Heads Aldi By Molly Harris/Jan. 26, 2021 2:06 pm EST On Monday, January 25, one of the latest AldiFinds was spotted in a local Aldi store. Fan Instagram account @aldifavoritefinds snapped a photo of new Crofton Reusable Bags on the shelves and posted it. The caption read, “reusable snack and sandwich bags are coming to Aldi this week! I am so excited about these and I grabbed a pack of each size....

Aldi Shoppers Are Obsessed With Its Fruity Breakfast Breads Instagram By Erich Barganier/June 7, 2021 12:12 pm EST No one can argue that Aldi has some seriously good bread — you really can’t go wrong with the L’oven white bread or the Specially Selected baguette. The grocery chain even has options available for anyone looking to eat smart, and their multigrain wheat bread can easily compete with the tastes found in any white bread....