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Members pay to keep Costco’s prices low Facebook Shopping at Costco is an experience unlike any other. Where else can you shop for great deals, grab a cheap lunch, and fill up your gas tank in one place? But those great deals aren’t for everyone. Costco’s famously low prices are only available to members who pay to have access to the warehouse club. For $60, a Gold Star Membership gives members exclusive access to shop at any Costco location worldwide....

The Truth About Emily Hersh From Hell’s Kitchen: Young Guns Season 1 Instagram By Emily Cappiello/June 1, 2021 3:39 pm EST Things are heating up in the kitchen this summer with the debut of “Hell’s Kitchen: Young Guns.” Season 20 of the show debuted on May 31 with an entirely new concept: All 18 new chefs on the show are younger than 24 years old, as Gold Derby reports. One of the contestants you’ll be seeing on this season of the show is 22-year-old Emily Hersh, who hails from San Antonio, Texas....

The Truth About Waffle House’s Signature Bert’s Chili Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 12, 2021 10:16 am EST Waffle House has been making its signature waffles for customers since the restaurant chain first opened its doors in Avondale Estates, Georgia, in 1955. According to Mental Floss, the brand found success pretty early on in its journey, and, by the early 1960s, it expanded to four locations and has been serving up its popular menu item ever since....

The Unexpected Ingredient That Will Change Your Steak Forever Shutterstock By Megan Scott/Updated: March 29, 2021 4:22 pm EST It’s hard to improve on the perfection of a delicious, juicy steak, but it’s still fun to try. When it comes to cooking a great steak, there are a few ways to shake things up. Maybe get creative with your technique by attempting the reverse sear method of roasting your steak first before searing it in a hot pan....

The Untold Truth Of Ina Garten’s Assistant Lidey Heuck Instagram By Sara Cagle/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 6:56 pm EST Ask any Ina Garten fan and they’ll tell you this: Lidey Heuck had the dream job. The food writer and recipe developer, now 29, got her start in the food world as Garten’s assistant, living a mile away in East Hampton, New York, and spending her days learning about cookbook writing and effortless entertaining from the Barefoot Contessa along with running her social media accounts (via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)....

This Is The Safest Way To Cut Squash Shutterstock By Andrea Beck/Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 8:42 am EST Winter squashes like butternut and acorn are the perfect cozy, comforting dish to make on chilly nights in the fall and winter. While they taste delicious, they can be a little unwieldy to prep and tricky to slice through. Since the squash’s flesh is hard, you might’ve had to saw through it before just to cut it in half or trim off the ends....

This Is Where The Flavor In Coffee Comes From Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/March 14, 2021 3:03 pm EST Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. While many people drink it for its energy-boosting benefits, quite a lot of people consume the beverage because they enjoy its rich, aromatic flavor. There’s nothing quite like a cup of fresh, high-quality coffee, but where exactly does the popular drink get its distinctive taste?...

This May Be Why Moët Hennessy Bought Half Of Jay-Z’s Champagne Business Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Feb. 26, 2021 12:10 am EST Champagne producers took a big hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that didn’t stop hip-hop artist and billionaire entrepreneur Jay-Z from finding an eager buyer for half of his line of bubbly (via The New York Times). Jay-Z and an executive from the French luxury powerhouse LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton announced the deal last week: Moët Hennessy was buying half of Jay-Z’s Armand de Brignac, more commonly known as Ace of Spades Champagne....

What It’s Really Like To Work At The Food Network Amanda Edwards/Getty Images By Brittany Gibson/March 24, 2021 7:24 am EST If you consider yourself a hardcore Food Network fan, the thought of what it must be like to work behind-the-scenes at the famous cable channel might have crossed your mind once or twice. Maybe you stay up to date with all of the trending recipes on its website or you know each of the celebrity chefs’ (and their families’) names by heart — or maybe you’re just curious about what happens over there....

What Really Happens To Your Body When You Eat Too Much Peanut Butter Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Updated: July 5, 2021 5:58 pm EST Peanut butter is truly a beloved and versatile foodstuff. It goes great with jelly, honey, chocolate – or simply enjoying a spoon all by itself. This tasty spread dresses up everything from toast to cookies with its creamy, delicious flavor. So it’s tough to admit that peanut butter isn’t all sunshine and roses, and in fact can have some pretty undesirable side effects when overdone (so, maybe don’t eat the whole jar in one sitting, as tempting as it is)....

What You Need To Know Before Meal Prepping Scrambled Eggs Shutterstock By James Lewis/Aug. 10, 2021 9:39 pm EST Life as a hen isn’t necessarily all it’s cracked up to be. Sure, plodding around sunny fields and munching on grass must be extremely therapeutic for a short time, but the monotony of doing the same thing day after day would inevitably take its toll. That’s all assuming there’s an escape route from the cage....

Whatever Happened To McDonald’s Captain Crook? McDonald’s Corp By Ceara Milligan/Feb. 13, 2021 1:58 pm EST Many customers agree that the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwich is mighty delicious. The crunchy fish filet patty topped with melted American cheese and creamy tartar sauce, all stuffed between two fresh burger buns, has been satisfying fast food cravings since 1961. And back in the day, a sneaky buccaneer named Captain Crook couldn’t keep his hands off of them, either....

Who Is Richer: David Chang Or Eric Ripert? Arturo Holmes/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/Aug. 12, 2021 8:48 am EST Have you ever wondered who the richest chef in the world is? Celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsay, Wolfgang Puck, and Jamie Oliver have become household names, so you’re probably thinking that they’ve got to be the richest chefs in the world, right? Don’t get us wrong. They are wealthy, in fact, according to Wealthy Gorilla, all three make up the top 10 richest celebrity chefs in the world....

Why You Should Rethink Eating Non-Fat Salad Dressing Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Jan. 28, 2021 2:53 pm EST Salads on their own, especially if they just consist of lettuce and maybe a few chopped veggies, can be quite nutritious as well as low in calories, carbs, and processed ingredients. The fact is, though, that most salads need a little something in order to make them palatable. While salads can do without cheese, croutons, or bacon bits, the one thing they really need to transform them into something you’d actually enjoy eating is some type of dressing....

Celebrity Chefs You Should Follow On TikTok Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 3:36 pm EST If you have a teenager or are one, then you most certainly know about TikTok. The social video-sharing app is the launching pad for many of the things that go viral nowadays. A handful of celebrity chefs have jumped on the TikTok bandwagon, which should only enhance their popularity. Gordon Ramsay proves the platform isn’t just for teenagers....

Don’t Serve Fried Green Tomatoes Without One Of These Side Dishes Poogan’s Porch/Facebook By Molly Harris/Updated: March 5, 2021 12:53 pm EST Fried green tomatoes are a staple among southern foods. For those who haven’t tried the classic dish, it is similar to fried pickles, but the flavor is actually milder (via Insanely Good Recipes). Green tomatoes are just regular tomatoes that have been picked early, so they haven’t completely ripened yet....

Don’t Serve Lasagna Without One Of These Side Dishes Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/Feb. 9, 2021 9:56 am EST Mmmm, lasagna. It’s one of those dishes that starts a countdown; as soon as the thought of lasagna crosses your mind, it’s only a matter of time before you kind of have to have a slice. The Italian dish generally consists of a bolognese-style sauce and a béchamel, alternating between layers of delicate pasta....

Good News For Fans Of Boston Market’s Desserts Mark Wilson/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/March 24, 2021 11:33 am EST Boston Market has a history of helping us grab a quick and easy dessert and plans to keep the good times rolling. As we get ready for the next round of holidays, the restaurant has us covered. If you’re looking for a way to liven up your Easter feast or even your weekday dinner, the chain is here to satisfy your sweet tooth....

How Coffee Consumption Changed For Americans During The Pandemic Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 2, 2021 3:37 pm EST Nothing helps us make it through the day like a cup of coffee. According to Brew Smartly, 64 percent of us drink the black stuff on a daily basis and Americans end up drinking a total of 400 million cups of it every day. While it looks like we won’t slow down our coffee consumption anytime soon, info shows that our habits around the beverage have started to change....

How Rich Is The McAlister’s Deli CEO And What’s The Average Pay Of Its Employees? Shutterstock By Ni’Kesia Pannell/April 30, 2021 11:40 am EST Delicious deli sandwiches, customizable baked potatoes, and that Famous Sweet Tea – there’s a lot to love about McAlister’s Deli. As the official website notes, the once small neighborhood diner was founded in Mississippi in 1989 and now hosts 400-plus restaurants in 28 states with the mission to serve “great food with genuine hospitality....