How A Cookbook Led To Padma Lakshmi's Own TV Show
Lakshmi ended up promoting "Easy Exotic" on the Food Network on her book tour, which led to the Food Network asking her to join the cast of "Melting Pot."
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Bobby Flay Is No Stranger To Hiding Engagement Rings In Food
Although he never gives an exact number for how many rings he's helped hide in desserts over the years, Bobby Flay states that it "happens all the time." -
This Biodynamic Wine Subscription Comes With A Built-In Community Of Oenophiles
The brainchild of tech entrepreneur Baum, VIVANT is a "virtual Wine Experience platform" and marketplace to source and learn about organic and biodynamic wines. -
The Corn Flakes Commercial You Probably Didn't Know Keanu Reeves Starred In
In it, a fresh-faced Reeves plays a waiter setting up for a large breakfast by placing boxes of Kellogg's Corn Flakes down three long dining room tables. -
The Truth About Evelyn Garcia From Top Chef Season 19
After she graduated from the CIA, Garcia spent 10 years working in New York at various Southeast Asian restaurants, including Spice Market, Masak, and Kin Shop. -
Reddit Is Loving This Wholesome DoorDash 'Angel'
The customer then asked for the Dasher's Venmo or Cash App and sent an additional $500, for a total of $550 on a $12 order, which brought the Dasher to tears. -
Costco Shoppers Are Marveling At This Massive Liquor Haul
The photo that accompanied the Reddit post showed a liquor haul of 80 bottles of the Kirkland ready-to-drink Strawberry Margarita and Golden Margarita. -
The Surprising Age When Bobby Flay Became A Head Chef
Within two weeks of opening, the head chef of Brighton Grill was fired, and Bobby Flay was promoted to head chef. He was just 20 years old at the time. -
Fans Love That Gordon Ramsay Brought His Son To The Hell's Kitchen Set
Fans were excited by the prospect that there might be that many more seasons of "Hell's Kitchen" and that they are filming for another season currently. -
Buddy Valastro Just Got Nostalgic About Nutella
As Buddy Valastro explains, "when I was a kid, that's what Italian moms made. Everyone had peanut butter and jelly and we had Nutella and Italian bread." -
Read This Before Ordering Shrimp At Panda Express
A former Panda Express worker advised against the shrimp entrees for those who want a full meal, because they were only allowed to serve six pieces of shrimp. -
The Food Ad You Probably Didn't Notice During The Super Bowl Halftime Show
In a fitting tribute, the stage set showcased several Los Angeles landmarks, including Compton's Tam's Burgers # 21, which has a long connection with hip hop. -
Why You Might Want To Limit The Amount Of Seltzer Water You Drink
The bad news: while drinking seltzer water doesn't harm your bones, it can be bad for your teeth and could play havoc with your digestive system. -
How Popeyes Really Feels About Restaurant NFTs
Popeyes doesn't have any plans to issue NFTs .... You may not be able to get an NFT at Popeyes, but you can bite into a tasty tender instead. -
Why KFC South Africa Paid For This Couple's Wedding Planner
KFC South Africa provided the couple with a wedding planner at their request, and later added an all-expenses paid honeymoon to the US. -
Simply Fresh Market Responds To Potential Listeria In Chicken Salads
Simply Fresh Market, who discovered the potential contamination through routine inspections, have issued a statement affirming their commitment to food safety. -
Here's How Adam Richman Was Really Cast On Man V. Food
Richman pestered his agent until he got an audition, a six-round process with multiple auditions, screen tests, and interviews. But no food challenges. -
Here's What The 'Crystals' In Your Canned Seafood Really Are
Struvites are a form of magnesium ammonium phosphate, naturally occurring minerals in seafood that sometimes bond together to form crystals during canning. -
This Is The First Oyster-Distilled Vodka In The US
ISCO recently released their Ostreida oyster vodka, made with a neutral spirit made from organic corn and distilled with locally sourced oysters. -
The Rock's Tequila Brand Just Broke A Huge Record
Teremana has sold more than 600,000 cases, a record for first-year sales. The Rock also adds that they are actually on track to reach 650,000 cases sold. -
The Reason Five Guys Refused To Deliver To The Pentagon
"We've never had a delivery service," founder Jerry Murrell explained. "We don't believe in it. We think it cheapens the product." -
Betty White Fans Will Love This Starbucks Secret Menu Tribute
Well, there's now a Starbucks secret menu item that pays sweet tribute to Betty White, the Golden Girls, and their love of cheesecake. -
This Is Why You Need To Calibrate Your New Food Thermometer
The two classic and easy ways to calibrate a food thermometer are the boiling water test and the ice water test -
How To Keep Dates Fresh
Read on for the best ways to keep your dates fresh and at their best, which include choosing dates, room temperature, refrigerator, and freezer. -
This Champagne Tower In Dubai Was Made Up Of 54,740 Glasses
In December, Atlantis, The Palm Resort in Dubai and Möet & Chandon unveiled their bubbly masterpiece, deemed the largest drinking glass pyramid in the world. -
Why Moncton Fish Market Ltd. Just Recalled Its Clams
These clam products, in 153-gram glass jars, are being recalled due to the risk that they may permit Clostridium botulinum, a dangerous bacteria, to grow. -
This State Has More Zaxby's Locations Than Any Other
The state with the most Zaxby's locations was Georgia, which accounted for 246 locations, or around 26% of all Zaxby locations nationwide.
