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If you decide to go the store-bought route for Thanksgiving dessert, Reese's has your back. Read on to learn about the "pie" the company is offering this year.
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The True Story Behind Pepperidge Farm's Logo
Have you ever noticed the red mill on the Pepperidge Farm logo? It makes you think of homemade thoughts, but it has nothing to do with the company's roots. -
Trader Joe's Candy Cane Joe-Joe's Ice Cream Has Shoppers Freaking Out
Trader Joe's shoppers are going wild for the supermarket's holiday favorite, Candy Cane Joe-Joe's Ice Cream. -
The Shocking Number Of Calories The Average American Eats On Thanksgiving
We've all experienced the post-Thanksgiving food coma, but the question is, exactly how many calories do we consume over the course of the holiday meal? -
Why Pepper Might Not Be The Best Seasoning For Green Salads
Black pepper is usually used as freely as salt in recipes, but it might be ruining your salads. Here is why you should skip the black pepper in green salads. -
What Salt-Roasting Will Do To Your Thanksgiving Turkey
Are you responsible for preparing the turkey this Thanksgiving? If so, you might want to salt-roast it. This is why — and how to do it. -
Brach's New Candy Cane Flavor Is Inspired By This Nostalgic Dessert
If you've ever had a candy cane over the holidays, there's a good chance it was a Brach's candy cane. This year they're rolling out a new fan-requested flavor. -
Robert Irvine Wants You To Know This Before Thawing Meat With Hot Water
When he's not busy saving failing restaurants, Irvine maintains active Instagram and Twitter accounts, where he responds directly to fan inquiries. -
Here's What's On Giada De Laurentiis' 2021 Thanksgiving Menu
You could plan your whole Thanksgiving around Giada De Laurentiis' menu, which she just shared online. -
This Is The Perfect Pie Crust, According To Andrew Zimmern
When Andrew Zimmern recently shared a recipe for perfect pie crust, we and many of his social media followers were all ears. -
Why NYC's Classic $1 Pizza May Not Be $1 For Much Longer
If you're at all food-obsessed, perhaps what pops into your head are the Big Apple's iconic offerings: street cart hot dogs, takeout Chinese, and pizza. -
This 'Once-In-A-Lifetime' Cotton Candy Lobster Was Just Found In Maine
A fisherman in Maine pulled a rare creature from his lobster trap: a so-called "cotton candy" lobster, so unusual that hardly any humans have ever seen it. -
This Is The Most Popular Fried Chicken Chain In The US, According To New Report
If you opt to indulge your fried chicken craving at one of the nation's many chains, you might not know where to turn. Do you go for Zaxby's or Bojangles? -
The Classic Thanksgiving Side Andrew Zimmern Makes Just Like His Grandma
Even celebrity chefs like Andrew Zimmern agree: Grandma's cooking really is the best. Here's the family recipe Zimmern is making for Thanksgiving. -
The Best Dessert At Applebee's According To 37% Of People
From chocolate-heavy options to a pastry, read on to find out which Applebee's dessert Mashed survey participants voted as their favorite. -
Panera Is Giving Customers Free Coffee For The Rest Of 2021. Here's How To Get Some
Panera Bread is offering a limited-time-only coffee subscription service for free. Find out how you can get in on the deal. -
Restaurant Servers Hate Answering Your Steak Questions
When a Reddit user started a thread about the ignorant questions diners ask when ordering steak, the post took off. -
Aldi's Returning Sweet Potato Casserole Is Turning Heads
Aldi customers have flipped over the Sweet Potato Casserole in recent years and now that it's back in stores, they are sharing their excitement on Instagram. -
Aldi Shoppers Are So Excited About This Cheese Advent Calendar
Supermarket chain Aldi is really there for adults this year, offering a range of advent calendars stocked with booze, wine, and beer as well as cheese. -
You Probably Never Thought To Grate Your Butter
Grated butter is the ideal choice for baked goods, here's why. -
The Real Reason Carrots Are Orange
Although the veggies come in a variety of shades, orange carrots are the most well known color. So where does that bright hue come from? -
Skipping This Cleaning Step Is Ruining Your Kitchen Knives
Knives are an essential part of the kitchen, but if you're missing out on this key cleaning step, you're wasting money and hurting your cutlery. -
Here's How To Know If Your Turkey Is Completely Cooked Through
How can you actually tell when your turkey is cooked through? We're talking not too dry, not too moist -- but just perfect? Here's the best way to do it. -
Why You Might Want To Start Eating More Crab
There's another benefit you'll want to know about if you're a crab lover, which has to do with a beneficial mineral. -
Keebler's New Cookie Puts A Festive Spin On Its Classic Fudge Stripes
Keebler is bringing the holiday spirit to stores right now with the special edition Gingerbread Fudge Striped Cookies that are inspired by gingerbread houses. -
Giada De Laurentiis Wants You To Stop Believing This Pasta Myth
Read on to learn which pasta myth Giada De Laurentiis thinks should be tossed out with that starchy cooking water. -
The Hosting Rule Stanley Tucci Always Abides By
If you've ever seen Stanley Tucci make food or drinks on his Instagram, you've probably dreamt of being invited over for dinner. Here's what that would be like.