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Buddha Lo won Season 19 of "Top Chef" thanks to his wide variety of cooking skills. This is why he thinks all chefs should learn pastry.
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Aarón Sánchez Explains The Difference Between El Sabor De Aarón And Chopped - Exclusive
Aarón Sánchez is a long-time figure on "Chopped" but now that he's branching out into his own show "El Sabor de Aarón" he tells Mashed how they are different. -
We Tried Olipop Minions Soda. Here's How It Went.
Just in time for the newest Minions movie to drop, we tried Olipop Minions Banana Cream flavored soda. Here's how it went. -
Buddha Lo's Tips For Winning Top Chef - Exclusive
Buddha Lo is the winner of "Top Chef" Season 19 and he exclusively shares with Mashed his tips on achieving victory for future hopefuls. -
Pepsi's CMO Says That Pepsi Is Scientifically Proven To Go Better With Pizza - Exclusive
If you're someone who likes Pepsi with your pizza, you're not alone. Pepsi CMO Todd Kaplan said it's scientifically proven their beverage goes best with pizza. -
Aarón Sánchez On Why Whataburger Is The Best Fast Food - Exclusive
Chef Aarón Sánchez may have made his name in fine dining, but that doesn't mean he scoffs at fast food. He tells Mashed this burger chain is his favorite. -
Top Chef Season 19 Winner Buddha Lo On Winning, Cooking, And Success Formulas - Exclusive Interview
Buddha Lo has been revealed as the winner of "Top Chef" Season 19 and he speaks exclusively to Mashed about his strategy and lessons for future competitors. -
Pepsi's CMO On Their Culinary Institute Of America Collaboration For Limited Edition Pepsi-Roni - Exclusive
Pepsi-flavored pepperoni? It does exist. Mashed talk to the soda brand's CMO about their Culinary Institute of America collaboration. -
Aarón Sánchez Talks About The Future Of Latin American Food Media - Exclusive
Chef Aarón Sánchez has a new show he's created featuring two Latinx chefs battling it out each episode and he told Mashed what he hopes for future food media. -
The CMO Of Pepsi Wants To Give You A Free Taste Of Pepsi-Roni Pizza - Exclusive
Pizza and Pepsi go together so well that Pepsi has created its own Pepsi-Roni pizza. CMO Todd Kaplan told Mashed how people could get a slice for free. -
Pepsi CMO Todd Kaplan Explains Pepsi's Latest Creation, Pepsi-Roni - Exclusive Interview
Pepsi and pizza are a match made in heaven, according to Pepsi's new campaign. Pepsi CMO Todd Kaplan explained their latest special creation, Pepsi-Roni. -
Aarón Sánchez Dishes On His New Spanish Language Show, El Sabor De Aarón - Exclusive Interview
Aarón Sánchez is breaking new ground for Latin American cuisine on camera. He told Mashed about his new show airing on Hogar de HGTV. -
The Best South African Foods You Probably Haven't Tried Yet
South African cuisine is influenced by cultures from all over the globe, so let's take a look at the best South African foods you probably haven't tried yet. -
We Tried Chick-Fil-A's Frosted Cloudberry Lemonade. Here's How It Went
Chick-fil-A's lemonade is already super popular and the chain is amping it up with the addition of cloudberry flavor. We tried it to see how it stacks up. -
What American Restaurants Looked Like 100 Years Ago
What was the American restaurant world all about a century ago? Here's a snapshot of what the country's dining scene was all about in the 1920s. -
We Tried Wilco's New Cereal And Gummy Snacks. Here's How It Went
Rock band Wilco is getting into the cereal and candy game with a limited release. We tried their new cereal and gummy snacks. Here’s how it went. -
We Tried Mountain Dew Flamin' Hot. Here's How It Went
Want to know what Mountain Dew Flamin' Hot is all about? Here's what we thought of the Cheeto-inspired soda. -
We Tried Taco Bell's Steak White Hot Ranch Nacho Fries. Here's How It Went.
Taco Bell has added a beefy new twist to its popular Nacho Fries. We snagged the Steak White Hot Ranch Nacho Fries to see how the new Taco Bell item stacked up. -
We Tried Papa John's New Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza. Here's How It Went.
Looking for more pepperoni in your pepperoni pizza? Papa John's has the answer with its Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust. We tried it to see just how "epic" it is. -
The Untold Truth Of American Chinese Food
The history of Chinese food in the U.S. is filled with tradition and inspiration. While it might not be the cuisine served in China, it is undeniably unique. -
Desserts You Can Make On The Grill
A surprising number of dessert recipes can be modified for the grill with great results. If you're a barbecue fanatic, try some of these ideas out. -
We Tried The New Dairy Queen S'mores Shake. Here's How It Went.
S'mores in milkshake form has to be a winner, right? Well, Dairy Queen thinks so and we got our hands on this new shake. Read on to see how it stacks up. -
36 Popular Sour Candies, Ranked Worst To Best
Sour candy is seemingly everywhere, but which ones are worth your dollar? Here are some of the most popular varieties out there, ranked from worst to best. -
The Untold Truth Of J. Kenji López-Alt
From his education at MIT to his career defining work as a chef, food writer, and YouTube star this is the untold truth of J. Kenji López-Alt. -
The Untold Truth Of Cajun Food
The world of Cajun cuisine is diverse and calls on many international influences. Learn about its past and present and discover what sets it apart. -
Cheap Meats You Should And Shouldn't Buy
If you're looking to spare some cash and still get your fill of meat, follow our tips for your next grocery store visit. Find out what to buy and what to avoid. -
We Tried Jagermeister Chocolate And Coffee. Here's How It Went
Jägermeister partnered with Dark Matter to create coffee beans and a chocolate bar infused with liquor, and we tried them both.