Michael Sommers
Mashed Editorial Policies
Mashed’s industry-leading coverage is created by qualified and experienced writers, and is reviewed and fact-checked by our editorial team to ensure everything is accurate and timely. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.
Our mission is to inform and engage our readers, telling them things they need to know, things they want to know, and things they didn't know they wanted to know about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, whether that’s the news of the day or a new original recipe you can try making at home. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our editorial team constantly reviews and updates articles as necessary. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Michael Sommers
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The Real Reason Your Olive Oil Is Probably Fake
Fake olive oil has been around forever, but the reasons why your olive oil is probably fake continue to grow. This is why this fraud continues.
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Sneaky Ways Italian Restaurants Are Scamming You
Knowingly or not, some Italian restaurants are perpetrating scams that leave customers feeling fleeced and frauded.
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The Biggest Flops In McDonald's History
One can chalk up many McDonald's failures to flawed, unappealing, or simply ridiculous products. These are the biggest flops in McDonald's history.
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15 Genius KFC Hacks You Wish You'd Known Sooner
From recreating the infamous Double Down to sunscreen (no joke), these are the genius KFC menu hacks that you need to know.
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The Most Popular Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best
We decided to combine our ice cream knowledge into our own exclusive, all-inclusive, and vaguely scientific ranking of Ben & Jerry's flavors.
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What You Don't Know About Five Guys' Free Toppings
What really sets Five Guys apart from the burger shop pack are its seemingly limitless toppings. In truth, there are only 15, all of them deliciously free.
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Underrated Food You Can Only Buy At Gas Stations
As we show below, there's a whole world of under-the-radar grub out there to fuel your next road trip.
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The Biggest Mistakes You're Making With Mac And Cheese
To save you from humiliation, we've compiled a list of fatal mistakes to avoid the next time you find yourself making mac and cheese.
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Weird Rules That Fancy Restaurants Follow
We've rounded up a list of some of the weirder rules you might encounter the next time you're staring a perfectly folded swan-shaped napkin in the face.
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