Mashed - Fast Food, Celebrity Chefs, Grocery, Reviews

Cheap Vs Expensive Turkey Deli Meat: Is It Worth The Splurge?

staff@mashed.com (Scott Harris-King) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:23:00 +0000

If you're pinching pennies when you buy sliced turkey, how much are you risking in quality? We reviewed several brands for flavor, texture, and value.

Panda Express VS P.F. Chang's: Who Serves The Best Orange Chicken?

staff@mashed.com (Jolee Sullivan) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:23:00 +0000

Panda Express may have invented orange chicken, but how does its version of the dish compare to P.F. Chang's? We taste tested both to find out.

StufZ Burger Press Review: I Finally Tried A Burger Press Worth Buying

staff@mashed.com (Diane Bobis) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:23:00 +0000

The StufZ Burger Press promises a better way to make burgers, but can the TV gadget really deliver on a classic American food that's been around for decades?

9 Kroger Bakery Items Worth Buying And 3 To Avoid

staff@mashed.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:23:00 +0000

Hitting up the bakery section is sometimes the sweetest moment on your grocery run. We reviewed some Kroger baked goods that deserve a spot in your cart.

Jersey Mike's Vs Firehouse: Who Makes The Better Philly Cheesesteak?

staff@mashed.com (Jolee Sullivan) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0000

Not all of us can swing by the City of Brotherly Love, so we gave these cheesesteaks a try to see which combo of bread, steak, and toppings does Philly proud.

McDonald's Big Mac Vs Burger King Whopper: Which Is Better?

staff@mashed.com (Scott Harris-King) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0000

We pitted these two fast-food-defining hamburgers against each other for the showdown of the century, comparing taste, texture, nutrition, and overall value.

Review: Cheez-It's Elevated Food Court Popup Is Missing The Most Important Thing

staff@mashed.com (Lee D'Amato) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Cheez-It is throwing back to the glory days of malls with the limited-time Cheez-It Court pop-up. Not all of its menu items, though, deliver as promised.

I Tried And Ranked 13 Alani Nu Energy Drink Flavors. This Was The Best

staff@mashed.com (Sam Skopp) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:23:00 +0000

When it comes to liquid pick-me-ups, the options today go far beyond coffee or tea. Caffeinated beverages come in a variety of unique flavors.

Review: Jack In The Box's Cosmic Menu Isn't Quite Out Of This World, But It Should Be In Your Orbit

staff@mashed.com (Hunter Reis) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:25:28 +0000

Fast food joints are always seeking to innovate. When new items are added, they sometimes knock it out of the park, and other times aren't a success.

Review: Long John Silver's New Menu Items Are Worth Checking Out, So Long As You Aren't Craving Seafood

staff@mashed.com (Meredith Burkhart) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:49:31 +0000

We got a first look at some new Long John Silver's menu items available starting Monday, August 24. We left feeling thoroughly impressed and full.

Review: Oreo Is Out Of Control With Its 3 New Flavors, But Somehow They All Work

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

When it comes to Oreos, varieties are only limited by human ingenuity. It seems that the brand loves to push boundaries with its creations.

Review: Cheetos Scares Up A Spicy New Flavor With Sweet Phantom Heat Puffs

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

New Cheetos Sweet Phantom Heat Puffs promise to get taste buds tingling in time for spooky season, but are they truly snackable or just a gimmick?

4 Costco Chocolate Desserts Worth Buying And 3 To Skip

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0000

Costco's bakery department has an array of chocolatey desserts, but not all are worth taking home. We tried several to determine what to buy and what to skip.

Review: Slushy Magic Max Promises No Blender And No Mess ... But There's Also No Slushy

staff@mashed.com (Diane Bobis) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0000

Slushy Magic Max promises to bring the convenience store slushy to customers with a no-mess, diy cup, but does this gadget shake out to all it claims to be?

Review: Wendy's New Seasonal Frosty Will Make You Want To Throw On Your Favorite Flannel ... Even If Its Still 90 Degrees Out

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:10:50 +0000

Though fall is still a few months away, seasonally flavored items are already popping up at local fast food chains. Some of the best of these are sippable.

14 Breyers Ice Cream Flavors, Ranked From Worst To Best

staff@mashed.com (Jenny Kellerhals Keogh) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0000

We dove into some of Breyers most popular ice cream flavors to rank them on flavor, ingredients, creaminess, and which ones best hit our frozen sweet tooth.

I Tried And Ranked Fries From 12 Fast Food Chains. These Were Hands Down The Best

staff@mashed.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0000

Every fast food chain has their own take on french fries, from crispy matchsticks to thick cut. We sampled a dozen to determine which one is the best.

Culver's North Atlantic Cod Fish Sandwich Vs McDonald's Filet-O-Fish: Who Makes The Better Fish Sandwich?

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0000

While burgers are standard fast food fare, some chains are branching out with non-beef options. Seafood is a common choice for those opting for an alternative.

I Tried And Ranked 10 Liquid IV Flavors

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0000

To avoid the risk of dehydration, electrolyte drinks can come in handy. I tried 10 of Liquid I.V.'s most popular flavors to see which ones are worth picking up.

Oreo Ice Cream Products, Ranked From Worst To Best

staff@mashed.com (Steven Luna) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0000

Nowadays, the classic flavor of Oreos is utilized for a wide variety of frozen treats. We took it upon ourselves to see which products come out on top.