Don't Eat At A Wolfgang Puck Restaurant Until You Read This
Wolfgang Puck is arguably the first celebrity chef, and a meal at his restaurants won't come cheap. This is what you should know before dining with Wolfgang.
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This Is Why You Should Store Meat In Freezer Paper Before Freezing
Storing your food — meat in particular — with a little more TLC can help you get the most bang for your buck in the long run. Why does freezer paper come in so clutch when storing meat? It's simple. Freezer paper comes with a plastic coated side that keeps the good stuff in and the bad stuff out.
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The Untold Truth Of Adobo Seasoning
If you grew up in the Philippines or in Latin America, you probably have a body built on adobo. It has most likely been your family's go-to seasoning for as long as anyone can remember, but as most things go when they are introduced to the general public, the origins tend to get lost.
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The Strange Reason People Eat Chili With Cinnamon Rolls
In Iowa and Nebraska, the unusual combo of chili with cinnamon rolls is so sought after that it's been called a "local delicacy." How did the strange love affair between chili and cinnamon rolls start?
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The True Origin Story Of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Despite what classic adds suggest, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups weren't invented in the '70s - they're from the late 1920s. Creator Harry Burnett Reese worked as a farmer, a fish hatchery manager, and a factory worker to support his family before landing a job as a dairy farmer for Milton Hershey.
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Don't Buy A Thrive Market Membership Until You Read This
The popular online store for groceries, Thrive Market was first founded in 2014 in a bid to source organic and non-GMO items for those looking for a reliable online shopping platform. There are more than 6,000 products available in several categories.
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McDonald's Has A Completely Different Name In China. Here's Why
McDonald's is a giant in the fast food business. The behemoth chain had 38,695 restaurants across the globe in 2019 and counting, per Statista. The hamburger joint has become a part of the American fabric and has also made its mark internationally, creating menus that reflect McDonald's roots.
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What The New Egg Inspection Rules Mean For You
Effective immediately, the Trump administration has changed the way egg inspections are being carried out. The change involves pulling full-time government inspectors in plants that produce egg products, and it allows agriculture companies like to employ food safety systems and procedures.
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Here's What Happens When You Drink Gin Every Day
Gin comes from the juniper berry, and juniper must be the main flavor of this booze in order for it to be legally called gin. It turns out this juniper drink may have some health benefits. What happens when you drank gin every day?
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The Truth About The World's Biggest All-Glass Undersea Restaurant
Situated 5.8 meters, or about 19 feet, under the sea, the 5.8 Undersea Restaurant at the Hurawalhi luxury resort in the Maldives leaves as little to the imagination as its name. At 5.8, your meal will be under the sea, but your bill will be over a C-note - quite a bit over.
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The Surprising Way Your Favorite Hard Seltzer Gets Its Flavor, Per An Expert
Seltzer comes in fun flavors ranging from pineapple pomelo to lemon lavender. Just how do seltzer makers come up with these flavors? We spoke with Marie Wright, Chief Global Flavorist and President of Creation, Design & Development for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), to get the inside scoop.
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Here's What You'll Find In The World's Largest Chick-Fil-A
How would you like to eat Chick-fil-A in Manhattan under a blanket of sky while taking in the sights and smells of the city's Financial District, as well as a serene view of One World Trade Center? Well, guess what: You can at the world's largest Chick-fil-A.
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The Surprising Origin Of Horchata
When first tasting the horchata it's natural to assume the creamy, sweet, cinnamony beverage has its roots in Mexico. But the term "horchata" describes a group of related drinks with roots in ancient Rome and North Africa.
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The Sneaky Way Cinnabon Attracts Customers
Spoiler alert: it's the cinnamon. Cinnabon uses special cinnamon that comes from the Korintjie region of West Sumatra in Indonesia. And there's a reason that you'll always see a Cinnabon oven towards the front of a cafe.
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Here's How Costcos In China Differ From American Stores
A routine trip to Costco might be just another errand stateside, but in China, it's another story entirely. When the first Chinese outpost of the American warehouse store opened its doors in Shanghai in 2019, the influx of eager shoppers was overwhelming to the point of shutting down traffic.
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Turns Out You're Using Your Fridge Drawers All Wrong
There are few things in a fridge that cause confusion, but one of them is definitely those crisper drawers. And chances are, you haven't been using them right. Here's what you've been doing wrong with your fridge drawers.
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A Fruity New Mountain Dew Flavor Has Everyone Talking
It looks like national soda brand Mountain Dew will be debuting a new flavor in early 2021 that has soda fans everywhere excited. In promotional materials leaked on the Reddit message board r/MountainDew, the company seems to be gearing up to release an all new flavor named Major Melon.
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The Untold Truth Of Annie's Homegrown
Organic grocery line Annie's Homegrown has been creating snack food products like mac & cheese, fruit snacks, condiments, cereal, and more since 1989. What most people don't know is that Annie is a real person, not just a brand.
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The Original Purpose Of Gin And Tonic Will Surprise You
Avid mixologists and imbibers love their cocktail of choice for different reasons. Maybe it's the balance of the bitters with sweet notes. If there is one drink that should win over the hearts of those who love history, it is the gin and tonic.
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What It Actually Means When Ground Beef Turns Brown
It's such a downer to open the refrigerator, grab a package of ground beef — in an attempt to make taco filling for Taco Tuesday — only to find the ground beef has turned brown. Does that mean you shouldn't cook it up for the family? It's is not a straight forward "yes" or "no."
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This Is Why People Are Baking More During The Pandemic, According To A Chef - Exclusive
In an interview with Mashed, Kleinhandler, who is teaching a virtual cooking class through CocuSocial, on September 13 at 2 p.m. EST, explained why the pandemic has brought out the inner pastry chef in us all.
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The Reason Chick-Fil-A's Peach Milkshake Isn't Served All Year
You might wonder why the Georgia-based fast-casual chain doesn't serve a peach milkshake year-round — it is the peach state, after all. As it turns out, there are a couple of reasons.
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Why You Should Always Have Red Wine Vinegar In Your Kitchen
Cooking is always a little easier when you have a well-stocked pantry. Sometimes, it allows you to be a little more creative with your culinary skills, and it also helps you plan out your meals. Red wine vinegar is a pantry staple you should always have on hand in your kitchen.
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The Surprising Ingredients In The Boneless Wings You're Eating
Boneless wings are a lot more complicated than you might think. For one thing, they're not really wings, and more like glorified chicken nuggets (via Bon Appétit). Of course, that doesn't stop them from being delicious and a lot less messy than traditional wings.
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This Is What Laffy Taffy Is Actually Made Of
You might remember Laffy Taffy from your younger days or maybe you still indulge in the sweet and sometimes sour chewy candy today. But what is it made of?
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What You Need To Know About Low-Carb Flour
Being a longtime baker is no guarantee that you'll be a success at creating low-carb baked treats since alternative flours don't always behave like their wheat-y counterparts.
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The Popular Myth About New York Bagels You Can Stop Believing
New York bagels are the best, and that isn't an opinionated slight to your beloved local non-New York bakery. It's actually a matter of science and technique. You might have always heard that it's the water that makes New York bagels so good.
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