A tasty little pillow of fried dough dusted with sugar and served with a hot cup of coffee: We're talking about a donut, right? It depends on where you're enjoying this delectable confection. In France and French-influenced locales such as New Orleans, it might be a beignet on your breakfast plate.
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Per the Popeyes website, the first link in this fast food chain was originally called "Chicken on the Run." But the fledgling restaurant didn't hit the ground running when Al Copeland founded it in the New Orleans, Louisiana suburb of Arabi in 1972.
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Who doesn't love to see colorful produce? Golden heirloom tomatoes, violet-colored carrots, orange cauliflower — with those choices you know exactly what you're getting. But what about the thrill of the unexpected, like slicing into a watermelon... and seeing yellow?
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Pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars, and green clovers — these are the delightful little marshmallow shapes we're used to finding in a bowl of Lucky Charms. And we all know that Lucky Charms comes with oats, even though there have been plenty of jokes about how no one actually likes this part.
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Let's preface this by acknowledging the obvious: Peas have a lot of good things going for them. However, the lectins present in the vegetable can turn you into a gassy Gus. Plus, they contain phytic acid, which might hinder the absorption of iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
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Stouffer's has just announced the coming of Mac on Tap, a food dispenser that pours warm mac and cheese like beer, which you may recognize as the ultimate comfort drink, as countless bar tabs can probably attest. Here's what you need to know.
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Still, both Folgers and Maxwell House are recognizable names in the coffee industry, yet perhaps ones that hearken back to an earlier time. And while many consumers are able to identify the names as brands of instant coffee, they might have a harder time identifying any differences between the two.
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Yes, chimichangas existed before a trigger-happy Ryan Reynolds, as superhero Deadpool, became so obsessed with them that Marvel came out with 'Chimichanga Cologne.' The great state of Arizona — and not the country of Mexico — fiercely claims credit for the deep-fried burrito.
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Starbucks heard the complaints of these customers and decided to respond in 2011. That year, they introduced two new roasts: Veranda and Willow, which were to be included under the company's new category of blonde roasts.
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Eggs come with many labels, from generic grocery store eggs to cage-free eggs, and from free-range to grass-fed eggs. The best eggs to buy are cage-free, though grass-fed or organic cage-free will have similar health benefits, as the main difference is in the life of the chicken.
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Making this early morning treat is also super easy and time-friendly. But who was the first person to actually create scrambled eggs? It's been documented that Ancient Romans were making scrambled eggs centuries ago, as reported by Reference.
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Since the '40s, McDonald's has had a grasp on our psyches in a way other fast food companies can only dream of. For better or worse, McDonald's has immense power and influence around the world, thanks in large part to its marketing and advertising. Here are some of the tricks the chain uses.
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Who can even tell which type of salt you used once it's in the dish? Unfortunately for those of you trying to maximize cabinet space and minimize your grocery budget, there are actually huge differences when it comes to using table salt or sea salt for a recipe.
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If you're American, odds are you grew up eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The acronym PB&J conjures up memories of school cafeterias, scraped knees, and sack lunches. The combination seems like an obvious match, but PB&J is actually a much more recent invention that you would think.
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Whether you're trying out a quick pasta recipe or an old favorite, most cooks attempt to match the pasta shapes to sauce. But, does it really make a difference in taste? If you've ever used marinara on elbow noodles, or drizzled Velveeta over vermicelli, you noticed the recipe didn't taste the same.
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From almonds to soy and cows, milk at this point can come from almost anywhere. Coconut milk is quickly rising in popularity and it's no surprise. It can be a rich addition to soups and smoothies, but also be enjoyed on its own as a milk substitute or poured in coffee or cereal.
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Coconut has become a popular addition to fruit salads, yogurt, and oatmeal. People use it in breading for meats and fish, as well as in sauces, stews, stir-fries, and even in smoothies and cocktails. But it's nutritional profile may have you reconsider sprinkling a handful into your next dish.
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Among coffee drinkers is an ongoing debate: Is hot coffee superior to cold coffee? The arguments can get heated depending on the temperature of coffee is in your cup. But what does science say about this? It turns out there's a good reason to keep your coffee hot.
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You probably don't know that the temperature of the water you run can actually impact the effectiveness of your garbage disposal.
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Many of the commissary foods are manufactured specifically for the prison population, and up until recently, one of these was a brand of chips called The Whole Shabang.
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Iberico ham, otherwise known as jamon Iberico, is one of the most popular foods in Spain, a country widely known for its incredible gastronomy scene. It's a cured ham, similar to prosciutto, and only comes from the rear legs of the pig. Why is it so pricey?
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We've probably never seen our grocery bills swing back and forth the way they have since March. While states are beginning to reopen and businesses are getting back to normal, there are still signs that the pandemic is causing trouble within the food supply chain. Case in point: our cheese market.
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Aside from durian fruit, you might be hard-pressed to find a food that makes more noses blow a gasket than stinky cheese. Per a 2017 study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, university researchers surveyed over 300 people as to how much disgust they felt when smelling cheeses.
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It doesn't take more than a second to remember the last time you bit into a piece of chicken, only to be disappointed by its rubbery texture and lack of flavor. Before you know it, you're dousing it in ketchup. But bland chicken will be a thing of the past with this simple seasoning trick.
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In 1895 Coca-Cola announced it was swapping out their well-known recipe for a new type of soda, dubbed New Coke. However, the public balked at the new flavor, and the decision quickly led to protests, petitions, and angry phone calls, In fact, the company was reportedly fielding 8,000 calls a day.
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While it doesn't get much better than a freshly baked pie, we also love that they're great for making ahead and freezing. People often go wrong by freezing pies after baking, which can compromise the texture if you are not careful. Here are a few tricks to keep your frozen pies from being fails.
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You know that eating Burger King's Whopper isn't like eating, say, a kale and quinoa bowl. It's a calorie bomb. But not everyone's on a diet! Some people may even want to gain weight. So is a Whopper really that bad for you? Oh, is it. Chef and nutritionist Serena Poon breaks it down for us.
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