This Is What The First Lady Eats
The First Lady tends to set the culinary tone of the entire country, but Melania isn't about sharing her secrets. Here's everything we know about what she eats.
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You Should Never Drink Bottled Water That's Been Sitting In The Sun. Here's Why
Bottled water can be good to have on hand on an outing or in your house in case of an emergency. But if you have a stash of bottled water somewhere, one of the most important things to do is keep it out of the sun.
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The Real Reason You Shouldn't Eat Mangoes
It's easy to think everything Mother Nature wills into existence is good for us and for the most part that's true. Fruits and vegetables are good! They're healthy, tasty, and full of vitamins. There are some sleepers in the bunch, though, that can sneak up and wreck your diet if you're not careful.
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The Untold Truth Of Irish Whiskey
Irish whiskey may be the drink of choice for many on Saint Patrick's Day. But you don't have to wait. Here's everything you should know about Irish whiskey.
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The Unique Dessert You've Never Eaten That Features Chicken
As with many unusual dishes, you just have to know where to look. Searching for a dessert that features meat? Look to Turkey, a country known for its meat preparations (kebabs galore) as well as its desserts (baklava!), and apparently for both of them combined.
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Starbucks Just Announced An Important Change For Its Walk-In Customers
Beginning July 15, Starbucks says it will require customers who want to come into the shop to wear masks, and those who don't want to wear a mask are invited to order takeout instead, from the drive-thru, curbside pickup, or to have their order delivered.
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The Real Reason Chick-Fil-A Is Postponing Its Annual Cow Appreciation Day
Fried chicken fast food chain Chick-fil-A has announced that they will be postponing their annual Cow Appreciation Day due to concerns over COVID-19.
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The Real Reason You Should Start Eating Acorns
We should be eating acorns? Really? To answer your question: yes, they're edible when properly prepared. Maybe it sounds new to you, but really, it's not a far cry from peanut butter, almond milk, or cheese made from cashews. And acorns have been consumed for centuries.
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The Real Reason You Should Use Freshly Ground Pepper
Black pepper comes in two varieties and if you're on a budget, typically, ground black pepper is significantly cheaper, while peppercorns are on the pricier side. So why is there a premium placed on whole peppercorns? And what's the benefit of grinding them yourself?
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You've Been Peeling Ginger Wrong Your Entire Life
It might stand to reason that every time a recipe calls for an ingredient that needs to be peeled, whether it's a carrot, potato, or an apple, you should reach for the vegetable peeler. That logic would serve you well for most ingredients that need peeling. Except for one: ginger.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying The Mayonnaise At Costco
How much mayonnaise is too much? For many, the one-gallon jars of mayonnaise sold at Costco max out their mayo quota. While Costco employees have varying opinions on products they'll never take home from work, big jars mayonnaise are definitely on the list (via Business Insider).
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The Real Difference Between Brut And Extra Dry Champagne
Sparkling wines, including champagne, are further delineated by different varieties, such as brut and extra dry. Is there really a major distinction between these two designations?
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The Real Reason You Should Use Butcher's Twine When Cooking Pot Roast
But there's a good reason to use butcher's twine when cooking pot roast, and given how infrequently people make the dish, home cooks might not know that. It might be worthwhile to look into what role that piece of string plays in creating a perfect pot roast.
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Walmart Just Announced An Exciting New Service. Here's What We Know
Summer is here, and it's not just the weather that's heating up. Brace yourselves — looks like Walmart's just fired the first shots in the latest battle against Amazon as they struggle to be crowned 'Retail Ruler of the Entire United States.'
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Read This And You'll Never Drink Soda The Same Way Again
What if we told you that drinking straight out of a soda can presents health risks? Would that be enough to make you change your mind?
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This Is What The 57 On Heinz Ketchup Bottles Really Means
In the same way that the number 23 is associated with Dr Pepper, and how Kentucky Fried Chicken has 11 herbs and spices in its famous batter, there are definitely people who associate Heinz ketchup with the number 57, which has graced its bottles for decades.
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Starbucks' Frosted Lemonade Is The Secret Menu Drink You Need This Summer
For some, summer doesn't really start until they have sipped a sweet and tart lemonade. Thanks to this new secret menu hack at Starbucks, you'll be sipping on a delicious frosty lemonade before you know it.
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The Real Reason Why Banana Bread Exploded During Quarantine
Baking has exploded during quarantine. Sourdough bread and frog bread went viral, but neither is great for beginners. Then came banana bread, whose big moment isn't seeming to end. Mashed spoke with food history expert Katherine Spiers, who explained a few reasons behind the phenomenon.
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Sonic Just Announced Exciting News For Bacon Lovers
While the BLT could possibly be considered the official sandwich of summer, drive-in fast food chain Sonic is ready to take it to the next level with the return of their BBLT.
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Here's How Much Money Jacques Pepin Is Really Worth
Before Food Network and Bravo spun a ton of aspiring chefs into the spotlight, there was one man making culinary television history on local PBS stations. Born outside of Lyon, France in 1935, Jacques Pepin grew up in his parents' restaurant and had an early appreciation for all things gourmet.
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The Untold Truth Of Bobby Flay
Bobby Flay has starred in dozens of cooking shows on the Food Network since the mid-1990s, but there's much even his longtime fans may not know.
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Meat Supplier Breaks Down The Real Reason We're Still Seeing Meat Shortages
Where's the beef? And the pork, and the poultry, and all of those other carnivore must-haves that you just can't barbecue without? In the wake of the pandemic, meat shortages have become a reality, but we're left wondering: why did it happen in the first place and why is it still happening?
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This Is The Best Wine To Pair With Salmon
Salmon is the perfect, healthy dinner for any time of the year, but home cooks may be wondering what the best wine pairing is for the popular fish. The messaging that has been drilled into wine drinkers for years is that white wine pairs best with fish, and red wine pairs best with meats.
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You Should Always Rinse Rice Before Cooking It. Here's Why
One dish that many people have problems making is rice, so it pays to follow every detail as rice can be as finicky, even though it seems simple. One recipe suggestion that is wise to heed when it comes to making rice is "rinse the rice until the water runs clear."
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The Real Difference Between Crushed Tomatoes And Diced Tomatoes
Although tomato-based dishes are popular year-round, out-of-season tomatoes are flavorless, and often you are going to be better off using canned ones, rather than bland greenhouse-grown tomatoes. But, the sheer number of types of canned tomatoes can be confusing.
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The Real Reason Wegmans Produce Is So Fresh
It's no secret that Wegmans is a fan favorite among grocery shoppers lucky enough to live near a location, and perhaps it has to do with its fresh produce.
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You Should Never Buy Cereal From Aldi. Here's Why
Unfortunately, even though the store is the ideal stop for countless grocery items, most of Aldi's cereals are very high in sugar. In fact, Choice reviewed 170 kinds of cereals including several from Aldi. Most kinds from Aldi were ranked around 2.5 out of 5.
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