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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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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The Real Reason You Should Only Use Fresh Eggs For Eggs Benedict
The test is fairly simple: Drop an egg into a bowl of water. If it sinks to the bottom, you're good to poach that egg to your heart's content. If the egg does anything else — drifts toward the surface or floats — it's not fit for your eggs Benedict, or any of your poaching endeavors.
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Here's Why You Shouldn't Drink Everclear
There are safe and unsafe ways to enjoy alcohol, and Everclear is definitely one of the latter. Here's why.
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Uber Just Launched A Grocery Service Shoppers Will Love
Uber clearly wants to do more than ridesharing, especially since the company's bread-and-butter service has plummeted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Uber is expanding even further into the food business.
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The Truth About Burger King's $1 Mini Shakes
Luckily, the latest milkshake-related development from Burger King should cause far less uproar (and a lot less mess if tossed at an unsuspecting politician). This summer, the burger chain is banking on the old adage "good things come in small packages" with the release of a trio of mini milkshakes.
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Netflix Nabs One Of The '90s Most Beloved Game Shows
Supermarket Sweep is a game show that first aired in the '60s and was then revived in the '90s. Contestants first answered trivia questions, competing to earn minutes. They'd then race around a grocery store set with their carts, using these minutes to collect as many high-dollar items as possible.
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You've Been Using Your Whisk Wrong This Whole Time
The first trick to being a whisking pro, no matter what you're making, is to master the side-to-side whisk movement. While it might go against what you were taught as a child, the most efficient whisking movement is side to side because it creates the most shear force (via Wonder How To).
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Here's How Much It Really Costs To Open A Wendy's Franchise
Opening a franchise of an established fast-food restaurant is widely considered one of the best ways to get your feet wet in the business world. However, opening a new Wendy's location entails a rather large chunk of change.
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