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Taco Bell Had A Hilarious Response To This Skittles Tweet Cucu Andrei Adrian/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Jan. 25, 2022 9:18 pm EST If there’s one experience that brands on social media know too well, it’s being subject to the same question from fans over and over again. So fittingly, the hot conversation on Twitter today began when fast-food chain Taco Bell tweeted a query for fellow social media managers, “Number 1 question you’re tired of answering from the brand account, we’ll go first: WhEN iS MExicAn PiZzA CoMiNg BAcK?...

The Dish-Saving Ingredient Jamika Pessoa Swears By Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Molly Clark/Oct. 25, 2021 3:28 pm EST Jamika Pessoa is known for her ingenuity. The celebrity chef hosts The Food Network show “Let’s Eat” alongside Stuart O’Keeffe and Brandi Milloy (via IMDb). The 30-minute talk show-style production offers quick cooking tips and tricks, all while taking into consideration and highlighting current food crazes and hacks found on social media. So, it could be argued that the show caters to busy, Instagram-savvy millennials, or even older Gen Z-ers, but really, it appeals to anyone looking for a quick and trending, yet also delicious, meal (via Collard Greens and Caviar)....

The Food Industry Job Bobby Flay Started In 6th Grade s_bukley/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Oct. 12, 2021 9:20 am EST Bobby Flay is a hugely successful chef, restaurateur, author, and television personality. Today, the celebrity chef is a household name, having appeared in more than 25 different TV series and specials, including such shows as “Beat Bobby Flay” and “Iron Chef America.” He was the first chef to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (via Variety)....

The Grocery Store With The Best Thanksgiving Deals According To 28% Of People Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 17, 2021 10:49 am EST If you’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, there’s a lot you need to shop for, like the turkey, stuffing mix, potatoes, gravy, and pie. All of those things add up really fast, whether you buy them pre-cooked or get all the ingredients to make them yourself. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the average Thanksgiving meal in the United States in 2020 cost around $47 for 10 people or less (via CBS News)....

The Inventors Of This Spoon Claim It Makes Food Taste Better Susan B Sheldon/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Jan. 14, 2022 1:16 pm EST Spending $29 on a spoon may sound a bit extreme, but what if that spoon had scientific backing stating that it would make your food taste better? This is exactly what SpoonTek promises in their product: Stimulating the tongue, which in turn, enhances flavor and reduces aftertaste, according to Restaurant Business Online....

The Surprising Hobby You Never Knew Ree Drummond Had David Livingston/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Dec. 24, 2021 3:41 pm EST Ree Drummond has a lot of hobbies that she has shared with her fans over the years, including turning her popular blog into a Food Network show. And, she’s had us watching since 2011 when her beloved persona The Pioneer Woman was brought to life by the cooking channel (via Pop Culture)....

The Surprising Tool Little Caesars Uses To Make Its Pizza Sauce, According To Employee TikTok Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 11:23 am EST When it comes to grabbing a quick and inexpensive pizza, no one does it better than Little Caesars. This pizza chain once held the title of “fastest growing pizza chain” and continues to dish out efficient pies across America, per Spoon University. This efficiency stems from the fact that the chain can buy ingredients at bulk prices, while finding shortcuts to keep their ingredients shelf stable for longer periods of time....

Trader Joe’s Coffee, Ranked Worst To Best Corinna Haselmayer/Shutterstock By Alexandra Kesick/Dec. 14, 2021 3:52 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Trader Joe’s: the banner grocery store for unique snacks and fantastical dips, and a haven for broke college students. We’d all love to stock our pantry top-to-bottom with the best of TJ’s, but it’s hard to know whether to spend our money on the chocolate hummus or everything bagel seasoning....

What Is Brown Rice Syrup And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 4:43 pm EST Who doesn’t love sweets? Well, not everyone. But most people do love to indulge their sweet tooth every once in a while. Or every day, give or take a couple of hours. And for those who are vegan, brown rice syrup may be a good option, per The Spruce Eats....

Why ‘Fully Vaccinated’ May Not Mean The Same Thing In Every Restaurant VisualArtStudio/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Jan. 5, 2022 5:14 pm EST Over the last two years, we’ve all been living according to the ebb and flow of pandemic-related health concerns and safety measures. Masks, social distancing, sanitizing, vaccines, and now booster shots have all become part of our daily lives. Businesses, schools, and other public spaces have to balance the latest recommendations from the CDC, as well as mandates imposed by state and federal governments....

Why Fans Are So Upset Over Tom Colicchio’s Most Recent Fishing Trip John Shearer/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Sept. 19, 2021 12:10 pm EST It’s not uncommon for fans to get up in arms about something a celebrity has done, especially with social media providing unlimited access to their comings and goings like never before. Recent topics have included rage over seeing Mike Richards appointed as the new host of “Jeopardy” after previous controversial behaviors of his emerged (prompting him to step down from the role) and even something as innocuous as Amanda Seyfried’s dog sporting a plastic face shield that has sparked online disputes from fans, according to Hello!...

Why Part’s Unknown Director Nick Brigden Compared Anthony Bourdain To A Shark Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Sept. 28, 2021 2:16 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When the uber-talented and outspoken celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain died by suicide in June 2018 at the age of 61, he left behind millions of confused and heartbroken fans. He also left behind close friends, family, colleagues, and a slew of others with whom he had become acquainted over the years....

3-Ingredient Pumpkin Mousse Recipe Sher Castellano/Mashed By Sher Castellano AND Mashed Staff/Feb. 8, 2022 3:27 pm EST Say it with us: 3-ingredient pumpkin mousse. Yes, this magical little dessert exists, and we are ready to fully embrace it into our kitchen and our lives. What we love, beyond its flavor and texture, is its simple ingredient list and easy-to-follow instructions. It’s brought to you by recipe developer Sher Castellano, and she uses a smart, short list of ingredients and a few expert tips to throw this recipe together in no time at all....

Amanda Freitag Is Begging You To Stop Eating Dry Chicken Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Jan. 18, 2022 11:08 pm EST “Chopped” judge Amanda Freitag is on a mission to rescue all of us from eating dry chicken. You know what we are talking about. The kind of meat that is so dry you need a gallon of water or wine next to your dish as you try to graciously chew through it....

Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/Jan. 24, 2022 10:19 am EST Few desserts compare to the rich, luscious flavor of a chocolate cupcake. They’re an all-time favorite and can certainly be paired with everything from classic vanilla or chocolate frosting to even more unique options such as peanut butter frosting or Oreo frosting. Another exciting option? Mimic the flavor of chocolate-covered cherries by whipping up a batch of chocolate cherry cupcakes....

Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 8, 2021 11:40 am EST If pumpkins could talk, they’d have a lot to boast about. It seems that pumpkins were destined to become a go-to for everything fall-themed — like a classic pumpin pie or a pumpkin-spiced cheesecake — or something whimsical, like a Jack-O-lantern. The part of the story that tends to get glossed over, however, is that all of this pumpkin creativity adds up to quite a lot of pumpkin seeds never getting to fulfill their life’s purpose....

Halloween Skull Cheese Ball Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 27, 2021 8:07 am EST Halloween is one of the best times of the year for many tricks and even more treats. While all things candy reign supreme during the month of October, there are also plenty of other great snacks to help you get into the festive mood. You know what they say … ’tis the season to be spooky!...

Holiday Recipes Gone Completely Wrong Shutterstock By Karen Miner/Updated: Dec. 17, 2021 2:07 pm EST It’s everyone’s worst nightmare: You’ve spent days prepping a Pinterest-worthy holiday meal complete with all the fixings, including a dessert that would impress Martha Stewart, when disaster strikes. The turkey looks suspiciously like jerky. The marshmallow topping on the sweet potatoes just burst into flames. The gingerbread men look more like murderous monsters than sweet treats....

How The Omicron Variant Might Change Dining At Restaurants Dominique Robinson/Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/Dec. 1, 2021 11:51 am EST By now, you’ve probably heard that there is a new COVID variant. B.1.1.529 aka Omicron, like Delta before it, has been deemed “a variant of concern,” according to the World Health Organization. The fact that the coronavirus is mutating is not new. We’ve seen it happen over and over again during the past two years, but every time a new strain is discovered, the way we act to mitigate the chance of infection does seem to change....

Italian Easter Bread Recipe Melissa Olivieri/Mashed By Melissa Olivieri AND Maria Scinto/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 10:05 am EST While stores at Easter feature all manner of egg-shaped confectionery including cakes, cookies, and obviously … Easter candy! One seasonal treat though actually incorporates brightly-colored eggs right into the recipe. These Easter egg breads are typically found wherever Mediterranean foods are sold, although the different breads vary a bit by country of origin....