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This Is The World’s Largest PEZ Dispenser Peter Ekvall/Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/Sept. 20, 2021 1:58 pm EST Go big or go home. That’s the motto, right? There’s something undeniably satisfying about seeing something that’s usually small suddenly presented in an extra-large fashion. In today’s modern world, you can find everything from 1-pound Reese’s, 5-pound burgers, and a nearly 18,000-liter cup of soda. It seems the goal is always to be the greatest, the biggest, or the most sensational — if not, pack your bags and head back to where you came from....

TikTok Can’t Believe How This Edible Arrangements Order Turned Out Germanov.nk/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Sept. 29, 2021 4:04 pm EST When you want to make an impression, you usually can’t go wrong with an Edible Arrangements. This company worth over $500 million has become synonymous with fruit bouquets that can please almost anyone, per Delish. The brand has expanded its product line since its founding and now includes chocolate and a variety of customizable bouquets....

TikTok Can’t Stop Talking About This Chick-Fil-A Claw Jaimieandkyleshootstock/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 2:54 pm EST Restaurants have found some ingenious ways to incorporate technology into their businesses over the years. Per Business Tech, some eateries have started providing diners with tablets to order from rather than menus, while other businesses have found unique ways to send food to diners’ tables via automated rail systems. While Chick-fil-A might not have a robotic delivery system attached to every table and booth, one particular location features an impressive contraption that has caught the attention of one TikToker....

What Makes McDonald’s New Restaurants Such A Big Deal Nixx Photography/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Feb. 1, 2022 2:50 pm EST McDonald’s franchises are well known worldwide, but when it comes to them opening restaurants, many of their moves may be a little more surprising. For instance, did you know McDonald’s owned Boston Market from 2000 to 2007 (via Biz Journals) and held 90% stake in Chipotle from 2005 until 2006 (via Wide Open Eats)?...

What The Actors Are Singing In That Busch Commercial Facebook By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Feb. 12, 2022 2:45 pm EST The latest Super Bowl ad from Busch Beer is a reminder that sometimes opening up memories of the past can be refreshing. In the commercial, two hikers can be seen taking a rest in front of a beautiful mountain landscape. As the two take in the postcard-like view, one of them hands the other a can of beer and says, “Crack open a Busch Light, the mountains start singing....

15 Best Ways To Upgrade Boxed Pancake Mix Nataliya Arzamasova/Shutterstock By Jen Wheeler/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:23 am EST Homemade pancakes aren’t exactly a feat of dazzling culinary wizardry, but for a simple breakfast staple, they are surprisingly easy to mess up. Plus, it’s totally understandable not to want to fumble with measuring cups in the morning. Enter: boxed pancake mix. We’re talking your Krusteaz, your Aunt Jemima (though it now has a new name), your Betty Crocker Bisquick, your Snoqualmie Falls Lodge, your Arrowhead Mills, and others of that ilk....

Alton Brown Finished His Final Good Eats Book And Instagram Isn’t Happy Araya Doheny/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 5:40 pm EST Alton Brown is quite the culinary sensation. His approach to food is refreshing and something that has been appreciated by a lot of fans in the past. Per Delish, the fact that he treats cooking like science is appealing to many people. After all, his TV show “Good Eats” was a huge hit that went on for numerous seasons after making its debut in 1999....

Anne Burrell’s Touching Tribute To Bob Saget Has Fans In Tears Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Jan. 11, 2022 1:58 pm EST The sudden and unexpected death of 65-year-old actor, comedian, and director Bob Saget on January 9, 2022 (via TMZ) dealt a blow to his legions of fans, many of whom have taken to social media to express their shock and grief. Saget also leaves behind his many loyal friends and loved ones, including three grown daughters and his wife Kelly Rizzo, as well as his colleagues from all walks of the entertainment world....

Apple Galette Recipe Mark Beahm/Mashed By Mark Beahm AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 20, 2021 8:43 am EST Apple galette is basically the free-form French version of apple pie. It is, frankly, one of the simplest and yet most elegant desserts you can make. Recipe developer Mark Beahm of The Sunday Baker focuses on rustic baking, but one look at his recipe here, and you’ll see a beautiful example of European country cooking that you could easily imagine seeing in a pastry-shop window....

Chef Jernard Wells Reveals How He Lost 60 Pounds - Exclusive Johnny Louis/Getty Images By Jorie Mark/Oct. 27, 2021 9:19 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’ve tuned into his show “New Soul Kitchen,” you know that chef Jernard Wells has thrown down some pretty decadent interpretations of soul food classics — whether it’s his drool-worthy smoked gouda grits, or a buttery, gooey grilled cheese sandwich that has just the right pull (via Cleo TV)....

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe By Jennifer En/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:29 am EST Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: 20 minutes. Servings: 6-8. When I turned seven, I had my sights set on a certain birthday confection. I desperately wanted to have a giant cookie cake from Mrs. Field’s Cookies, the famous suburban mall shop. My parents ended up buying me a small (decidedly un-giant) layered sponge cake from a local Chinese bakery....

Disney Turkey Leg Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 12, 2021 12:42 pm EST When we say turkey leg, what comes to mind? It might be some Old King Cole type chomping away as he swigs from a flagon of ale at a medieval feast. Historically, this is wrong in so many ways. For one thing, The Atlantic says turkey farming didn’t really become a thing in Europe until the 16th century, so this meat missed the Middle Ages by a mile....

Easy Cheese Grits Casserole Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 6, 2021 1:34 pm EST If you live in the South or have visited the southern United States, chances are that you have tried one of their signature specials: grits. According to Culture Trip, Native Americans first introduced grits to European settlers in the 16th century, making it a true American dish. Nowadays, restaurants around the world serve up this tasty dish with various toppings, and varieties like shrimp and grits still reign supreme in the South....

Everything We Know About Jose Andres’ New Los Angeles Restaurant Paul Morigi/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 5, 2022 1:32 pm EST Well-known chef, humanitarian, and restaurateur José Andrés has revealed he will be launching new eateries in Los Angeles with his restaurant company, the ThinkFoodGroup. Per The Los Angeles Times, a bar and three different restaurants will be opening in partnership with the Conrad Hotel at a new venue called the Grand L....

Giada De Laurentiis Fans Are Seriously Impressed With Her Coffee Maker Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Erica Buehler/Oct. 1, 2021 4:55 pm EST Technology has done a lot for us in the last 20 years, especially when it comes to automated kitchen appliances. From pasta and pizza makers to handheld immersion blenders, there’s not an appliance out there that hasn’t been made automatic (and ultimately made life so much easier). One of the greatest achievements we’ve seen, especially those of us that are caffeine connoisseurs, is with the advancements of coffee machines....

Here’s What Mindy Kaling Ate For The Super Bowl Amy Sussman/Getty By Hannah Beach/Feb. 14, 2022 5:06 pm EST The Super Bowl is about three things: football, snacks, and commercials. While your favorite game day snacks may vary depending on where you live – meatballs in South Carolina, giant cheese balls in Ohio, 7-layer dip in Arizona — there are a few classics we can all agree on. Regardless of your location, the Super Bowl likely brings to mind hamburgers, nachos, chicken wings, and chili....

How Much Cookin’ With Brooklyn Really Costs To Make DFree/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Feb. 14, 2022 10:43 am EST There are several celebs whose hobbies include cooking for friends and family in lavish kitchens whenever they can spare the time to and who have since turned their hobbies into lucrative cooking shows. Amy Schumer’s “Learns to Cook,” Selena Gomez’s “Selena + Chef,” and the Hilton heiress’ “Cooking with Paris” are just a few examples of celebrity-led cooking shows that have recently aired....

How Padma Lakshmi Really Feels About Top Chef Filming In Texas DFree/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Sept. 25, 2021 4:11 pm EST As “Top Chef” gears up for Season 19, it’s looking to get some positive publicity after the way Season 18 ended. Right after that season’s finale, news broke in the Austin American-Statesman that the winner, Texan chef Gabe Erales, had been fired from his restaurant for repeated violations of its policies against harassing women....

How To Use TikTok’s Trendy Vintage French Butter Bell Crock KiraKiraAng/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Jan. 20, 2022 1:48 pm EST TikTok food videos have transformed many people’s cooking habits. From whipped coffee to baked feta, several people have jumped on the bandwagon of food trends to savor that must-have bite. Pasta chips might have had everyone discovering another use for their air fryer, but the vintage French butter bell crock might be the toast saver that needs to become the next kitchen essential....

Indian Food Myths You Probably Believed Facebook By Kori Ellis/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:55 pm EST With thousands of Indian restaurants in America, more and more people are learning about all the delicious dishes India has to offer. You’d expect many people would be knowledgeable about this tasty cuisine. But despite the fact a love for this unique fare is growing in the U.S. and around the world, Indian food is often misunderstood by the masses....