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Reese’s Fans Need To Know About This Brownie Brittle Collab Karen Roach/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Dec. 16, 2021 10:41 am EST Reese’s fans probably already know that there are dozens of different varieties of the classic chocolate-and-peanut-butter treat. In fact, there are over 60 different kinds of the candy, from white and dark chocolate versions to “cups” shaped like eggs, hearts, and even bunnies, according to Thrillist. While you might think all the attention would be on the Reese’s Christmas Trees during this time of year, the innovative candy company Brownie Brittle is about to change all that....

Salt Water Taffy’s Surprising Connection To World War II By Colin McCandless/Dec. 14, 2021 10:15 am EST Salt water taffy is a chewy, sugar-packed candy that conjures up nostalgic memories of many a person’s childhood, but you might not have known about this sweet, stretchy treat’s interesting connection to World War II. The confection was often sent as part of overseas care packages to U.S. soldiers during the war (via History)....

Shake Shack Is Bringing This Pricey Ingredient Back To Its Menu For A Limited Time Manu Padilla/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Oct. 12, 2021 9:01 am EST Burgers are a staple of a backyard BBQ and on the menu at many fast food chains, but we’ve also seen burgers that are elevated and made gourmet with fancier toppings, like a perfectly fried egg. But large chains and fast food joints have also been stepping up their burgers, from Red Robin’s Scorpion Burger to Burger King UK’s $10 gourmet sandwich menu....

The One Food You Aren’t Grilling - But Should Be Weber Grills/Facebook By Maria Scinto/Jan. 12, 2022 4:27 pm EST Is it grilling season yet? If you reside in a warm climate, or else you’re a particularly hardy northerner who thinks nothing of firing up the grill when there’s a foot of snow on the ground, then yes, grilling season is year-round. No matter when we grill, what most of us are grilling tends to fall into one category: meat....

The Unconventional Way Ted Allen Makes Bacon Jason Kempin/Getty Images By Erica Andrews/Sept. 14, 2021 1:59 pm EST Ted Allen quickly rose to fame as the food and wine connoisseur on the massively popular show “Queer Eye.” He then parlayed that expertise into being a host on the long-running competitive cooking series “Chopped,” where chefs compete to impress the judges with incredible looking meals. The author also still regularly contributes to Esquire, Food Network Magazine, and Bon Appétit, per the Food Network....

Tomatoes Used To Have A Surprisingly Romantic Name Tim UR/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Feb. 8, 2022 3:47 pm EST Tomatoes are a versatile food that we use in everything from salads and sandwiches to stews, sauces, and dips. You can make numerous different recipes incorporating tomatoes that will add their specific tangy, savory bite to dishes. There is also the timeless informal debate over whether a tomato is a fruit or vegetable....

Why The Song In Pepsi’s Super Bowl 2022 Commercial Sounds So Familiar monticello/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Feb. 10, 2022 12:52 pm EST The latest addition to Pepsi’s Super Bowl commercials lineup has some serious replay value. The 2022 ad is packed with NFL legends Eli and Peyton Manning, Victor Cruz, and Jerome Bettis as they embark on the road to the Super Bowl in a massive school bus. Along the way, the trio stops to pick up some PepsiCo and Frito-Lay drinks and snacks, only to run into sports analyst and former Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw, whom they end up strapping to the roof of the bus with duct tape for the ride (via YouTube)....

10 Popular Cracker Barrel Breakfast Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best E. Murphy/Shutterstock By Crawford Smith/Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 3:40 pm EST Cracker Barrel has been serving U.S. road trippers and Southern food aficionados since 1969 when former oilman Danny Evins founded the brand in Lebanon, Tennessee. The restaurant has earned its share of devotees over the years with its unique blend of homestyle cooking and gift-shop kitsch. Every location has a Country Store in addition to a sit-down restaurant, selling a mix of music, souvenirs, clothing, and old-timey candy....

14 Must-Have Items For Your Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Michel Cellier/Shutterstock By Brandon Rich/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 12:20 pm EST The Thanksgiving game has changed. What used to be a feasting holiday with a heavy focus on big basted birds and boatloads of carbs is now … Actually, the game hasn’t changed that much. Folks still come for the turkey, re-up on the sides, and stay for the home-baked pies. Yet these days, with Friendsgivings, and the distance that Americans are traveling to spend the holiday with each other, appetizers are playing a big part in feeding hungry guests, which is why we recommend breaking out the ever popular charcuterie board for Thanksgiving....

16 Starbucks Flavored Syrups, Ranked Worst To Best Facebook By Courtney Hamilton/Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 8:23 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’ve ever perused a Starbucks menu, or checked out a customizations drop-down menu in their app, you know that Starbucks flavored syrups are abundant. Our latest count of current, seasonal, and recent syrups totals 16, and that’s not counting sauces like pumpkin, mocha, or caramel drizzle....

Alton Brown Just Shut Down An Internet Troll In The Most Hilarious Way Noam Galai/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Jan. 25, 2022 5:05 pm EST While Alton Brown has no qualms about gracing television screens across the country with his tips, advice, recipes, and science-backed culinary knowledge, he has a much more tempestuous relationship with the social media platform Twitter. Trolls seem to be a big part of the problem. Back in 2011, Brown even left Twitter entirely in response to a particularly egregious interaction, as per Eater....

Bake ‘N Tasty Mini Kit Kats Facebook Japan is notoriously obsessed with Kit Kats, Nestlé’s iconic chocolate bar with layers of wafers and chocolate. The country is home to high-end boutiques devoted to Kit Kats, which are available in a constantly changing array of flavors. Some of those flavors — such as the Edamame Soy Bean Kit Kat or the Hot Japanese Chili Kit Kat — sound iffy. But others, like the Bake ‘N Tasty Mini Kit Kats, sound like pure candy genius....

Cookie Butter Banana Bread Recipe Mark Beahm/Mashed By Mark Beahm AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 8:51 am EST Some of the best recipes out there are made with ingredients you likely have on hand.( And when you bake something that makes use of an ingredient that might otherwise have gone to waste, so much the better, so don’t toss those extra ripe bananas — instead make this bread!) This sweet and delicious bread is dressed up with cookie butter (which you might not keep in the pantry at all times but maybe you should) but aside from that, chances are you have everything you need to bake up a loaf already....

Don’t Believe This Common Frozen Food Myth LADO/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Oct. 13, 2021 12:15 pm EST How often do you buy frozen food? We’re not necessarily talking about high-fat, high-sodium frozen dinners or greasy frozen pizza, but also frozen ingredients such as berries or vegetables, and meats such as chicken and ground beef. We don’t know about you, but when making sure our kitchen is well stocked, we always make sure to pay attention to our freezers, as well....

First Responders Won’t Want To Miss This Krispy Kreme Deal Pong Stocker/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Oct. 28, 2021 11:24 am EST In honor of National First Responders Day — which is Thursday, October 28 — one popular national brand is doling out free treats for those who continue to serve our communities across the country. In a press release, Krispy Kreme announced that in honor of the holiday, they’ll be celebrating any first responder who stops in with a free brewed coffee and Original Glazed Donut, the company’s iconic baked-fresh-on-site fluffy yeast donut coated in a sugary glaze....

Here’s Why Anthony Bourdain Loved Plastic Squeeze Bottles Jason Kempin/Getty By Jen Peng/Dec. 16, 2021 9:07 pm EST These days, there are so many kitchen tools and gadgets that promise to save you time in the kitchen, or help you cook the perfect meal with less effort. From the instant pot to the air fryer to the sous vide machine, it seems there’s a new and seemingly more complicated kitchen gadget every few years that becomes trendy and a “must-have” for the home cook trying to elevate their kitchen game....

Here’s Why Danish Smørrebrød Should Be Your Go-To Meal Anna Shepulova/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 8:18 am EST There are few things in life that are better than feasting on a homemade meal and intentionally relishing in every single bite. To many people, specifically inhabitants of Scandinavia, this act is more meaningful than merely providing our bodies with sustenance and nutrients. If you have ever traveled to Denmark or are familiar with Danish culture, you’ve likely been introduced to hygge....

Is This Really What McDonald’s Workers Do When Customers Ask For Fresh Nuggets? S and S Imaging/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 8:20 am EST There’s no denying that fast food chicken nuggets are a firm fan favorite. In fact, Americans eat over two billion of them every year, reports CNBC. One restaurant that serves the menu item is McDonald’s, with its McNuggets regularly featuring as a mealtime treat or convenient snack....

McDonald’s Is Testing Its BLT Burger With This Smoky Twist YouTube By Boshika Gupta/Oct. 22, 2021 1:37 pm EST As a giant fast food chain that has an impressive presence around the world, McDonald’s sure knows how to keep its fans entertained. According to Eat This, Not That!, the brand came up with ambitious plans for 2021 and mentioned several new products in its line-up such as the Crispy Chicken Sandwich and a vegan item called the McPlant....

Panda Express Is Testing Out A New Orange Chicken Sandwich. Here’s How To Try It Kevin Chen Images/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 10, 2021 10:44 am EST Panda Express is a trustworthy name that you can turn to whenever you need delicious fast food. According to Mental Floss, Panda Express wants to ensure that it is innovating as much possible. This means that the team is often working on new dishes for customers....