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The Ridiculous Amount Of Food This Dumpster Diving TikToker Found At Whole Foods JL IMAGES/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Updated: Oct. 21, 2021 3:50 pm EST Most of us can agree that wasting food is a big no-no, but according to TikToker Dumpster Diving Freegan, who describes herself as a “dumpster diver exposing waste,” things at Whole Foods have gotten out of hand. In a TikTok, the user announces that she decided to take a dive into one of the store’s dumpsters to see what products she could find....

The Spices You Must Have In Your Pantry, According To Gordon Ramsay David M. Benett/Getty By Elise DeVoe/Jan. 11, 2022 4:55 pm EST There may be a strong dilemma in your head when you arrive at the grocery store to buy ingredients for a new recipe, and you look at the price of a spice jar that would never be used otherwise. You may think to yourself, “Is this mulled wine worth spending $10 on a jar of star anise,” or “Do I need whole vanilla beans for these cookies?...

The Swiss Delicacy You Need For Your Next Charcuterie Board Netrun78/Shutterstock By Hannah Twietmeyer/Oct. 5, 2021 4:41 pm EST Charcuterie boards often call for a variety of cured meats to pair nicely with the usual cheese, crackers, and spreads. Reaching for a pack of prosciutto is almost second-nature, but if you’re looking to expand your palate and knowledge of global eats, Bündnerfleisch could be the star of your next charcuterie board....

The Untold Truth Of O’Doul’s Non-Alcoholic Beer Keith Homan/Shutterstock By Seanan Forbes/Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 2:52 pm EST Beer’s been part of the human diet for a (very) good 12,000 years. O’doul’s? Around 30 years, but more on that in a minute. According to History.com, when our ancestors developed agriculture, they also started brewing grains. They grew grains on purpose. The theory is that they found fermentation by accident. Once they had it, they kept on brewing....

The Untold Truth Of Schnucks John Dorsey/Shutterstock By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 12:25 pm EST St. Louis-based Schnucks is older than the St. Louis Arch itself. The family-run supermarket chain was a good two decades old when they began the construction of the arch in the early 1960s (via Architectural Digest). Per a 2021 Forbes report, Schnucks is now one of the largest privately-owned grocers in the United States. But if you are not from the Midwest, you may not have even heard of them....

This Unexpected Dish Is Bobby Flay’s Competition Go-To Gabe Ginsberg/Getty By Taylor Huang/Jan. 18, 2022 5:18 pm EST In the most recent episode of the podcast “Always Hungry with Bobby Flay and Sophie Flay,” the father-daughter duo talk about all things rice, which Bobby Flay called, “one of the most important ingredients worldwide.” Through their lengthy conversation, they explored the many types of rice and the different ways to prepare it....

What Chopped Winner Aarthi Sampath Is Up To Now Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 8, 2022 2:55 am EST Chopped is one of the most popular food-themed competitive shows on TV for a reason. It has entertained audiences for years and has introduced them to several talented chefs. According to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, the show’s producers are pretty talented and know exactly what it takes to add more drama while filming an episode....

What Will Probably Happen If You Use A Fake Name At Chick-Fil-A Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 10:48 am EST Names are notoriously sore subjects for takeout places (or points of humor, depending on the situation). For Starbucks, in particular, many claim the franchise has absolutely butchered their names. Sites like Brightside and Just Something captured lists of hilariously misspelled names by Starbucks baristas, like spelling Aline as Alien, Mark as Pork, Marc with a “c” as Cark and even just scribbling lines on a cup....

Workers Reveal What It’s Really Like To Work At Panda Express Kevin Chen Images/Shutterstock By Mary Patterson Broome/Sept. 3, 2021 4:02 pm EST The American mall food court (and now roadside) mainstay Panda Express has been slinging fast, fresh, tasty (debatably Americanized) Chinese food since 1983, when it opened its first location at the Glendale Galleria in Glendale, California. If you’ve enjoyed the stellar food and service at this popular eatery, you probably know the company prides itself on cleanliness, speed, and delicious grub....

20 Minute Puppy Chow Recipe Laura Sampson/Mashed By Laura Sampson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 16, 2021 7:59 am EST Many people who grew up with their parents making puppy chow know it’s not for dogs — especially with chocolate being a main ingredient. Of course, when Laura Sampson, who blogs and shares recipes at Little House, Big Alaska, makes her “very munchable” version of this sweet snack food at her home, she admits to Mashed about their pup, “ours really wanted some and was begging hard....

Aldi Shoppers Are Freaking Out Over The Return Of Its Croissant Buns Instagram By Nancy Mock/Feb. 16, 2022 1:25 pm EST Perhaps more often than fans of any other grocery chain, Aldi shoppers keep each other up to date on the most recent finds at their local stores. Instagram user @aldi.mademedoit, for example, recently made customers aware of Aldi’s Valentine’s Day cheeses returning to the chain in flavors like Wensleydale with raspberries and white chocolate....

Alton Brown Just Shared A Kitchen Must-Have In His Latest ‘Culinary Truth’ Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Oct. 4, 2021 12:41 pm EST When it comes to cooking, you can’t go wrong when you take some advice from Alton Brown. This personality made his name as the host of “Good Eats” and went on to wow audiences on “Iron Chef America,” “Cutthroat Kitchen,” and more, per Food Network. Brown recently brought “Good Eats” back to life in a revamped take called “Good Eats: Reloaded” and continues to help home cooks explore new cooking techniques and ingredients with a touch of humor (via Cooking Channel)....

Buddy Valastro’s Transformation Is Seriously Turning Heads Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Naveena Vijayan/Feb. 15, 2022 11:14 am EST When Buddy Valastro first stepped into Carlo’s Bakery — the location of his popular show “Cake Boss” — he was six years old (via Guideposts). Watching his dad work the dough, to him, seemed like magic. Ever since, Valastro’s life has revolved around cannolis, cakes, and cookies. When circumstances hauled Valastro onto the throne of Carlo’s Bakery at 17, the young baker had no other choice but to be ready with his butter knife....

Candy Cane Cupcakes Recipe Jessica Morone/Mashed By Jessica Morone AND Mashed Staff/Dec. 20, 2021 8:32 am EST Are you in search of a sweet after-dinner treat this holiday season? If so, look no further than this amazing dessert. These candy cane cupcakes are incredibly tasty, and you can serve them all December long, although there’s no doubt that they hit the spot any time. These festive treats come complete with a red and white swirl batter, homemade frosting, and a delicious peppermint crunch that takes things up a notch....

Dunkin’ Just Dropped New Protein-Packed ‘Omelet Bites’ Pere Rubi/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Jan. 6, 2022 12:05 pm EST In the past year, there have been enough innovations, flavor announcements, and new items from Starbucks to make heads spin. For example, Starbucks released a new creamer called “Zero Creamers,” blingy holiday cups fit for royalty, and a non-dairy holiday drink that tastes like sugar cookies. And while Starbucks continues its efforts to be the top dog in the world of fast casual coffee spots, Dunkin Donuts is stepping up its game....

Fried Cabbage Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 10:43 am EST It took a while for cabbage to catch on, but it seems like this humble, hearty vegetable is finally becoming popular for use beyond sour kraut, borscht, and to accompany corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day. So why is cabbage getting its due? Chef and recipe developer Susan Olayinka of The Flexible Fridge says: “It’s getting so popular and I think this is because it’s very cheap, last ages in your fridge, and is so versatile....

How Alton Brown Really Feels About Truffle Oil Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Oct. 20, 2021 1:36 pm EST It shouldn’t be any surprise that truffles are one of the most expensive ingredients you can cook with given the labor that goes into finding them (via Delicious). And while you might think that truffle oil could be a cost-effective way to get the taste of truffles without dropping a lot of money, it isn’t....

How NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood Is Trying To Woo Trader’s Joe’s Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Feb. 13, 2022 1:48 pm EST If you are in Hell’s Kitchen and happen to have some downtime before your Valentine’s Day plans, you might notice the neighborhood’s attempt to woo the massive grocery chain Trader Joe’s. “WE NEED A TRADER JOE’S IN HELL’S KITCHEN!” Erik Bottcher, Council Member of the 3rd district of the New York City Council, wrote in a post to his official Instagram page....

Krispy Kreme Has Good News For Football Fans Krispy Kreme By Lisa Curran Matte/Updated: Aug. 31, 2021 11:41 am EST Touchdown! And the crowd goes wild … for doughnuts. Just in time to kick off the 2021 football season, Krispy Kreme is bringing back its limited-time Football Doughnuts, according to Brand Eating. But you have to act fast to score these sweet treats. They’re only available at participating locations across the country, and they’re only on offer through September 6....

Strawberry Hot Chocolate Recipe Petar Marshall/Mashed By Petar Marshall AND Mashed Staff/Jan. 26, 2022 10:17 am EST Few drinks compare to a mug of rich, luscious hot chocolate, especially in the winter months. Hot chocolate is a classic treat, bringing back childhood memories of warming up after a day of playing in the snow, or simply cozying up on the couch in front of the fire. And while it’s incredible on its own, hot chocolate can also be enhanced with the addition of other flavors....