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The Time-Saving Turkey Hack Ina Garten Swears By Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Nov. 1, 2021 5:35 pm EST It seems one can never be too prepared for Thanksgiving. There are so many dishes to make that need to go in the oven — and often at different temperatures. So trying to juggle everything the day of can be incredibly overwhelming. But, of course, the Barefoot Contessa has figured out a better way to take the stress out of the big day or, for that matter, any other occasion that calls for delicious turkey....

The Truth About Crystelle Pereira From The Great British Baking Show: Season 12 British Bake Off/Twitter By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 11:10 am EST Crystelle Pereira is a 26-year-old client relationship manager who lives with her parents and sisters in North London (via Netflix). Her bio on “The Great British Bake Off” website says she speaks four languages, and her parents are Portuguese-Goans born in Kenya. She loves to cook and bake with miso — perhaps a little too much for GBBO fans, according to The Sun....

The Truth About Joelle And Jordan Hernandez From Baking It double_dough/Instagram By Lauren Cahn/Dec. 8, 2021 2:04 pm EST Amy Poehler and NBC have a message for you: “If you love Maya [Rudolph], Andy [Samberg], Grannies, Baking, Cash Prizes and the Holidays, then [‘Baking It’] is the show for you.” “Baking It” is Peacock’s new original reality baking television show – of which Poehler is an executive producer — which is hosted by her handpicked, hilarious friends, Rudolph and Samberg (via Peacock)....

The Untold Truth Of Klondike Ice Cream Facebook By Amanda Maida/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 1:41 pm EST The Klondike bar is a classic frozen treat known for its iconic square slice of vanilla ice cream coated with a chocolate shell. It’s hard to miss the foil-paper wrappers that glint under the fluorescent lights in the freezer aisle. In 2022, Klondike will celebrate its centennial year. It’s come a long way since it debuted at only 10 cents each in Mansfield, Ohio (via York Daily Record)....

These Restaurants Are America’s Classics, According To The James Beard Foundation Joshua Resnick/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Feb. 17, 2022 6:15 pm EST Anyone who loves exploring the United States restaurant scene may be familiar with the James Beard Foundation and its namesake awards. According to the organization’s website, the nonprofit was founded to “celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture,” honoring innovative chefs who have elevated the art of cooking across the country....

These Simple Rules Make Charcuterie Boards A No-Brainer Sergio Sergo/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Oct. 19, 2021 4:16 pm EST If you haven’t hopped on the charcuterie bandwagon yet, you’re really missing out. Charcuterie boards have always been around, but in recent years they’ve risen in popularity and are today considered a wine pairing staple. For those that might not be familiar with the snack board, it typically abides by the following checklist of included items: cured meats like prosciutto, a wide selection of cheeses, something sweet like jam, textural elements like crackers, and sometimes pickled foods such as olives (via Food Network)....

These Target Hot Chocolate Bombs Are Perfect For Valentine’s Day Target By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 10:49 am EST Hot chocolate can warm up any day, but sometimes, you feel like adding something extra special to this already decadent drink. When you want to take your beverage to the next level, you can’t go wrong with a hot chocolate bomb. Eater reports that these treats consist of balls of chocolate loaded with marshmallows, sprinkles, or other candies that just need to get dropped in a cup of warm milk....

This Might Be The Best Wine To Pair With Hershey’s Chocolate Joseph Skompski/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Sept. 30, 2021 1:36 pm EST According to Wine Folly, pairing chocolate with wine is not a simple task. There’s a lot of flavors going on with these two, and sometimes eating chocolate and drinking wine in the same sitting can send your taste buds into a downward spiral. They explain that some chocolate and wine couplings can make for a bitter and sour ship....

This Viral TikTok Has People Complaining About Tipping Culture lunopark/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Jan. 6, 2022 4:57 pm EST You’d think it would be a rare day when people who “always tip” still think tipping culture is getting out of hand. Yet that day occurred this week when a TikTok by user @realistic.recovery about tipping at the fast food drive-thru went viral. The video features the user (named Justice Russell, according to her Instagram), sitting in her car with a takeout bag....

What Is Salami And Is It Nutritious? Bukhta Yurii/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver AND Pauli Poisuo/Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 6:17 pm EST It seems like everyone and their mother has a favorite charcuterie product, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a meat lover who doesn’t like a good slice of salami. The popular deli meat is as versatile as it is tasty. It keeps well, and it comes in enough varieties that you can change your favorite type every week and still be set for years....

What Reddit Would Cook To Disappoint Gordon Ramsay Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Sept. 14, 2021 10:15 am EST If you’ve never seen Gordon Ramsay roast home cooks’ dishes online, you are in for a treat today. There is a whole “moments” page on Twitter dedicated to people who have tagged Gordon in posts highlighting meals they’ve made and asking him to weigh in, often with hilariously disappointed results. Chef Ramsay’s highlights include responding to @TheSullis’ request to rate his egg fry out of ten, with a simple “Painful” instead, and responding to @PharaohsRogue’s inquiry for his judgment on her mom’s dish with another brutal question, “Is your mom upset with you ?...

Whataburger Has Good News For Hatch Green Chile Fans Moab Republic/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 3:04 pm EST When Whataburger released their signature Hatch Green Chili Bacon Burger back in 2020, fans couldn’t get enough of the limited-time offering that came with Hatch green chiles, bacon, two kinds of cheese, and two beef patties, per Chew Boom. Diners instantly loved the item — one reviewer with The Impulsive Buy even noticed that while jalapeños offer a specific kind of kick, the green chiles found on this special burger gave it something special....

Why Alton Brown Fans Really Won’t Want To Miss His Upcoming Book Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Kirstie Bingham/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:29 pm EST After a long wait, fans of Alton Brown’s show “Good Eats” are finally going to get what they’ve been hoping for: the last in the series of “Good Eats” cookbooks, the aptly titled “Good Eats 4: The Final Years.” Brown announced a Spring 2022 release for the book on his Instagram feed, stating, “Everything has led up to this....

Why Bright Red Hot Dogs Are So Popular In North Carolina Maizephyr/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Jan. 13, 2022 3:20 pm EST American cuisine is a patchwork of regional dishes, some of which locals feel extremely passionate about. From Irish potato candy (it’s a Philly thing!) to chili with cinnamon rolls in the Midwest, many states, regions, and even towns have their very own culinary claim to fame. If you’ve spent time driving down the I-95 in North Carolina, then you’ve probably seen the state’s regional specialty: neon-red hot dogs....

Why We Eat So Many Fried Foods For Hanukkah TalyaAL/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Nov. 23, 2021 2:54 pm EST It’s officially the holiday season, and while for many folks Thanksgiving and Christmas are the first festive occasions that come to mind, the winter calendar is packed with plenty of other traditional celebrations, including Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. Beginning on Sunday night and running through December 6, Hanukkah is the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights that commemorates the victory of a Jewish army over a Syrian Greek army way back in 165 B....

Why You Might Want To Limit The Amount Of Seltzer Water You Drink Antonina Vlasova/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Feb. 3, 2022 8:50 pm EST Many people switched from sugary sodas to seltzer water as a healthier way to get their bubbly fix. After all, plain seltzer water is simply regular water that has been artificially carbonated and has no calories, additives, sugar, or caffeine (via Medical News Today)— just plenty of effervescent goodness....

Winn-Dixie Just Announced Huge Discounts On Its Most Popular Products Robert Gregory Griffeth/Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Jan. 20, 2022 9:29 am EST If you’ve watched the news or walked the aisles of your local supermarket, you know that the prices of groceries have increased. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in December of 2021, inflation rates were up 6.8% when compared to those of 2020. This represents the fastest jump in the annual inflation rate since June of 1982....

Bobby Flay Finally Sold His New York City Apartment Joe Seer/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Jan. 20, 2022 2:11 pm EST Bobby Flay found a slice of tranquility back in February of 2021 when he moved into his new Los Angeles home, per People. The food star purchased the newly renovated Hollywood Hills house for $7.6 million, and it has a live olive tree in the center of the building. Flay collaborated with the previous owners to outfit the sleek, modern home with a chef-worthy outdoor kitchen space....

Can Eating Too Much Pumpkin Really Turn Your Skin Orange? NoirChocolate/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: Oct. 22, 2021 4:41 pm EST Fall is here, which means it’s time for all things pumpkin. Well, past time, if you go by the season-jumping marketers who keep scooching fall flavors forward to the point where we may soon be celebrating the 4thof July with All-American pumpkin pie … which might actually not a bad idea, since according to the University of Missouri, pumpkins are native to the Americas....

Dog Goes Viral On TikTok After Enjoying This Secret In-N-Out Item Bloomberg/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/Sept. 8, 2021 11:13 am EST We can all agree that the last couple of years — what with the global pandemic and all — have been challenging. But press paws on your own struggles for a quick sec, and let’s talk about how your dog is doing. Woof. They had their BFF (that’s you) home for a good chunk of time due to lockdowns, shelter-in-place orders, and work-from-home mandates....