Melba Toast Recipe Tommy Leung//Mashed By Tommy Leung AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 11:20 am EST While Melba toast might seem like one of the plainest foods on the planet, it actually shares a pedigree — or at least an eponym — with a rather fancy dessert. Both Melba toast and peach Melba were named after (and in fact might have been created for) Nellie Melba, an Australian opera singer who was the late 19th century equivalent of a rock star....
Nearly 24% Of People Agree This Is The Worst Salad At Panera Bread Bloomberg/Getty Images By Gillie Houston/Sept. 23, 2021 1:11 pm EST Despite “bread” being right in the name, the fast-casual restaurant chain Panera Bread is perhaps most popular for its salads and soups, which have become lunchtime favorites for hungry diners who are short on time but don’t want to rely on greasy fast food. The popular bakery/restaurant chain — which specializes in fresh baked goods and flavorful soups, salads, and sandwiches — has released a bevy of new salads throughout the years in addition to its select group of classic salads that are perennially on the menu....
People Can’t Agree On How Many Licks It Actually Takes To Get To The Center Of A Tootsie Pop Regine Poirier/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Oct. 4, 2021 3:14 pm EST It was 51 years ago when this question was first asked: How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? The animated ad shared by the Tootsie Roll Industries on YouTube shows a young boy asking various animals this question, all of whom confess that they’ve never made it without biting through....
Reddit Is Dragging This ‘Ungrateful’ Woman Over Her Birthday Cake Story Ruth Black/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Dec. 14, 2021 3:26 pm EST Show of hands, please. Who feels sorry for “_dissapointment_6,” the woman who posted a story on the “Am I the A**hole” subreddit, detailing how her live-in boyfriend supposedly dropped the ball on her birthday? Specifically, “Diss” (as we’re referring to her) tells the story of how her 34-year old boyfriend, Alex, presented Diss with a home-cooked meal and a homemade birthday cake....
The Aldi Yogurt And Lemon Curd Combination Reddit Can’t Wait To Try Orawan Pattarawimonchai/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Feb. 16, 2022 4:14 pm EST When it comes to yogurt, a few flavors reign supreme. According to Glanbia Nutritionals, shoppers prefer sweet yogurts that remind them of dessert. Fruit-centric yogurts, or yogurts that resemble parfaits or custards, strike a particular chord with shoppers and end up ranking as some of the most popular choices....
The Biggest Mistake You’re Making With Ribs, According To Michael Symon Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Joe Nasta/Nov. 4, 2021 1:41 pm EST There’s nothing better than perfectly cooked ribs, smoked or oven baked to the ideal balance of tender meat, crispy sear, and punchy flavor. Slathered in your favorite barbecue sauce and served with all your go-to fixings and side dishes, ribs become the centerpiece of a classic barbecue spread. And who knows barbecue better than anyone else?...
The McPlant Is Probably Coming To A McDonald’s Near You. Here’s Why Ksana Durand/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Dec. 15, 2021 11:50 pm EST It seems like a great time to be a restaurant-loving vegetarian. In recent years, more and more restaurants have begun to offer exciting, meat-free options for customers abstaining from animal products — far beyond black bean burgers and sad salads. Fast food chains have gotten in on the plant-based enthusiasm as well, with Panda Express adding vegan entrees like Beyond orange chicken and eggplant tofu to menus at select locations....
The Only Times You Should Put Peanut Butter In The Fridge Shutterstock By Clara Olshansky/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 9:06 am EST Peanut butter is one of those pantry staples that are great for apocalypse survivors and mini-fridge-sharing college students alike. You can hang on to an unopened jar for up to 9 months, and even after it’s been opened, you can keep commercial peanut butter in your pantry for up to three months (via National Peanut Board)....
The Surprising Reason You Shouldn’t Eat Too Much Cheddar Cheese Shutterstock By Liz Barrett Foster/Updated: Jan. 11, 2022 9:15 am EST There’s no denying the appeal of cheddar cheese. It’s fantastic on a burger, in a grilled cheese sandwich, as macaroni and cheese, in nachos — we could go on. The point is that cheddar cheese is an American favorite, like apple pie (it’s great on that, too, by the way)....
The Top Spices Every Home Cook Should Have, According To A McCormick Chef - Exclusive Suciu Victor/Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/Feb. 15, 2022 11:28 am EST When it comes to simplified home cooking, you’ve got no better friend than your spice rack. The assortment of sweet, savory, earthy, spicy, and smoky dried herbs and plants are always there for you to add instant flavor to whatever you’re making. All it takes is a few teaspoons to elevate any basic recipe — no fancy technique or ingredients required....
The Untold Truth Of 7UP Facebook By Meredith Cooper/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 7:54 pm EST It can be difficult to stand out when you’re part of a large family. Even having a couple of siblings can be enough to take the attention off of you, and that’s not taking into consideration nieces, nephews, and cousins. But now imagine if you had to compete with more than 100 family members, and despite ups and downs still held an impressive piece of the spotlight for decades....
This Company Is Selling Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches On Sundays rblfmr/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Sept. 20, 2021 5:32 pm EST There are a few things Chick-fil-A is famous for: tasty chicken, pleasant service, and the fact that they are always closed on Sundays. No matter how much fans of the chain might wish they could get a delicious Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich seven days a week, all Chick-fil-A locations have been closed on Sundays ever since the company was founded in 1946....
This Company Wants To Give You A Wine Subscription For Life Martins Pormanis/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 27, 2021 2:45 pm EST If you enjoy a glass of red or white wine (or even rosé) in the evening after work, you certainly aren’t alone. According to a report from Decanter in 2021, the United States is the biggest consumer of wine in the world — even ahead of France. In fact, in 2020, Americans drank around 872 million gallons of wine....
This Costco Shortage Might Impact Your Holiday Plans Anthony Devlin/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:13 pm EST Christmas presents come from Santa’s workshop on the North Pole. Everybody knows that. But did you know Christmas trees come from Oregon? Not all of them, really. The Christmas Tree Promotion Board said in a statement that the trees are grown in every state (although we’re skeptical about Hawaii), but Oregon does happen to be a hot spot for Christmas tree farms, along with Michigan and North Carolina....
This Is Wolfgang Puck’s Biggest Cooking Mistake Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Oct. 5, 2021 2:52 pm EST It is hard to imagine a chef like Wolfgang Puck making a mistake in the kitchen. The culinary mastermind is known worldwide for his kitchen prowess and even teaches other how not to make mistakes of their own. Even if one were to disregard his most recent venture, a new upcoming HBO Max show about the Wolfgang Puck Catering Company, the man has a ton of TV and restaurant experience under his belt (via Forbes)....
This Might Be The Exact Date Starbucks’ Peppermint Mocha Returns In 2021 Leena Robinson/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Nov. 2, 2021 2:50 pm EST While calendar cycles were once dominated by religious feasts and public holidays, Starbucks’ special drinks now define how we view our year. Currently, we are in Pumpkin Spice Latte season, but Peppermint Mocha season is just around the corner. So, when can we enjoy our wintry decadence?...
This President Famously Served Hot Dogs To The Royal Family gresei/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Sept. 12, 2021 9:00 pm EST Every year in the U.S. 9 billion hot dogs are purchased in shops by hungry Americans – a seismic figure obtained from research by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. While it’s difficult to arrive at even a ballpark figure, the organization estimates the actual number of hot dogs eaten in the U....
Trader Joe’s Fans Are So Excited For Its New Green Bean Casserole Bites from my point of view/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Oct. 25, 2021 1:29 pm EST Ah, Trader Joe’s, we can never seem to get enough of this country-wide grocery store known for its wide selection of products at low prices. TJ’s is constantly mixing things up by adding new products to its shelves, refrigerators, and freezer cases, and when it comes to the latter, we’re often surprised and intrigued by the frozen items available at our local store....
What Binging With Babish Creator Andrew Rea’s Tattoos Really Mean Binging With Babish via Instagram By Rachel Pasche/Nov. 22, 2021 6:41 pm EST Andrew Rea is the author of several cookbooks, including “Eat What You Watch” and “Binging With Babish”. He is probably most well-known for his YouTube channel, Babish Culinary Universe, where he creates dishes from popular movies, books, and TV shows, as well as more traditional ones. Whether you follow him on Instagram, religiously watch his YouTube, or have seen images of him somewhere, you’ve probably noticed the array of tattoos that cover his arms....
What Is Walnut Oil And Is It Good For Cooking? Alexander Prokopenko/Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:03 pm EST Anyone that has ever cooked knows it’s fairly standard practice to use oil in recipes and other culinary preparations. While olive and vegetable oils are among the most commonly used, there is a wide range of options available sourced from a variety of items including nuts. Since nuts contain high quantities of fats, they can be pressed to release their natural oils and then bottled....
