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This Coca-Cola Urban Legend Is Actually True focal point/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Jan. 3, 2022 1:42 pm EST Coca-Cola is one of the world’s most recognized brands. With flavors ranging from the original Coke to Diet Coke and Cherry Coke, this pop has something of a cult following. According to Business Insider, over 10,000 Coca-Cola products are consumed each second of every day. That number is astronomical. There’s got to be something in Coca-Cola that keeps everyone coming back — but we’ll get to that....

This Surf And Turf Wellington Is ‘Next Level’ Atsushi Hirao/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Jan. 10, 2022 5:55 am EST Beef Wellington is a classic dish, with iconic versions by the likes of Julia Child and Gordon Ramsay. Lobster Wellington is a good shellfish-themed take on it. But you know what could make either recipe even better? Combining them. And that’s precisely what Michael Ponzio, executive chef at the Union League Club at Chicago, did on New Year’s Eve....

Tom Kerridge’s Honest Response To This Complaint About His Pub’s Steak David M. Benett/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Sept. 7, 2021 11:05 am EST Tom Kerridge, the chef behind two-time Michelin starred restaurant The Hand and Flowers, has come under fire recently for his menu prices. According to Lad Bible, a wine critic was among the first to complain about the sky-high prices at the restaurant. And earlier in the summer of 2021, people were shocked that his fish and chips cost some £35 be it from his shop at Harrod’s where you can get it topped with caviar or from one of his restaurants where it is just a pound or two less (via Daily Mail)....

Why Aldi Finds Products Are Becoming More Scarce Jeff Bukowski/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Feb. 18, 2022 9:19 am EST You might have noticed that Starbucks is facing shortages, or your local grocery store is lacking in the ingredients you need. It seems like the answer always leads back to, “supply chain issues,” which feels like the new buzz phrase these days. But what does this actually mean? Simply put, the supply chain describes the many steps of the way goods or services take to reach the consumer....

Why Frosted Pop-Tarts Have Fewer Calories Than Unfrosted Ones Plateresca/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Dec. 30, 2021 8:14 am EST Is it possible that adding frosting actually removes calories from food? No, it’s not the latest internet diet fad: It’s the perplexing conundrum of frosted versus unfrosted strawberry Pop-Tarts. As Quartz reports, on a fateful night in 2009, a Princeton student and his friends went on a snack run. They settled on the popular toaster pastry when they noticed something confusing about the nutrition labels....

Why Shoppers Love Costco’s Broccoli For Busy Nights Kasabutskaya Nataliya/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 9, 2021 3:26 pm EST As a brand, Costco has a little something for everyone. It caters to all kinds of consumers and has varied products that are suitable for shoppers with different eating preferences. Fresh produce is a popular section, of course. According to Eat This, Not That!, some of the best produce options at the store include potatoes, bell peppers, apples, organic carrots, and garlic....

Why The ‘World’s Largest’ Potato Needs A DNA Test nednapa/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Jan. 21, 2022 2:26 pm EST There have been some massive, record-setting vegetables over the years. According to Wayne’s Word, the Guinness Book of World Records has previously documented a 35-pound turnip, a 52-pound cauliflower, a 28-pound head of broccoli, and a massive 124-pound cabbage with a diameter that measured six feet. Food & Wine reports that a New Zealand couple now plan to add to the ever-growing list of record-breaking produce....

14 Popular Frozen French Fry Brands, Ranked Worst To Best Africa Studio/Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 3:34 pm EST In the United States, french fries are everywhere you look. People of all shapes, sizes, and ages love these fried potato strips. While the best fast food fries are undeniably addicting, the best frozen fries are equally as wonderful. If you find a yummy frozen french fry brand, you can have delicious fries whenever a craving hits....

15 Popular Chain Restaurant Margaritas, Ranked Worst To Best Impact Photography/Shutterstock By Kristen Carli/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 12:39 pm EST We love a well-crafted margarita. Frozen, on the rocks, fruity or with a floater — you name it, we’ll drink it. But, let’s face it: It can be difficult to make a margarita at home. There are so many opportunities to fail, and unless you are set up with a fully stocked bar cart (not to mention all the fixings), you may end up disappointed with your own concoction....

Amy’s Frozen Vegan Mac & Cheeze Was Just Recalled For Undeclared Traces Of Milk Amy’s By Amanda Tarlton/Jan. 21, 2022 3:45 pm EST No matter why you’ve chosen to eat vegan — whether it’s because of ethical reasons, because you’re trying to eat more vegetables, or because you have a dairy intolerance — one of the hardest things is all of the foods you have to give up. There’s no meat, no eggs, no dairy, and not even any honey....

Chipotle Turned Its Cilantro Soap Meme Into A Real Product grey_and/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 8:40 am EST Perhaps has there never been a debate as prominent in foodie culture as to whether cilantro is tasty, or, as others argue, disgusting. In a study published in Flavour, some participants who reported liking the herb claimed they found it “fresh, fragrant, or citrusy,” while those who hated the taste called it akin to “soap, mold, dirt, or bugs....

Chocolate Battenberg Cake Recipe Jennine Bryant/Mashed By Jennine Rye AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 8:33 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re a fan of The Great British Baking Show, then you may have seen contestants try to create a lovely, yet complicated-looking, checkerboard-patterned cake called Battenberg (sometimes spelled Battenburg). This beloved British cake may date back to the reign of the notoriously sweet-toothed Queen Victoria, a monarch who was known for her fondness for pastries....

Chris Santos Would Compete In This Sport Professionally If He Wasn’t A Chef Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:08 pm EST Chris Santos has made his name as a judge on Food Network’s cooking competition show “Chopped” as well as in the restaurant business. Santos shared with Star Chefs that he got his start in the culinary industry washing dishes when he was just 13-years-old. His industrious nature and perseverance catapulted a 23-year-old Santos to executive chef at Time Café in New York....

Don’t Believe This Myth About Wedding Rice And Birds Wedding and lifestyle/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Nov. 6, 2021 12:12 pm EST For years, showering a newlywed couple with rice was considered a necessary element to the post-ceremony festivities. The practice of showering the bride and groom with rice dates all the way back to Roman times, when the practice was thought to rain abundance and fertility onto the bride and groom (via Our Everyday Life)....

Easy Pecan Pie Recipe Laura Sampson/Mashed By Laura Sampson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 8:54 am EST Let’s be honest, the best recipes are the ones that look like they were hard to make but were, in fact, easy as pie. (Sorry, we had to.) And as food writer (and food lover) Laura Sampson of Little House Big Alaska says, this pecan pie might look fancy and even store-bought, but “It’s actually so easy to make!...

Easy Persimmon Jam Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 2, 2021 9:34 am EST Did you know that persimmons can be used to predict what kind of winter it’s going to be? Well, that’s what they say, at least. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation (via KFVS), you do this by splitting a persimmon seed in half lengthwise, then doing your best to detect some type of utensil shape inside the split-open seed....

Everything You Need To Know About Buddhist Cuisine Shojin Ryori ITO_IKI/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Dec. 8, 2021 12:59 pm EST While the rest of the world cooks to eat, cooks for pleasures of the tongue, or considers cooking a pesky chore to keep one’s body functioning, somewhere else in the world cooking is considered to have the power to align the body, mind, and soul. Such is the power that the Buddhist cuisine of Shojin Ryori is considered to have and so, it is often aptly referred to as being “devotion cuisine” (via BBC)....

Gordon Ramsay Is Unimpressed With This Fiery Grill TikTok Amy Sussman/Getty By Taylor Huang/Feb. 2, 2022 3:06 pm EST Gordon Ramsay is already known to be a tough one to please on his popular show, “Hell’s Kitchen.” And on TikTok, he’s no different. Ramsay is known for gently “roasting” fans for their culinary creations, from a ketchup and french fry holiday loaf to a possum burger. The restaurateur and TV star also doesn’t tolerate slander when it’s directed at himself....

Hearty Beef Stew Recipe Petar Marshall/Mashed By Petar Marshall AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 1, 2021 8:26 am EST When colder weather hits, it’s not uncommon to turn to comforting dishes with fall flavors. Recipes featuring apples, pumpkin, caramel, and butternut squash are certainly top of mind. And of course, colder weather means more soups are on the menu for lunch or dinnertime too. Another cold-weather classic? A delicious, hearty beef stew....

Here’s How Reddit Feels About Tipping Subway Sandwich Artists QualityHD/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Dec. 29, 2021 6:25 am EST Here’s a question for you: Have you ever went into a McDonald’s or a Burger King, ate your meal, and then walked back behind the counter to give a few dollars to the cashier and the fry cooks? While the employees certainly wouldn’t be mad about receiving a generous tip, the common act of giving gratuity to a restaurant employee isn’t as prevalent in the world of fast food....