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Marcela Valladolid Just Shared This Super Relatable Mom Moment Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Erica Buehler/Sept. 16, 2021 9:34 pm EST It’s always fun to get a peek into celebrities’ lives. It helps remind us that, yes, they are, in fact, humans too (this Tweet says it all). They work, they have families, they have embarrassing moments, and they struggle just like the rest of us — especially those celebrities who balance work with also being a parent....

Martha Stewart Just Clapped Back At An Instagram Troll s_bukley/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Nov. 3, 2021 4:55 pm EST Since 2011, the Wall Street Journal Magazine has been holding an annual awards ceremony to honor a select group of “groundbreaking talents from a range of disciplines, including fashion, art, entertainment, architecture, design, technology, the performing arts, philanthropy, food, literature and more” (via the WSJ Innovator Awards). And on the night of November 1, 2021, the magazine held its 2021 Innovator Awards at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City with a star-studded guest list that included Demi Moore, Emily Ratajkowski, Karlie Kloss, and Martha Stewart, all of whom were there to celebrate the considerable accomplishments of Kim Kardashian, Fendi designer Kim Jones, actor Ryan Reynolds, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, rapper Lil Nas X, the television show “Sesame Street,” and more....

Padma Lakshmi Dishes On The Newest Season Of Taste The Nation: Holiday Edition - Exclusive Interview Hulu By Alexandra Cass/Nov. 10, 2021 9:38 am EST When you hear the word holidays, certain things automatically come to mind. Those things are different for each person, but for the most part, they all consist of some mix of memories, family traditions, and nostalgic comfort foods. Mix it all together, and you get the beautiful mosaic that is American culture....

Peeps New Makeup Collab Is Perfect For Easter Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 11:27 am EST With warm weather finally on its way, many fashion-minded folks are starting to think about revamping their wardrobe. It’s just about time to start shedding your heavy winter layers, and start incorporating bright colors and spring shades into your style. And now, the popular beauty company Hipdot has the perfect new products to refresh your make-up collection for the spring season....

TGI Fridays 2021 Holiday Menu Includes A Merry Margarita TGI Fridays/Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/Dec. 3, 2021 1:20 pm EST TGI Fridays just launched its brand new 2021 holiday menu with list of sweet new holiday drinks and premium entrees designed to get diners in the mood to celebrate. This festive new culinary line-up likely comes as no surprise to TGI Friday fans, who are accustomed to the chain’s creative seasonal offerings....

The Colorful Reason One Bakery Was Forced To Cancel Its Top Seller Has The Internet Baffled World Day/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Oct. 14, 2021 2:52 pm EST A famous bakery in Leeds is having quite a week, but the steadfast owner has been handling setbacks in a brutally honest and hysterical way. Here’s what happened: Get Baked, a local hot spot for cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, and other pastries, was essentially forced to stop making its bestselling raspberry glazed donut cookies....

The One Food Bobby Flay Simply Can’t Stand Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Oct. 25, 2021 1:24 pm EST Everyone has that one food that is their absolute kryptonite. You know what we are talking about — that one food that makes you break out into an “SNL” retching skit at the mere thought of it. As it turns out, celebrity chefs are no different. Amanda Freitag, a judge on Food Network’s “Chopped” would never eat monkfish liver terrine, and “Good Eats” host Alton Brown has said he’s not a big fan of pineapple....

The Real Difference Between Shrimp And Prawns Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 2:18 pm EST Perhaps you think “prawn” simply another word for “shrimp,” the delicious crustacean we all know and love grilled, fried, or scampi. Or maybe you’re under the impression a prawn is actually an oversized variety of shrimp, like how Beluga and Oestra are both types of caviar (via MasterClass). Well, we’re here to tell you that both of these common beliefs are (perhaps surprisingly) wrong....

The Real Reason Your Pie Crust Keeps Burning Gulcin Ragiboglu/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Jan. 3, 2022 1:50 pm EST There are few things as intoxicating as the smell of a homemade pie baking away, especially during the holiday season. The toasty scent of the buttery crust is almost better than actually digging in. But baking a pie from scratch can be tricky. There’s the risk of a filling that is curdled or too liquid, and the threat of the crust being too wet or too crumbly....

The Real Reasons Coffee Was Banned In Prussia jazz3311/Shutterstock By Matt Whittaker/Nov. 19, 2021 2:28 pm EST Can you imagine if President Joe Biden issued an executive order banning coffee for most Americans? The withdrawal-induced outrage would dwarf anything we’ve seen in recent memory. That’s just what Frederick the Great of Prussia did back in the 1700s, which as William Harrison Ukers writes in his book “All About Coffee,” was ostensibly to promote health among the general populous and vitality among soldiers....

The Ron Swanson Parks And Rec Food Endorsement You Probably Missed Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Justine Lee/Dec. 17, 2021 12:54 pm EST Fans of the hit NBC series “Parks and Recreation” know Ron Swanson as a proud American capitalist, woodworking mastermind, and food and beverage enthusiast. Throughout the course of the show’s seven seasons, we watched as the Pawnee government employee played by Nick Offerman unapologetically imparted his wisdom on the absurdity of the vegan diet, the deceptions of skim milk, and his love of breakfast food (via Swanson Quotes)....

The Tragic Truth Behind The Toxic Kitchen Culture In Burnt lev radin/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 4, 2021 10:03 am EST Bradley Cooper’s “Burnt” wasn’t a film for the fainthearted. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cooper’s character was a “passionate” chef who would react strongly during stressful moments by throwing objects in the kitchen. However, Cooper later said that his character was a curious man. “If you meet a chef that’s not curious, they’re probably not a very good chef,” he said....

The Untold Truth Of Jack’s Facebook By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 10:47 am EST Jack’s or Jack’s Family Restaurants (not to be confused with Jack in the Box) was among the early fast food pioneers to emerge in the United States, even before Wendy’s, Taco Bell, or Subway. The chain was born just when McDonald’s was becoming popular in California and KFC was coming up in Kentucky. While McDonald’s and KFC have fiercely expanded to over 100 countries, Jack’s hasn’t stepped outside of the United States....

This Dorm Room Staple Is 1 Of The Only Meals Pete Davidson Can Cook Daniel Boczarski/Getty By Katie Lenhardt/Updated: Nov. 16, 2021 3:18 pm EST Not only does Pete Davidson look like an eternal college student coming off a savage all-nighter, but he also cooks like one. In his recent podcast interview with Ruthie Rogers of “River Cafe Table” on iHeart, the famous comedian discusses his relationship with food. When asked about his memories of food growing up, he explains to Rogers that his mom was a working single mother who didn’t have time to cook, so they ordered a lot of Chinese and Italian take-out....

This Was The Most Memorable Meal Amanda Freitag Ever Ate Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Oct. 13, 2021 2:57 pm EST It’s no secret that there are certain dishes and meals that stand out in everyone’s mind. Whether it is a favorite childhood comfort food or an amazing meal prepared at a restaurant, even celebrity chefs can name some incredible foods they have had the pleasure of eating. Some cooks, such as those who helm Michelin-starred restaurants, have comfort foods like pastas and soups that they keep going back to (via Michelin Guide)....

How Chef Joel Gamoran balances his career with being a dad Joel Gamoran/Facebook Teaching his toddler to appreciate orange zest is certainly not the only responsibility on Gamoran’s proverbial plate these days. In addition to being a frequent guest chef on the “Today Show,” Gamoran snagged the ultimate “dad gig” this year when he was asked to film recipes with “Sesame Street” characters Elmo and Cookie Monster, which you can now download on the Yummly app....

Why New York City Had To Fight To Ban Foam Takeout Boxes ThamKC/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Dec. 20, 2021 12:24 pm EST Take-out is indisputably popular, not to mention a convenient way of transporting yummy goodies, but it’s not always the most healthy or environmentally friendly option. Aside from the fact that the popular carry-out items like milkshakes and pizzas are often filled to bursting with alarming levels of sugar and salt, the food we bring home from restaurants is sometimes packaged in ways that can damage the environment....

Why You Should Keep Sherry Vinegar In Your Pantry Halil ibrahim mescioglu/Shutterstock By Melissa Richter/Dec. 27, 2021 4:17 pm EST What comes to mind when thinking about vinegar? Is it something you clean with, cook with, or something in between? It is often relegated to an afterthought or simply assumed that all of its variations are interchangeable. Well, this is a misnomer as every vinegar is a bit different. White vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and red and white wine vinegars are all quite popular and found in most homes....

You’ve Been Reheating Mashed Potatoes Wrong Your Whole Life DronG/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 6:08 pm EST Mashed potatoes are a staple of most dinners. If it’s served with meatloaf or a hunk of fried chicken, drenched in creamy country gravy, or loaded up with cheese and bacon, there’s something about that warm and buttery side dish that conjures up the image of a home-cooked American dinner. There’s a variety of ways to ensure that your bowl of mashed spuds will always come out creamy and smooth every time....

3-Ingredient Vanilla Cake Recipe Lindsay D. Mattison/Mashed By Lindsay D. Mattison/Updated: Sept. 16, 2021 9:21 am EST Life can get complicated, and making a cake from scratch is not always in the cards. That’s where boxed cake mix comes in handy. It takes a handful of ingredients and boils them down to only four, using the box itself along with eggs, water, and vegetable oil. But have you ever followed those instructions and ended up with a cake that absolutely blew you away?...