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The Truth About Kayla Longstreth From Worst Cooks In America: Halloween Redemption 2 Instagram By Felix Behr/Sept. 16, 2021 12:09 pm EST The popular show “Worst Cooks in America: Halloween Redemption 2” will soon air on the Food Network and with it, the beginning of Kayla Longstreth’s campaign to make up for her near win in Season 17. Last time, the dance teacher from Firestone, Colorado, made it to the penultimate episode....

The Ultimate List Of Your Favorite Fast Food Copycat Recipes Shutterstock By Molly Allen/Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 12:00 pm EST There’s a reason that almost 37 percent of Americans eat fast food every day. It’s quick and it’s convenient. And, let’s face it, fast food is delicious. Whether you’re hitting the McDonald’s drive-thru for breakfast, grabbing a quick burger and fries for lunch, or taking a variety of Taco Bell options home for dinner, truly nothing compares to how quick fast food giants are able to produce a meal....

This $10 Billion McDonald’s Lawsuit Was Just Dismissed Ksana Durand/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 2:23 pm EST Millionaire Byron Allen knows what’s up when it comes to running a media empire. Allen is the founder and owner of Entertainment Studios, which owns and runs dozens of television shows, stations, and channels, including The Weather Channel (via Variety). According to Afrotech, Allen’s financial approach to operations is as unique as it is lucrative....

This Two-For-One Starbucks Hack Has TikTok Divided Dontree_M/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 2:18 pm EST The truth is, you don’t have to wait for select Thursdays to get Starbucks’ famous two-for-one deals (via Starbucks.com). There’s actually a hack that’s currently going viral that will score you and a friend two drinks for the price of one. However, while this hack is nearly failproof, be prepared to have a lot of ice in your drink....

Trader Joe’s New Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix Had Fans Freaking Out Instagram By Cristine Struble/Updated: Nov. 9, 2021 1:14 pm EST Sugar, spice, and everything nice takes on a new meaning at Trader Joe’s now that their Gingerbread Cake and Cookie Mix is available in stores. While grandma might have a secret holiday cookie recipe, this “quick shortcut mix” spotted by @Traderjoesaficionado on Instagram could have even the most novice baker feeling like the Holiday Baking Champion....

Twitter Is Loving Padma Lakshmi’s Hilarious Carb Challenge DFree/Shutterstock By Katie Lenhardt/Dec. 18, 2021 8:48 pm EST Padma Lakshmi has spent a lot of time enjoying and judging all kinds of food. Per Biography, her first cookbook, “Easy Exotic,” featured low-calorie recipes influenced by Southeast Asian cuisine. She starred in a Food Network called “Padma’s Passport” and went on to become the executive producer and host of both Hulu’s “Taste the Nation” and Bravo’s “Top Chef” (via Bravo)....

Wasabi Production Could Be Entering A Crisis Phase. Here’s Why sasazawa/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Feb. 16, 2022 5:01 pm EST The Japanese have eaten wasabi for centuries. A non-negotiable component of the sushi or sashimi experience, wasabi is a mainstay that offers a beguiling color and a sharp kick that can clear out your sinuses in one fell swoop. In many instances, though, the wasabi served alongside your shrimp tempura roll may be an imitation product not derived by the actual wasabi plant, which is somewhat similar to horseradish....

What To Know About McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines, According To A Pro - Exclusive Interview 86 Repairs By Katherine Peach/Sept. 29, 2021 2:11 pm EST Out-of-service ice cream machines at McDonald’s are plaguing customers and restaurant owners alike. As a result, McDonald’s ice cream machines have been making a lot of news lately. The machines are down so often that a Twitter user created the site McBroken where they “reverse engineered McDonald’s internal api” to find out how many machines are broken across the U....

Why Guy Fieri Says The Restaurant Industry Is ‘So Difficult Right Now’ Steve Jennings/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Feb. 4, 2022 11:39 am EST “It’s so difficult right now,” Guy Fieri said in an interview with Insider about the state of the restaurant industry. When a person who Restaurant Business lauds as a hero of the pandemic says that the industry is in dire straits, it’s time to pay attention. The crux of the problem is the ongoing inflation felt by everyone and the rise in labor costs which put a strain on a business model that already, as Fieri told Insider, works within “[the] smallest margins in the world....

Why Social Media Is Calling For A Pepsi Boycott monticello/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Jan. 25, 2022 10:26 am EST There are a number of reasons people may choose to give up chips, snacks, and soda — we just didn’t think politics would be on that list. But on January 24, the hashtag #BoycottPepsi became a thing on social media, after it was revealed that the food and beverage conglomerate donated money to Texas GOP lawmakers who, just weeks ago, voted to ban abortions under nearly all circumstances in a highly restrictive legislation, and allowed the ban to be enforceable by private citizens in exchange for a bounty of around $10,000....

Why You Should Be Eating More Of This Fish, According To Andrew Zimmern Adam Bettcher/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Sept. 17, 2021 12:58 pm EST When Andrew Zimmern isn’t sampling unique and unusual foods from around the world on his show “Bizarre Foods,” and clamoring to be on the Sean Evan’s cult YouTube favorite, “Hot Ones,” the celebrity chef is advocating for sustainable foods, especially when it comes to seafood. Per Aspen Peak, Zimmern grew up in New York where he learned all about creatures of the sea....

Aldi’s Taco And Nacho Play Kit Is Perfect For Your Little Chef Aldi By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 20, 2021 3:40 pm EST Aldi is more than just a great place to shop for food and home supplies on a budget — it’s also a great place to shop for holiday gifts. Walk down the aisles of your local Aldi and you’re sure to find plenty of presents for all the foodies on your list....

Aldi Shoppers Are Divided About This Copycat Reese’s Puffs Cereal Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Aug. 31, 2021 3:23 pm EST Never judge a book by its cover — or in Aldi’s case, never judge a cereal for its box. From the colors to the image of the cereal bowl, right down to the name and font, a box of Aldi’s Cocoa Peanut Butter Puffs looks almost identical to a box of Reese’s Puffs....

Aldi Shoppers Can’t Wait To Try These Apple Blossom Desserts aldi.mademedoit/Instagram By Erich Barganier/Nov. 22, 2021 3:35 pm EST When it comes to selecting seasonal desserts, you have your work cut out for you. Fall and winter mean restaurants now sell a slew of festive goodies, including salted caramel cookie skillets, banana spring rolls, and even a double chocolate fudge cake from Coca-Cola Cake (via Delish). While these items can get anyone’s mouth watering, you still have to find them at a restaurant near you....

Bobby Flay’s Cat Just Made Her Super Bowl Prediction Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Feb. 11, 2022 1:47 pm EST You know celebrity chef Bobby Flay from his Food Network show, “Beat Bobby Flay,” from his restaurants, including Amalfi and Bobby’s Burgers, and maybe even from the podcast he hosts with his daughter Sophie, “Always Hungry” (via Flay’s website). But perhaps you’re not familiar with the lesser-known members of the Flay household: Flay’s two Maine Coon cats, Nacho and Stella....

Cracker Barrel Menu Items You’ll Sadly Never Get To Eat Again Cracker Barrel By Julie Sprankles/Updated: Oct. 28, 2021 3:38 pm EST There are few things quite as comforting as rollin’ into the Cracker Barrel parking lot, knowing what wholesome goodness awaits beyond the doors. If there’s a line, you might sit a spell in one of the country eatery’s rows of rocking chairs. You might play a game of oversized checkers....

Dove’s New Holiday Chocolate Features This Crunchy Ingredient Dove Chocolate By Ashley Steinberg/Nov. 25, 2021 2:01 pm EST There is certainly no lack of inventiveness in the world of chocolate. It should come as no surprise given the myriad of combinations that you can pair it with, from pretzels to peanut butter, even balsamic vinegar and cheese (via Trend Hunter). For example, M&Ms has a huge selection of rotating limited-edition holiday flavors, including this year’s White Chocolate Pretzel Snowballs, and past iterations including sweets like the Sugar Cookie holiday flavor and Key Lime Pie....

Here’s How Potato Chips Made Their Way To Store Shelves Artiom Photo/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Jan. 28, 2022 1:15 pm EST We’ve all been there… casually strolling through the grocery store, checking off each essential item on our list. And then, before you know it, you find yourself smack dab in the middle of the salty snacks aisle. You’re surrounded by a seemingly endless number of potato chip brands, all of which look mighty appetizing....

Here’s What’s Really In Old Bay Seasoning Bloomberg/Getty Images By Lauren Rothman/Oct. 14, 2021 10:16 am EST Have you ever been to a good, old-fashioned seafood boil party? According to Eating Well, this is an event in which the host brews up a big ol’ boiling pot of seafood — typically crabs, but lobster, shrimp, and bivalves such as clams can also be used — usually with the addition of starchy veggies such as potatoes and corn....

Homemade Karaage Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 9:28 am EST For many people across the United States, fried chicken is up there on the list of ultimate comfort foods. It’s hearty, satisfying, and accessible. Yet it’s not just a stateside joy — people around the world love the dish, and trying a new style could make you fall for fried chicken all over again....