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The Untold Truth Of Ruth’s Chris Steak House YouTube By Brent Furdyk/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 3:10 pm EST Founded in New Orleans back in 1965, Ruth’s Chris Steak House expanded from a single Big Easy eatery to a worldwide franchise with more than 150 restaurants spanning the globe. The story of the restaurant’s growth is an extraordinary one, courtesy of the talent and vision of Ruth Fertel. A single mother with a big dream, Fertel — who passed away in 2002 — was a trailblazing female entrepreneur who built an empire based on sizzling steaks and Southern hospitality....

The Weigh Down Workshop Diet Controversy Explained HBO Max/YouTube By Ralph Schwartz/Oct. 6, 2021 9:09 pm EST The Weigh Down Workshop, started by a conservative Christian named Gwen Shamblin, blended late-20th-century diet and weight loss culture with Christian spirituality (via The Guardian). A Christian approach to dieting proved popular. Shamblin sold millions of books and in 1999 started her own church, the Remnant Fellowship, in Tennessee. The church became embroiled in controversy, according to a 2004 New York Times article, after investigators raided Shamblin’s office while looking into the death of an 8-year-old boy whose parents were Remnant Fellowship members....

These Are The Worst Mall Food Courts In America Facebook By Joel Stice/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 4:39 pm EST Let’s be honest, there’s really nothing quite like the mall food court. A good mall food court offers an array of culinary options from around the globe. Whether it’s Asian stir-fry, Mexican tacos, Italian pizza, or American burgers and fries, the mall food court has it. Now of course, food courts can also be found in airports, but the mall food court is its own special experience....

This Expensive Tea Is Harvested Only When There’s A Full Moon Bloomberg/Getty Images By Matt Whittaker/Nov. 3, 2021 1:42 pm EST Agricultural folklore is steeped in traditions linked to the phases of the moon. As The Old Farmers Almanac puts it: “The age-old practice of performing farm chores by the moon stems from the simple belief that the moon governs moisture.” And why not; the moon certainly governs ocean tides. In “The Natural History,” Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder wrote that when the moon approaches the earth it “fills all bodies” and then empties them when it pulls back....

This Is How Long Rachael Ray Plans To Keep Her Show On Air Joe Seer/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 2:13 pm EST Rachael Ray has been the face of simple, easy cooking since 2001, when she first joined the Food Network family as the host of “30 Minute Meals” (via Food Network). From there, she catapulted to celebrity stardom with the launch of her syndicated daytime show in 2007....

TikTok Is Shook Over This Hotel Cereal Revelation worradirek/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Feb. 5, 2022 3:16 pm EST It rarely takes much to leave TikTok shook. This is no exception. The TikTok user @khammer123 allegedly revealed a secret of the hotel for which they work. The video begins by showing off the hotel’s small array of cereal dispensers. There’s one for Frosted Flakes, one for Raisin Bran, and one for Fruit Loops....

Why This Canadian Dairy Queen Smelled Like Rotten Eggs For Years Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Dec. 16, 2021 10:32 am EST It’s 2015, and it’s a particularly warm day in Alberta, Canada. The citizens of Calgary are in the mood for a nice, cold ice cream treat. They head to their newly opened local Dairy Queen to enjoy a classic sundae, or maybe have one of the chain’s famous Blizzards. The crowd of ice-cream-craving Calgarites eagerly flood into the establishment, expecting to be greeted with the scent of fresh ice cream and candy toppings — only to hurry back out, covering their noses with their shirts....

Why You Don’t Have To Rely On The Microwave To Reheat Pasta Louno Morose/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:29 am EST Do you have a favorite pasta dish that you always double the recipe for, excitedly cooking extra so you can eat leftovers the following day? Whipping up a bigger batch of spaghetti bolognese or cacio e pepe makes getting a meal on the table much faster, and hardly anyone complains about eating pasta two days in a row....

You Probably Never Knew Julia Child Was A Spy George Rose/Getty Images By Colin McCandless/Nov. 23, 2021 7:38 am EST Most people regard Julia Child as a popular American chef, author, and cooking show luminary who introduced millions to French cuisine through her magnum opus “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” However, it may surprise you to learn that she once worked as an intelligence officer for the forerunner to the CIA....

22% Want This Discontinued Costco Food Court Item To Make A Comeback Helen89/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Sept. 23, 2021 8:13 pm EST The Costco food court has long been a convenient and affordable oasis for hungry shoppers needing a quick bite to eat after a long day of hunting down the best big-box deals. Certain cult-favorite food court items are perpetually offered in the warehouse chain’s dining areas, including their popular $10 pizzas, swirled frozen yogurts, craveable chicken bakes, and the company’s famous $1....

30 Minute Sloppy Joe Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 11:19 am EST We all have those days: Work was a drag, the kids are running wild, the cat threw up on the rug, and the last thing you feel like doing is whipping up some big, complicated dinner only to have your culinary efforts met with groans and complaints. Those are the days this recipe was made for because no one groans at sloppy joes....

Easy Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Recipe By Jennifer En/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:22 am EST Prep time: 5 minutes. Cook time: 5 minutes. Servings: 2. A French confection with incorporated air bubbles to create lightness, mousse is often made by whipping egg whites or heavy cream. It can be served as filling for a cake or on its own as a decadent treat. While the texture of a mousse can be airy or veer toward the thicker, creamier side, no one can deny its richness and decadence....

Here’s What Pat Neely Is Up To Now Cj Rivera/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/Sept. 17, 2021 1:34 pm EST The last time fans saw Pat Neely onscreen, he was running a barbecue restaurant and hosting a TV show called “Down Home with the Neelys” with his ex-wife Gina Neely. Since then, a lot has happened in both Neely’s professional and personal life. For starters, he found love again with a registered nurse-anesthetist named Tamika Parks, and the two tied the knot in 2017....

Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 20, 2021 11:51 am EST Are you looking for a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes, but still want to enjoy the same creamy taste and texture? If so, look no further than this Instant Pot mashed cauliflower. Not only is the recipe incredibly easy to whip up and can be made with just a few ingredients and your handy dandy Instant Pot, but it’s also a little more guilt-free than potatoes....

Is This Why A Group Of Starbucks Employees Was Fired? Harun Ozmen/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Feb. 11, 2022 4:33 pm EST After firing seven workers from one of their Memphis locations that was trying to unionize, Starbucks is trying to convince the public that the unionization effort had nothing to do with it. In a statement made to CNN Business, Reggie Borges, Starbucks’ spokesperson, stressed that the firings occurred after the workers allowed reporters into their store after hours as they prepared to publicly launch their unionization plans....

Joanna Gaines’ Precious Moment With Son Has Instagram Ready For Christmas Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Nov. 7, 2021 9:19 am EST Joanna Gaines loves Christmas traditions. Per Taste of Home, the Magnolia Network creator shuns the overly coordinated matching ornaments, and instead loves to use décor that drums up some of her favorite memories. As she wrote in her Magnolia Journal, “While the Popsicle-stick picture frames have cracked over the years, and the photos within them have faded — it only makes me love them all the more....

McDonald’s Just Brought Back Its Pumpkin Spice Latte. Here’s What You Need To Know Blueee77/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 8, 2021 10:58 am EST McDonald’s is a much-loved company that has made its presence felt in different parts of the globe. According to Reader’s Digest, the brand’s journey began all the way back in 1940 when two brothers, Richard and Maurice McDonald got together to open a BBQ restaurant of their own in California....

More Starbucks Locations Are Trying To Unionize Harun Ozmen/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 10:40 am EST On December 9, Starbucks workers at one of Starbucks’ Buffalo, New York locations, voted overwhelmingly (19 for, 8 against) in favor of forming a union. On December 17, the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which was created by Congress in 1935 to “investigate and remedy unfair labor practices by unions and employers” (via NLRB), certified the results of the vote (via Bloomberg)....

Should You Still Order A Misspelled Item On A Menu? Syda Productions/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Sept. 12, 2021 6:01 pm EST Are American diners picky about their restaurants? The answer depends on what you mean by “picky.” Do we require high-end menu items like filet mignon and lobster? Absolutely not. It is abundantly clear from the continuing success — not to mention, the impressive growth during the pandemic — of the American fast-food industry that a great many of us are perfectly happy to eat chili dogs, chicken sandwiches, burgers, and the like....

Slow Cooker Mashed Potato Recipe Lindsay D. Mattison/Mashed By Lindsay D. Mattison/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 8:14 am EST Mashed potatoes are a staple in our house. We serve them alongside meatloaf or pork chops for weeknight dinners, and a gigantic bowl almost always makes an appearance on the table for holiday meals. They’re not necessarily difficult to make, but they do throw a wrench in meal prep. You see, mashed potatoes can get thick and gummy as they sit, so we always try to mash them at the last minute....