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Why You Should Always Add A Marshmallow To Ice Cream Cones photoschmidt/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Jan. 12, 2022 6:10 pm EST Ice cream tastes just fine in a bowl or in its tub (this saves time washing dishes, so that’s just smart thinking). But, there is something about ice cream in a cone that just makes the tasty treat even better. A standard cake cone is often good enough, especially that last bite filled with melted deliciousness....

Workers Reveal What It’s Really Like To Work At Hooters JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd/Aug. 30, 2021 4:25 pm EST Hooters restaurant originated in Clearwater, Florida in 1983 — a restaurant designed to cater to men looking for some “entertainment” from their servers. Really, according to the Hooters’ own website, the original six businessmen created the concept in an effort to “open a place they couldn’t get kicked out of....

20 Popular Rice Brands Ranked Worst To Best SURAKIT SAWANGCHIT/Shutterstock By Lauren DeMello/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 1:38 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Rice is an everyday staple in many cultures worldwide, and for good reason. Rice is cost-friendly, easy to prepare, and versatile, making it the perfect go-to side dish in any home. In fact, Americans eat more than 20 pounds of rice per year, via Food and Wine....

An Aldi Customer Reportedly Found A Creepy Crawler In A Bunch Of Grapes Aripai Leangphet/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Jan. 27, 2022 2:33 pm EST Several weeks ago, Aldi celebrated World Kindness Day by leaving out a handful of quarters for shoppers to use in their carts and posted the photo on its Instagram account. While the photo appeared generous at first glance, one user noticed a massive spider lurking on top of the pile of money....

Ben & Jerry’s Chocolaty New Flavor Supports An Important Social Justice Cause Ben & Jerry’s By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Sept. 23, 2021 10:41 am EST Ben & Jerry’s, America’s best-selling ice cream brand, just released a new flavor — and it’s for yet another great cause. During a September 20th press conference, Jabari Paul, the company’s activism manager, officially announced the launch of “Change is Brewing,” which represents more than just a delicious blend of sweet, chilled goodness....

Burger King’s Franken Whopper Combines 3 Menu Items To Make 1 Monstrous Burger Burger King By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Oct. 29, 2021 12:47 pm EST If there’s one thing Burger King loves to do during Halloween, it’s make a statement. Back in 2018, the chain had scientists talking after its forest green Nightmare King burger allegedly haunted people’s dreams, and in 2015, its infamous ghost burger’s black bun had some people frantically calling their doctors to make sure they weren’t dying....

Copycat Dunkin’ Donuts Hash Browns Recipe Carlos Leo/Mashed By Carlos Leo AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 9:33 am EST When you go to Dunkin’ Donuts, if all you get is a donut or two (or half dozen and some Munchkins just for kicks), then with all due respect, you’re doing it wrong. There’s a reason Dunkin’ Donuts has officially dropped the “Donuts” part of the name and is now officially known simply as “Dunkin’,” and it’s because they have so much more to offer....

Crab Cake Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 10:42 am EST Chef and food writer Erin Johnson of Probably in the Kitchen calls herself “someone who grew up on the Chesapeake Bay” and thus she rightfully has a few thoughts when it comes to making crab cakes. One thought that’s sure to steer you right: “Put Old Bay [Seasoning] on everything. I add more than one teaspoon to my crab cakes; if you love it, add more....

Does This Strawberry Mason Jar Hack Really Work? Krstevski/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Sept. 27, 2021 3:46 pm EST We all know about TikTok, the land of weird food and lifestyle hacks that surprisingly work. Only a few months ago, a TikToker enlightened the world about the colony of bugs that live inside a strawberry, per Newshub. Soak the strawberries in a bowl of salted water, the hack suggested, and 10 minutes later a bunch of worms will swim out to the surface....

Gordon Ramsay’s Shepherd’s Pie Recipe Keith Kamikawa/Mashed By Keith Kamikawa AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 10:43 am EST Any fan of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares most likely remembers him scoffing at the “shepherd’s pie” he was served at the Grasshopper, which was actually a cottage pie. The difference between the two is shepherd’s pie traditionally contains ground lamb, while cottage pie is typically filled with beef (via Home Is A Kitchen)....

Here’s What Makes Chili’s Baby Back Ribs So Delicious Foodio/Shutterstock By Trevor Carlson/Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 1:34 pm EST Did you know that Chili’s first launched their legendary baby back ribs way back in 1986 (via Meat + Poultry)? According to Brinker International, the restaurant chain now has over 1,400 locations scattered across 26 countries. Known for popular items like their sizzling fajitas and hand-crafted margaritas, the menu at Chili’s provides a wide range of choices....

How Hot Dogs Helped Make Clara Bow Famous Hulton Archive/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Nov. 24, 2021 11:11 am EST You’ve probably heard the term “It girl” at some point. It’s pretty hard not to if you’re even the slightest bit tuned into the lives of celebrities. The label has been used for nearly a century to describe the mega-popular actress or upper-class socialite of the moment — somebody who has achieved seemingly overnight fame for their talents, looks, and/or lavish lifestyle, and who is sought after by a widespread audience, per Savoir Flair....

MasterChef Season 11 Winner Kelsey Murphy Dishes On The Competition - Exclusive Interview Fox By Steven John/Sept. 16, 2021 10:45 am EST A couple years back, if you mentioned the show “MasterChef” to Kelsey Murphy, she would have said something like: “Oh, I love that show!” Mention it to her now, and she can instead say: “Oh, I won that show!” That’s because she just became the newly minted champ of season 11 of one of TV’s most beloved cooking shows....

Moe’s Is Giving Away A Year Of Free Queso To 21 Fans. Here’s How To Win Moe’s By Aimee Lamoureux/Sept. 16, 2021 6:11 pm EST There’s a major holiday coming up. And no, it is not Halloween, or Thanksgiving, or even Christmas. It’s National Queso Day, and luckily it is coming up much sooner than those other holidays, which means queso fans won’t have long to wait before celebrating the big day....

Molly Yeh’s Jalapeno Poppers Are Perfect For Your Football Party Amanda Edwards/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 11:11 am EST Football has become one of America’s trusted pastimes. In fact, according to GCI Outdoor, tailgating before a game is not only a great way to socialize, but it’s also how many soak up the excitement of the game long before it begins. And what’s a tailgate without some great food and drinks?...

Nutritionist Exposes Everything Fake About Sushi Shutterstock By Robin Miller/Updated: Feb. 6, 2022 4:57 pm EST Sinking your teeth into a buttery piece of sushi is one of the most enjoyable things on earth. One sweet bite of red snapper or tender tuna, and you’re instantly whisked away by the clean, fresh taste of the ocean. Problem is, there’s an 87 percent chance you’re not actually eating snapper and a 59 percent chance that’s not tuna cushioned on your plate (via Oceana)....

Only 8% Of People Consider This Breakfast Chain Their Favorite NatalyaBond/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Sept. 16, 2021 4:03 pm EST Breakfast can be a divisive meal. Some love a sweet start to the day like pancakes or waffles, while others like a savory breakfast sandwich or classic scrambled eggs for the first meal. When you can’t make it from scratch at home, there are breakfast chains to save the day — though not all serve equally delicious morning dishes....

Peppermint Bark Recipe Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 17, 2021 8:17 am EST When Christmas rolls around, there’s so much to think about. Of course, there are presents and family gatherings, but who could forget about great food and sweet treats? Baking and making sweets around the holidays is a tradition in many families, and we’re totally here for it. While baking cookies is super fun, we like to expand our horizons and make a lot of other desserts to share as well....

PepsiCo Just Set An Ambitious Goal For Reducing Virgin Plastic Use Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 21, 2021 11:07 am EST PepsiCo is a frontrunner in the food and beverage industry and owns multiple popular brands such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Doritos, Cheetos, and Mirinda, among others. Per the brand’s website, the company’s multipronged mission includes spreading joy to customers through “delicious and nourishing products and unique brand experiences.” Of course, many of those experiences involve spreading plastic waste, which isn’t exactly nourishing for the planet....

Reddit’s Got Jokes About This ‘Rare’ Chicken Sandwich From Wendy’s Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Jan. 17, 2022 11:38 am EST When we order from a fast food restaurant, we’re looking for comfort food like hamburgers, French fries, and chicken nuggets. We’re generally not expecting five-star cuisine. What we are expecting, however, is for our food to be cooked properly. Unfortunately, there have been instances when food served at fast food joints wasn’t fried or grilled long enough, sometimes resulting in unappetizing raw products....