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This Viral TikTok Reveals How Candy Canes Are Made Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 12:29 pm EST The holidays have a sense of magic about them, especially for kids. Children — and adults — are left to wonder how the menorah was able to stay lit in the holy temple in Jerusalem for eight days, with just a one-day supply of oil (via NPR). And scientists are just as baffled as everyone else about the Star of Bethlehem that led three wise men to baby Jesus (via Live Science)....

Throwdown With Michael Symon: Release Date, Episodes, And More - What We Know So Far Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Joe Nasta/Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 1:47 pm EST Some exciting culinary TV news has just come across our desk that we had to share with you. Food Network just announced a brand new food competition show that will be hosted by none other than Iron Chef Michael Symon. Michael Symon has been wowing the country with his approachable style of cooking, delicious dishes, and signature laugh since 1998, when Food & Wine Magazine named him Best New Chef (via Food Network)....

TikTok Is Divided Over This Dog Entering A Starbucks Drive-Thru Window HIPHUB/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 22, 2021 12:52 pm EST Last week, TikTok users couldn’t get enough of a viral video that was shot at Starbucks drive-thru and featured a giant friendly dog. Shot by a customer in line, the clip shows the dog in the car ahead climbing into a Starbucks store through the drive-thru window. “when the puppocino calls to you…,” the caption reads, referring to Starbucks’ whipped cream treat for pets....

TikTok Isn’t Impressed With This Over-The-Top Starbucks Order Harun Ozmen/Shutterstock By Katie Lenhardt/Dec. 13, 2021 5:22 pm EST Starbucks is known for its long list of optional ingredients and add-ons that allow customers to create a specialty beverage. Still, baristas probably aren’t expecting a single order that uses them all at once. Now, one TikToker threatened to order up a $50 iced coffee, and followers weren’t cool with it. In a barista’s nightmare TikTok post, user instrumentality....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Freaking Out Over Its Wintry Blend Coffee Billion Photos/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Nov. 8, 2021 3:49 pm EST Once the weather starts getting colder, there’s nothing better than starting off your morning with a warm beverage. Of course, Trader Joe’s is filling its shelves and aisles with plenty of seasonal goodies, which includes delicious drinks. Fans of the grocery chain are psyched for a returning salted hot caramel cocoa, but that’s not the only winter drink that’s coming back....

Twitter Is Melting Over This 8-Year-Old Fan Calling Duff Goldman Her Hero s_bukley/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Oct. 29, 2021 4:30 pm EST Chefs and fans alike have a ton of respect for Duff Goldman. According to Delish, Even Goldman’s opponents found something to bond over. When the chef had to face off against Buddy Valastro, both personalities had to endure grueling challenges, but came out on the other end much closer, with Valastro claiming the two star bakers became good friends....

Veggie-Packed Barbecue Casserole Recipe By Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 9:42 am EST When one of my friends has a new baby, I am always at a loss for what to bring. I want to bring a dinner over, but I feel like everyone does the same thing. You need a dish that will keep well, is easy, and requires no work for the new, tired parents. Lasagna and casseroles are always the go-to, but I worry that my friends will get sick of those staples....

Wendy’s Grilled Chicken Sandwich: What To Know Before Ordering Twitter By Naomi Kennedy/Jan. 4, 2022 1:37 pm EST There’s no denying the deliciousness of a crispy chicken sandwich. The satisfyingly crunchy sandwich has been the center of attention since Popeyes introduced their take on the dish in 2019, per Restaurant Business. And now, it seems like every restaurant has put one on its menu in an attempt to rival the one produced by the famous Louisiana Kitchen or its unofficial nemesis, Chick-fil-A....

What Is Lemon Curd And What Does It Taste Like? Marcus Z-pics/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:19 pm EST Lemon curd is an inherently British fruit spread used as a topping on toast or scones, as an alternative to jam or jelly, or as filling in pastries or cakes. Tangy, sweet, silky, and smooth like a glossy custard but a bit lighter, Spruce Eats says that it is often referred to as “lemon cheese” across the pond, where it was introduced in the nineteenth century (via Barker’s)....

What Really Happens If You Sous Vide Your Food For Too Long? Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 4:12 pm EST From pasta to basic burgers or baking, it’s easy to overcook foods using certain methods. Overcooking pasta is one of the most common bad habits people have when cooking, making it mushy in consistency. Hungry Harriet notes that some of the most common mistakes that lead to overcooking are “cooking on too high a heat,” “vision and eyesight problems,” and “fear of undercooking” or food poisoning....

What Some People Think Is Missing From David Chang’s ‘Breakfast Of Champions’ Ben Gabbe/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 14, 2021 8:43 pm EST You’ve likely heard the old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And a recent study by Science Daily confirms that to an extent. Researchers found that those who skip breakfast are most likely to miss out on key nutrients like vitamin C and fiber....

What You Never Noticed About Beauty And The Beast’s ‘Be Our Guest’ Dinner Scene Ironika/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Sept. 1, 2021 11:30 am EST Mega Disney fans know there are a lot of plot holes and definitely some historical fallacy in many of the beloved animated movies. While some of the new live action remakes are solving some of the more questionable storylines, there’s one people just can’t quite get past (via Yahoo!...

Why Marcela Valladolid Struggled To Find Her Voice At Food Network Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Nov. 11, 2021 8:45 pm EST Marcela Valladolid got her start in the food world by working with her aunt at a cooking school in Baja, Mexico. In 2010, Valladolid began her culinary TV career with “Mexican Made Easy” on the Food Network, featuring her takes on fresh and flavorful Mexican cuisine (via Food Network)....

Zucchini Casserole Recipe Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints/Updated: Sept. 20, 2021 8:22 am EST Zucchini casserole is the perfect cheesy one-tray-bake, with a crispy breadcrumb topping and tons of flavor. It’s a great dish to make for a weekend brunch or as a lighter side for chicken or steak, says food blogger and photographer Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant’s Table. It’s one of those classic all-American tray bakes, a casserole dish that tastes both comforting and nostalgic....

32 Popular Restaurants With Keto Options Nata Bene/Shutterstock By Brianna Persons/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:39 pm EST Diets seem to come and go, but one that’s definitely not going anywhere is the keto diet. From Halle Barry and Gwyneth Paltrow to athletes like LeBron James (via Everyday Health), it seems everyone who’s someone has embraced the eating plan at some point. Healthline defines it as “a very low-carb, high-fat diet” in which fewer carbohydrates are consumed in favor of healthy fats....

Chick-fil-A claims the man in question was a safety threat TikTok But things may not always be as they seem. In a comment about the incident on its Facebook page, Chick-fil-A Downtown Miami & Miami Central explained its side of the story, stating that the man in the video has had a history of being ‘verbally hostile’ toward guests, has spit on guests, and had violated a trespass warning for the restaurant....

Cereals You’ll Never Have Again Shutterstock By Kayla Layne Crawford/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 1:39 pm EST It might be healthy, trendy, and a bit grownup to have avocado toast or a kale oatmeal smoothie for breakfast, but if you’re like me there’s still nothing better than staying in on a Saturday morning and enjoying a giant bowl of cereal while watching cartoons. If you want to feel more like an adult you can have Fiber One, but where’s the fun in that?...

Co-Host Antonia Lofaso Dishes On Guy Fieri’s Restaurant Reboot - Exclusive Interview RandyShropshire/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 1:21 pm EST You know about “Restaurant Reboot,” right? Presented by LendingTree and premiering June 12, it’s a massive celebration of the American restaurant industry, featuring scads of celebrities and musical guests. Oh yeah, and Food Network colossus, Guy Fieri, just happens to be giving away $300,000 in grant money to 11 restaurateur, live and in person....

Do You Really Need To Preheat Your Air Fryer? Bubbers BB/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Sept. 24, 2021 11:15 am EST Anyone who has waited 10 minutes for an oven to preheat knows that the process is a drag. The additional few minutes added to the cooking time can turn the most determined cooks into lazy takeout orderers. The same goes for an air fryer. Dana Angelo White, the author of the “Healthy Air Fryer Cookbook,” thinks that not preheating an air fryer is the biggest mistake you could be making....

Duff Goldman Surprises Fans With Unexpected Hanukkah Prep Paul Archuleta/Getty By Felix Behr/Dec. 3, 2021 3:57 pm EST Duff Goldman is continuing on with his ongoing Hanukkah updates. After first showing how interested daughter Josphine was in the lighting of the menorah, Goldman returned to Instagram, where he shared a photo of a halfway lit menorah, a tray of latkes with applesauce, and the box from which their mix came. “This is how you Chanukah,” he stated....