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The Connection Between Morton Salt And The Challenger Disaster Thomas Trompeter/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Dec. 10, 2021 10:29 am EST In 1848, a Chicago man named Alonzo Richmond opened his new business, Richmond & Company, which acted as agents for the salt company Ondondaga Salt to sell their products in the Midwest. In 1889, the company was acquired by Joy Morton, son of Arbor Day founder Julius Sterling Morton, and renamed as Joy Morton & Company....

The Cracker Barrel Breakfast Chris Jericho Challenged ‘Fast Foodies’ To Recreate Crystal Huffman/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Feb. 6, 2022 2:48 pm EST Chris Jericho is the very model of a modern Renaissance man. He’s primarily known as a pro wrestler, and according to an Instagram post by Jericho, he’s at least a 37-time champion. He’s a six-time WWF/WWE world champion (via the WWE website) and also a multi-title holder with WCW and ECW....

The New Phone App That Hardcore Foodies Need To Know About Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Sept. 1, 2021 2:35 pm EST Back before the internet, in order to enjoy restaurant food, one would have to go to a restaurant. To discover restaurants, one would have to read reviews in print publications or rely on word-of-mouth. By 1979, Tim and Nina Zagat had the epiphany that people might want some help with that, and the Zagat Guide to restaurants was born....

The School Of Chocolate Pastry That Surprised Amaury Guichon - Exclusive Fiona Guichon By Hanna Claeson/Dec. 28, 2021 9:00 am EST “School of Chocolate” star Amaury Guichon genuinely likes all of his students. “Off-camera, they did exchange recipes and help each other out based on what they knew, which made me so happy,” he revealed to Mashed in an exclusive interview. The world-famous pastry chef and chocolatier does not doubt that all of his eight contestants had the talent necessary to triumph, even when they failed....

The Truth About Guillermo Salinas From Halloween Baking Championship Season 7 Facebook By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Sept. 12, 2021 5:13 pm EST We all love cooking competitions, but there’s something even more enticing about holiday baking shows. They get us into the spirit of whichever season they’re celebrating, inspire our own cake and cookie ideas, and really showcase a baker’s creativity. That’s why we’re looking forward to the upcoming season of “Halloween Baking Championship,” which premieres Monday, September 13 at 9:00 p....

The Untold Truth Of Naked Juice Bloomberg/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/Oct. 7, 2021 4:12 pm EST You know Naked Juice. You’ve likely noticed it in the cooler at the corner convenience store near some of the “healthier” drink options. You might’ve seen it in the produce section of your local grocery store (because that proximity to produce means something’s healthy, right?). You may have even enjoyed your fair share of Naked Juice products — smoothies or otherwise — over the years....

This Restaurant Moment Made Antonia Lofaso Want To Give Up Randy Shropshire/Getty Images By Molly Clark/Sept. 15, 2021 3:59 pm EST Celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso made a name for herself on television with roles on “Top Chef: Chicago” and “Top Chef: All Stars,” as a judge on “Restaurant Startup,” and through appearances on various Food Network shows. After attending the French Culinary Institute, Lofaso advanced swiftly through the ranks at prominent restaurants such as Wolfgang Puck’s Spago....

This State Uses The Most Hot Sauce, According To Instacart Keith Homan/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Jan. 18, 2022 4:17 pm EST It’s no secret that Americans love spicy food. According to KRMG, New Mexicans self-identified as the most spice-tolerant population in America, with Louisiana and Texas close behind. Meanwhile, a poll sponsored by Tums found that respondents believed that Louisiana had the spiciest food around, followed by Texas, New Mexico, California, and Arizona....

This Vietnamese Pho Has Costco Shoppers Divided CheDima/Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/Sept. 7, 2021 5:30 pm EST Instant pho? It seems like a contradiction to offer an instant version of a classic grab-and-go Vietnamese street food. But Instagrammer @CostcoBuys noticed it’s now on the shelves at Costco just begging anyone to take up the challenge and try it. The blogger, whose self-described mission is “to show the world how amazing Costco is,” posted about the new find on Instagram, saying, “Pho bowls are on sale at Costco for just $8....

What Are Pistachios And How Do You Eat Them? itor/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Nov. 9, 2021 4:59 pm EST Sometimes you feel like a nut –- but not just any nut. More and more of us are craving pistachios, a nut that The Produce News reports has overtaken cashews, peanuts, and almonds to become America’s favorite, and fastest-growing, snack nut. Today’s pistachios, however, may be all but unrecognizable to anyone who hasn’t indulged in this product over the past few decades....

What Vegans Should Know About Swedish Fish Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Updated: Feb. 8, 2022 10:53 am EST If you’re new to veganism, you’re probably learning all sorts of information about sneaky ways that animal products creep into foods we love (marshmallows — made with gelatin — can be a particularly devastating discovery), including different snack foods and candies. We can’t speak for everyone, but reading labels can get tiring, especially on things that you didn’t know you needed to check for (like veggie burgers that contain milk or eggs)....

Why Drew Barrymore Was So Hesitant About Writing A Cookbook Steven Ferdman/Getty By Kathryn Shelton/Dec. 10, 2021 4:12 pm EST Drew Barrymore has not always been a foodie. Born into show biz royalty and having embarked on a career in front of the camera when she was 11 months old, the actor and talk show host has traveled a long, winding, and often treacherous path to get to where she now stands....

Why Ina Garten Passed On Working With The United Nations Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Sept. 27, 2021 10:44 am EST Ina Garten is one impressive person, even with all of her culinary achievements aside. Before Garten was known as the “Barefoot Contessa” or even owned the gourmet grocery store by the same name, she had a government job. She worked her way up in the White House from her starting position as an aid to becoming a budget analyst for nuclear policy, under both former president Gerald Ford and former president Jimmy Carter (via The Muse)....

Why MasterChef’s Dominique Crenn Hopes You Don’t Follow The Recipe Ben Gabbe/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Sept. 1, 2021 3:34 pm EST Dominique Crenn is a force to be reckoned with, both in and outside of the kitchen. The French-born television personalty is the co-owner and chef of Atelier Crenn, a San Francisco-based restaurant that received a Michelin star within a year of its opening in January 2011. This modern French eatery ultimately went on to attain three Michelin stars, making Crenn the first female chef in America to receive this coveted award....

Why You Might Actually Want To Add Peanut Butter To Your Hot Dog New Africa/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 7:17 pm EST There are some quirky food combinations that people swear by: French fries dipped in mayonnaise, salt on watermelon, honey on pizza, cheddar cheese baked into apple pie, baby carrots dunked in Cool Whip or frosting, olive oil and/or hot sauce drizzled over ice cream, and the list goes on....

A KFC Fan Preserved Her Takeout Even As Her Car Flooded Patcharaporn Puttipon2465/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 28, 2022 10:28 am EST The fast food chain KFC is a popular brand that has managed to attract a following around the globe. According to Forbes, the brand is worth at least $8.3 billion and has over 22,000 locations in 135 countries. A loyal fan, Kamlesh Mistry, left no stone unturned in proving his love for the restaurant and was awarded a spot in the KFC Super Fan Hall of Fame in 2020 after it was revealed that he has been to nearly 50 different KFC outlets in 40 countries, per Lad Bible....

Aldi’s Valentine’s Day Cheeses Are Back For Your Charcuterie Board Maria Medvedeva/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Feb. 10, 2022 12:02 pm EST For those who would rather stay in than go out, a romantic Valentine’s Day that takes place from the comfort of your own home could be perfect. Ethel M’s is doing virtual chocolate tastings, and you can use this pasta hack when cooking at home for gorgeous red noodles. And if you want to make a charcuterie board to share with your special someone, Aldi has the products for you....

Baking Holiday Cookies Will Cost You Twice As Much In This City New Africa/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 9:15 am EST Most of us that enjoy baking will have go-to recipes that we use to turn out our favorite holiday cookies. But no matter what kind of baked good we choose to make, we’d likely be starting off with a similar, if not the same, pool of ingredients — flour, eggs, butter, sugar, and baking soda....

Burger King Fans Won’t Want To Miss Out On This Back-To-School King Jr. Meal Deal makesushi1/Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/Aug. 29, 2021 12:38 pm EST The GOAT BK is doing a little something for the kiddos returning to school this year. According to Chew Boom, Burger King is running a back-to-school promotion through September 3rd, in which those who purchase an adult combo meal are offered a free King Jr. meal for free....

Chopped Judge Scott Conant Refuses To Eat These Foods Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Katherine Mclaughlin/Oct. 25, 2021 4:30 pm EST When you think about food judges, you have to imagine their palates are pretty refined. To be able to carefully and accurately determine good from bad versus like and dislike is much a harder task than some may give them credit. Of course, tasting lots of food over the years sure helps make this job a little easier....