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How Gordon Ramsay Really Feels About Kale Jaguar PS/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Dec. 2, 2021 11:24 am EST When we think of chef and “MasterChef” host Gordon Ramsay, green veggies aren’t necessarily what comes to mind. We recall, instead, the hearty pub-style recipes the Brit is known for such as Yorkshire pudding, fish and chips, and beef Wellington (via Gordon Ramsay Restaurants). Or we might think of Ramsay’s favorite midnight snack, which Bon Appétit reports is glitzed-up baked beans on sourdough toast with a fried egg and parmesan cheese....

How Morton Salt Helped Put This Texas Town On The Map rblfmr/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Nov. 11, 2021 3:31 pm EST Recognizable by its round canisters featuring a girl with her signature umbrella and yellow dress, Morton Salt has been a pantry staple since 1848. The company has a variety of ways of obtaining different types of salt, including traditional salt mines, solar sites, where saline water is evaporated leaving behind crystals of sodium chloride, and evaporation sites, at which underground salt deposits are harvested using vacuum pans (via Morton Salt’s website)....

In 2022, We’ll All Be Eating A Lot Of Pizza Cones Kona Pizza By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 14, 2021 7:47 pm EST It’s really no secret that people love pizza. One study found that the average American will eat about 6,000 slices over their lifetime (per Thrillist). There’s no shortage of carryout pizza chains, from Papa John’s to Domino’s, and you’ll find at least a pie or two at almost every party or tailgate you ever attend....

Instagram Can’t Get Enough Of This Adorable Photo Of Buddy Valastro And His Daughter Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Maria Faller/Oct. 3, 2021 5:51 pm EST Buddy Valastro may forever be known to his fans as the “Cake Boss,” but his social media followers are getting an inside look at his personal life, specifically the kind of family man he is. When his oldest daughter, Sofia, left for college in August, the celebrity baker tweeted out a sentimental message, which tugged on the heartstrings of his followers....

Instagram Is Freaking Out About Gordon Ramsay’s Santa-Inspired Beard David M. Benett/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 2:47 pm EST With the fall season officially here, most people have turned their focus from bathing suits and barbeques to all things pumpkin spice and spooky in anticipation of Halloween. According to Statista, nearly 65% of Americans plan to celebrate the upcoming holiday on the last day of October, and part of those plans include spending a record $10....

Is Subway Open On New Year’s Day 2022? Subway/Facebook By Maria Scinto/Dec. 8, 2021 11:47 am EST New Year’s Day is a holiday that we all choose to celebrate in our own way. Many start off the brand new year by sleeping in, while some spend the day nursing an aching head — or an upset stomach — courtesy of an excess of festivities the night before. Some brave souls in cold climates like Coney Island (via Gothamist) and Milwaukee (via Polar Bear Plunge Milwaukee) will opt for a swim in icy waters, while others will relax on the couch and take in a football game or three....

Savory Eggless Crepes Recipe Kit Hondrum/Mashed By Kit Hondrum AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 21, 2021 10:05 am EST You might assume that crepes are crepes are only for ordering at a French cafe while you sip a latte. After all, they seem like they would be difficult to make: How are you supposed to concoct something so light and airy in the comfort of your own home? However, you may be surprised to find out that they’re actually a lot easier to make than you may be assuming — and a lot easier to enjoy, even if you have specific food allergies....

Sonic Almost Went By A Very Different Name James R. Martin/Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Oct. 28, 2021 1:18 pm EST There’s no denying that the quality and taste of the food served is of the utmost importance at any restaurant. However, a catchy name and slogan has a lot to do with its success, too. Take Popeyes, for example. The fried chicken chain became considerably more popular after changing its name from Chicken on the Run (via Popeyes)....

The ‘Pizza Is A Vegetable’ Meme Explained Laure Noverraz By Katie Lenhardt/Oct. 25, 2021 5:29 pm EST Only in the United States might people believe that pizza is a vegetable and have Congress make it official. (What good is government if they can’t help us pretend that a gooey slice of cheese and pepperoni pizza is healthy, anyway?) Over the past decade, the ridiculous “pizza is a vegetable” statement has become a widely-circulated meme, though you might not know its origins that date back to 2011....

The Controversial Halloween Candy Snoop Refuses To Eat Leon Bennett/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Oct. 21, 2021 12:33 pm EST The three judges on “Snoop & Martha’s Very Tasty Halloween” had six hours to kill while three teams of contestants constructed their scary and edible sets for a very tasty Halloween party, complete with four baked treats. Hosting the party was none other than food TV’s favorite couple, Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart, joined by guest judge Alvin Zhou....

The Dish Alain Ducasse Is Most Proud Of Marc Piasecki/Getty By Lucy Maddox/Nov. 10, 2021 5:32 pm EST While he may not be as widely known as the celebrity chefs who grace our silver screens, Alain Ducasse deserves just as much, if not more, recognition. He is one of the most successful and talented chefs of his generation. This French maestro’s journey as a chef began at a young age. According to Luxury London, it all began when he tasted fresh produce for the first time in the garden of his childhood home, a 200-year-old farmhouse in France....

The One Dish Chris Santos Almost Always Orders Out Greg Doherty/Getty By Katherine Mclaughlin/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:01 pm EST There’s no doubt that Chris Santos is an amazing chef. The culinary icon with multiple awe-inspiring menus, dishes, and restaurants under his belt can likely cook circles around most of us. And when you have skills like he does, it seems that eating someone else’s food just wouldn’t be necessary. Still, professional chefs really aren’t that different than us, and sometimes, they don’t want to cook any more than regular people do....

The Surprising Things You Didn’t Know You Could Bake On A Traeger, According To Pitmaster Diva Q - Exclusive Facebook By Molly Allen/Nov. 30, 2021 10:21 am EST World Champion Pitmaster and Traeger Grills pro Danielle Bennett, also known as “Diva Q,” lives and breathes all things barbecue. She shared her favorite barbecue joints across the country on her Travel Channel show “BBQ Crawl” for three seasons, and she’s judged a long list of food competitions....

The Truth About Amanda From The Great British Baking Show: Season 12 British Bake Off/Twitter By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 16, 2021 11:20 am EST If you’re a fan of “The Great British Baking Show,” you’re likely already heavily invested in the current season, which started on September 21. Like past seasons, Season 12 follows 12 contestants as they compete in baking challenges every week in an attempt to win the title of top baker....

These Halloween Snack Boards Are Haunting TikTok In The Best Way TikTok By Felix Behr/Oct. 11, 2021 2:14 am EST October doesn’t exist. It’s just Halloween spread over 31 days. Nowhere is this shown more clearly than on TikTok, which, as In The Know reports, is awash with videos of various Halloween-themed snack boards. In fact, there is an entire hashtag devoted to the genre of Halloween treats. There are different ways to achieve this....

This Adorable Kitten Throwback ‘Feels Like Yesterday’ For Valerie Bertinelli Manny Hernandez/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 7, 2021 9:39 am EST Valerie Bertinelli absolutely loves pets. According to Animal Fair, the Food Network personality has several cats as well as a dog named Luna. She often posts adorable photos of her pets on her social media accounts. She’s also someone who works hard to associate herself with animal charities. Her Instagram account that’s dedicated to her pets is truly adorable and often features gorgeous updates from her beloved furry friends....

This Bread Maker Has People Obsessed And It’s Under $100 Natalia Hrynovets/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 3:46 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. This particular model allows users to be masters of their own bread-related destinies as they can, “prepare healthy loaves of bread without preservatives or trans fat.” It also comes with twelve cycles to choose from, including basic, gluten-free, sweet, quick bread, French, whole grain, and many others....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are So Excited For Its New Vegan Mayo Elliott Cowand Jr/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 1, 2021 11:15 am EST When it comes to pleasing customers, Trader Joe’s tries to ensure that it caters to as many people as possible, including offering a range of products for all kinds of diets and lifestyles. For example, there are plenty of vegan options at the store, hails Live Kindly, including plant-based meat options such as the Impossible Burger and Soy Chorizo, dairy-free milk products, vegan cheese, and more....

Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Jan. 27, 2022 10:27 am EST When it comes to Valentine’s Day refreshments, most people probably first think of chocolate-dipped strawberries, champagne, and an overpriced prix-fixe dinner for two at an overbooked restaurant. If you’d like to shake things up with your special someone, try this fun and whimsical Valentine’s Day charcuterie board recipe from photographer and recipe developer Susan Olayinka....

We Tried The Newest Restaurant From Celebrity Chef Richard Blais Carly Caramanna/Mashed By Carly Caramanna/Updated: Dec. 10, 2021 11:51 am EST Let us just get this one out of the way. We here at Mashed love Richard Blais. He first came on the national scene as a contestant on season 4 of “Top Chef” where he drew us in with his charming personality and wizard-like skills at using liquid nitrogen (more on that to come)....