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Why Reddit Thinks Some Restaurant: Impossible Locations Don’t Deserve Help Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 14, 2022 2:00 pm EST Since its television debut in 2011, “Restaurant: Impossible” has entertained Food Network viewers with exciting restaurant makeovers. In each episode, celebrity chef Robert Irvine visits a restaurant badly in need of improvements, lending his expertise to the owners to help them turn their fledgling business into a successful, well-run eatery, per his website....

5-Ingredient Air Fryer Mini Bagels Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 11:53 am EST When you’re craving a chewy bagel packed with flavor and schmeared with amazing cream cheese, but you don’t really feel like leaving your home and hitting up the bakery or grocery store, just whip out the air fryer and five ingredients, and in no time at all, you’ll be munching on the best air fryer mini bagels you have ever tasted....

Tamales were used as a ritual offering Print Collector/Getty Images The way the Los Angeles Times explains it, tamales were a staple food in pre-Columbian days, long before Christmas, or even Christianity, came to Mesoamerica. Hieroglyphic depictions of tamaladas have been found dating from Olmec and Toltec times, and the word “tamal” actually comes from one of the languages spoken by the Aztec peoples. Tamales were originally valued for their portability, being the kind of thing you could take with you on a journey; but they were (and still are) something eaten daily....

Coffee Mate Creamers, Ranked Worst To Best OLOZANO/Shutterstock By Amanda Maida/Dec. 9, 2021 10:52 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It’s no secret that Americans love coffee, whether it’s a bold brew from a local coffee shop, a quick pod at home, or a flavorful concocted treat at either location. They love it strong, mild, regular, and sweet, and they can consume one or multiple cups each day....

Here’s How Belgium Serves Its Fries PM20/Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/Sept. 17, 2021 12:04 pm EST The U.S. is often referred to as a bit of a melting pot, especially when it comes to cuisines. We’ve adapted pieces of culinary delights from all over the world to create long-standing, celebrated fusion dishes. Aside from a few claims to fame, such as hot dogs and meatloaf, there aren’t many true American dishes. French fries are such a staple cheeseburger companion in the States that it often feels like it’s America’s very own creation, but, as the name suggests, the popular french fry can’t be credited to Americans....

Here’s How Mint Became Associated With The Holidays etorres/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Nov. 18, 2021 3:37 pm EST Mint can bring out some strong feelings in folks. Online forums like Reddit are dedicated to people’s disdain for this flavor that is popular in food, desserts, beverages, chewing gum, and breath mints. One BuzzFeed writer asks why anyone would eat something — in this case, mint chocolate chip ice cream — that tasted like “frozen toothpaste....

Here’s Why Food Commercials Look So Different Now Pressmaster/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:58 pm EST Almost everyone remembers those old food commercials from their childhood. The fuzzy warm glow of the hulking television screen displaying scenes of juicy, picture-perfect Big Macs (via YouTube) and crispy, golden KFC (also on YouTube) accompanied by a bubblegum pop jingle that played over smiling families, hungry teenagers, and colorful cartoon mascots. There was something so tempting about those smiling, happy families, something about the warmth and familiarity of those wood-paneled dining rooms or the flair of neon geometric patterns (also known as Memphis-Milano style, via The Design Museum) and the sight of hot food that made you want to hurry out and swing by your local Taco Bell....

Instagram Is Loving This Sultry Video Of Martha And Snoop C Flanigan/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Oct. 26, 2021 2:26 pm EST By all accounts, Snoop Dogg had a happy 50th birthday. One of the attendees at Snoop’s party posted a video of Snoop on a stage, performing his 1999 rap song “20 Minutes.” In another Instagram video from the “c-day” party, the Doggfather is dancing with the one and only “boss lady,” Janet Jackson....

Johnnie Walker Made Company History With Its New Master Blender Billy Watkins/Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Oct. 24, 2021 5:19 pm EST Unless you are a whiskey afficionado, it might surprise you to know that nearly all whiskies are blended, even “single-malt” varieties (via The Whiskey Wash). Only whiskies whose labels indicate that they are bottled from a single cask are not. This is a good thing, as whiskey blends, like wine blends, can be more complex and interesting to drink....

Kellogg’s US Cereal Plant Workers Just Went On Strike. Here’s Why KK Stock/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Oct. 6, 2021 10:49 am EST We may just be getting over a pandemic-driven Grape-Nuts shortage, but supplies of other beloved cereals like Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes, and Froot Loops could possibly be hitting a rough patch. An estimated 1,400 workers at cereal manufacturer Kellogg’s have gone on strike at plants across the country, to call for job protections, vacation and holiday pay, as well as health benefits....

Matt Lucas: The Truth About The New Host Of The Great British Baking Show Jeff Spicer/Getty Images By Brent Furdyk/Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 12:35 pm EST One of television’s most enjoyable culinary imports is PBS’s The Great British Baking Show — or, as it’s titled in the U.K., The Great British Bake Off. Hosted by comedians Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding, amateur British bakers compete in special challenges, with the results judged by artisan baker Paul Hollywood and culinary expert Prue Leith....

Poached Pears Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 12, 2021 10:16 am EST Pears: They may not be a fruit that you eat very often, but why not? Recipe developer Catherine Brookes, who blogs at Blue Sky Eating, is a fan of this mild-flavored, soft-fleshed fruit. She created these poached pears using what she calls “warm spices,” telling us these seasonings “go great with the sweetness of the syrup and are perfect for the fall/winter season....

Sam’s Club Shoppers Can’t Wait To Get Their Hands On These DIY Cookie Kits Sam’s Club By Sophia Lo/Updated: Oct. 26, 2021 8:32 am EST If you’re planning a Halloween party, dessert has to be on the menu. Cookies are sure to please a crowd. But what if you just don’t have the time for carefully baking and shaping cookies and want your visitors to have fun playing with their food?...

The Devastating Death Of Tom Allen’s Father Paul Dave J Hogan/Getty By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 3, 2021 4:50 pm EST Tom Allen from “The Great British Bake Off” has been passionate about comedy for a really long time. According to his official website, he began his career when he was just 22-years-old and worked on building his skillset in different parts of the globe. However, despite his many travels, Allen stayed close to his parents and actually lived with them well into his 30s (via The Guardian)....

The McDonald’s Drive-Thru You Can Go To In Skis Gargantiopa/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Nov. 15, 2021 9:24 am EST Fast food drive-thrus see all sorts of strange traffic come in. For instance, the BBC reported on a man who rode his horse up to a McDonald’s drive-thru window in Suffolk, England. He was apparently told that he couldn’t ride his horse through the lane intended for motor vehicles. In another instance of a strange drive-thru occurrence, a video posted online shows a man going through a McDonald’s drive-thru in a cardboard car (via YouTube)....

The One Food The Office’s Brian Baumgartner Will Never Eat Again Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Dec. 21, 2021 12:21 pm EST All fans of The Office can appreciate how the show was groundbreaking for its documentary filming style and its improvisation. In fact, Mental Floss says all cast members needed to have improv experience to make the show feel more natural. And natural it was, with the cringey Michael/Oscar kiss, Kevin’s chili spill, and the cameraman’s sigh after Jim closed the door on him (via Insider)....

The Pioneer Woman’s Hawaiian Chicken Skewers Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 8:22 am EST If you’re looking to make a meal that looks great, tastes amazing, and is pretty easy on the prep and cooking front, you’re looking in the right place when you turn to Ree Drummond, better known to most as The Pioneer Woman. Drummond is recognized far and wide for recipes that impress the eye and taste buds alike without being too challenging for the casual cook....

The Real Reason David Moscow Rarely Eats Meat Anymore - Exclusive David Livingston/Getty Images By Gene Gerrard/Nov. 12, 2021 1:23 pm EST David Moscow’s travel/food show “From Scratch,” now in its second season, vividly depicts the reality of harvesting the animals and plants needed to cook a high-end restaurant menu. The show takes Moscow all around the world and introduces him to cultures whose dietary traditions put him up close and personal with the animals that are hunted and eaten....

The Reason Chipotle Is So Invested In The Future Of Its Employees Bloomberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Oct. 15, 2021 1:33 pm EST If you decide to work at Chipotle, you can score a ton of benefits. According to Chipotle’s website, employees can receive yearly college scholarships of up to $5,250, paid time off, free counseling services, and a free meal during every full shift. Plus, employees and successful branches get quarterly bonuses....

The Simple Charcuterie Board Cracker Tips You Should Know Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Nov. 2, 2021 4:28 pm EST Charcuterie boards are never a bad idea. Whether you’re heading out on a picnic, enjoying a wine tasting, or planning an epic tailgate party, these snack platters fit any occasion. Plus, they can be arranged to serve parties as small as two or as large as 10. As you begin to brainstorm how to organize your board and what foods you’d like to include, there are a few tips you should keep in mind....