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Nearly 20% Agree This Is The Worst Store Bought Ice Cream Brand Atsushi Hirao/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Dec. 30, 2021 9:35 am EST How much do you love ice cream? If you’re a fan of desserts in general, chances are you routinely crave this sweet, rich, frozen treat that always seems to hit the spot — whether it’s enjoyed piled high on a waffle cone, buried under an avalanche of sundae toppings, or eaten straight from the pint....

Panda Express Orange Chicken: What To Know Before Ordering Instagram By Ceara Milligan/Aug. 30, 2021 12:36 pm EST If you ever find yourself craving a meal that’s filling, fun to eat, and won’t break the bank, Panda Express makes an excellent choice. The Chinese-inspired, California-based chain has been satisfying customers’ taste buds since it was founded nearly 40 years ago in 1983. The company’s co-founders, Andrew and Peggy Cherng, are two Asian-American immigrants who met when they were students at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, according to the Los Angeles Times....

Taco Bell Is Testing 3 New Beefy Melt Burritos. Here’s How To Try Them Taco Bell By Cristine Struble/Oct. 12, 2021 1:23 pm EST While many people might be cheering the return of the Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch, Taco Bell has unveiled some new beefy melt burritos as part of a trial menu launch. Although Taco Bell offered a Cheesy Double Beef Burrito test earlier this year, it seems that another cheesy, beefy burrito is getting its own trial....

The Guinness World Record Subway Once Held Prachana Thong-on/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 2:31 pm EST No matter what the record is or who sets it, it’s always impressive to find out where a Guinness World Record stands. From the loudest burp to the longest fingernails, there are world records for just about every topic you can think of. But what you might not have guessed is that Subway once held a Guinness World Record, per The Daily Meal....

The Real Reason McDonald’s Japan Is Facing A Fry Shortage Kullapong Parcherat/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Dec. 23, 2021 12:46 pm EST We don’t think we’re going out on a limb when we say supply challenges have become an experience many of us have had to undergo since the coronavirus pandemic kicked up in 2020. And while last year’s shortages were mostly about dry goods like toilet paper and paper towels, per Forbes, this year’s supply crunch had an impact on our food supplies, from sugar to cream cheese, to pork products, chicken tenders, candy, and even the chow our pets eat at every meal, as reported by USA Today....

The Starbucks Drinks That Customers Are Ordering Now More Than Ever Tonelson Productions/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Sept. 1, 2021 9:46 am EST Starbucks’ latest financial report shows that the global coffee chain has bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic — but don’t call it a recovery. Sales at individual Starbucks stores in the United States increased 83% in April, May, and June of 2021, compared to the same three months a year ago, according to a company press release....

The True Meaning Of Matty Matheson’s Many Tattoos Rob Kim/Getty By Erica Buehler/Nov. 15, 2021 4:36 pm EST If nothing else, Matty Matheson is interesting. Often referred to as a “culinary bad boy,” the Canadian chef is hard to miss — he’s a big dude with an even bigger personality, but most notably he’s covered head-to-toe in tattoos. He also has a pretty colorful history, according to The Guardian, though not necessarily one surprising to someone familiar with how tumultuous the life of a chef can get....

The Truth About Hilda Ike From Worst Cooks In America Season 24 Food Network/YouTube By Lauren Cahn/Jan. 17, 2022 3:31 pm EST The latest season of Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America” premiered on the Food Network and began streaming on Discovery+ on January 5, 2022, and it’s shaping up to be a uniquely entertaining entry in the uber-popular amateur (at best) cooking competition oeuvre (via Broadway World). Although this may be a function of the buzzy new vibe between hosts Anne Burrell and Cliff Crooks, who joined the franchise this season, it also appears to be attributable to some brilliant casting moves on the part of the show....

The Truth About Sonic’s Pink Lady Drink Wild As Light/Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Nov. 9, 2021 10:09 am EST Whether it be the animal-style fries at In-N-Out Burger or the nachos at Chipotle, there are some secret menu items that are, well, not so much of a secret anymore. Such is the case with the Pink Lady drink from Sonic. According to Fast Food Menu Prices, the Pink Lady drink consists of Sprite, cherry juice, and vanilla cream, and, just as the name suggests, the combination of ingredients creates a bright pink color that’s almost too pretty to drink....

This Is Ree Drummond’s Secret To The Best Mozzarella Sticks Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Lauren David/Jan. 5, 2022 10:38 am EST Long before Ree Drummond became a Food Network star, fans resorted to her Pioneer Woman blog for her accessible recipes that came with step-by-step instructions, photos for visuals, and her signature humorous commentary. Drummond continues to be a source of inspiration and guide in the kitchen, helping both novice and experienced cooks and bakers feel more comfortable trying new recipes and techniques....

This Taco Bell Throwback Is A Roadside Relic Walter Cicchetti/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Dec. 21, 2021 10:19 am EST We may not ponder history while chowing down on Taco Bell mainstays, like the Crunchwrap Supreme and seasoned beef chalupas, but the chain dates back to 1962. Back then, the menu featured only five items, rather than today’s multitude of options, per the website. These included tacos, burritos, tostados (similar to the tostada on the current menu), frijoles, and something tantalizingly called the “chili burger,” all available for just 19 cents each....

Top Chef Season 19: Release Date, Judges, And More - Info We Know So Far Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 12:15 pm EST People are still buzzing about “Top Chef” Season 18, filmed in Portland in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. TV critics raved. FoodSided said it met the high bar “Top Chef” had already set for quality food television. The Ringer went a little further, saying “Top Chef: Portland” proved the show was trending in a good direction, “away from cutthroat competition” and toward cheftestant camaraderie....

We Tried Jagermeister Chocolate And Coffee. Here’s How It Went Crawford Smith/Mashed By Crawford Smith/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 12:48 pm EST Jägermeister has partnered with the Chicago-based coffee company Dark Matter to create coffee beans and a chocolate bar infused with Jäger’s coffee-flavored liqueur (via Dark Matter Coffee). This might seem at first like a disgusting stunt designed only to gain attention rather than to actually taste good. Food and beverage companies are known to do this sort of thing to get clicks; Brach’s turkey dinner-flavored candy corn is a good example of this phenomenon....

What Makes Alex Vs. America So Unique Lars Niki/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Jan. 10, 2022 1:58 pm EST Food Network has held many a competition show. “Beat Bobby Flay” pits one particular star, Flay himself, against other chefs in a battle to see whose kitchen skills reign superior. “Iron Chef America” puts a range of accomplished chefs head-to-head in lengthy contests. And “Chopped” adds a whimsical touch to the classic culinary showdown by throwing in an always surprising basket of mystery ingredients....

Add This Ingredient To Your Chicken Vindaloo For An Extra Kick Santhosh Varghese/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Jan. 28, 2022 12:07 pm EST Indian cuisine is known for its pleasantly aromatic, satisfyingly spicy dishes. Its rich culinary history includes a vast menu of flavorful dishes that can be enjoyed around the world, including chana masala, naan, kofta, curry, and so much more. The food varies by region, but most meals are strategically simple, with recipes that call for hearty meats, potatoes, fragrant herbs and spices, bread, dairy products like cheeses and yogurts, and lots of veggies (per MasterClass)....

Burger King Just Added A Familiar New Burger To Its Mix N’ Match Menu Savvapanf Photo/Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 1:56 pm EST Burger King’s food has always satisfied a particular type of hunger. When that craving for one of their signature burgers hits, there’s only one way to satiate that need. Whether cruising through the drive-thru or stopping in and ordering at the counter, you have lots of affordable and quick options to curb your hunger at Burger King....

Copycat Cracker Barrel Biscuits Recipe Erin Johnson By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 11:48 am EST You initial reaction might be to think that biscuits from scratch require a lot of elbow grease. Anything involving kneading dough is a potential racket, right? But this copycat Cracker Barrel biscuit recipe is basic in the best way possible and, dare we say, kinda fun. Erin Johnson, the mastermind of the fun food blog, Probably in the Kitchen, created this copycat Cracker Barrel biscuit recipe to take the hard work out of biscuit-making, but also to remind you of those sweet, mouthwatering, fluffy bread discs at everyone’s favorite interstate stop-off....

Has the Costco chicken pot pie recipe changed? YouTube Recently, some Costco guests have questioned if the iconic chicken pot pie has changed its recipe. Some Reddit users reported that the taste was too salty. Although salt preferences vary from person to person, it might just be one person’s opinion influencing the table. Then again, for all we know, the person who made the pot pie might have been a little aggressive with the salt in some batches....

Instagram Is Loving Ree Drummond’s Holiday Family Update Bobby Bank/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/Dec. 22, 2021 12:27 pm EST Ree Drummond’s recent Instagram post just makes us want to be adopted into her family even more. The celebrity chef shared photos that documented her time spent with her nephew, daughter, and son-in-law in Vail, Colorado recently (via The Pioneer Woman blog). In the caption of the post, Drummond calls the trio “three of my favorite youngsters,” and though they’re in different places right now, the crew had lots of fun when they were together last week....

McDonald’s Japan Is Rationing Fries To Deal With Food Shortages JAMOND/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Dec. 21, 2021 10:55 pm EST Even as we approach 2022 and the third year of the pandemic, supply-chain-induced shortages of just about everything continue. Among the food shortages rounding out the current calendar year are french fries — specifically, those from McDonald’s restaurants in Japan. To combat the troubles posed by limited fry supplies, the locations are currently having to ration the spud-filled side dish....