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Whatever Happened To Life Savers Holes? Instagram By Colin McCandless/Dec. 24, 2021 4:46 pm EST Originally introduced in 1912, Mars, Inc.‘s Life Savers is a popular candy that has stood the test of time. However, even wildly successful companies occasionally make mistakes or market miscalculations. Remember when Coca-Cola decided it would be wise to fix something that wasn’t broken and tweaked the formula for their celebrated flagship product? If you were alive in the 1980s you certainly remember New Coke, and chances are, you weren’t too thrilled about it....

Why Mondelez Snack Prices Are Climbing Even Higher This Year Mehaniq/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Feb. 2, 2022 2:04 pm EST Snacks like Oreos, Chips Ahoy, and Wheat Thins could become even more expensive this year as Mondelez International realizes that its previous price hike was not enough to offset lost profits. Dirk Van de Put, Mondelez chief executive, told The Wall Street Journal that this is due to the ongoing and pandemic-induced pressure on the supply chain....

You’ll Never Guess Rachael Ray’s First Food Job S. Bukley/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Dec. 1, 2021 12:45 pm EST Cookbook author and host of a self-titled TV show, Rachael Ray is a star in the food world. “The Rachael Ray Show” launched in 2006 and has been incredibly successful thanks to fans who can’t get enough of easy and quick meals and Ray’s bubbly personality. The show is currently in it’s 16th season, per Hollywood Reporter....

$11.7 Million Gold Cube Gets Replaced By Big Velveeta Box Twitter By Felix Behr/Feb. 7, 2022 2:11 am EST When Fintan Quill went out for a jog, he wanted his path to take him past the large gold cube that had been set in Central Park on February 2. However, by the time he arrived, the cube had disappeared, and in its place stood a massive Velveeta box. Quill summarized his feelings to Patch as “Disappointed....

30-Minute Spinach And Mushroom Egg Strata Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli/Jan. 14, 2022 2:42 pm EST Let’s be honest, sometimes we all need a little innovation on the breakfast front. There are mornings when we skip what many consider to be the most important meal of the day or else, we quickly grab a snack to eat during our busy morning commute. These options certainly aren’t as tasty or satisfying as they could be, and chances are you’ll be hungry for just about anything within a few hours....

44% Of Shoppers Agree This Is The Best Brand Of Mayonnaise Tim UR/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Sept. 12, 2021 8:23 pm EST Mayonnaise may be the most basic of condiments, and yet it’s actually surprisingly complex if you take into consideration how it’s made. As anyone who’s ever tried making their own mayo at home can attest, it’s no easy task getting oil and egg yolks to emulsify. Still, homemade mayo – or at least the kind made in-house at a restaurant – is something everyone should try at least once....

All The Free Food Deals In May 2019 Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Oct. 28, 2021 4:05 pm EST It’s time to flip the calendar to May, and at the same time you’re saying, “Finally!” you’re probably also saying, “What, already?” Time flies, and fortunately, it’s time to leave winter behind us and finally head into spring — for real. They say that April showers bring May flowers, but fortunately, May is bringing something else with it this time around: some great deals on free food....

Bang Energy Drink Has More Caffeine Than You Might Have Thought TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Jan. 5, 2022 5:06 pm EST It’s no secret that energy drinks pack a powerful caffeine punch designed to jolt you awake and keep you active and alert. Popular brands such as Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar invest millions in advertising and market their ability to provide you with a boost meant to give you a surge in productivity, whether that entails work or play....

Brad Pitt Just Became The Face Of This Luxury Coffee Brand Isaaack/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 12:07 pm EST Film star Brad Pitt just landed a different sort of gig as the brand ambassador for the Italian company De’Longhi, well-known around the world for its high end coffee and coffee machines. The new partnership will be splashed about as part of the Treviso, Italy-based company’s international “Perfetto” campaign, per People....

Copycat Subway Chipotle Southwest Steak And Cheese Wrap Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 8:22 am EST A lot of Subway favorites have come and gone over the years, but none has had quite the following that Subway’s chipotle southwest steak and cheese wrap does. The flavorful wrap was one of several that was introduced to the menu in 2018. Steak, cheddar cheese, guacamole, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and green peppers are all packed into a delicious tomato and basil wrap for a one-of-a-kind taste....

Costco Shoppers Are Pumped For Its Returning Holiday Peppermint Bark Instagram By Erich Barganier/Nov. 5, 2021 12:43 pm EST As the temperatures continue to drop, shoppers have something special to look forward to. According to Taste of Home, Starbucks patrons can look forward to seasonal drinks like the Chestnut Praline Latte or an Irish Cream Cold Brew, while Polar Seltzer has rolled out festive flavors like Upside Down Plum and Cranberry Bramble (via MassLive)....

Do Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Products Really Contain Pumpkin? Oksana Mizina/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Sept. 29, 2021 3:05 pm EST One of the unmistakable hallmarks of the fall season is pumpkin spice. Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few years, you’ve seen the dizzying array of pumpkin spice products: candles, coffee creamer, granola bars, and of course, the drinks. We have Starbucks to thank for the pumpkin spice latte, originally known as the “Fall Harvest Latte,” according to Bustle....

Easy Slow Cooked Little Smokies Recipe Hayley MacLean/Mashed By Hayley MacLean AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 1, 2021 4:26 pm EST Sausages might have been a part of our diets for the last 4,000 years (via Atlas Obscura), but our go-to options for cooking up these handy, tasty little nuggets have largely been limited to frying, boiling, or grilling — at least until the introduction of appliances like the slow cooker. Aside from freeing you up from the need to hover over your food as it cooks, slow cookers work their magic on sausages because the low, steady heat can coax the most subtle flavors out of your favorite links....

How Padma Lakshmi Is Honoring The Miracle Of Oil For Hanukkah Noam Galai/Getty Images By Molly Clark/Nov. 30, 2021 3:05 am EST Padma Lakshmi celebrated the second night of Hanukkah with a traditional meal along with an essential table centerpiece: a menorah. Lakshmi posted an Instagram Story featuring a pic of the food spread, which includes latkes (fried potato pancakes, per CBS News) and sufganiyot (fried, jelly-filled doughnuts), explaining that these dishes are important to the Jewish culture and tradition “as a nod to the miracle of oil....

Krispy Kreme Lovers Won’t Want To Miss This Friendsgiving Deal EWY Media/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 8:48 am EST When you’re hankering for a breakfast treat in the morning, nothing satisfies a sweet tooth quite like a delicious doughnut. Light, airy, and oh-so flavorful, no one can deny that doughnuts are the finest fried dough treats in America. And regardless of where you live, these circles of happiness are never too far away....

Maneet Chauhan Dishes On Food Network’s Chocolate Meltdown: Hershey’s After Dark - Exclusive Mike Coppola/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/Oct. 5, 2021 11:01 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every year as October unfolds, the leaves start to change, the temperatures drop, and the cravings for sweet Halloween treats start to kick in. And this year, Food Network is gearing up for the candy-themed holiday we all love with a brand new competition show....

Over 36% Agree This Is The Best Menu Item At Buffalo Wild Wings TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 1:09 pm EST It’s Sunday, there’s a football game on, and there’s an energy filling the air between the television screens and the long bar as the restaurant buzzes. What are you craving? That’s exactly what we wanted to find out when we asked our readers to name the best item on the Buffalo Wild Wings menu....

Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake Recipe Autumn LeAnn/Mashed By Autumn LeAnn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 9:52 am EST Traditionally, an amazing homemade pineapple upside down cake, with its ooey gooey brown sugar syrup drenching tangy pineapple and sweet maraschino cherries, is baked in a square or rectangular pan. But this incredible recipe from developer Autumn LeAnn uses a bundt cake pan instead. The benefit of a bundt cake pan is that it produces a beautiful decorative shape with its lines imprinted on the cake....

See’s Candies Is Celebrating Its Founder With Birthday Cake-Inspired Treats TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/Updated: Oct. 28, 2021 8:19 pm EST Candy lovers are swooning over the celebratory confection See’s Candies created in honor of their founder’s birthday. According to the company website, Mary See was born on Howe Island in Ontario, Canada, on September 16, 1854. She married Alexander See in 1874 and ran a hotel on Tremont Park Island (about 3....

Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Dec. 20, 2021 8:31 am EST While cranberries in the U.S. are primarily eaten for Thanksgiving, on the other side of the Atlantic, they are associated with a different holiday. According to The Kitchen Project, cranberries in both the U.K. and Canada are seen as a Christmas fruit. Recipe developer Susan Olayinka of The Flexible Fridge is British, and she’s fond of using cranberries in her holiday recipes....