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Aldi Shoppers Have Noticed Something Unusual About Almond Creamer grandbrothers/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Dec. 3, 2021 11:49 am EST It’s been a good few years for vegans and lactose-intolerant coffee drinkers. Cafés across the U.S. have steadily increased the variety of vegan drinks offered with plant-based milks over the last decade or so, with even Starbucks now offering four options on its menu: coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, and oat milk (via Starbucks Stories & News)....

Anne Burrell Melts Hearts With Her Pre-Wedding Instagram Kiss Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Oct. 16, 2021 4:20 pm EST Anne Burrell is swapping out her apron and chef’s hat for a wedding dress and veil, and the soon-to-be Mrs. is melting people’s hearts with a pre-wedding Instagram post. Per People Magazine, the star chef of Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America” got engaged to Stuart Claxton, who works for Univision, last year during the pandemic....

Bobby Flay Predicts These Cocktails Will Be Popular In 2022 Paul Morigi/Getty By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 3:37 pm EST Retro cocktails are on the rise, or at least according to Bobby Flay and his daughter Sophie. “I think one of the things that has happened over the last decade or so is we’ve seen craft cocktails kind of sweep the nation,” Flay recently explained on “Always Hungry,” his and Sophie’s podcast....

Chick-Fil-A Fans Are Rolling Their Eyes At This Trash Can Complaint Red Herring/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Oct. 13, 2021 6:06 pm EST Redditor Jmiller28031 was upset enough on October 9 to join the online discussion forum and vent. What could be the burning issue important enough to motivate someone to join Reddit after ignoring the platform for the first 16 years of its existence? The threat to democracy in America? Global warming?...

Churros Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 10:38 am EST If you haven’t ventured to a Disney park yet, you may not realize that the most magical place on earth also happens to be one of the tastiest places. The food options are endless, from enjoying tea and finger sandwiches with the Disney princesses, to exploring different cuisines from around the world, to checking out the snacks all the carts have to offer....

Cocoa Puffs’ New Seasonal Swiss Miss Cereal Is Only Available In One Place RESTOCK images/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 28, 2021 12:37 pm EST What could be more relaxing than settling down with a nice warm mug of hot cocoa on a winter’s night? With its rich, chocolatey flavor and delightful sweet bursts of marshmallows and whipped cream, it’s the perfect beverage to warm up in the cold weather and help make the holiday season even sweeter....

Costco Shoppers Are Relating To This Gas Station Rant Taiki Ishikawa on Unsplash By Alia Hoyt/Oct. 28, 2021 3:20 pm EST Costco is for people who are efficient. You know, those who want to maximize the amount of stuff they can buy in the least time possible while also grabbing lunch, choosing prescription eyewear, and getting new tires. In particular, no one has time for the dawdlers that plague the gas line, irrefutably discussed by supporters of a new “Costco Gas Rant” published on Reddit....

Gordon Ramsay’s Latest Instagram Offers A Peek Inside His Million-Dollar Kitchen Eugene Powers/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Updated: Aug. 31, 2021 11:13 am EST Whether you love or hate him (or love to hate him), it’s undeniable that Gordon Ramsay is a force to be reckoned with in the kitchen. Known for his fiery temper and obsession with Beef Wellington, Ramsay has written over 40 cookbooks, owns over 35 restaurants, and is currently a proud recipient of an astonishing 22 Michelin Stars (via Fine Dining Lovers)....

How Martha Stewart Says You Can Use A T-Shirt To Make Thanksgiving Turkey lev radin/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Nov. 24, 2021 8:41 pm EST When Martha Stewart appeared as one of 21 chefs featured on the “Today” show on November 24 to kick off the program’s “Thanksgiving ‘21: Together Again” celebration, she was given a royal introduction by host Savannah Guthrie. “It is not Thanksgiving around here without the queen herself, Martha Stewart,” Guthrie said....

José Andrés’ Easy Microwave Egg Hack Guarantees Creamy Results Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Hannah Cole/Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 5:30 pm EST José Andrés’ culinary career is filled with prestige and accomplishments. According to his own website, Andrés has done incredible work both in and out of the kitchen. In addition to his humanitarian efforts geared towards ending poverty and hunger worldwide, the esteemed chef has regularly turned out world-class restaurants worthy of multiple Michelin stars....

Noodles & Company Is Testing Out Low-Carb Linguine. Here’s How You Can Try It Candice Bell/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Jan. 6, 2022 11:58 am EST Whether it’s spaghetti and meatballs, a steaming bowl of ramen noodles, or macaroni and cheese, pasta is one of America’s favorite comfort foods. According to the International Pasta Organization’s 2019 World Pasta Industry Status Report, the average American consumes about 20 pounds of pasta each year, per Share The Pasta....

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana: What To Know Before Ordering Olive Garden By Chase Shustack/Feb. 2, 2022 1:02 pm EST Ever since opening in Florida back in 1982, Olive Garden has been synonymous with classic Italian cuisine — or Italian-inspired cuisine, at least (per Nation’s Restaurant News). Perhaps you’re a fan of digging into those warm, buttery, breadsticks and getting that garlicky aroma all over your fingers. Maybe you enjoy the Tour of Italy, spending a Friday night with friends eating the trio of Chicken Parmigiana, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Lasagna Classico, while smooth ’40s pop-jazz echoes through the dining room....

Quick And Easy Guacamole Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 23, 2021 10:48 am EST Is there any moment more exciting when dining out than when fresh guacamole is made for you tableside? You watch, your attention rapt, as skilled hands slice open an avocado or two, scoop out those rich insides, and whip them together with onion, tomatoes, cilantro, maybe some spices, definitely some juice, and then proffer a bowl of perhaps the finest dip known to humankind....

Ready-To-Eat Groceries You Can Bring To A Potluck Linda Hughes Photography/Shutterstock By Sara Frazier/Nov. 12, 2021 1:42 pm EST We’ve all been there before — you eagerly accept the invite to a potluck, whether it be an office dinner, Friendsgiving, or a family barbeque. You know that everyone has to bring a dish to share with the group, and you make a mental note to whip up something delicious well before the event....

Reddit User Calls Out ‘The Most Pretentious’ Aldi Review Monticello/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 7:57 am EST Aldi has a very loyal clientele of people who, once having shopped at Aldi, have never even looked in the direction of another grocery store. You could say that Aldi has a cult-like following, but that’s also because the supermarket chain is smart, gets a lot of things right, and ticks a lot of important boxes for its customers....

Should You Really Try Sous Vide? bigacis/Shutterstock By Hannah Twietmeyer/Aug. 31, 2021 3:21 pm EST Professional cooking methods are no longer limited to the stainless steel confines of the five-star kitchen. With equipment offered to most professional chefs now available and adapted for at-home use, and many of us coming out of quarantine with newly-sharpened skills in poaching, searing, and making our own sourdough, what’s stopping our next foodie endeavor?...

Tabbouleh Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 11:24 am EST If you are looking for a light, healthy recipe to shake up your everyday salad, it’s time you tried tabbouleh. Susan Olayinka, who blogs at The Flexible Fridge, shared a perfect, approachable recipe for this Mediterranean delight with Mashed, noting to the uninitiated, “If somebody hasn’t tried tabbouleh before, it can be described as a salad dish mixed with grains....

The Real Difference Between Hot Smoked Salmon And Cold Smoked Salmon Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:25 pm EST Smoked salmon is one of those simple luxuries that can elevate any meal to star status. While it’s certainly more expensive than fresh salmon, it doesn’t quite have the same price tag as other indulgences from the sea, such as caviar, making it more approachable. Sometimes sold side by side, hot and cold smoked salmon look and taste significantly different....

The Sneaky Way Trader Joe’s Gets You To Spend More Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 3:20 pm EST If any store proved the adage, “less is more,” then surely it would be Trader Joe’s. The grocery chain has about 500 locations, while the bigger chains operate more than 2,000 (via Freakonomics). Each Trader Joe’s store is smaller, too — 8,000 to 15,000 square feet (via FoodNavigator-USA), compared to 46,000 square feet for a typical Safeway (via Motley Fool)....

The Surprising Sign One McDonald’s Put Up To Attract New Workers Tupungato/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 31, 2021 7:05 pm EST We haven’t quite reached the time when robots perform the drudgework of flipping burgers and dropping fries at fast food restaurants, although a robot called Flippy is showing promise at a handful of White Castles (via Forbes). While we all wait for the rise of the Flippies, fast food managers are turning to the next best thing: teenagers too young to drive....