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The Untold Truth Of Enlightened Ice Cream Leena Robinson/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Sept. 7, 2021 2:22 pm EST Enlightened Ice Cream captured the attention of many dessert lovers thanks to its minimal serving of calories, sugar, and carbohydrates. According to Eatenlightened.com, the brand came about back in 2012 when founder Michael Shoretz wanted to create ice cream for his personal training clients. This treat had to contain a high amount of protein while slashing out all the empty calories found in other kinds of frozen desserts....

The Untold Truth Of Triple Sec bogdanhoda/Shutterstock By Emily Alexander/Feb. 17, 2022 11:38 am EST If you drink margaritas, cosmopolitans, or sidecars, you need a good bottle of triple sec in your life. Triple sec lends a citrusy sweetness to many of your favorite drinks, and it’s a versatile liqueur to have on hand in any home bar. Made from orange peels and sugar beets, triple sec is a clear spirit that contains about 20 – 40% alcohol by volume, depending on the brand....

The Worst Soup At Panera Bread According To 22% Of People BWM Infinity/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Sept. 14, 2021 3:57 pm EST With temperatures dropping, pumpkin spice returning to menus, and sweaters being pulled out of storage, peak soup season is officially upon us. And when it comes to offering an array of warm bowls in a fast casual setting, Panera Bread is at the top of the game. The chain, which has more than 2,000 locations across the U....

This TikTok Chef Used The Sun To Cook A Fancy Lobster Omelet Marie Sonmez Photography/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Sept. 12, 2021 7:24 pm EST The sweaty period of time between June and September can be best illustrated by the image of eggs frying on a sidewalk from the sheer heat of the summer sun. It was only a matter of time, then, before one chef applied Gordon Ramsay’s obsession with “elevating” foods to this process....

This TikTok Cookie Hack Is Perfect For Creme Brulee Lovers Peanutt_Butter/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Jan. 17, 2022 12:52 pm EST What is there not to love about sugar cookies? They may not be the most popular cookie in the country — that honor, according to Biscuit People, goes to the classic chocolate chip – but they hit a particular craving. Even though they rank close to the bottom of the country’s top 15 favorite cookie flavors, sugar cookies are great because they make the perfect clean slate on which to execute whatever design might fit your need or fancy....

What Tyra Banks Really Eats In A Day Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Sept. 7, 2021 2:53 pm EST Aside from being the host of “America’s Next Top Model,” Tyra Banks is quite the foodie. In fact, just months ago, she launched SMiZE ice cream. And, during a recent episode of Harper’s Bazaar’s #FoodDiaries series, she opened up about what a typical day of eating looks like for her. As revealed in the episode, Banks is a huge fan of strong-flavored coffee, typically soaked in vanilla or caramel with nothing added....

Which Is Better: Eggo Toaster Waffles Or The Aldi Brand? Jenny Kellerhals/Mashed By Jenny Kellerhals/Oct. 29, 2021 3:18 pm EST It’s very likely that even as you read this, you currently have a box of Eggo waffles in your freezer, or you probably have at some point in your life. Since their inception in the 1950s as the very first frozen waffle on the market, Eggo has been a beloved household name....

Why The Internet Is Judging McDonalds’ Kanye West Super Bowl Ad Liam Goodner/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Feb. 14, 2022 11:58 am EST Over the days leading up to the big football game, McDonald’s was frying up hype for its 2022 Super Bowl ad, prompting fans to play a guessing game about which famous faces might appear in the TV spot. Finally, the fast food chain debuted the commercial on YouTube just before the game began, revealing that the surprising celebrity it had managed to recruit for the occasion was none other than Kanye West — now known as Ye....

60 Super Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas To Try This Halloween Tuomas Aho/Shutterstock By Caitlin Lamb/Oct. 26, 2021 2:20 pm EST Apple picking, falling leaves, chunky sweaters, and sipping spiced cider might be hallmarks of the fall season. But nothing says “happy Halloween” quite like carving a pumpkin. What keeps us carving messy pumpkins year after year? Maybe it’s the tasty pumpkin seeds or the fun of choosing a new face or pattern each year, plus the challenge of bringing it to life....

A Typo On Queen Elizabeth’s Commemorative Jubilee Plates Could Be A Jackpot For Collectors Stuart C. Wilson/Getty By Molly Clark/Feb. 3, 2022 11:01 am EST This coming June, celebrations will take place in the UK to honor the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. People reports the festivities, dubbed the Platinum Jubilee, will include a derby, concert, special church service, a pageant, and luncheons. Buckingham Palace has even commissioned a baking competition, of which the winning dish will be served to Her Majesty....

Aldi Shoppers Can’t Decide Which Elevation Protein Bar They Like Best Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 18, 2021 10:30 am EST Protein is an important macronutrient for anyone who wants to be healthy. It increases your strength, regulates your appetite, and improves both your muscles and bones (via Healthline). There are plenty of ways to incorporate protein into your daily diet, from meat and eggs to fish and cottage cheese. Protein bars, which have become very mainstream (they’re no longer just for bodybuilders), are another great source these days....

Cat Cora’s Zombie Mama Cocktail Will Wow Your Halloween Party Guests Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Oct. 19, 2021 9:20 am EST Chef Cat Cora is a well-known culinary figure who has worked hard to make cooking a lot more accessible to her fans. Per her official website, Cora studied at the Culinary Institute of America and gained experience while working at popular eateries in France. Cora revealed in an interview with Oprah that she looked up to her family members and chef Julia Child for some inspiration in the kitchen when she started her culinary career....

Chain Sandwich Tuna Subs Ranked Worst To Best Guajillo studio/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart/Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 2:39 pm EST Unlike deli counter giants turkey and ham, tuna may not be everyone’s first sandwich pick. And those who can eat fish are missing out, as tuna happens to be a good source of protein and vitamin B12. What’s more, when it is done right, a tuna sub sandwich can be flat out delicious....

Easy Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 10:01 am EST If lasagna is one of your favorite foods, you are certainly not alone. It’s difficult to think of a way you could improve on something that’s already tastes so incredible. Unless, of course, you create the dish using an ingredient that’s close to perfection on its own: ravioli. That’s right — this slow cooker recipe consists of ravioli squares laid out and cooked lasagna-style, and yes, the result is positively scrumptious....

Elon Musk’s Pricey Tesla Tequila Sold Out In Less Than A Day By Hope Ngo/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 11:16 am EST If you a. blinked or b. were too busy paying attention to things other than the latest items on Tesla’s online store, you probably missed the chance to snap up Elon Musk’s latest offer — Tesla Tequila, which is described as “an exclusive, premium 100 percent de agave tequila añejo aged in French oak barrels, featuring a dry fruit and light vanilla nose with a balanced cinnamon pepper finish....

Emeril Lagasse Just Hinted At A Major Change To His Newly Reopened Restaurant Leonard Zhukovsky/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Sept. 29, 2021 12:38 pm EST Few celebrity chefs have the star power of Emeril Lagasse. According to Republic World, the food personality made waves when he starred on the cooking show “Emeril Live” back in 1997 and went on to author over 19 cookbooks and appeared on a variety of television programs. In recent years, the famous chef has had to reconfigure his restaurants and shut down several of his locations, like Tchoup Chop and Orlando’s Emeril’s Restaurant....

Giada DeLaurentiis’ Upgraded Holiday Cake Is Turning Heads CreateLab/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Dec. 20, 2021 11:21 am EST With Mariah Carey’s iconic “All I Want For Christmas” playing in the background, Giada DeLaurentiis shared a simple, delicious holiday cake idea on her TikTok account. Although many people might want to whip up a slice of deliciousness from the home oven, this holiday dessert idea seems to be relatively stress-less. With a slice, dollop, and dusting, a delicious holiday cake goes from box to star of the dessert table....

How To Save The Pie Dough You Forgot About rom_olik/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:11 pm EST Baking pies, both savory and sweet, actually takes a little prep work if you are shying away from the pre-made Pillsbury dough and planning to make the pie crust from scratch. According to the New York Times Diners Journal blog, while pie dough doesn’t need to be left in the refrigerator overnight or for a prolonged period of time, it does indeed need to be chilled before you bake it....

Instagram Loves Seeing Gordon Ramsay Do The #NotMyName Challenge DFree/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Jan. 30, 2022 2:56 pm EST Social media platforms are always flooded with one trendy challenge or another. Some of these challenges have a more serious purpose, like the ice bucket challenge in 2014. Participants dumped ice water over their heads and encouraged others to donate to the ALS Association. By the time this challenge faded into the background, nearly $115 million had been donated (via ALS Association)....

McDonald’s Employee Has TikTok Shook After Exposing This Drive-Thru Fact Gargantiopa/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 1:52 pm EST Typically, a trip through the McDonald’s drive-thru is experienced as a relatively private affair. You pull in, say a few words to a speaker, and exchange money for a bag containing your order. However, a recent TikTok has caused customers to feel seen — and not in an affirming way....