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How Aldi Tricks You Into Spending More Money Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 1:45 pm EST According to popular chain Aldi, when it comes to grocery shopping, “great quality should come with everyday low prices.” That guiding principle has helped the German company become a major competitor in the supermarket industry in Europe, and more recently, here in the United States. The grocery chain, which claims to serve more than 40 million customers every month, has grown to more than 2,000 stores across 36 states over the last four decades, with more plans to expand still underway....

Instagram Is Loving These Throwback Pics Of Bobby Flay And His Cats s_bukley/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Dec. 10, 2021 12:01 pm EST Bobby Flay is a cat lover. He has two cats, Stella and Nacho (via Instagram), and his cat Nacho was even inspired enough by Flay’s culinary career to start his own line of cat food, Made by Nacho. But those are just his two current feline friends, and it turns out that Flay has loved cats since he was a kid....

Little Caesars Crazy Bread: What To Know Before Ordering Instagram By Justina Huddleston/Jan. 21, 2022 3:01 pm EST Little Caesars may be known for its Hot-N-Ready pizzas, futuristic Pizza Portals, and classic “Pizza! Pizza!” slogan, but there’s a hidden gem on the Little Caesar’s menu. For some people, it’s the real reason why you should order from the chain (and we’re not talking about the chicken wings). It’s Crazy Bread....

Maneet Chauhan Is Absolutely In Love With This Dessert Mike Coppola/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 3, 2021 2:15 pm EST Celebrity chef and TV personality Maneet Chauhan was meant to make her love for food a full-time job. The chef told The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that she has always been fond of food. She said, “I basically started cooking because I loved eating.” Chauhan added that she was very curious and would ask plenty of questions in the kitchen, eager to pick up as many tips as possible....

No-Bake Jello Cheesecake Recipe Sher Castellano/Mashed By Sher Castellano AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 9:09 am EST Cheesecake may very well be one of the most versatile fancy desserts, whether it’s topped with fresh fruit like strawberries or drizzled with a rich cherry glaze. Some cheesecakes are smothered in whipped cream and laden with Oreo bits or baked with chocolate chips buried inside to make for a decadent dessert. Cheesecakes can be dressed up or down, but no matter how you love to savor every forkful of your cheesecake, one thing remains the same: They’re delicious!...

The Pasta Rule Giada De Laurentiis Wants You To Break Kevin Winter/Getty By Lauren David/Jan. 19, 2022 3:31 pm EST Even when you’re tired, uninspired, or short on time, you can make a quick and satisfying bowl of pasta for dinner. Your go-to recipe likely comes to mind, whether it’s for mushroom and onion penne or a creamy pasta with seafood, so you get out the ingredients and start boiling the water when you realize there’s a problem: Your cupboard contains several opened packages of pasta, but not one of them has enough for a full serving....

The Real Reason Corn Dogs Are Served On A Stick Nickola_Che/Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Oct. 20, 2021 11:34 am EST Whenever we go to the state fair, it seems like they serve pretty much all the food on a stick — Twinkies, fried Oreos, entire turkey legs, pickles, sandwiches, you name it, it’s probably on a stick and maybe even deep-fried. But how did the “food on a stick” trend get started?...

The Truth About Jennifer Hood From Holiday Baking Championship Season 8 Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 2:55 pm EST For foodies and home chefs, the holidays mean baking, baking, and — you guessed it — more baking. After all, what’s December without a never-ending onslaught of homemade Christmas cookies, cakes, and other sweet treats? For instance, you might want to bring a tin of chocolate crinkle cookies to your family holiday party, put out a plate of gingerbread men for all your houseguests this season, or gift your coworkers fudge to spread some holiday cheer....

The Untold Truth About Marcus Samuelsson Jerritt Clark/Getty Images By Joe Nasta/Sept. 10, 2021 3:47 pm EST Marcus Samuelsson is one of the culinary world’s brightest stars, and his impact is only increasing. The honors he received from the James Beard Foundation track his trajectory working in restaurants, from Rising Star Chef in 1999 to Best Chef: New York City in 2003 to Best International Cookbook in 2007. He has authored several cookbooks and appeared on shows like “Iron Chef,” “Chopped All-Stars,” “The Today Show,” “The Martha Stewart Show,” and more (via Food Network)....

The Untold Truth Of Cel-Ray, America’s Strangest Soda Facebook By Crawford Smith/Dec. 9, 2021 9:23 am EST As suggested by the name, Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray is a celery-flavored soda. We know, that sounds wild, but trust us: It’s actually great, with a crisp, refreshing flavor and only a hint of celery essence. It’s been a New York City staple for over a century, becoming a fixture in Jewish delis across the East Coast, according to My Jewish Learning....

The Untold Truth Of Sun Chips melissamn/Shutterstock By Jen Wheeler/Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 4:34 pm EST Frito-Lay first introduced Sun Chips to the world in 1991, meaning they’re technically millennials (via Sun Chips). For over three decades now, these multigrain marvels have radiated an aura of health in contrast to the usual bags of Lay’s, Cheetos, and Doritos in the snack food aisle. Sun Chips proudly advertise their heart-healthy status and whole-grain content on their packaging, but fans keep coming back for their captivating flavors, uniquely wavy square shape, and crunchy texture....

These Are Amanda Freitag’s Favorite Late-Night Snacks Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Lauren David/Oct. 25, 2021 3:50 pm EST When it comes to munching on snacks, everyone has their favorite ones and they’re usually not carrot sticks and celery. Most people want to reach for a bag of potato chips, ice cream, or cookies. Cravings may also be influenced depending on the time of day. So when it’s late at night and you’re feeling hungry or simply want to eat something, you likely have your go-to snacks....

These Are The Some Of The Best Foods Olympic Athletes Have Had So Far Pool/Getty By Hope Ngo/Feb. 17, 2022 11:17 am EST There is something to be said about traveling to a new country and being given the chance to try new cuisines. And while that most certainly happens with athletes who travel to different countries to take part in international sporting events like the Olympics, the food stakes at these events are also much higher....

This Dunkin’ Secret Menu Drink Tastes Like A Chocolate Covered Strawberry Lucky Business/Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Aug. 30, 2021 1:40 pm EST If you are not a huge fan of coffee and assumed your beverage options at Dunkin’ were limited to either hot chocolate or iced tea, this secret menu drink might just be your new go-to order. According to Taste of Home, the drink is a hybrid of a frozen hot chocolate and a strawberry Coolatta (Dunkin’s version of a slushie), and the result tastes just like a chocolate covered strawberry....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Freaking Out Over Its New Cacio E Pepe Snack Pirate’s Booty/Facebook By Lauren Cahn/Dec. 28, 2021 8:51 pm EST Cacio e pepe is an astonishingly simple pasta dish, whose name translates to “cheese and pepper.” Those are, in fact, two of the four ingredients in one particular recipe for a wonderfully rustic version, with the other two being pasta and butter. As it might sound, cacio e pepe is seen by some as an Italian version of good ole mac and cheese....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Obsessed With Its Returning Pumpkin Brioche Instagram By Felix Behr/Oct. 4, 2021 7:42 pm EST It’s pumpkin month, and Trader Joe’s has kicked it off with the return of their pumpkin brioche twist. Trader Joe’s Food Reviews weighed in on the matter two days ago: “Overall, this is an amazing fall product that I would definitely buy again.” They admitted that they love brioche bread, so they were a prime target....

What You Don’t Know About White Castle’s Famous Sliders By Jake Vigliotti/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:22 pm EST You know how all the popular eateries of today boast of fresh ingredients, unique toppings and clean places? White Castle might be the last place you think of when you think of those things, but that’s exactly how they became famous. Yes, that same place where Harold and Kumar went to chow down on a ton of sliders was at one time the pinnacle of innovation, and for good reason....

Why Brad Pitt Is Always Eating In His Movies Isaaack/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Sept. 15, 2021 2:54 pm EST If you’re a Brad Pitt fan, you probably have taken notice of what he eats when he is on the big screen. If it seems like he is always nibbling on something, it’s not too far from the truth. Per IMDb, his “Ocean’s 11” character Rusty is always putting food in his mouth....

Yelp Is Hiring A Chief Pizza Officer - Here’s How To Apply Yelp By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Feb. 8, 2022 12:32 pm EST Last year’s National Pizza Day brought with it scores of deals on pizza in all its iterations, from the most traditional of slices to Einstein’s pizza bagels to Quest’s low-sugar, high-protein personal pies. This year’s National Pizza Day is being celebrated on Wednesday, February 9, and we’ll be covering all the deals, of course....

Advice We Got From Celebrity Chefs That You Should Totally Avoid Just Life/Shutterstock By John Moffatt/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:00 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Among the celebrity class, chefs have a uniquely comfortable and familiar relationship with their fans. Actors and musicians make us swoon, athletes awe us, and world leaders inspire us, but chefs? They seem like old friends or relatives who we’d literally invite into our kitchens....