The Terrible Tipping Advice Servers Say People Actually Follow Bear Fotos/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Nov. 20, 2021 4:07 pm EST File this one under “You can’t really do that … can you?” A Redditor called taashfin raised the hackles of restaurant servers by posting a photo of a receipt where a customer had written in a negative number for the tip. The patron attempted to reduce a $22.47 bill to an even $20 by scrawling “-2....
The Untold Truth Of Dim Sum sarun_J/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:51 am EST Translating to “touch the heart” in Chinese, dim sum are bite-sized morsels stuffed with a variety of fillings composed of seafood, meat, and vegetables. Savory or sweet, the small bites take a variety of forms from dumplings and rolls to buns. Plus, they usually come steamed, fried, or baked. Typically served in bamboo baskets or on small plates, the small treats are a popular treat to share among family members and friends over leisurely meals....
This Could Be What’s Causing That Weird Smell In Your Air Fryer Ika Rahma H/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Sept. 21, 2021 11:45 am EST I think we can all agree that air fryers are having their moment. For the past year or two, air fryer recipes and hacks have been going viral on social media platforms like TikTok, sending the internet into an air-fried frenzy. The machine continues to revolutionize the way we envision and cook fried foods at home, whether you’re making falafel from scratch or reheating takeout leftovers and frozen foods....
This Is What Makes Burger King Thailand’s Ghost Burger Black Burger King Thailand By Khyati Dand/Oct. 22, 2021 10:07 am EST You know when Halloween’s just around the corner: Supermarkets proudly start displaying their candy collection by the front door and ghost-themed cookies and witch hat-topped cupcakes take over the bakery aisles. Not everyone celebrates Halloween with cutesy little treats, though. Burger King, for one, pulls out all the stops in time for Halloween....
Throw Your Cheese Away Immediately If You Notice This Gayvoronskaya_Yana/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 6:04 am EST Just because you spot a bit of mold on your cheese doesn’t automatically mean you should toss it in the trash, but it is important to know when to cut your losses. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “mold is sometimes intentionally added to many cheeses as part of the ripening process....
TikTok Is A Little Grossed Out By This McDonald’s Pregnancy Announcement Wachiwit/Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Sept. 27, 2021 11:02 pm EST Sometimes, we wonder if people are getting carried away with their pregnancy announcements. These days, a lot of social media users want their special moment to get as many views as possible — and they go to extreme measures to make it happen. Take TikTok couple JoshandLisa for example. In their video captioned, “The sweetest pregnancy announcement,” Lisa hid her positive pregnancy test inside a McDonald’s ice cream cone, which she then handed to her partner....
Trader Joe’s Fan-Favorite Winter Wake Up Tea Is Back Instagram By Lucy Maddox/Updated: Dec. 9, 2021 8:20 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As we approach the middle of December, in most states across the country, it’s getting cold outside. If you are not a cold weather person, here’s our tip for combatting the seasonal blues: winter drinks! While they don’t necessarily make up for the summer rays that we are missing this time of year, they will certainly help warm us up and put us in the holiday spirit....
What Happens If You Drink Too Many Pumpkin Spice Lattes P Maxwell Photography/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Sept. 30, 2021 1:23 pm EST We are about to enter October. So, we can no longer deny it. Pumpkin spice latte season is truly upon us. But how should we enjoy a pumpkin spice latte, nutritionally speaking? Mashed reached out to Serena Poon, celebrity chef, nutritionist, and Reiki master. “I would treat this beverage as you would a special dessert,” she said....
What To Know Before Applying For A Job At In-N-Out David Tran Photo/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Dec. 20, 2021 10:32 am EST When craving a burger, fries, and milkshake in California, In-N-Out is a great place to go. With the slogan “quality you can taste,” the fast food chain warrants nothing but excellence. It has been around since the late ’40s and continues to be a popular burger joint in California. With over 370 locations in 7 states, In-N-Out offers tons of employment opportunities (via ScrapeHero)....
Why You Might Not Want To Be On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives Steve Jennings/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Nov. 1, 2021 9:22 am EST Many fans will attest to the fact that “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” can be really fun to watch. The show’s basic concept is fascinating: Chef Guy Fieri visits different food establishments across the country with his team and tastes different food items. The TV show is such a huge hit that many fans have spent a lot of time working on different websites as a tribute to the show....
Air Fryer Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 20, 2021 12:12 pm EST There are plenty of excuses to break out your air fryer, and this recipe for roasted acorn squash is no exception. Recipe developer Miriam Hahn, who is known for whipping up some of the tastiest and healthiest dishes around, is the creative mind behind this recipe. And trust us — you are not going to want to skip it....
Andrew Zimmern Fans Want To Try This Pickling Technique Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/Jan. 3, 2022 12:15 pm EST We love cookbooks, but these days, it seems like most of us get our recipes online. Yet, rather than solely rely on cooking blogs or websites for ideas, it’s also good to check in with our favorite celebrity chefs and food personalities as they regularly share their recipes on social media, including Andrew Zimmern....
Bobby Flay And Nacho Just Invited Fans To A Virtual Cocktail Party DFree/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Dec. 5, 2021 9:33 am EST Culinary personality Bobby Flay is hosting a cocktail party, albeit virtually, along with his Maine Coon Cat, Nacho Flay – and you are invited. The co-host of the “Always Hungry” podcast took to Instagram to formally invite all his followers to join him and his beloved furry friend sidekick to the event....
Coke’s New Flavor Is Perfect For Coffee Lovers Coca-Cola By Erich Barganier/Jan. 19, 2022 8:06 am EST Coke found a hit with its coffee-infused soda about a year ago. Per Coca-Cola’s website, the soda company launched a version of its signature beverage at the start of 2021 called “Coca-Cola with Coffee.” The soda came in three flavors: caramel, dark blend, and vanilla. And every flavor but caramel also had a zero-sugar version....
Copycat McDonald’s Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 29, 2021 8:20 am EST What are the first things that come to your mind when you think about a frozen treat from McDonald’s? Sweet, perhaps? Delicious, even more likely? And probably sugary, too. But guilt-free? Probably not. But as it happens, when you make this copycat version of a McDonald’s strawberry banana recipe at home, you can make a slightly healthier version of the fast food classic....
Ed Helms Likened This Part Of His Hot Ones Experience To ‘A Car Crash’ First We Feast/YouTube By Ceara Milligan/Feb. 6, 2022 11:22 pm EST The mega-popular web series “Hot Ones” has featured a long list of famous faces over the years, including actors, musicians, athletes, comedians, authors, TV personalities, and more. The show, which started back in 2015, is now on its 17th season, per TV Guide. The premise is simple: Sean Evans, the program’s host, interviews celebrities one-on-one while they indulge in chicken wings doused in some of the hottest hot sauces on the planet....
Everyday Chocolate Cake Recipe By Jennifer En/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:48 am EST Prep time: 10 minutes. Cook time: 1 hour. Servings: 8. Having once upon a time worked as a professional baker in New York City, I am of the belief that cake is appropriate on any day and at any time. Just for special occasions? Nah! Tuesday afternoon is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a slice of lemon cake with a cuppa pick-me-up coffee....
Green Chili Chicken Stew Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 20, 2021 8:14 am EST Few dishes are as comforting as a good bowl of chicken stew. The world of chicken soups and stews comes in many forms, from your standard chicken and noodle soup, to chicken and barley stew, to chicken and potato stew, to even spinach and gorgonzola chicken soup. If you’re in the mood for something spicy, you need nothing more than this green chili chicken stew recipe from Angela Latimer, chef and recipe developer behind the blog Bake it with Love....
Here’s What Makes City Ham Different From Spiral Cut Bochkarev Photography/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Nov. 18, 2021 2:39 pm EST Usually a dish that graces the table during holiday dinners, we all know that ham is pork. To get more specific, ham is a part of the rear leg of a pig and is typically cured first, according to Serious Eats. There are many different types of cuts and preparations, but the most common in the United States is referred to as “city ham”....
Kate Hudson Divides Instagram With Meatless Lasagna Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Jan. 24, 2022 9:09 am EST A classic lasagna recipe includes a few staples like thin pasta sheets, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce. Of course, family recipes and culinary creators add their own twists to this Italian dish by way of using different cheeses, spices, and proteins, or perhaps swapping the pasta for sliced zucchini. So why would a versatile recipe create such chaos on the internet?...
