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The Heartwarming Reason Bojangles’ Is Closing All Of Its Stores For 2 Days Bruce VanLoon/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Aug. 30, 2021 10:55 am EST That craving for a flaky biscuit and some delicious chicken might have to wait a day. According to a Bojangles’ company press release, the quick-service restaurant has decided to close all its locations on both Monday, August 30 and Monday, September 13. Although guests might be disappointed that they won’t be able to purchase their Bo-Tato Rounds on these days, the company’s decision to remain closed for two days is one that other brands might want to emulate....

The Real Connection Between Kugel And Hanukkah from my point of view/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Nov. 26, 2021 12:57 pm EST If there is any food that is associated with Hanukkah above all others, it is … not kugel, but latkes. Still, one type of kugel may often appear on Hanukkah tables: kugel made from potatoes. As Cooking Channel explains, there are actually numerous kinds of kugel. Some of the earliest versions of the dish appear to have been bread-based, perhaps similar to stuffing or savory bread pudding....

The Reason Chicago Residents Are Protesting This Aldi Closure Pamela Brick/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 29, 2021 1:40 pm EST The recent closure of an Aldi location in Garfield Park in Chicago’s West Side community has sparked protest from community members and residents, who say the store’s sudden shuttering has left them stranded in a food desert. The store, which was located at 3835 W. Madison St. near Hamlin Avenue, served residents of both West Garfield Park and East Garfield Park, according to Austin Weekly News....

The Surprising Reason Why TikTok Cake Creator Robert Lucas Doesn’t Eat His Own Cake - Exclusive Facebook/The Sweet Impact By Jorie Mark/Feb. 17, 2022 12:41 pm EST Forget being a kid in a candy shop … how’d you like to be let loose in Robert Lucas’ apartment, where he makes his elaborate TikTok-famous cakes from scratch? Can you even imagine sinking your teeth into the S’mores Oreos confection Lucas recently featured, complete with torched marshmallows?...

The Sweet Ingredient Jamie Oliver Adds To His Holiday Gravy Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/Updated: Dec. 28, 2021 9:40 am EST Contrary to what some may believe, gravy is more than just a side dish on the dinner table. So while you’re looking for tips and tricks about roasting a turkey for Christmas, making the creamiest mashed potatoes, and baking a crisp pie crust, you should also give your gravy the time and attention that it deserves....

The Truth About The Indiana Turkey Toss kzww/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Nov. 18, 2021 4:38 pm EST Local fairs and festivals are always enjoyable, but the very best kind are the ones that are just plain wild. January kicks off with the Great Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs, Colorado. March brings Frozen Dead Guy Days in Nederland, Colorado, and June is when they celebrate the Mike the Headless Chicken Festival in Fruita, Colorado....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Psyched For These Returning Cranberry Cheeses Shootdiem/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Oct. 15, 2021 11:50 am EST Some products at Trader Joe’s are such a big deal, everyone gets incredibly excited when they hit the grocery chain’s shelves again. And that was certainly the case with Trader Joe’s cranberry cheeses. Three huge Trader Joe’s fan accounts on Instagram — Trader Joe’s List, Trader Joe’s Aficionado, and Trader Joe’s Obsessed — all spotted and shared that the cheeses had already returned to the store ahead of Thanksgiving and just in time for fall....

What This New UK Ruling Means For The Way Your Seafood Is Prepared Atsushi Hirao/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 2:08 pm EST Octopi, crabs, and lobsters may not look like they do very much in the ocean other than mind their own business. But scientists who have been studying them for years say these animals, also classified as cephalopods and decapods, are actually more intelligent than they appear to the human eye....

Why KFC Canada’s New Kentucky Scorcher Comes With Free Milk KFC_Canada/Instagram By Erich Barganier/Feb. 17, 2022 12:49 pm EST KFC Canada made waves in the Great White North when it announced its new Kentucky Scorcher. According to KFC, the chicken chain designed the sandwich for Canadians who grew tired of eating sandwiches advertised as spicy and wanted something with a ton of kick. KFC then introduced this latest sandwich, featuring a fried chicken breast piece, spicy sauce, spicy mayonnaise, and pickle....

Why KFC South Africa Paid For This Couple’s Wedding Planner Pavlovska Yevheniia/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Jan. 31, 2022 8:47 pm EST Break out your tissues. In November 2019, one couple’s unusual wedding proposal, which took place mid-meal inside a KFC in Vaal, South Africa, went viral when it was caught on video by a passerby outside the restaurant and posted online. In the video, Hector Mkansi could be seen on one knee as he proposed to Nonhlanhla Soldaat, who tearfully said yes, much to the delight of the crowd of onlookers inside the restaurant, reports Bored Panda....

Why You Should Never Ask For Seasonings In Portugal Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 6:24 pm EST Portugal is known for its port wine; its delectable and spicy Piri Piri chicken; surfing on the waters of its copious beaches; and football, also known as soccer in the United States. If you haven’t heard of Cristiano Ronaldo, you are seriously missing out. He’s amazing on the pitch. Next to Argentine’s Lionel Messi, Ronaldo is the best soccer player in the world....

30-Minute Baked Feta Pasta With Roasted Veggies Recipe Jaime Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 10, 2021 11:39 am EST Over the past few years, TikTok recipes have really taken off. Some of the food fads spread by this social media platform were a bit overdone (yes, you really can have too much sourdough), some were too cutesy (ahem, sushi cereal), and others were downright dangerous (no, you really should not attempt to cook steak in a toaster)....

A Woman Reportedly Found A Gross Surprise In Her McDonald’s Chicken Bacon Wrap Ksana Durand/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Jan. 27, 2022 9:45 am EST Fast food can sometimes be a bit of a toss-up in terms of sanitary status. It’s a fairly frequent complaint from some customers that they found something unsanitary in their food. For example, TikTok showed a Subway location’s use of a seemingly dirty bucket as a means to clean a knife before cutting into sandwiches....

Aldi’s 2021 Gingerbread Kits Will Get You Into The Holiday Spirit EvgeniiAnd/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Nov. 1, 2021 2:47 pm EST With all the Halloween buzz dying down after last night’s festivities, it’s time to look ahead on the calendar to the rest of the fun fall holidays to come: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas, to name a few of the major ones. Our candy collection should tide us over for a few weeks, anyway, when it will already be time to dig into a slice of pumpkin pie or some tangy cranberry sauce....

Avocado Toast Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 9:29 am EST Sure, it’s easy to take a jab at an avocado toast recipe. You can call it a bit trendy, but have you ever really tried the stuff? The possibilities are endless because, beyond the basics of toasted bread and mashed avocado, there’s really no limit to what you can do here. And there’s also no reason to be intimidated by it, says chef and food writer Maren Epstein of Eating Works, who explained that there are just “no mistakes to make with this recipe....

Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Egg Recipe Eric Ngo/Mashed By Eric Ngo AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 8:22 am EST Deviled eggs are an incredibly simple yet iconic dish in American cuisine. If you’ve been to a party or gathering before, odds are that these delectable eggs were served as an appetizer, and you may have found yourself going back for seconds and even thirds. Typically, they’re served in a classic way: the hardboiled egg whites hold the yolk mixture and may be topped with a seasoning like paprika....

Chrissy Metz Had This Relatable Experience While Creating Her New Wine Line DFree/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 20, 2021 11:05 am EST Actor and singer Chrissy Metz is currently riding high with the launch of her latest project: The Joyful Heart Wine Company. Per PR Newswire, Metz worked with experienced winemaker Nicole Walsh as they came up with a brand new wine collection that has options like the “Joyful Heart Red Blend....

Copycat Denny’s Moons Over My Hammy Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 21, 2021 10:01 am EST Denny’s is “America’s diner,” famous for their signature breakfast that’s available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. They’re well known for their Signature Slams and breakfast specialties. Their Moons Over My Hammy sandwich is a classic — it’s either a grilled cheese that’s also a breakfast sandwich, or a breakfast sandwich that’s also sort of a grilled cheese....

Costco Fans Are Freaking Out Over These Colorful Stoneware Bowls ingehogenbijl/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Dec. 7, 2021 3:32 pm EST When you think of Costco, images of bulk foods and supplies immediately spring to mind. While you can definitely stock up on months worth of your favorite food when you visit this big box warehouse store, don’t exclusively aim to buy groceries. According to Insider, Costco offers up a variety of home goods that any interior designer could drool over....

Costco Shoppers Have Noticed A Price Increase On This Type Of Food dennizn/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Oct. 13, 2021 10:01 am EST Remember in early June, when we predicted that Costco’s prices were heading for a change? Costco, like many retailers, is at the mercy of its own supply chain. And, as you’ve likely been noticing of late, the whole notion of the “supply chain” has become quite fraught, thanks in no small part to the pandemic’s impact on the workforce....