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The Untold Truth Of Charm City Cakes Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Sept. 9, 2021 1:47 pm EST Pastry chef Duff Goldman is known for his imaginative, awe-inspiring, intricately decorated confectionery creations. Think life-size animals, world-famous natural and historical sites, film and literary characters — Goldman has made them all. The famous baker first gained recognition from his work at Charm City Cakes, the Baltimore bakery he opened after quitting his day job in 2002, says the Food Network....

The Untold Truth Of Raw Water Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 1:30 pm EST New food trends are popping up all the time, and while some will continue to bring back fond childhood memories for decades (Funfetti and Bubble Tape, anyone?) and others will slowly transition into being mainstream (like buying organic and gluten-free), others… well, they’re just downright odd. Remember when we went through that phase of adding activated charcoal to everything?...

These Festive Whole Foods Products Are Must-Haves For The Holidays JeniFoto/Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Dec. 1, 2021 12:42 pm EST One of the best parts of this time of year has to be all the fun holiday foods that come around for the season: Gingerbread-flavored everything, mulled wines, tree-shaped chocolates — you name it, we’re here for it. Some grocery stores tend to get a little more festive than others, and Whole Foods is one that goes all in....

This Holiday Is KFC’s Busiest Day Of The Year Facebook/KFC By Chase Shustack/Updated: Jan. 18, 2022 10:56 am EST The holidays are a special time of year, and for businesses especially, as it’s during this time that massive profit can be made. For example, the cookie-cutter Christmas movies that Hallmark churns out every year produces $390 million in ad revenue (via Adweek). Additionally, big-box stores like Walmart and Best Buy stock the shelves in preparation for the Black Friday rush, grocery stores anticipate big shopping sprees for Thanksgiving, and the fast food industry counts on some special dates, too....

This Is The Best Way To Cut Onions Without Crying, According To Reddit Husjur02/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Dec. 1, 2021 5:55 pm EST Onions are an integral part of many dishes, from sandwiches to steaks. Anyone who has ever cut an onion has likely faced the unwanted stinging and teary-eyed aftermath. Slicing the vegetable has varying outcomes for each person, but some are so affected that they need to step away from the onion for a moment to give their eyes a rest....

This Is The Most Chicken Wings Sold In A Single Day nelea33/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 1:49 pm EST Chicken wings are one of those staples available on many menus across the United States. There are countless variations of the dish, from crispy Thai-inspired wings to classic Buffalo wings, which we are sure to be eating, or watching someone eat, this Super Bowl Sunday. Wings have grown in popularity through the years, but especially after the invention of the spicy, saucy, Buffalo wing....

This Might Be The Reason You Drink So Much Coffee Billion Photos/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Oct. 20, 2021 12:16 pm EST When there’s only 24 hours in a day and you have 30 hours of work, studying, carpools, soccer practices, or laundry to cram into it, there’s a magic elixir that will increase your energy, attention span, and production levels: coffee. According to the National Coffee Association, people have been enjoying coffee since a goat herder in modern day Ethiopia uncovered “ancient coffee forests” and began processing coffee beans into a drink....

TikTok Is Loving This Decadent Chick-Fil-A Meal Transformation Sundry Photography/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 12:59 am EST Everyone loves a good rags-to-riches transformation. Although Chick-fil-A is hardly what you would call low-end fast food, it’s still not usually associated with macarons, the meringue-based sandwich cookie confection present in so many French bakeries. TikToker @danny.kim changed all that with the help of a professional chef friend, and the video is blowing up....

Twitter Is Cracking Up Over This Deviled Egg Date from my point of view/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Oct. 21, 2021 1:48 pm EST Take a quick scroll through Twitter, and chances are you’ll come across all kinds of different incidents of mansplaining. The latest episode that’s unfolding on the social media platform is all about deviled eggs that were being discussed on a date, and people are finding the whole thing absolutely hysterical....

What Biden’s New Meat Production Plan Means For Your Next Grocery Trip hedgehog94/Shutterstock By Katie Lenhardt/Jan. 4, 2022 6:02 pm EST If you’re seeing meatless Mondays increasing in popularity recently, it’s probably not just because more people are going vegan. A more likely cause may be that consumers nearly have to mortgage their house to pay for a pack of rib eyes. America’s meat industry has taken some hard hits since the onset of the pandemic, and consumers’ wallets are paying the price....

What Is Fan Tuan And What Does It Taste Like? Instagram By Hope Ngo/Dec. 30, 2021 11:33 am EST Rice is a big part of global food culture and we consume it in different ways: boiled, fried, in soups, as stuffing, or even as part of dessert. While you’re probably familiar with risotto and congee, you might know little to nothing about fan tuan, a rice-centric breakfast staple in Taiwan and Shanghai that has managed to cross the Pacific to show up at eateries in New York (via The New York Times)....

What Is Raf Coffee And Where Is It Served? Fascinadora/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Oct. 19, 2021 1:35 pm EST Legend has it that, even though the first latte known to mankind was brewed in Italy, the milky drink was actually just meant for American tourists visiting the country, as the latte was a less-bitter, less-strong, and an easier to consume caffeinated drink than the harsher espresso preferred by Italians (via Green Farm Coffee Co....

What You Need To Know About Potential 2022 Cereal Shortages bigacis/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 3:18 pm EST Cereal was not exempt from the shortages that played out throughout 2021. However, things may improve in 2022. In the February report on Cereal Supply and Demand, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) noted that the production of cereal, as well as the item’s utilization and trade, would continue to increase through 2022....

Why Bartenders Hate Making Long Island Iced Teas Sunny Forest/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Dec. 16, 2021 11:07 am EST For many of us, having a reliable favorite drink to order in a bar is comforting. Whether you find yourself hanging out in a dive or inside the glittering walls of Buckingham Palace, having your usual order ready can come in handy. Some might prefer beer while gin hits the spot for others, and nothing short of a bottle of champagne will do if you’re feeling extravagant or celebratory....

Why This Popeyes Buffet Closure Marks The End Of An Era Tony Prato/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Dec. 9, 2021 10:52 am EST In February, an ESPN DJ lamented, “I felt my entire world slip right out from under my feet” after having a conversation with a manager at a Popeyes located at 1300 West Pinhook in Lafayette, Louisiana. The reaction may sound dramatic, but it was akin to what many fans felt upon hearing the same news: The world’s only remaining Popeyes buffet in Lafayette, where you can fill up on all the fried chicken and biscuits of your dreams, may be closing forever....

Why You Should Think Twice About Ordering Jalapeños At Subway Hong Vo/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 11:51 am EST 2021 has been a tough year for Subway. Perhaps most notable was the November scandal concerning Subway’s tuna, which has been the subject of a lawsuit alleging it isn’t really the premium ingredient Subway claims it is, per Business Insider. This may have caused some customers to wonder whether other foods at Subway are really what they thought they were....

25 Best Places To Buy Your Pre-Cooked Thanksgiving Dinner JeniFoto/Shutterstock By T.S. Lowry/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:58 pm EST Now that the calendar has gracefully turned over to November, the holiday season will naturally fill the air. Halloween is officially over so it’s time to, whether people like it or not, queue the Mariah Carey Christmas music. And it’s also the season to start planning Thanksgiving meals. Yet, if you rather skip the cooking this year, then you’re in luck, as we’ll be uncovering the best places to buy your pre-cooked Thanksgiving dinner....

32 Crowd-Pleasing Appetizers To Serve On New Year’s Eve Rom_olik/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 22, 2021 7:50 am EST New Year’s Eve is notoriously one of the biggest party nights of the year. Whether you’re one of the million people gathered in Times Square to watch the ball drop (via Good Housekeeping) or huddled up at home watching the fireworks around the world, December 31 is a night to be with your friends and family and celebrate the end of one year and the start of a new one....

Adele Has A Very British Way Of Eating Potato Chips Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Oct. 18, 2021 10:40 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. After announcing the release of her new album, “30,” Adele has spent a fair amount of time in the spotlight recently. Some of that time included an Instagram Live video she streamed from Los Angeles that gave her fans the opportunity to jump on the streaming platform to say hello to their favorite singer and ask her some personal questions (via YouTube)....

Bosket Bread Just Recalled 15 Products — Here’s What To Know Dan’s Food Market By Lauren Cahn/Dec. 21, 2021 4:33 pm EST They say that bread is the staff of life, but over the past several days, two bread companies have found themselves in the position of having to recall products that might actually cause harm if consumed by people with certain food allergies or sensitivities. On December 17, Flower Products — the makers of Wonder Bread and other nationally known brands — voluntarily recalled 3,000 loaves of its Nature’s Own Honey Wheat Bread due to the undisclosed presence of milk (via a company release)....