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The One Meal Ina Garten Considers Her Signature Dish Manny Carabel/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 24, 2021 2:21 pm EST Celebrity chef Ina Garten has done heaps for the culinary industry throughout her career: She’s hosted 27 seasons of her cooking show, “Barefoot Contessa,” and has gifted fans with a dozen easy-to-follow cookbooks (via PureWow). For her, working in the food industry is nothing short of a blessing. She told Epicurious, “I just can’t believe I get to do this....

The Untold Truth Of Bennigan’s Bloomberg/Getty Images By Matt Meltzer/Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 11:48 am EST Whatever happened to Bennigan’s? It’s a question that gets perpetually kicked around office happy hours, when people reminisce on the glory of drinking in a plant-filled bar that offered dependably decent food. But the spot that was once an after-work go to and Valentine’s date for the unimaginative shocked the world in 2008, when its parent company announced bankruptcy and immediately closed 150 locations....

The Untold Truth Of Gnocchi Civil/Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 3:15 pm EST Difficult to spell, tougher to pronounce, and almost impossible to get just right, gnocchi are certainly more persnickety than other starchy Italian staples like pasta or risotto. But these classic dumplings are well worth a closer look! Gnocchi are perhaps the unsung hero of the Italian carb set, with a long, illustrious history that (spoiler alert!...

The Way Queen Elizabeth Prefers To Eat Fruit Is Surprisingly Relatable Chris Jackson/Getty Images By James Lewis/Dec. 16, 2021 1:53 pm EST Have you ever wondered how posh you are? If you live in a colossal mansion made of solid gold and are chauffeured around in a sparkling horse-drawn carriage, you have the image of a posh person (or, at least, the money). But to truly achieve ultimate poshness you must follow the traits of a stereotypical English aristocrat....

These Big Changes May Be Coming To Restaurant Dining In 2022 Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/Nov. 22, 2021 2:23 pm EST The end of the year tends to signify new beginnings. Resolutions and goals, changes and improvements, a fresh calendar often makes people think of other ways they can get a little refresh in their lives. However, it’s not just people who change when the clock strikes 12 on January 1, companies and industries frequently evolve too....

This Chopped Moment Might Be The Most Awkward Of The Series Robby Klein/Getty Images By Rachel Pasche/Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 7:54 pm EST If you’re addicted to the series “Chopped,” you’ve probably witnessed some pretty uncomfortable moments on the screen — whether someone completely botches a dish and gets totally torn apart during the judging, or maybe talks themselves up highly when they aren’t cooking, only to completely fail. There are numerous ways to have a bit of an awkward moment on the Food Network show, but some instances are more uncomfortable than others, especially when it comes to chef-on-chef interactions....

This Iron Chef Moment Helped Sous Vide Cooking Become Popular Sam Aronov/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Oct. 21, 2021 2:19 pm EST In 1968, retired U.S. Army colonel, Ambrose McGuckian, who’d been hired to improve the food services at a South Carolina hospital system, came up with the idea of submerging vacuum-sealed meat and veggies in a water bath heated to a consistent low temperature, according NPR. In addition to retaining the fat and juices that help give food its flavor, McGuckian’s method was a model of efficiency, introducing the “set-and-forget” model of cooking and offering a way for institutions to store food for long periods (it was found that vacuum-sealed food could be stored safely in the refrigerator for at least 60 days)....

Twitter Is Furious About Red Lobster’s Paid Sick Leave Policy Facebook By Felix Behr/Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 11:05 am EST Earlier today, Substack newsletter Popular Information highlighted Red Lobster’s paid sick leave policy — or lack thereof. The article, researched in collaboration with the publication More Perfect Union, detailed how the national seafood chain only grants workers paid sick leave in some locations, such as those in states where it is legally required to do so....

Wawa Gobbler: What To Know Before Ordering Instagram By Erich Barganier/Oct. 25, 2021 5:16 pm EST As fall continues to roll on, foodies have a ton of seasonal items to get excited about. HuffPost reports that you can’t miss caramel apples, pumpkin spice lattes, or apple cider donuts when the leaves start to change. Your favorite restaurants have tapped into these signature flavors, and chains like Starbucks have a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, while Dairy Queen now offers a seasonal Pecan Pie Blizzard....

What Makes Thomas Keller’s Signature Dish So Surprising Astrid Stawiarz/Getty By Felix Behr/Oct. 27, 2021 1:14 pm EST Thomas Keller is an award-winning chef and restaurateur recognized throughout the world for his refined cooking style. He’s best known, perhaps, for a dish called Oysters and Pearls at his restaurants Per Se and The French Laundry. Tim Ryan, president of the Culinary Institute of America, said the creation “is one of the greatest dishes of all time, and a trip to Per Se without it is like a Paul McCartney concert without ‘Yesterday’” (via Condé Nast Traveler)....

Why California Took A Huge Stand Against Food Waste Thomas Holt/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Dec. 12, 2021 5:08 pm EST When we were growing up, our parents likely told us not to waste food, and to eat every bit on our plate so nothing would get thrown away. But even when we eat all our food, chances are we’re leaving some kind of food waste on our plates, be it banana peels or indigestible chicken bones....

‘Lose Yourself’ At Eminem’s New Mom’s Spaghetti Restaurant Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: Sept. 28, 2021 8:54 am EST Marshall Mathers, the artist known as Eminem made the phrase “mom’s spaghetti” famous in the hit song “Lose Yourself.” More specifically, the artist raps, “His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy / There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti” (via Lad Bible). And while the lyrics reference vomit and nerves, it oddly still makes many of us hungry for comfort food, apparently....

Al Roker Dishes On His Thanksgiving Podcast And What Makes The Holiday So Special For Every American - Exclusive Interview Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 3:55 pm EST When it comes to celebrating the holidays, you can take a nod or two from Al Roker. According to Today, this television personality recently started a short podcast dedicated to Thanksgiving, its iconic meals, and top chefs who have elevated traditional turkey and stuffing to new heights....

Aldi Shoppers Are Freaking Out Over These Heart-Shaped Lava Cakes Alexander Prokopenko/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Jan. 18, 2022 11:07 am EST Shoppers go to Aldi for its low prices and notoriously quick checkout times, but it may just be the grocery chain’s seasonal and holiday-themed products that keep customers coming back. Each year, the German grocery store delights its customers with a variety of yummy treats for Easter, Halloween, and even Oktoberfest....

Almond Cake Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 6:57 pm EST Certain occasions call for a decadent chocolate cake, while others call for something bright and covered with frosting and sprinkles, like a Funfetti cake. But once the warmer weather hits, light, fluffy, refreshing cakes are at the top of the dessert list for many. If you’re looking to make an incredibly moist, light cake, an almond cake is sure to fit the bill....

Bonne Maman’s Valentine’s Day Box Is Perfect For Jam Lovers Bonne Maman By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 12:26 pm EST Boxes of chocolates, flowers, and teddy bears might be the first thing you think of when it comes to Valentine’s Day gifts. But this year, the artisanal jam company Bonne Maman is hoping to change that with the launch of their new Bonne Maman Ten Ways to Say I Love You gift box....

Chrissy Teigen Calls This Thanksgiving Main ‘Better Than Ina’s’ Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 2, 2021 3:29 pm EST While she started out as a supermodel, Chrissy Teigen has since made a name for herself in the culinary space. Mrs. John Legend has famously always been a foodie. “I can be totally full but can’t sleep without my pre-bed sandwich,” she once tweeted (via US Weekly). In the last few years, she’s taken her love of food one step further by publishing her wildly popular cookbook (and subsequent food website) “Cravings,” followed by a recent sequel, “Cravings: Hungry For More....

Cinnaholic Is Bringing Back Two Fan-Favorite Pastries Cinnaholic/Facebook By Sophia Lo/Jan. 5, 2022 6:03 pm EST Anyone that has been wandering around the mall food court looking for a sweet treat has likely stumbled into the delightful smells of Cinnabon. There’s a reason why Cinnabon’s cinnamon rolls are so delicious, but it’s no longer the only chain out there serving this delicious baked good. There’s also Cinnaholic where you can customize your roll to your heart’s content, and the website says that their products are dairy-free, lactose-free, and egg-free — so the chain is a great place for vegans to check out....

Costco Fans Can’t Wait To Try This Japanese Barbecue Sauce norikko/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 31, 2021 11:01 am EST Costco is a one-stop-shop for many who prefer to stock up on extra groceries and everyday essentials. Certain products at Costco have struck a chord with its loyalists, for example, the zero sugar Cali Gold BBQ sauce from Kinder’s made waves among customers earlier this year as people were truly impressed with the sauce....

Dunkin’s 2021 Holiday Menu Features 2 Decadent New Drinks Dunkin Donuts By Felix Behr/Nov. 1, 2021 4:22 pm EST Halloween has finally passed, meaning that now quick-service restaurants everywhere will skip over Thanksgiving to ring in holiday cheer. Or, at least, Dunkin’ will. In a press release sent to Mashed and available on PR Newswire, Dunkin’ explained that, as of November 3, the holiday menu will be available. This means that the Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte with its mixture of peppermint, whipped cream, chocolate, and drizzled mocha will return....