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The Untold Truth Of Tillamook Ritu Manoj Jethani/Shutterstock By Jerry Landry/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:47 am EST Known to most consumers as a lovable loaf of orange cheddar, the Tillamook brand has made a name for itself as the great Northwest’s titan of dairy. A national brand from Oregon, this rich cheese with the ship on the label delivers a flavorful history. From its humble start as a tiny farming cooperative, the Tillamook brand has served tastes for over 100 years, and served them with quality....

The Worst Jack In The Box Shake According To 34% Of People Facebook By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Oct. 5, 2021 6:03 pm EST Jack in the Box is one of those places everyone knows about. And it makes sense: the brand has been making waves among its customers since 1951 (via Delish). Here’s a cool fact: the brand’s founder, Robert O. Peterson, changed the drive-thru concept in a big way. Basically, he added a “two-way” intercom setup by acquiring its rights from an Alaskan restaurant....

This Bread Hack Will Make Your Meatloaf So Much Better Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Melissa Kagan/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 3:29 pm EST Like mac and cheese, tomato soup, or banana bread, meatloaf is a dish many of us grew up on, and we have a very specific idea of how it should taste, and how it should be prepared. Some of us were served meatloaf with ketchup on top, oats mixed in (yes, that’s a thing), or bacon wrapped around each slice (per The Spruce Eats)....

This Famous NYC Bagel Shop May Be Coming To Your State Agave Photo Studio/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 11, 2021 12:16 pm EST There are few food items more synonymous with New York City than bagels. And there is one iconic Big Apple bagel location that stands out over the rest. H&H Bagels was founded all the way back in 1972, and it has been one of the most recognizable bagel brands in the city ever since....

This Pioneer Woman Brownie Recipe Packs A Caramel Punch David Livingston/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/Dec. 29, 2021 12:52 pm EST Ree Drummond is drumming up comfort food recipes left and right from the quaint, green pastures of her 433,000-acre family farm in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. The food blogger turned TV personality has created a full-fledged enterprise centered around The Pioneer Woman, her city girl-turned-ranch girl persona. As a mom to four children and five-plus pets, Drummond has a lot to juggle in her household or rather, farm....

Twitter Is Furious At This Florida Legislator Who Slammed DC Food As ‘Terrible’ Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/Sept. 27, 2021 8:49 pm EST Maybe the progressive politician from Florida dined at Donald Trump’s DC hotel, and it left a bad taste in his mouth. Whatever happened, Florida Democrat Omari Hardy, a member of the state’s House of Representatives and a candidate for U.S. Congress, trolled all of the district’s food offerings in one brief tweet: “Can we talk about DC food being terrible?...

What Chefs Wish You Knew About Sommeliers Veres Production/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Sept. 11, 2021 7:37 am EST Wine is an incredible addition to any meal. It’s something that can elevate the flavors of your dish and really take your dining experience to the next level. However, many diners who are not too knowledgeable about wine might feel intimidated by a particularly long wine list, or even feel uncertain as to what they should select to pair with their meal....

What Makes Padma Lakshmi’s Thumbprint Cookies Unique Rich Fury/Getty By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 13, 2021 5:36 pm EST While technically any cookie eaten around the holidays could be considered a Christmas cookie, there are certain varieties that are more traditional this time of year. Whether you’re setting out treats for Santa or exchanging goodies at a holiday party, some of the most common Christmas cookies include gingerbread, peanut butter blossoms, sugar cookies, and chocolate crinkles....

What This Study Reveals About The Last Bite Of A Meal Might Surprise You captainnick/Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Jan. 30, 2022 5:33 am EST You might remember the first time you tried sushi, lobster, or your favorite ice cream, but did you know that your last bite of any given meal might actually be more memorable than the first bite? It would be natural to assume that your first taste of a particular food – when you are hungry and the dish is hot – would be the most memorable, but a recent study suggests the opposite....

What To Do With The Leftover Pulp From Making Almond Milk Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 4:33 pm EST Almond milk and other non-dairy milks are becoming more popular than ever before, and there are a bunch of almond milk brands you can peruse at the grocery store. We’ve ranked almond milks from best to worst to help you make the right decision when shopping, but it’s actually fairly easy to whip up your own almond milk at home....

Why A Surprising Number Of Shoppers Avoid Aldi’s Produce Bloomberg/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 31, 2021 3:22 pm EST Aldi is a popular grocery store chain because it offers its customers great, affordable prices on essential items, without skimping on flavor and quality. In fact, for many Aldi fans, the store is their go-to stop for all kinds of everyday staples like milk, eggs, bread, pantry items, tasty snacks, desserts, and even wine....

Why Fans Were Calling Out Valerie Bertinelli For Her ‘Perfect Chicken Dinner’ Michael Mattes/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Oct. 11, 2021 5:05 pm EST Valerie Bertinelli began her career in the entertainment industry as a child actor on “Apple’s Way” and rose to fame as the younger teenage daughter of the late Bonnie Franklin’s character on “One Day At A Time.” Per Page Six, she married rockstar Eddie Van Halen in 1981 and became mom to their son Wolfgang 10 years later — all while continuing to pursue acting....

Why Taraji P. Henson Had To Make A Serious Change To Her Diet By Lauren Cahn/Oct. 20, 2021 5:34 pm EST For a good quarter-century, Taraji P. Henson has been stunning small- and large-screen viewers with her nuanced portrayals of deep and complicated characters, such as the former convict turned music industry executive, Cookie Lyon, on the fan-favorite series, “Empire.” The character required such emotional range to play that Henson joked, “Cookie is the reason I drink,” in an interview with Glamour....

Why You Should Always Have Pasta In Your Pantry Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Jan. 22, 2022 1:16 pm EST Pasta is the ultimate comfort food. Delicious, versatile, cheap, and easy: What can’t it do? Fresh is great if you can get it, but dried is a must-have pantry staple. Chef Chris Riley of The Daring Kitchen told Prevention, “It is not expensive and is easy to stock up and store. You can get all different types of noodles like rigatoni, fettuccini, shells, spaghetti, farfalle....

Why Your Chipotle Order Could Soon Be More Expensive Chipotle/Facebook By Erich Barganier/Feb. 9, 2022 4:48 pm EST Back in June of 2021, people were upset when Chipotle raised its prices in order to accommodate higher wages for its workers, per CNBC. At the time, CFO Jack Hartung stated that passing on these expenses to customers made sense, and the chain was not planning to raise menu costs more due to steadily increasing ingredient prices....

You Can Get 5 Free Wendy’s Jr. Frosty Treats, But There’s A Catch Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/Sept. 10, 2021 3:41 pm EST There’s nothing scary about Wendy’s Halloween promotion. Drop by the fast food restaurant and pick up the most satisfying book you’ll find this time of year — that is, if you like Wendy’s Frosty treats. Wendy’s has announced in a news release (via PR Newswire) that Boo! Books are available for $1 at participating locations through October 31....

You’ve Been Frying Eggs The Wrong Way, According To Amanda Freitag - Exclusive Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Nov. 16, 2021 11:11 am EST The fried egg is one of the key components of classic American diner food. And Amanda Freitag, who you know as a regular judge on “Chopped” and as the former host of “American Diner Revival,” thinks you might be frying your eggs wrong. Apart from Freitag’s expertise in all things diner, she has an honest-to-god zeal for eggs to back her up....

25 Of The Most Expensive Tequilas In The World 5PH/Shutterstock By Caitlin Lamb/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 4:24 pm EST While it might originate in Mexico, tequila is a popular alcohol around the world. In fact, according to IMARC Group, the value of the global tequila market in 2020 approached $11 billion. Whether you’ve toured an agave field south of the border or just love to celebrate the weekend with a margarita, you no doubt have a favorite tequila brand — or several....

Buddy Valastro Reveals The Truth About His Relationship With Duff Goldman - Exclusive Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Oct. 19, 2021 9:12 am EST Fans of “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro have a lot to be excited about these days. The baker behind Carlo’s Bakery recently launched his own virtual brand, Buddy V’s Cake Slice, so fans across the United States can have a fresh slice of his most popular cakes within half an hour of ordering....

Chef Jernard Wells’ New Soul Kitchen Lobster Mac & Cheese Recipe Chef Jernard Wells By Mashed Staff/Updated: Oct. 25, 2021 9:40 am EST Can you think of many dishes that would satisfy the picky palates of kids … and Bobby Flay and Giada DeLaurentiis? Well, there is one, for sure! According to father of nine and former “Food Network Star” contestant Jernard Wells, whose fourth season of New Soul Kitchen airs October 27 on the Cleo Network, the entree that delights culinary legends and kindergarteners alike is his lobster macaroni and cheese, which has been in his family for generations....