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There’s Actually Some Truth To This Hot Drink Belief Donot6_Studio/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Dec. 1, 2021 11:33 am EST What do you do when it’s a particularly hot, sunny, and sticky summer month? Do you have a jug of iced tea in the refrigerator at all times? Find any excuse to have margarita Sundays? Buy bags of ice from Costco to add to any and every drink? It seems like the obvious solution is to go for a cold beverage to get some relief from the heat....

This Fan-Favorite Burger King Sandwich Is Back On The Menu Tuangtong Soraprasert/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Feb. 4, 2022 9:46 am EST Burger King has been dominating the fast food scene since it first opened its doors in 1954. Today, the chain is America’s second-biggest burger joint, bested only by McDonald’s (via Restaurant Business). Nearly 70 years later, Burger King has skyrocketed into a conglomerate with over 18,000 locations and its signature burger, the Whopper, has practically become a household name....

This Nearly $57,000 Bottle Of Perrier-Jouët Champagne Just Set A Record Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Dec. 8, 2021 8:43 am EST While Champagne might be in short supply this holiday season, someone could be celebrating in unprecedented style if they decide to pop open their newly purchased $57,000 bottle of Perrier-Jouët Brut Millésimé Champagne this New Year’s Eve. You read that correctly: A bottle of 1874 Perrier-Jouët Champagne was just auctioned off by the London auction house Christie’s for the price of a luxury car....

This Trader Joe’s Shares Space With A Veterans’ Museum By Julia Mullaney/Jan. 25, 2022 9:20 am EST Trader Joe’s has been a much-loved grocery store since its inception back in 1958. It all started when a man named Joe Coulombe purchased a grocery store chain in California that same year. Nearly a decade later, he decided to open the first Trader Joe’s in Pasadena, California, according to The Tennessean. From there, the brand grew, with an average of one new store opening every year....

Twitter Can’t Believe The 2 Ingredients In This Thanksgiving Pie FotoFreshka/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 24, 2021 10:49 am EST For those of us with a sweet tooth, Thanksgiving dinner is less about, well, dinner, and more about dessert. While the holiday might be best known for the stuffed turkey, it truly wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a slice (or two or three) of pie. Maybe your feast ends with creamy pumpkin pie....

What Antoni Porowski Really Eats In A Day Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 4:47 pm EST Have you ever watched Antoni Porowski, the resident foodie on Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” and wondered what exactly he himself likes to eat on a regular basis? Well, you don’t have to wonder anymore — Porowski had the opportunity to chat with Harper’s Bazaar for their YouTube web series “Food Diaries: Bite Size” back in 2019, and he shared what a typical day of eating looks like for him....

What We Get Wrong About Canned Seafood, According To Sara Hauman - Exclusive Michael Arellano By David Klein/Oct. 5, 2021 1:05 pm EST It’s often said that the best things come in small packages and that is sure to be the case with Tiny Fish, the in-the-works sustainable canned seafood line courtesy of “Top Chef: Portland” contestant Sara Hauman. According to Hauman, the project was a long time coming. “I’ve always been so strangely intrigued with products on the shelves at grocery stores, because ultimately, what’s in that can, or that jar that was growing in the earth at one point,” she told Mashed during an exclusive interview....

White Claw’s Newest Hard Seltzer Flavor Is Perfect For Fruit Lovers Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/Feb. 9, 2022 9:00 pm EST With an assortment of flavors ranging from mango to pineapple, White Claw is a lot of drinkers’ choice of hard seltzer. According to Business Insider, White Claw and its main competitor, Truly, dominated about 75% of the hard seltzer market in 2021. Further, White Claw gained wild social media traction thanks to stars like Trevor Wallace, the comedian whose viral YouTube video inspired the unofficial slogan, “Ain’t no laws when you’re drinking Claws!...

Why You Might Start Seeing More Moringa In 2022 Rostovtsevayu/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Jan. 11, 2022 7:18 am EST The New York Times has their finger on the pulse of new food trends, and they predict some big changes for 2022. Major forecasts for the coming year include a greater emphasis on hibiscus-flavored foods, new ways to eat kelp, locally-grown mushrooms, and the emergence of an ingredient called moringa. That last point may take many foodies by surprise, as this ingredient doesn’t pop up too often....

7 Liquors You Should Be Drinking And 7 You Shouldn’t Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 3:32 pm EST It’s no secret that there are so many different kinds of liquor that it can be tough to know what you’re getting — even after you’ve spent way too much time stressing over the decision. If you’re heading to the liquor store to pick up something for a party, how do you know you’re going to be greeted with an earnest smile instead of an eye-roll?...

8 Things To Eat And 7 Not To Eat At A Brazilian Steakhouse Shutterstock By Matt Meltzer/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 7:54 am EST What are the best things to eat at a Brazilian steakhouse? That can be a tough order to tackle, as the classic rodizio-style restaurant with gauchos bringing endless sticks of meat to your table can be a little overwhelming. And if trying to pick between picanha, filet mignon, bacon-wrapped scallops, and flank steak weren’t enough, there’s also a massive salad bar....

Chef Rene Johnson Talks All About Soul Food And How She Makes It Different - Exclusive Interview YouTube By Steven John/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:40 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What are some of the first words that come to your mind when you think of soul food? Likely “delicious” is near the top of the list, as well as “comforting,” “rich,” “tradition,” and probably a few choice dishes, too, like collard greens, Hoppin’ John, and cornbread....

Costco’s Doggy Advent Calendar Is Already Bringing Shoppers Joy Zakharova_Elena/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Oct. 29, 2021 11:24 am EST Christmas may be two months away, but it’s never too early to get into the festive spirit and plan ahead! Costco certainly thinks so. Even back in September, shoppers had already started spotting the wholesaler’s giant 24-day beer, wine, and Prosecco advent calendars on the shelves (via Thrillist). And later that same month, the Instagram account dedicated to Costco — @CostcoBuys — reported eyeing a cheese advent calendar with 12 kinds of the good stuff imported from Europe....

Giada De Laurentiis Has The Perfect Solution For Leftover Halloween Treats JLMcAnally/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Oct. 24, 2021 9:35 pm EST With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to stock up on candy for the trick-or-treaters who will soon come knocking at your door. But after Halloween, you might be wondering how to use up all this leftover candy. Of course, just eating it is delicious and satisfies any sugar or chocolate cravings — but you can turn leftover candy into gourmet treats, too....

Here’s What Was On The Menu At Anne Burrell’s Wedding John Lamparski/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Oct. 17, 2021 9:03 pm EST Anne Burrell’s Twitter account has one of the best descriptions of the “Worst Cooks in America” star, calling her a “bon vivant” as well as a “perpetual optimist” and “spreader of sparkles and smiles!” But even perpetual optimists like Burrell might gain an even brighter outlook when they have someone to spread sparkles with, someone who makes them smile....

Here’s Why Chick-Fil-A’s Nuggets And Chicken Strips Taste Different Keith Homan/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 27, 2021 5:20 pm EST In a world filled where fast food giants seem to be competing for the most over-the-top menu items you’ve ever seen, from Arby’s massive Meat Mountain to KFC’s Chicken & Donuts sandwich, Chick-fil-A’s menu looks absolutely humble. You’ll never see a triple-decker chicken sandwich with a waffle fry bun gracing the menu (despite how interesting such a concept sounds) but perhaps the simplicity of its menu of chicken, salad, and shakes is the restaurant’s secret....

Hot Wings Recipe Keith Kamikawa/Mashed By Keith Kamikawa AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 10:44 am EST We’ve already tantalized your tastebuds with homemade buffalo wings, but now, we’re about to bring things to the next level of heat and flavor with a new recipe for hot wings. Complete with a flavor that packs a punch, these tender pieces of chicken are sure to be added into your entertaining repertoire and even your everyday arsenal....

Instagram Is Loving Andrew Zimmern’s Flaming Cauldron Photo Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/Updated: Oct. 24, 2021 3:27 pm EST Andrew Zimmern’s recent Instagram post shows a photo of the chef holding a flaming stick near a massive cauldron of burning wood that’s suspended by a chain from a large iron tripod that looks to be bigger than the chef himself. Looking at it, you might wonder what spooky summoning Zimmern is up to this Halloween....

Instagram Is Loving Buddy Valastro’s Silly Family Picture Debby Wong/Shutterstock By Maria Faller/Nov. 7, 2021 4:39 pm EST The world may know him as the “Cake Boss,” but to his children, Buddy Valastro is much more: he’s dad. In addition to decadent cakes and some selfies with other stars, the celebrity chef’s Instagram account can feel like an old photo album with strategically placed precious memories. His 4.2 million followers aren’t complaining about his family-oriented posts, either....

Jet-Puffed’s New Mini Marshmallows Will Take Your Hot Cocoa To The Next Level Walmart By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 6, 2021 5:08 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter might as well be nicknamed hot chocolate season. When the temperatures drop and the weather forecast calls for blustery winds and icy snow, there’s nothing better than wrapping your hands around a steaming hot mug of cocoa. It’s a tradition that 42% of people say they look forward to the most this time of year, even ahead of sledding or building a snowman (via Penn Live)....