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Duff Goldman Didn’t Expect The Scandal Surrounding Trump’s Inaugural Cake Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Sept. 3, 2021 3:59 pm EST Duff Goldman has been not just a super-successful baker but perhaps one of the most famous names in the business throughout much of the current millennium, thanks in no small part to his string of Food Network hit shows. While Goldman may not be exactly telegenic in the generic sense, there’s no denying he’s got an outsize personality that just seems to jump out at you right through that small screen....

Emeril Lagasse’s Picturesque Sourdough Is Turning Heads John Lamparski/Getty Images By Joe Nasta/Oct. 21, 2021 10:56 am EST The best part of baking bread is most definitely the moments right after you remove it from the oven. While it cools, a warm and scrumptious scent expands through the kitchen, tantalizing you with its undeniably delicious smell as you wait for it to be ready to be cut into and tasted. Emeril Lagasse just posted a picture featuring a few loaves of his sourdough bread cooling and it’s making the internet hungry....

Ethel M’s Is Taking Valentine’s Day Chocolate Tastings Virtual Facebook By Amy Hamblen/Feb. 2, 2022 8:43 pm EST If you’re planning on staying in this Valentine’s Day — it is the day after the Super Bowl, after all — there are plenty of creative ways to celebrate all things romance at home. From adding a salami rose to your Valentine’s charcuterie board to using heart-shaped pasta in your special meal, the possibilities of injecting your own displays of affection into the holiday are endless....

Good New For Fans Of Coca-Cola’s Iconic Santa Claus Sergey Kohl/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:44 pm EST Many people incorrectly assume that Coca-Cola designed the modern image of Santa Claus. While the association between Santa and Coke remains strong to this day (according to The Guardian, the soda company started using Santa to promote their drink starting in 1933) — the iconic Saint Nick dressed in red actually stretches back to the 19th century....

Homemade Chicken Fajitas Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:01 pm EST There are a few foods out there so great they get their own night. You know what we’re talking about: Taco Night. Pizza Night. And of course, Fajita Night. And there’s no other experience quite like the moment a restaurant server sets down a hot, sizzling platter piled with meat and veggies and that stack of fresh tortillas that you’re about to make into a meal well worth celebrating....

If Your Aldi Is Missing These Halloween Items You’re Not Alone Peter_Fleming/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: Oct. 20, 2021 1:55 pm EST Dedicated Aldi shoppers know that the Aldi Finds section of the in-store flyer and on the grocery store’s website are always well worth a glance. But with no end in sight to shipping delays due to the supply chain crisis, Aldi is among the many brands and chains that are unable to get their goods to the right places on time (via KTLA)....

Locals Are Puzzled By The Abrupt Closure Of Michael Symon’s Detroit Steakhouse Gabe Ginsberg/Getty By Felix Behr/Jan. 13, 2022 3:35 pm EST On January 7, Michael Symon’s Roast announced on Facebook that its “Legendary Happy Hour” would return in the upcoming week. A couple days later, the chef’s Detroit restaurant posted another update, this time on its website: “Permanently Closed. We are truly grateful for your business.” It’s surprising that a place once lauded by CBS Detroit as one of the restaurants in the city that most deserved its hype would close so suddenly, but the closure is also strange because it hasn’t really been announced anywhere else....

Padma Lakshmi Enjoys This Holiday Leftovers Food Even More Than Turkey Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 11, 2021 10:32 am EST Well-known TV personality and cookbook author Padma Lakshmi is an admirable woman. In the second season of her show “Taste The Nation” (on Hulu), she focused heavily on holiday traditions across different cultures. She talked to people in New York about Hanukkah and spent time at Cape Cod for Thanksgiving....

Pepsi’s Newest Flavor Is Inspired By This Classic Baseball Snack Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Amy Hamblen/Oct. 7, 2021 9:40 am EST Just in time for Major League Baseball postseason, Pepsi is taking inspiration straight out of the stands for its newest limited-edition creation. According to a press release sent to Mashed, the new product is a Pepsi flavor dreamed up in celebration of the most exciting part of the year for baseball fans....

Read This If You Recently Bought Roasted Cashews Or Trail Mix New Africa/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Sept. 28, 2021 4:11 pm EST When you need to refuel after a gym session, keep your energy up during a hike, or just want to curb a craving, nothing hits the spot like a handful of cashews or trail mix. While these snacks can offer a lot of benefits, one particular brand has found an ingredient in their product that has the potential to cause a world of hurt....

The Best Burger At Red Robin According To 23% Of People Facebook/Red Robin Burgers By Gillie Houston/Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 1:12 pm EST When it comes to juicy burgers, crispy fries, and bottomless beverages, Red Robin has been doing it right since its founding in 1969. The popular chain has built a devoted fan base over the years by offering an array of grilled burgers piled high with a variety of customizable ingredients, as well as unlimited refills on sides like sweet potato fries, steamed broccoli, and their iconic steak fries....

The Food Network Show Michael Symon Wishes More People Knew About Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 10:30 am EST There’s no doubt that when it comes to shows on food and cooking, there’s plenty to keep food lovers entertained, and a lot of credit goes to Food Network. However, a major chunk of food shows are dedicated to cooking competition shows, and that only becomes the case more so over the holidays....

The Real Reason Chile Peppers Make You Cough Elle Hughes on Unsplash By Erich Barganier/Nov. 5, 2021 3:26 pm EST It’s no secret that chile peppers can cause most eaters to tear up. According to Smithsonian Magazine, hot chiles contain a substance called capsaicin that causes your tongue and skin to become extra sensitive to heat. Your brain interprets this as actual heat, potentially causing an adrenaline rush. Some also experience the need to tear up or sweat as a reaction to the heat....

The Surprising Origin Of Fettuccine Alfredo Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 2:12 pm EST All pasta sauces are not created equal. Some pasta dishes were destined for the stars. Did you know, for example, that Jamie Oliver made Alfredo sauce for Hollywood royalty, Goldie Hawn? Oliver swears on his website that she loves it. Alfredo is a sauce with many faces. You can go the simple route and make Alfredo sauce with just three ingredients: cream cheese, garlic powder, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese....

The Truth About Marti Cummings From Worst Cooks In America Season 24 Steven Ferdman/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Jan. 2, 2022 4:15 pm EST Typically, “Worst Cooks in America” does not feature people with a pre-established profile. A lot of its charm comes from how everyday people who struggle to cook are given the tools to improve, at least somewhat. With Marti Gould Cummings, however, the show has brought on a star....

The Truth About Phillip Tomasso From Guy’s Chance Of A Lifetime Instagram By Felix Behr/Updated: Jan. 5, 2022 9:52 am EST “I’m always working on something,” Phillip Tomasso told the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. “There’s always something new coming out.” In this case, it is the possibility of owning a Chicken Guy! franchise. All he has to do is prove himself the most worthy over the course of “Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime....

TikTok Is Astounded By This Simple McDonald’s French Fry Hack 8th.creator/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Sept. 16, 2021 12:57 pm EST Americans love their fast food. According to The Barbecue Lab, one third of Americans indulge in this rapid option on any given day, and the average household spends a whopping 10% of its annual income on burgers, fries, and other fast food items. In spite of continual warnings from public health experts about the effect of fast food on the body, people continue to go all in on it — and we must admit to occasionally indulging ourselves....

TikTok Tortilla Wrap Hack Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 8:52 am EST If the suddenly ubiquitous video sharing social media platform TikTok has shown us anything, it’s that people really love sharing videos about food. Like really love it. Like videos going viral to the tune of millions of views. So it’s little surprise that this TikTok recipe is sensational too. “This TikTok tortilla wrap hack reminds me of a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme,” says chef, food writer, and registered dietician Kristen Carli....

We Finally Know How Many Shots Are In A Bottle Of Liquor berni0004/Shutterstock By Melissa Richter/Jan. 25, 2022 2:16 pm EST Ever wonder how many shots are in the average bottle of liquor? Well, you are not alone, and that is something we wanted to get a definite answer for. We have all been in a situation where that bottle of tequila is halfway gone after a few rounds of shots and are suddenly left wondering if there is enough liquor left in the bottle to make that oh so crucial pitcher of margaritas for any remaining guests....

What You Need To Know About Butterball’s 2021 Turkey Recall Bloomberg/Getty Images By Owen Duff/Updated: Feb. 8, 2022 11:01 am EST Butterball is known not only for its turkeys, but for being a leader in safe turkey-cooking techniques. It’s why the company has a national hotline where customers can get advice on best practices for turkey prep. Currently, however, the iconic brand is fielding customer complaints, not questions. As reported by CBS News, Butterball has issued a recall of 14,000 pounds of raw, ground turkey used in products sold at BJ’s and Kroger’s supermarkets....