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The Massive Amount Of Oranges Four Travelers Ate To Avoid Baggage Fees Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:17 pm EST A few days ago, four coworkers returning from their trip to Yunnan, China ran into difficulty at an airport in Kunming. The problem, as the Global Times reported, was that they were attempting to travel with a box containing 30 kilograms of oranges, which approximately translates to a whopping 66 pounds....

The One Mistake You’re Making When Grilling In The Winter stockcreations/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Dec. 23, 2021 11:56 pm EST Have you ever tried grilling outdoors in the wintertime? If you live in Phoenix, Miami, or Los Angeles, it’s pretty much the exact same experience you’d have grilling at any other time of the year. What we’re talking about here, though, is the whole “there’s three feet of snow on the ground but we’re still gonna tailgate at Lambeau Field” kind of grilling that features in nearly every meme about the great state of Wisconsin....

The TikTok Beer Poster Trend, Explained Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 1:18 pm EST The latest TikTok trend doesn’t involve a 2-ingredient recipe or a restaurant menu hack. As seen recently, many TikTok influencers, including Peyton McKenzie, almost look as if they have stepped into a beer ad (via Distractify). Welcome to the TikTok beer poster trend. Whether or not these photoshopped images make people thirsty, it seems that many women on TikTok are ready to put themselves into the picture perfect beer drinking setting....

The Untold Truth Of McAlister’s Deli Twitter By Amy Hamblen/Updated: Feb. 1, 2022 1:26 pm EST Much like restaurant greats such as Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Hooters, McAlister’s Deli is a legendary eatery that made its way into the world in the 1980s. To be exact, the first location of McAlister’s was opened in Oxford, Mississippi in 1989. According to the Oxford Eagle, that location has a storied past. The building was originally a gas station that was converted into a 1950s diner to film the movie Heart of Dixie, which starred Ally Sheedy (The Breakfast Club), Virginia Madsen (Swamp Thing), and Phoebe Cates (Fast Times at Ridgemont High) (via IMDb)....

These Are The Only States That Don’t Have A Panera Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Dec. 1, 2021 2:56 pm EST Panera Bread is one of the most well-known fast-casual chains in the United States. It takes the typical fast-food experience up a notch by offering the comfortable dine-in experience of most restaurants, combined with the limited service of a fast-food joint. Its prices are higher than a McDonald’s (there is certainly no dollar menu) but still feature plenty of affordable options....

This Trick Can Help You Avoid Getting Too Full From Thanksgiving Dinner Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 18, 2021 12:57 pm EST Thanksgiving is all about gathering with friends and family, being grateful for the things you have, and, perhaps the best part, indulging in a massive holiday meal. From roast turkey and stuffing to mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie as well as all the other sides and desserts your heart could desire, the typical Thanksgiving feast, while delicious, isn’t exactly diet friendly....

TikTok Is Freaking Out Over This Life-Size Cake Of Jason Derulo Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/Sept. 10, 2021 12:24 pm EST Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman have been stunning the food world with their amazing cakes for years on their respective television shows, “Cake Boss” and “Ace of Cakes,” as well as their Food Network competition series “Buddy vs. Duff.” The third season of the intense bakeoff alone saw the pair create some impressive, viral-worthy confections, including a ghostly pirate ship and an incredible architectural wonder....

Andrew Zimmern Sparks Nostalgia With This Family Staple Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Dec. 2, 2021 12:31 pm EST For many people, food and the holidays are inextricably intertwined. The smells that permeate the kitchen are part of that special magic of the season, and no one is embracing that magic more than Andrew Zimmern as he celebrates Hanukkah. In fact, Zimmern recently posted a video of a traditional Jewish dish that has his Instagram followers strolling down memory lane....

Costco Copycat Chocolate Muffins Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 10:39 am EST Costco is good for so many things. Have a huge household and need to buy groceries in bulk? Check. Have a business that needs supplies? Check. Need to curb a huge sweet tooth? Check. The Costco bakery is one of the store’s greatest gems, baking up danishes, rolls, and cookies by the dozen. And while all of these items are definitely delicious, there’s one Costco bakery item that consistently holds the crown for the best offering in many households and businesses....

Even Alex Guarnaschelli Didn’t Know This Weird Spaghetti Fact Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 10:26 am EST You’ve seen Alex Guarnaschelli share her extensive knowledge of the culinary world on shows like “Chopped” and “The Kitchen,” but the chef doesn’t stop there. The 49-year-old is also very active on Twitter, where she frequently comes to the aid of fans that reach out to her when they are confused by an ingredient or piece of equipment, or have a question about one of the many Food Network shows she appears on....

Every Yellow Tail Wine, Ranked Worst To Best Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images By Lauren Johnson/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 11:22 am EST The Australian brand Yellow Tail has made a big splash since launching in 2001. Yellow Tail founder John Casella saw an opportunity to sell a reasonably-priced, high-quality wine, and the product succeeded beyond his wildest expectations. He hoped to sell 25,000 cases in the first year, but Yellow Tail actually sold over one million cases in its first 13 months of availability....

Foodtastic’s Benny Rivera Reveals The Secret To Get Your Kids To Eat More Veggies - Exclusive Disney/YouTube By Alexandra Cass/Dec. 30, 2021 3:20 pm EST If you check out Disney’s new show “Foodtastic” you’ll see a lot of talented artists making magic with the most mundane of ingredients. Throughout the episodes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and so many other veggies we don’t always love on our plates are turned into some of the most breathtaking, if not appetizing, works of art....

Do fans agree with Ramsay’s pineapple pizza diss? DronG/Shutterstock Naturally, Ramsay’s Instagram followers had thoughts about his stance on pineapple pizza. Many disagreed with the chef, such as one apt user who said, “The sweetness of the pineapple is so good with the savory ham.” Another suggested that the dish is taken “to the next level” with add-ons like jalapeños and banana peppers. A less sympathetic disagreer made the Ramsay-style comment, “Pineapple on pizza is delicious you idiot sandwich!...

Hi-Chew Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best Sarah Gardner/Mashed By David Klein/Jan. 3, 2022 11:43 am EST If you’re a fan of Starburst or other fruit-infused taffy-like candies, we hope you’re familiar with Hi-Chew. As the name suggests, these indulgent little morsels are soft and gently chewable. They also offer a high concentration and immediate surge of flavor. The name is also a bit misleading in that you can’t expect to be chewing on a Hi-Chew for a lengthy degree of time as you would with a stick of gum....

Iron Chef Jose Garces On What It’s Like Competing Against Bobby Flay - Exclusive Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Steven John/Feb. 9, 2022 1:49 pm EST Chef Jose Garces has plenty of experience cooking on TV. He has competed on (and has won) shows like “Unique Eats” and “Iron Chef America,” among others. As such, Garces knows the challenges that come with the territory of cooking on camera, as he divulged during a recent exclusive Mashed interview....

Jet Tila Reveals What The Cameras Don’t Show Us On Beat Bobby Flay - Exclusive Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/Sept. 27, 2021 10:53 am EST This far into his decade-long career on the Food Network, chef Jet Tila has been in pretty much every competition kitchen out there. From “Chopped,” to “Iron Chef,” “Guy’s Grocery Games,” and more, he’s seen and done it all, and he learned all the behind-the-scenes secrets along the way (via IMDb)....

Old-Fashioned Wacky Cake Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:57 am EST Ever stumble across a recipe that makes you wonder how the dish earned its nickname? Take, for example, the chocolate-caramel Better Than Sex cake. Who on Earth created that name? Admittedly, it is quite the decadent cake. The same holds true for Wacky Cake, a cake that may not necessarily be described as beautiful, but definitely tastes delicious....

Pillsbury’s New Lisa Frank Cookies Are A ’90s Kid’s Delight Keith Homan/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Dec. 6, 2021 5:54 pm EST If you grew up in the 1990s, we’re willing to bet that you or a friend owned a few Lisa Frank-designed school supplies, such as stickers, notebooks, or a backpack. Perhaps you even went all-in on the Lisa Frank craze, collecting a stationery set, photo album, and diary. Well, even though ’90s kids are approaching their thirties, their birth decade long behind them, they can still enjoy some nostalgic objects from their youth to this day....

Shake Shack’s Festive New Milkshakes Are Inspired By These Holiday Cookies Shake Shack By Lucy Maddox/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:55 am EST With its hordes of devoted fans, Shake Shack is one of the most beloved burger joints in the world. Ironically, this New York City burger chain got its start as a Chicago-style hot dog stand in Madison Square Park, according to Mental Floss. It took years after that for the founders to open a real restaurant serving its iconic burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and frozen custards....

The 34 Best Advent Calendars For A Boozy Holiday Season In 2021 wideonet/Shutterstock By T.S. Lowry/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 3:47 pm EST Countless holiday traditions are as cherished as things like baking sugar cookies or making a hearty turkey dinner. What’s more, each family tends to put their own unique spin on every tradition. Some people wear matching pajamas on Christmas while others might eat a crab boil on the big day....