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The Real Reason Your Sauce Isn’t Sticking To Your Pasta Oxana Denezhkina/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Oct. 25, 2021 9:44 pm EST Is there anything less aesthetically pleasing than a pasta dish where the sauce simply won’t adhere to the noodles? Kind of like a visual version of the “oil and water” adage, when you get a watery pasta, it’s very clear that something’s not right. Of course, a soupy pasta dish is far from the most tantalizing experience for your palate....

The Untold Truth Of Top Chef Winner Kelsey Barnard Clark Amy Sussman/Getty Images By Molly Clark/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 4:48 pm EST Kelsey Barnard Clark rose to fame as the winner of Season 16 of “Top Chef” when she wowed the judges in the finale with a four-course southern-inspired meal that incorporated classic cooking techniques and Macanese ingredients (via Food & Wine). Since winning the show, the self-proclaimed southern belle has returned home to Dothan, Alabama, where she is the owner and executive chef of KBC, a restaurant, bakery, and catering business (via the EatKBC website)....

This Egg Company’s New Ad Campaign Photos Were Taken By Hens KHON SUPAN/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 5, 2021 2:27 pm EST What’s one way to ensure that you’re reaching out to your customers and sending a powerful message at the same time? Coming up with an innovative ad campaign, of course. An egg company called Vital Farms has just worked on a new marketing promotion called “Hens Behind The Lens” that gives consumers a chance to take a closer look at what life is really like for hens (via Fast Company)....

This Viral TikTok Will Change How You Order Movie Theater Popcorn Zoriana Zaitseva/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Sept. 13, 2021 10:29 pm EST Can you think of a more perfect pairing than an epic, edge-of-your-seat movie and a bucket of hot, buttery, salted popcorn? We’ll wait. Though choosing to buy popcorn when you’re at the theater may be a no-brainer, picking a size may be a more challenging decision to make. Luckily, one TikTok user posted some useful information that may make the size choice a little easier for you....

Twitter Can’t Believe This McDonald’s Ashtray Throwback Ksana Durand/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:05 pm EST For many fans of McDonald’s of yesteryear, a trip to the restaurant elicits many happy memories: Tasty Big Macs, crispy fries, and perhaps playing in the PlayPlace as a child. One feature of McDonald’s past that you won’t see in restaurants today are the eateries’ glass and aluminum ashtrays, each marked with the McDonald’s logo (via Newsweek)....

What Are Dates And How Do You Eat Them? Jahidul-hasan/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Oct. 6, 2021 3:43 pm EST Sometimes stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon, oftentimes added to salads, occasionally blended into smoothies or protein shakes, and perhaps even dotting charcuterie boards, dates are a relatively common component that rarely stands on its own. Their candy-like, saccharine notes and subtle chewiness can add incredible complexity and flavor to anything they are added to, but what exactly are they?...

What It Means When Your Cheese Smells Like Ammonia New Africa/Shutterstock By Melissa Richter/Dec. 10, 2021 2:10 pm EST Cheese, cheese, what’s not to love about glorious cheese? Everything seems better with a bit of cheese piled on top, and iconic dishes, such as mac and cheese, the double cheeseburger, and deep-dish pizza, are all incomplete without this delectable dairy product. Yet nothing can ruin a perfect meal quicker than adding a fistful of rancid cheese to your dish....

Why Instagram Is In An Uproar About Martha Stewart’s Turkeys lev radin/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Nov. 20, 2021 5:35 pm EST While we imagine that Martha Stewart is making a spectacular Thanksgiving feast this year, she’s currently making some fans feel more anxious than inspired. The celebrity chef and homemaking guru recently posted a picture on Instagram about her Thanksgiving plans that has the internet in an uproar. The image features a distressed-looking bantam chicken at Stewart’s farm....

Why This Oregon Restaurant Instituted A ‘No-Tipping’ Policy nutcd32/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Jan. 14, 2022 1:50 pm EST Before the pandemic, it looked like America’s restaurants may have had a successful future embracing no-tip policies. According to Eater, the trend of wrapping gratuities into the price of meals, or instituting higher menu prices in order to pay servers a better living wage, caught on several years ago and it looked like the U....

Why You Might Recognize The Actor From The Avocados From Mexico 2022 Super Bowl Commercial PixaHub/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 8:52 am EST Food brands are rounding up the best talent in the business to promote their products for the upcoming Super Bowl LVI. Sam’s Club’s commercial stars comedian Kevin Hart, Busch Light’s ad employs saxophonist Kenny G, and Frito-Lay’s Flamin’ Hot Super Bowl advertisement taps Megan Thee Stallion....

You’ve Been Storing Limes And Lemons Wrong Your Entire Life ShadeDesign/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Updated: Jan. 7, 2022 1:26 pm EST We are all out here trying to be adults and sometimes we have no idea what we’re doing. For example, TikTok user @sidneyraz has dedicated their entire account to things they wish they would’ve known earlier, and it’s super relatable. Their account includes everyday tasks that many of us have been doing inefficiently or incorrectly without even knowing it, like measuring sticky foods or tying running shoes....

5-Ingredient Key Lime Pie Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:48 pm EST It’s tart and tangy. It’s creamy. It’s a mouthful of heaven in every bite. It’s Key lime pie. Some recipes for this dreamy dessert take a lot of time and effort, but this 5-ingredient Key lime pie recipe from developer Kristen Carli of Mostly Green takes a mere ten minutes to prepare followed by two hours in the freezer to chill....

Classic Nicoise Salad Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 20, 2021 8:31 am EST Nicoise salad is a classic lunch option with a ton of health benefits. While it might be something you associate with an overpriced French restaurant, we’re here to tell you, it’s not hard or expensive to make at home! We snagged this Nicoise salad recipe from recipe developer Maren Epstein, who creates healthy, gut-healing recipes and meal guidance through her blog, Eating Works....

Costco Shoppers Swear This Breakfast Sandwich Tastes Just Like Starbucks Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 4, 2021 6:21 pm EST Starbucks is a popular place to get a quick, hot breakfast on the go. While many people stop by their local Starbucks every morning just to snag a specialty coffee or an iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, quite a few others are also fans of the chain’s breakfast sandwiches. Starbucks breakfast items can be warmed up and served hot, so customers can still enjoy a hot breakfast right along with their morning coffee, even on days they are in a rush....

Don’t Make This Mistake When Cleaning Up After Baking De Monstera Studio/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Sept. 10, 2021 3:28 pm EST Nobody looks forward to the towering pile of dishes that awaits them after spending some time in the kitchen, but we can all probably think of a few recipes that yield an easier cleanup than others. Sheet pan and slow-cooker meals are two particular cooking methods that stand out when you’re in search of food that’s painless to both make and tidy up after, but if you’re wanting to accompany your dinner with a fresh loaf of homemade bread, or perhaps want to indulge in a warm chocolate chip cookie for dessert, getting your kitchen back into tip-top shape is a more complicated task....

Final Table Winner Tim Hollingsworth Explains How To Pair Wine The Correct Way - Exclusive Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Steven John/Jan. 11, 2022 11:20 am EST Chef Tim Hollingsworth knows a thing or two about food and wine pairings. This is hardly a shock, considering he is the mind behind upscale Downtown Los Angeles restaurant Otium, where one can enjoy dishes like a 32-ounce tomahawk steak, a braised lamb neck, Astrea Kaluga caviar, duck croquette, or other foods that simply beg to be paired with a great glass of vino....

Here’s How Padma Lakshmi Makes Her Tea Every Morning Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Jan. 20, 2022 8:35 am EST If you’re a fan of Padma Lakshmi, you might know that she loves tea. In fact, she drinks a massive amount of tea each day! There are so many kinds of tea to choose from, and if you’re an aspiring tea drinker and don’t know where to start, you can try Lakshmi’s morning tea routine....

Honey Baked Ham Copycat Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 17, 2021 1:59 pm EST Anyone who has ever tasted the sweet and crunchy ham from The Honey Baked Ham Company is probably still dreaming about the perfect combination. Mashed recipe developer Stephanie Rapone agrees, remarking that “It really reminds me of my childhood.” For many people, including Rapone, enjoying a large ham is part of holiday festivities, and she adds that in her family, “[we] even had a ham to [go] with the turkey on Thanksgiving....

How Much Money Do Bartenders Typically Make? Maksym Fesenko/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/Feb. 10, 2022 10:35 am EST Bartenders rely on a host of diverse skills to please their patrons. Having vast knowledge of alcohols, mixers, and garnishes, and how to mix them together to make a great cocktail, is certainly important. But being quick, clean, and having exceptional customer service skills, are critical to a bartender’s paycheck, as well as to the success of the establishment....

How To Choose The Best Street Food Spots, According To Anthony Bourdain Jamie Mccarthy/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Oct. 18, 2021 3:59 pm EST If there was anyone who could sniff out a great place to eat anywhere in the world, it had to be Anthony Bourdain. He was known for seeking out truly authentic food that was far from the tourist routes, but to find those restaurants and street food vendors, Bourdain had a few rules he followed....