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The Heartwarming Reason Cardi B Is Learning To Cook Hispanic Food Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Sept. 23, 2021 12:31 pm EST There is more than meets the eye when it comes to rapper Cardi B. The personality took her stage name from Bacardi rum, has a sister named Hennesy, and even worked as a cashier at an Amish-run market, per Harper’s Bazaar. While Cardi B grew up in the Bronx, her family’s roots lie in the Caribbean, and the musician has taken trips to the islands and explored her heritage....

The Real Meaning Behind Smashburger’s Name Bloomberg/Getty Images By Lauren David/Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 10:53 am EST When a restaurateur gets an idea for a food establishment, there are numerous things to consider. Many might say that the name is essential, and it can take time to figure out what moniker is ideal for the brand and concept one wants to create. There is a wide range of burger chains with names based on an imaginary character or inspired by an American hero or other names, and such is the case with Smashburger....

The Reason Padma Lakshmi Loves Cooking With Kale lev radin/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Jan. 13, 2022 12:29 pm EST If one of your goals this year is to eat healthier, there are plenty of ways to accomplish it. While you could cut out processed foods or stop drinking soda every day, you could also try adding more leafy greens to your diet. Second to spinach, kale is one of the most popular right now — and for good reason....

The Truth About Whataburger Spicy Ketchup Facebook By Maria Scinto/Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 11:14 am EST Whataburger, the iconic Texas fast-food chain, is known for its super-sized burgers (which goes to show that everything really is bigger in Texas). It has several other claims to fame as well, including cookies that were sent into space, a visit from FLOTUS Melania Trump, and being a favorite of Iron Chef Tim Love. One more thing that sets Whataburger apart from other burger chains is the fact that it has a cult following built around what is usually a pretty basic, ordinary condiment: ketchup....

The Unfortunate Reason Weber Had To Apologize For Its Meatloaf Recipe etorres/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Jan. 22, 2022 7:49 pm EST Like pretty much every food-related company on the planet, Weber, the iconic outdoor grill company, makes an effort to stay up-to-date with its legion of avid grillers via a communication staple of the digital landscape: email. Food companies, restaurants, celebrity chefs, and product manufacturers regularly contact followers electronically. Staying in touch means staying relevant, and that’s the name of the game these days....

The Untold Truth Of Nigiri Ryzhkov Photography/Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 11:12 am EST Compared to when the rich girl Claire pulled out a box of “rice, raw fish, and seaweed” to scorn and nose wrinkles in “The Breakfast Club,” sushi has become fairly commonplace in the West, with countless restaurants peddling the Japanese specialty. But as only some menus show, there’s actually a deep variety in the forms sushi can take, ranging from cut rolls to hand rolls; from simple pairings of fish and rice to more creative (and occasionally gargantuan) rolls adorned with tempura, caviar, and more....

The Useful Kitchen Item Adam Richman Brings On His Travels Mike Coppola/Getty By Nick Desimone/Feb. 18, 2022 9:37 am EST For those of us who don’t spend our workday on the road, jet-setting from one TV appearance to another while stopping to eat four-pound Reuben and gallon-sized ice cream sundaes, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t what kitchen equipment to pack. For the former host of “Man v....

This Lasagna Got Ree Drummond’s Husband To Propose Monica Schipper/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Dec. 30, 2021 2:47 pm EST Whether it reminds you of your childhood or potlucks with friends, there’s no denying that lasagna is comfort food at its finest. Now, more than ever, people are turning to classic dishes in times of extreme stress to provide comfort, warmth, and a reminder of the good ol’ days — and lasagna is a soulful meal that satisfies like no other....

This New Jersey Starbucks Might Have Spread A Virus To Thousands Manu Padilla/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Nov. 22, 2021 1:38 pm EST Camden County Department of Health officials have recently announced that a Starbucks employee in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, tested positive for hepatitis A and worked through their infectious period, potentially exposing thousands of staff and customers to the virus. Customers who visited the Starbucks location at 1490 Blackwood Clementon Road in Gloucester Township from November 4 to 6 and November 11 through 13 have been advised that they could have been exposed, according to CNN....

This Old School Dish Reminds Bobby Flay Of His Childhood Joe Seer/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Oct. 6, 2021 12:48 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While there’s no doubt that celebrity chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Bobby Flay has eaten countless delicious delicacies over the years — whether as a host on numerous Food Network programs or in his own kitchen — one classic dish stands out from the rest as a memorable childhood favorite....

Twitter Can’t Believe What Was Found In This Aldi Potato Chip Bag Oleg Krugliak/Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Oct. 27, 2021 3:13 am EST A bag of potato chips is meant to be a reliable snack that doesn’t involve surprises aside from the occasional folded chip. Sure if you are trying a new and exciting flavor, you might find that the contents of the bag are unexpected and unfamiliar to your taste buds....

Twitter Is Super Confused By Skittles’ New Website DenisMArt/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Nov. 8, 2021 1:45 pm EST Skittles, the candy giant that wants consumers to “taste the rainbow,” seems pretty pumped up about its new website. But man, are the people ever confused by the site’s new security measures. On November 5, the company tweeted an ultra-excited message. “I have a website again!!! And it’s on the internet!! And it probably works on your phone this time too!...

Valerie Bertinelli Is Missing Eddie Van Halen As Son Celebrates Milestone Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 19, 2021 10:46 am EST Actress and Food TV personality Valerie Bertinelli shares a close bond with her son, Wolfgang Van Halen. As discussed in Good Housekeeping, Bertinelli admits food helped the two connect with each other when Wolfie was a kid, and mom said she knew she could get her son interested in food by making sure that he was actively involved in the process....

What Are Pastillas De Leche And What Do They Taste Like? Instagram By Rachel Pasche/Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 3:40 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Candy is universally loved, even if what is considered “candy” varies depending on where you are in the world. Whether you’re in China and enjoying a White Rabbit toffee, chewing on some tamarind candy from Thailand, or trying a Mozartkugel in Austria, the world is full of unique and delicious sweets to try....

Why ‘Julia’ Star Sarah Lancashire Didn’t Know Who Julia Child Was Jeff Spicer/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Feb. 17, 2022 9:15 am EST Julia Child is a renowned culinary name for a reason; her career is one of the most-lauded of all time in the culinary world. Child showed fans every part of her cooking process, mistakes and all, on camera, giving struggling home chefs hope by showing that even the greats mess up from time to time....

Why Joe Bastianich Is So Tough, According To MasterChef Legends Winner Kelsey Murphy Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock Images By Lucy Maddox/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 12:33 pm EST Joe Bastianich was born to be a television personality, although he didn’t have the most linear path getting there. The Italian-American chef was a Wall Street bond trader at Merrill Lynch before he pivoted into the culinary world (via Heavy). Bastianich inherited the restaurateur gene from his parents, who opened a slew of successful restaurants in New York....

Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe Jennine Bryant/Mashed By Jennine Rye AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 26, 2021 12:45 pm EST Known worldwide for its richness and moisture, black forest cheesecake is a decadent treat that is not to be missed. With rich chocolate and boozy cherry filling, black forest cheesecake is incredibly flavorful, and once you try the dessert, it’s pretty hard to crave anything else. If you thought this dessert couldn’t get any more creamy and delicious, prepare to be proven wrong!...

Bud Light Hopes To Lure In Gen Z With This Zero-Carb Beer monticello/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Jan. 27, 2022 8:12 am EST Beer brands have gone pretty big in the innovation department in recent years. For example, Heineken came out with Heineken 0.0, a non-alcoholic beer for those who want to keep their alcohol-free resolutions going but still feel included in social settings, per its website. For those with different tastes, Corona, Coors, and even Bud Light have introduced spiked seltzers to attract non-beer drinkers to their brands, reports Wine Enthusiast....

Chef Richard Sandoval’s Flor De Muertos Margarita - Exclusive Recipe Richard Sandoval Hospitality By Mashed Staff/Oct. 25, 2021 10:21 am EST Halloween is a holiday that brings out the kid in all of us — whether, in fact, you’re a pint-sized trick-or-treater, or are taking a break from your “adulting” to chow down on chocolate miniatures while wearing a costume. The day that follows, however, Día de los Muertos, is a profound celebration originating in Mexico that celebrates both life and the souls that have since passed (per National Geographic)....

Could A Person Really Eat 5 Dozen Eggs Like Gaston? Disney By Neala Broderick/Sept. 17, 2021 11:18 pm EST Eggs have long been a symbol of breakfast time. Aside from being easy to toss together in the morning alongside toast, eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world, affirms Healthline. They’re so nutritious that people call them the “perfect protein,” and Healthline says they’re “pretty much the perfect food....