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Why The Elf Movie Diet Was So Difficult For Will Ferrell Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Aug. 31, 2021 11:46 am EST Ever since it came out in 2003, the holiday film “Elf” starring Will Ferrell has become required viewing for many during the Christmas season. From the talented cast (including a blonde Zooey Deschanel, sans bangs) to Ferrell’s zany physical comedy to the far-fetched yet charming story of a boy raised as an elf, there’s just something about the movie that has fans rewatching it year after year....

Everything wrong with Mother’s Day brunch Shutterstock According to the National Restaurant Association, Mother’s Day is consistently the busiest day of the year for restaurants, followed by Valentine’s Day and Father’s Day. About 1/3 of all adults in the U.S. plan to eat at a restaurant that day, with a quarter of them choosing to go out for brunch, although lunch and dinner are also extremely popular. An infographic put together by restaurant booking service Open Table points out a few of the problems that come along with this: Mother’s Day diners tend to come in larger than usual groups as entire families get together for the day and large groups plus increased numbers result in longer than average turnaround times....

Your Kool-Aid Mix May Contain Something You Shouldn’t Swallow Jennifer Wallace/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Nov. 18, 2021 8:52 am EST On November 12, Kraft Heinz delivered, via Costco, a written communication to Costco members who purchased, or whose “add-on members” purchased, 82.5-ounce containers of its Kool-Aid brand Tropical Punch Mix. “Kraft Heinz and the FDA have announced a recall,” the communication stated, in connection with certain of such units of this Kool-Aid mix — specifically, those whose packaging bears a “Best When Used By” date of either “2023-08-31” (i....

Always Do This Before Eating Freshly Baked Bread YesPhotographers/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Oct. 19, 2021 3:19 pm EST Is there anything better than freshly baked bread? Whether made at home or purchased in a bakery, there’s something absolutely irresistible about the beguiling aroma, fluffy texture, and wheat taste of a loaf that’s just come out of the oven. There are so many ways to enjoy recently made bread. Perhaps the best, and the most simple, is a slice spread thickly with butter or mounded high with sliced cheese....

Andrew Zimmern Weighs In On The Hot Dog Vs. Hamburger Debate - Exclusive Bennett Raglin/Getty Images By Molly Allen/Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 10:26 am EST Renowned chef, restaurateur, television host, and restaurant activist Andrew Zimmern has taken the food world by storm for many years. He’s best known for his long run of work on “Bizarre Foods,” traveling to different countries and showcasing culture through incredible food. Now, Zimmern’s latest show, “Family Dinner,” is capturing America’s attention as it showcases American families gathering around the table and sharing a delicious homemade meal together....

Cat Cora Opens Up About Raising Six Boys, Making Headlines, And Kitchen Inspirations - Exclusive Interview Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/Dec. 17, 2021 9:12 am EST Cat Cora is a formidable figure in the culinary world, and for good reason. The seasoned chef is talented, hard-working, and fiercely determined — traits instilled into her by her Greek family and her upbringing in the South. Since the start of her career, she’s fought tooth and nail to secure her place among the culinary greats, all while paving the way for so many female chefs who’ve come to dominate the food world....

Chance The Rapper Just Got His Own Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/Dec. 16, 2021 3:28 pm EST Ben & Jerry’s is known for its fun ice cream flavors, and the company has collaborated with celebrities in the past to come up with flavors like Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road (Sir Elton John), Americone Dream (Stephen Colbert), and Phish Food (Phish), according to CNBC. The latest celebrity getting the ice cream treatment?...

Cheesy Sweet Potato Balls Recipe By Jennifer En/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:46 am EST Prep time: 5 minutes. Cook time: 15 to 18 minutes. Servings: Makes 12 to 15 balls. I love mashed potatoes, but my goodness, there’s always so much left over after the meal! I’m convinced that making the perfect amount is an elusive goal no one can ever achieve. Luckily, there are ingenious ways to use up leftover mash....

Duff Goldman On His Favorite Game Day Eats And Buddy Vs Duff - Exclusive Interview Jerod Harris/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Sept. 15, 2021 11:12 am EST Duff Goldman is known for his incredible cake designs and decorating skills on top of his bright and cheery personality, but those who really know Goldman are keenly aware of his dedication to the Baltimore Ravens. There probably isn’t a bigger fan of the Ravens in the country than Goldman, and that’s why he partnered with Pepsi to celebrate the unadulterated love of NFL football....

Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 9:13 am EST When you order broccoli cheddar soup at a restaurant, you may think this comfort food is too hard to replicate at home. But according to Maren Epstein, a professional chef and healthy eating advocate who blogs and shares recipes at Eating Works, “Broccoli cheddar soup is not hard to make.” She assured Mashed, “It sounds complicated, but you make it just like any other vegetable soup....

General Mills Just Combined These Beloved Breakfast Cereals calimedia/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Jan. 14, 2022 12:51 pm EST With the recent comeback of several of its all-time ’90s favorites like Dunkaroos and Cocoa Puffs, General Mills has really been on a winning streak of appealing to our collective childhood memories as of late. Trix, Honey Nut Cheerios, and Cookie Crisp are also some fan favorites that all contain some universal nostalgia (via Refinery29) that we can still find on shelves....

Here’s How Queen Elizabeth Prefers Her Meat Chris Jackson/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Jan. 4, 2022 1:16 pm EST Queen Elizabeth is known for many things, including her decades-long reign, her colorful wardrobe, and her love of Corgis. Over the many years she has been in the public eye, we have learned that several common dietary staples will never appear on the queen’s dinner table. According to Delish, the monarch does not eat shellfish, pasta, rice, potatoes, onions, or anything made with garlic....

How QR Codes Could Be Changing Restaurant Menus For The Worse adriaticfoto/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Updated: Dec. 26, 2021 2:35 pm EST Among other notable moments, 2020 was the year of the QR code menu, and according to restaurant industry experts, they’re not going away any time soon. CNBC reports that Bitly has seen a 750% increase in QR downloads over the last 18 months. Although they were originally invented in 1994 to keep track of car parts more easily, says the article, the codes have had a renaissance during the pandemic as a contactless way for customers to view restaurant menus....

Instant Pot Chicken Broth Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 27, 2021 8:14 am EST If you’re looking for a recipe that can be enjoyed alone, as an ingredient, and as a nutritious boost, then you’ll want to pay attention. Susan Olayinka is a Mashed recipe developer and food blogger at The Flexible Fridge, and she has the perfect reason to make you pull out your Instant Pot....

Jack In The Box Took A Dig At McDonald’s And Facebook Is Loving It Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/Jan. 6, 2022 9:11 am EST Social media beef between restaurant chains is real. For example, Dunkin’ and Wendy’s Twitter war over the latter’s spicy nuggets had the whole Internet scrambling for sides. Or, on a more local level, just take a look at this feud between a McDonald’s and a Starbucks located right next to one another in Jeffersonville, Indiana....

Maya Rudolph And Andy Samberg Talk Holiday Dishes And Their New Show Baking It - Exclusive Interview Jordin Althaus/Peacock By Molly Harris/Nov. 29, 2021 11:52 am EST Those who have seen “Making It” hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman might immediately recognize the similarity in name of the new show “Baking It.” In the latest show produced by a division of Universal Studio Group, Poehler hands over the keys to the lovely little cabin where she, Offerman and eliminated contestants sing a tune at the end of each episode....

Sonic’s Cheesy New Menu Item Combines These 2 Classic Foods Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 30, 2021 11:29 am EST There’s nothing like some good, classic, comfort food. Some dishes are just plain enjoyable to eat, which is why Sonic Drive-in is combining two classic foods to make a dish that is indulgent, satisfying — and downright delicious. The popular chain announced it will be releasing its new Grilled Cheese Burger, which combines all the gooey, decadent flavor of a classic grilled cheese sandwich with the hearty, savory taste of a good old-fashioned cheeseburger....

Survey Reveals The Foods That 1 In 4 People Never Get Tired Of Eating Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 9:34 am EST Julia Child is something of an office hero around here. Because she loved butter as much as we do, because she was a tireless advocate of cake, and because she consistently feeds our egos. “People who love to eat are always the best people,” Child once said, and published a book by the same name....

Sweet Bourbon Chicken Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 9:26 am EST While preparing a complex and time-consuming recipe can be very rewarding, sometimes, you just need a tasty and satisfying meal that comes together quickly using ingredients you already have on hand. But, there’s no need to compromise on flavor or quality with this delightfully sweet and savory recipe for bourbon chicken that comes together in just 25 minutes....

The Rarest M&M Color May Surprise You BORIMAT PRAOKAEW/Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Dec. 6, 2021 5:16 pm EST M&M’s have been around since 1941, per History, which means we’ve been enjoying their chocolatey goodness for 80 years now, with absolutely no intention of stopping any time soon. There are tons of different varieties of these popular Mars candies, with more flavors and ideas coming out regularly. From seasonal sugar cookie options to fillings of all manners including pretzels, brownies, and Nutella, there are literally dozens of different ways to enjoy any style of M&M’s....