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Why Table Linens Might Be Banned As Restaurants Reopen Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 2:57 pm EST Hungry Kentuckians eager for their first dine-in experience in nearly two months will notice some changes when restaurants reopen on Friday, May 22nd. The server will take their orders through a face mask, and hand-sanitizer dispensers will be prominent. And gone from the scene will be linen tablecloths and napkins, according to the state’s guidelines for restaurants reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Why You Should Try Adding Buttermilk Powder To Vinaigrettes Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Aug. 30, 2021 5:46 pm EST Buttermilk is a great staple to keep in the kitchen. It adds tanginess and a tender crumb to classics like pancakes, biscuits, and cornbread. Like regular milk, buttermilk does have a limited life span once you open it, and we hate to pour half the bottle down the drain. The solution? Buttermilk powder....

Wing Boss Just Dropped 2 Hot New Menu Items For Fall Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/Sept. 13, 2021 3:16 pm EST As Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. expands its new Wing Boss virtual restaurant chain nationwide, the company is also expanding the delivery-only service’s menu for fall. Wing Boss just introduced two new items, according to a company press release: the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Buffalo Chicken Salad. Wing Boss’ signature item may be its pit-smoked wings, but chicken tenders are on the menu, too, and they’re used in the new sandwich and salad....

Workers Reveal What It’s Really Like To Work At Arby’s George Sheldon/Shutterstock By Mary Patterson Broome/Feb. 11, 2022 12:11 am EST The fast food staple Arby’s was founded in 1964 by two brothers, Forrest and Leroy Raffel. The Raffel brothers (believe it or not, the Arby’s name is derived from the initials R.B. for “Raffel brothers,” not roast beef) knew in order to set themselves apart in the fast food market, they’d need to think outside the burger box....

14 Popular Tijuana Flats Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best Pix Ellis Images/Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Sept. 30, 2021 3:51 pm EST There are so, so many Tex-Mex restaurants on the market today, many of which fall into the fast casual dining category. Therefore, it’s easy to think that they all pretty much offer the same thing. However, that’s not really the case — there are some spots that are better than others....

Aarón Sánchez Has Called This Spicy Food His Kryptonite DFree/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Oct. 13, 2021 4:27 pm EST Aarón Sánchez is probably best known as a judge on the Food Network’s competition series, “Chopped,” but, per IMDb, back in 2011, Sánchez hooked up with Trinidadian-Canadian chef and spice maker Roger Mooking for a two-season show called “Heat Seekers.” While it might sound like a show about the best places to get away to wait out the cold months of winter, “Heat Seekers” followed the two chefs as they traveled across the U....

American Airlines Just Announced When It’s Bringing Back Hot-Meal Service Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Feb. 11, 2022 3:39 pm EST Given that American Airlines has prided themselves on giving their passengers the best of everything, the return of hot-meal service will make some passengers more satisfied on their next trip. While The Points Guy reports that the enticing aroma of warm nuts will return on February 16, 2022, not all passengers will receive a multi-course airline meal....

Broccoli Bacon Salad Recipe Tara Rylie/Mashed By Tara Rylie/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 9:04 am EST Just in time for spring and summer, this broccoli-bacon salad will become your go-to dish for all family gatherings, picnics, and at-home BBQs. We love this recipe because it’s wicked easy to whip up, it’s chock full of broccoli (which is packed with vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds) yet so tasty no one will even realize they’re straight up eating veggies, and you can most definitely make it ahead of time....

Cabbage And Sausage Casserole Recipe By Jennifer En/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:43 am EST Prep time: 10 minutes. Cook time: 2½ hours. Servings: 4 to 6. An absurdly simple yet satisfying casserole is all I want in life come wintertime. Whether you’re layering seasonal root vegetables, substantial proteins, creamy cheeses, eggy pasta, or all of the above, a slow-cooked oven dish is an unrivaled antidote to cold days. Fact. Made for sharing and enjoying slowly, this meal is the definition of comfort....

Don’t Make This Hanukkah Latke Mistake, Says Andrew Zimmern Kevin Mazur/Getty By Erich Barganier/Nov. 30, 2021 4:25 pm EST When it comes to making latkes, you have your work cut out for you. According to The Nosher, anyone looking to make this classic meal might accidentally end up with a kitchen disaster if they wring out all the liquid from the potatoes, use olive oil to fry with, forget to season the latke batter, or end up crowding the pan....

Dunkin’ Fan Turned Classic Coffee Mug Into A Candle And Reddit Wants One pancha.me/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Dec. 22, 2021 2:15 am EST There are plenty of great Christmas gift options out there these days. However, it’s not always easy to find the perfect present for every single person on your shopping list. Gift cards are always an option, though, as Live About points out, simply giving someone a certificate to their favorite store or restaurant can seem “impersonal” and even “lazy....

Easy Black Bean Enchiladas Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 20, 2021 11:50 am EST If you’re nearing the end of a busy week, but are still charged with the task of putting dinner on the table, you’re probably looking for something super easy, and that’s where we come in. We’ve got the solution, and it’s these easy black bean enchiladas. Most of what you need to throw this quick dish together is probably already in your cupboard, especially if you’re a fan of Mexican food....

Here’s What You Can Substitute For Prunes Shutterstock By Anthony Mastroianni/Updated: Oct. 25, 2021 12:29 pm EST It’s unfortunate prunes get a bad rap. Despite the sweet taste and the immense amount of health benefits, prunes are still sometimes stigmatized and associated with constipation and snacks for caricatured senior citizens. Of course, prunes have a vast amount of positive aspects. The Spruce Eats details that, on top of a commonly known attribute as a laxative, the plum relative boasts plenty of other health benefits, from high levels of potassium and vitamin K (great for bone health) to the ability to break down carbohydrates....

If You Ever Wanted To Drink Mustard-Flavored Wine, Now’s Your Chance henrik1978/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Oct. 9, 2021 12:34 pm EST Since the 1980s, Grey Poupon has been the “sophisticated” mustard brand that has us rolling down our window and politely inquiring, “Pardon me, would you happen to have any Grey Poupon?” The marketing was so woven into our culture, in fact, that it even made a cameo in everyone’s favorite SNL skit turned movie, “Wayne’s World....

Instagram Is Loving Ree Drummond’s ‘Aluminum Foil’ Coat Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/Dec. 16, 2021 1:11 pm EST Ree Drummond, also known as The Pioneer Woman, is mostly known for the cooking she does on her blog and television show, as well as the judging she does for Food Network competition shows. However, she’s also known for her fashion. In fact, she even has her own clothing line at Walmart....

Joaquin Phoenix Wants You To Go Vegan. Here’s Why Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Oct. 21, 2021 11:29 am EST Earning the Academy Award for his chilling and provocative performance in “Joker,” Joaquin Phoenix used his platform to address a personal choice and implore others to explore the vegan lifestyle. While there was much debate about those words in his acceptance speech, Phoenix told VegNews that he believes all people influence others in their lives, but his veganism is no longer “simply a personal choice....

McDonald’s Fans Won’t Want To Miss This Offer For Free Fries And A Drink chanonnat srisura/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Oct. 22, 2021 9:59 pm EST Yes, we’ll have fries with that! McDonald’s is offering fans free fries and a drink for a limited time (via Chew Boom). In a recurring deal that’s available once per week until October 31st, app users who buy a Crispy Chicken Sandwich can tack on a free order of medium fries and a free medium soft drink....

McDonald’s Just Won A Ton Of Money From Its Former CEO In A Lawsuit ATIKAN PORNCHAIPRASIT/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Dec. 16, 2021 2:04 pm EST In late 2019, McDonald’s then-CEO Steve Easterbrook was dismissed from his duties after an investigation conducted by the McDonald’s board of directors probed into a consensual relationship he had with an undisclosed subordinate, an action prohibited by company policy (via AP News). At the time, Easterbrook admitted the relationship was a mistake, also stating in an email, “I agree with the board that it is time for me to move on....

Oatmeal Brands, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:30 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you want to start off the day feeling completely full and ready to take on all of your tasks, what do you reach for in the kitchen? While a lot of us probably wish we had the time to make ourselves a complete breakfast of eggs, toast, fruit, and whatever else we usually enjoy on weekend mornings, that’s just not the reality that we face....

Sneaky Ways Chain Restaurants Are Scamming You Getty Images By Kat Lapelosa AND Karen Miner/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:05 pm EST Chain restaurants claim to be family-friendly and a step-up from fast food joints in terms of quality, but places like Red Lobster, Chili’s, and even The Cheesecake Factory hold some pretty deep, dark secrets. What appears to be a good deal on a meal may actually be subpar service once you find out how its prepared, or realize the math involved in the meal markup, thinning out your wallet while padding the restaurant’s pocket....