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The Accident That Inspired The Milk Duds Name melissamn/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Nov. 22, 2021 2:30 pm EST As virtually every milk-spilling child knows, via their oh-so-patient parents, accidents happen. No use crying over them, best to clean up the mess, and move on. Not every mistake is meant for the trash bin, however. From plastic to Post-its to penicillin, per Inc., the world is a much better place thanks to some major mishaps and malfunctions....

The Creative Way One Aldi Shopper Used Leftover Apple Cider Tatevosian Yana/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Sept. 14, 2021 11:33 am EST With so many fall-flavored treats available as the cooler season approaches, it’s easy to stockpile one too many pumpkin spiced or caramel apple items. From drinks and ice cream to donuts and even butternut squash mac-and-cheese bites, there are so many things to try. But just because you buy these items that are perfect for fall doesn’t mean you’ll always love them or be able to finish the entire container....

The Jamie Oliver Video Game You Never Knew About Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 11:31 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. But, if you’re a fan of the 1982 classic arcade games BurgerTime and Food Fight, the computer game Pizza Tycoon, or the more recent Fruit Ninja, you’re going to be disappointed — Oliver’s game is nothing like these. Per The Takeout, Oliver’s game was made for the Nintendo DS and released in 2008, but sadly it wasn’t given very many kind reviews....

The Least Popular Harry Potter Food At Universal Might Surprise You AnjelikaJR/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 8:27 am EST Of all the fictional universes in film and literature, few are more beloved than the wizarding world of Harry Potter. It’s practically every child’s dream to attend the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry — and maybe every adult’s, too. While seemingly no one wants to go head to head with You-Know-Who, the idea of concocting potions, flying broomsticks, and visiting Hogsmeade sounds more like a magical heaven than school....

The Truth About Marilyn Santos McNabb From Holiday Baking Championship Season 8 WGN9 By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 2, 2021 1:39 pm EST From what we know so far, Food Network’s “Holiday Baking Championship Season 8” is full of festive dessert challenges to keep sweet-loving viewers hooked. In general, culinary competitions seem to involve a rollercoaster of emotions for contestants. According to Insider, judges often don’t know what obstacles participants have gone through during the cooking process....

The Untold Truth Of Cream Of Wheat Bloomberg/Getty Images By Emily Monaco/Updated: Jan. 4, 2022 4:03 pm EST A long-standing breakfast favorite, Cream of Wheat has graced many an American table since it was first released back in 1893 (via MyRecipes). The brainchild of Tom Amidon (whose name, oddly enough, is French for “starch,”) Cream of Wheat was first produced at a small flour mill in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Generally referred to as farina cereal, Cream of Wheat is a porridge made from the endosperm of the wheat grain....

The Untold Truth Of Dunkin’ University Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 3:37 pm EST If we told you that Dunkin’ University existed, how quickly would you pull up those transfer papers? Unfortunately, it’s not that easy to become a student. Also known as Dunkin’ Brands University, the trade school is located in Braintree, Massachusetts, according to Merrill. By the time employees “graduate” after six weeks of intense coursework, they will be skilled in everything from frying doughnuts to the equipment they are made on, according to a Chicago Tribune article....

The Untold Truth Of Hendrick’s Gin TY Lim/Shutterstock By Madeline Wahl/Updated: Feb. 4, 2022 1:55 pm EST Hendrick’s Gin, launched in 1999 in Scotland, is a premier gin innovation. With a unique advertising style and flavor combination (rose petal and cucumber, anyone?), it’s a popular drink for gin and gin-and-tonic enthusiasts. Even the famous Katz’s Delicatessen in New York City became involved with Hendrick’s Gin around, of all things, a pickle campaign....

The Untold Truth Of TaB Facebook By Crawford Smith/Feb. 4, 2022 12:27 pm EST TaB may not be around anymore, but it left an indelible imprint on American society while it was here. As Coke’s first-ever attempt at a diet soda, it showed that consumers had an unquenchable thirst for indulgences they could enjoy (supposedly) guilt-free. TaB courted its fair share of controversy over the years, from airing commercials with body-shaming, anti-feminist slogans to changing its formula because of health scares about artificial sweeteners, but it was a supermarket icon in its 1970s and ’80s heyday....

This Hungry SNL Dog Has Won The Hearts Of The Internet SNL/Twitter By Erich Barganier/Nov. 22, 2021 1:54 pm EST “Saturday Night Live” has a long history of including animals in their sketches. According to Decider, the weekly comedy sketch show has had memorable appearances from many animal actors over the years, including an interview with Mrs. Ed, the wife of famous horse Mr. Ed, in 1979, or that unscripted cat attack in a 2017 bit called “Whiskers R We....

Tim Burton Fans Need To Visit This NYC Bar Before They Die Facebook By Karen Hart/Oct. 20, 2021 2:29 pm EST Tim Burton’s very name could make anyone think of the word “eccentric.” Per IMDb, the beloved Hollywood moviemaker started his career working on Disney movies like “The Fox and the Hound” and “The Black Cauldron” before landing his big break directing the 1980’s classic “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure.” Burton was an immediate success, and it allowed him to carve out his niche of creating unconventional movies and characters that celebrated the morbid and macabre while garnering a cult following....

Turkey Bone Butter Will Take Your Thanksgiving Sides To The Next Level Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Nov. 9, 2021 1:34 pm EST Like pumpkin spice fever in October, the month of November elicits a craving for turkey that seems to hide deep down during the other months of the year. It’s projected that 88% of Americans are going to be chowing down on turkey this Thanksgiving (via Finder). Of course, the problem for most of us isn’t eating the turkey or even preparing it; it’s the question of what to do with all the leftovers from that fabulously huge Thanksgiving dinner....

What ‘Road Kill’ Actually Means At Texas Roadhouse Facebook By Chase Shustack/Updated: Feb. 8, 2022 12:31 pm EST If you’re looking to scoot your boots and dig into a big hunk of steak so rare it’s practically mooing, you needn’t travel all the way to the Lone Star state. Texas Roadhouse is America’s largest steakhouse, Restaurant Business Online reports, with more than 600 locations worldwide (via Texas Roadhouse). You may be charmed by the tributes to outlaw country star Willie Nelson, or enamored with the ability to pick your own steak....

What Is Gefilte Fish And How Do You Eat It? Shutterstock By Sara Cagle/Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 4:50 pm EST Brisket, latkes, noodle kugel, and matzo ball soup tend to get most of the love during Passover Seders — and understandably so. The warm, hearty, comforting staples are favorites among Jews and non-Jews alike. But one dish is so storied, so emblematic of Jewish culinary traditions, it deserves to be discussed and enjoyed all year long....

What Is Vegan Lox And What Is It Made From? Kert/Shutterstock By Hannah Twietmeyer/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:12 pm EST Alternative ingredients have taken the culinary and consumer world by storm, yet it seems that this trend goes beyond health and wellness. While only 2% of Americans identify as vegetarians, that hasn’t stopped plant-based food from taking off across the United States (via Vegan Bits). Everyone has their own reasons for trying out alternatives to animal products; digestive issues, environmental concerns, pure taste preferences, and more can get consumers ready to try novel plant-based ingredients....

Why The Kroger CEO Blames Higher Food Prices On ‘Organized Crime’ Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 15, 2021 11:53 am EST Kroger is easily one of the most well-known chains in the country, with over 2,500 outlets in the U.S. It has a rich history. Per the brand’s site, its founder, Barney Kroger, decided to use all his savings to start a grocery store business in 1883. His mission was to be authentic and only sell products that he would be tempted to buy himself....

7-Layer Dip Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 20, 2021 8:45 am EST If you’ve been searching for the perfect 7-layer dip recipe, you’ve come to the right place. This one has got all the goods, from refried beans and sour cream to Mexican cheese and guacamole. What more do you need in life, honestly? Recipe developer Kristen Carli says, “This recipe is a classic potluck recipe to bring to football games or casual group gatherings....

Baked Cajun Sweet Potato Fries Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 1, 2021 2:25 pm EST Sweet potatoes are crafty tubers. On the one hand, even when they serve as the foundation for something decadent such as loaded sweet potatoes or sweet potato casserole, they still boast a number of health benefits, including enhancing brain function, promoting gut health, and supporting the body’s never-ending battle against cellular damage (via Healthline)....

Belgian Waffle Recipe Liz Capozzoli/Mashed By Liz Capozzoli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 10:06 am EST For breakfast lovers, few food-related sentences bring joy like hearing someone say “in the morning, I’m making waffles.” All the more so when they’re Belgian style waffles straight off the waffle iron. Enter this recipe by Liz Capozzoli of the baking blog OwlBBaking. Capozzoli knows exactly what makes the ultimate waffle. “The key to the perfect Belgian style waffle is a crisp outside and soft and fluffy inside,” she says....

Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives Moments That Made Us Cringe John Parra/Getty Images By Lindsay Parrill/Feb. 3, 2022 1:01 pm EST From his signature hair that reminds us all of the blazing sun, to his colorfully kitschy catch-phrases, it’s hard to find something to say about Guy Fieri that hasn’t already been said. Love him or hate him, Fieri is an absolute force of nature, not to mention one of the most successful chefs and TV personalities of our time....