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Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are Loving Its Festive Jelly Bean Hearts Elizabeth A.Cummings/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Jan. 21, 2022 11:45 am EST Valentine’s Day season is kicking off, and the loved-up finds from Aldi, Costco, and every store in between make us want to fill our carts with all the red, white, and pink heart shaped items available. After all, they say the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, and that may be the reason so many Trader Joe’s shoppers are crushing on the store’s festive jelly bean hearts....

Why Another Airport Decided To Remove Chick-Fil-A From Its Future Dining Options JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Nov. 15, 2021 4:24 pm EST When the Kansas City International Airport opens its new single terminal in 2023, it is promising to deliver accessibility for those who might otherwise struggle to have a positive travel experience (via Visit KC). Contractors are adding visual paging boards that will allow the hearing impaired to read important information such as flight changes....

Why Baking Is So Popular In The US, According To Duff Goldman Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/Aug. 27, 2021 4:26 pm EST Who would have predicted a flour shortage in the early days of the pandemic-induced lockdown? Paper towels? Sure. Toilet paper? It’s a necessity. But flour? But there we were, following one-way signs up and down grocery store aisles in search of the elusive pouch of Gold Medal. Theories abound as to why we rushed to stock our pantries with baking goods....

José Andrés’ relief organization is feeding rescue workers Instagram In José Andrés’ most recent video from the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the small Canary Island of La Palma, he shows the majestic yet terrifying eruption of lava and fire spewing from the top of the mountain. “As you can see,” he narrates, “today it is super active … You can see all the lava coming down.” He continued by describing the efforts of World Central Kitchen’s staff and volunteers, a group of doctors and nurses, in feeding rescue workers....

Why Norm Macdonald Thought KFC Made A Mistake Casting Him As Colonel Sanders Greg Doherty/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 6:45 pm EST What would fast-food establishments be without their iconic mascots? Can anyone really imagine a McDonald’s without Ronald McDonald, Burger King without the King, or the Taco Bell commercials with the chihuahua of the late 1990s? Probably the most famous of all mascots, per Thrillist, is none other than good ol’ Colonel Harland Sanders....

3-Ingredient Biscuit Recipe Lindsay D. Mattison/Mashed By Lindsay D. Mattison/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:17 pm EST Most of us think of biscuits as a breakfast food, but they don’t have to be reserved for the first meal of the day. If you’re looking for a way to bake homemade bread to go alongside lunch or dinner and you don’t want to fuss with kneading and rise time, 3-ingredient biscuits are the way to go....

Chicken Alfredo Pizzas Are Being Recalled Due To This Undeclared Allergen PHOTOBUAY/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Jan. 8, 2022 6:02 pm EST The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a recall on frozen, not-fully-cooked Chicken Alfredo pizzas produced by Kettle River Products between December 12 and January 3. Kettle River Products discovered that they had inadvertently used labels intended for a different product on these pizzas, and notified the FSIS, who issued the recall....

Hell’s Kitchen Inspired This New Line Of Spices By Sophia Lo/Feb. 16, 2022 7:21 pm EST If you love cooking shows and Gordon Ramsay, you’ve probably seen “Hell’s Kitchen.” If not, you’ve at least heard of it, as the executive producer of the popular competition series even said that it changed reality TV forever. Viewers who have watched the show over its 20 seasons may recall plenty of memorable moments and dishes, which recently inspired a new line of spice blends by Spiceology....

Here’s What Makes Plant-Based Different From Vegan Nina Firsova/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Jan. 3, 2022 1:19 pm EST Tackling climate change is a major global challenge that encourages everyone to look at how they can change their behaviors to benefit the planet. While politicians hold the immense responsibility of enacting widespread measures, individuals are being prompted to play their part too — with the reduction of meat consumption seen as key to protecting the environment (via The New York Times)....

Here’s What Ree Drummond Would Eat For Her Last Meal Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Lauren David/Jan. 12, 2022 12:24 pm EST Ree Drummond, also known as the Pioneer Woman, has an extensive repertoire of southern dishes, American favorites, and fusion recipes. But fans may be wondering — what’s Drummond’s absolute favorite dish? Is it even possible to choose when she has so many different recipes she’s created over the years?...

How Much Water You Really Need To Boil Pasta, According To Daphne Oz Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Sept. 28, 2021 11:20 am EST Are you familiar with TV personality Daphne Oz? Perhaps best known for being Dr. Mehmet Oz’s daughter, Oz appeared as a host on the first six seasons of ABC’s daily talk show “The Chew.” She has also authored several food and lifestyle books, and is the chief innovation officer at Pure Spoon, a home delivery service for organic baby food (via Sharecare Awards)....

IHOP Fans Won’t Want To Miss This All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Deal IHOP/Facebook By Molly Clark/Jan. 13, 2022 5:55 pm EST Just in time for us all to bundle up as winter really becomes a reality, IHOP has brought back a deal on one of the best comfort foods ever: pancakes! As Chew Boom reports, one of the restaurant’s most popular promotions has yet again pulled up a seat to the breakfast table, with IHOP now offering all-you-can-eat pancakes for just $5....

Little Caesars’ Newest Dessert Is All About Twix ScannableZebra/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Feb. 10, 2022 8:52 am EST Little Caesars’ has developed some unique takes on dessert over the years. According to Fast Food Menu Prices, the brand has sold premade cookie dough that buyers could break off and bake at home, Pizza Cones that came loaded in Apple cheesecake and S’mores flavors, and cinnamon bread with frosting. The chain plans to break some new ground with their latest creation, which puts a new spin on Twix....

The challenges of cooking on camera on ‘Beat Bobby Flay’ Food Network/Facebook Asked whether there were challenges to cooking on camera while on “Beat Bobby Flay,” chef Manish Tyagi heaved a heavy sigh and said, “Oh, a lot. A lot.” “Cooking on camera is more like you are in a boxing ring and you’re just actually controlling your nerves,” he explained. “There is no time for creativity. Or there are kinds of creativity, but still, you have to think everything fits in that timeframe....

Nestle Toll House’s New Ready-To-Bake Item Is Perfect For Chocolate Lovers Nestle Toll House By Naomi Kennedy/Jan. 27, 2022 1:00 pm EST Since its invention in the 1950s, pre-made, packaged cookie dough has been a lifesaver for cookie lovers that may not have the time, patience, or skill to whip up a batch of their favorite sweet treat from scratch. The refrigerated product makes baking a breeze, satisfying the craving for a warm, chocolate chip cookie in a matter of 15 minutes with the added bonus of having little to no mess to clean up after they come out of the oven....

Out Of All Of Gordon Ramsay’s Interviews, This Was The Most Cringeworthy Jaguar PS/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/Feb. 14, 2022 10:44 am EST Gordon Ramsay isn’t known for sweet-talking, but a 2010 interview that resurfaced in January of 2019 has fans in an uproar. In the cringe-worthy video, Ramsay is shown seated next to Sofia Vergara, who appears to be recoiling from his behavior as he made inappropriate jokes and touched her without asking....

Padma Lakshmi Claps Back At Hater Accusing Her Of ‘Thirst Traps’ lev radin/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 14, 2022 11:25 am EST Author, actress, and TV host Padma Lakshmi definitely knows how to respond to trolls and stand up for herself. In 2020, some folks called the “Top Chef” host “immoral” for the way she chose to dress in one of her cooking videos on Instagram, specifically her decision to forgo wearing a bra (via Page Six)....

Padma Lakshmi Has Fans’ Mouths Watering Over This Late-Night Snack Noam Galai/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 13, 2021 10:45 pm EST Maybe you’re staying up late because you’re finishing a work assignment, binge-watching the new Netflix series you’re obsessed with, or traveling. Or maybe you simply just can’t sleep. Whatever the reason, it’s been hours since dinner and you’re getting hungry again, which means one thing: It’s time for a midnight snack....

Praline Sweet Potatoes Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 15, 2021 10:00 am EST Did you know that sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients? These vibrant orange veggies have plenty of vitamins and minerals to make you feel good about what you’re putting in your body. Believe it or not, they are also a great source of fiber, and they can even help with gut health. And when you pair sweet potatoes with the smooth flavor of pralines, then you have yourself on an excellent side dish for family dinners, holidays, or any other special occasion....

Strawberry Daiquiri Mixes, Ranked Worst To Best Goskova Tatiana/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:19 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Around the year 1900, American mining engineer Jennings Cox mixed white rum, lime juice, and sugar together to create a very special cocktail, according to Town & Country. He was in Cuba at the time and inspired by the flavors of the island, but the drink, the daiquiri, quickly picked up popularity in New York....