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Domino’s Is Being Slammed For This Alleged Lunch Break Policy Pio3/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Feb. 5, 2022 11:47 am EST Fast food chains across the board have felt the brunt of their employees’ backlash over poor working conditions. Back in March 2021, employees from Chipotle, McDonald’s, and more gathered together to protest their situation, per ABC. Chipotle felt some particular pressure, as they dealt with a lawsuit filed by New York City over inconsistent shifts for workers, while McDonald’s saw employee walk out in droves....

Duff Goldman Wants To Be A Character On This Cartoon Show Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Dec. 19, 2021 7:10 am EST Duff Goldman is known for his incredible cake skills. The former “Ace of Cakes” star has created some of the most impressive cakes, and his replica of Hogwarts from the “Harry Potter” films borders on the phantasmic (via Today). However, that feat of wizardry is not the cake he is most proud of....

Fast Food Chicken Tenders Ranked From Worst To Best Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:22 pm EST Ordering chicken tenders from a fast food restaurant is typically a very safe choice that is likely to result in a scrumptious ending. From children ordering off of the kids menu to fully grown chicken aficionados looking for their next fix, tendies are adored by people of all ages, shapes, and sizes....

How Much Rachael Ray Is Actually Worth Joe Seer/Shutterstock By Melissa Richter/Dec. 21, 2021 2:28 pm EST Coined as America’s sweetheart by CBS 62 Detroit, Rachael Ray has left an indelible impression on the culinary world with her perky and upbeat personality coupled with her laidback and easy-going approach to cooking. A highly accomplished television host, best-selling author, and media guru, Ray is probably most widely recognized for her impressive career with the Food Network....

Hungry Howie’s Has Jumped Aboard The Pumpkin Spice Bandwagon Susan Montgomery/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 5:56 am EST Can any brand escape jumping into PS season? PS or pumpkin spice season happens every time the fall-ish season rolls around. Generally, the likes of Starbucks and Dunkin’ start serving up their coveted pumpkin spice lattes, aka PSL, in late August to get a jump on the season. Because this flavor is so beloved, plenty of other companies have gotten in on the game, and for good reason....

Jack In The Box Just Dropped A Big Version Of Its Tiny Tacos Jack in the Box By Chase Shustack/Dec. 13, 2021 2:21 pm EST It’s half past midnight. You’re heading home from a pretty wild holiday party with a hankering for some quick, fast, if not a tad greasy grub. You know the options at this hour are limited, and you’re about to give up hope when — hallelujah! — you see it!...

Krispy Kreme’s New Donuts Feature These Classic Thanksgiving Flavors Krispy Kreme By Erich Barganier/Nov. 8, 2021 11:55 am EST When it comes to celebrating Thanksgiving with holiday flavors, you have a few options at your fingertips. Items like Starbucks’ Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew or the Del Taco Caramel Apple Shake all invoke the spirit of fall, but don’t necessarily tap into the joy of Thanksgiving. Krispy Kreme plans to go a step further with a new set of doughnuts that not only take inspiration from fall, but also draw creativity from the upcoming holiday....

NFL Player’s Tweet About Eminem’s Mom’s Spaghetti Restaurant Has The Internet Laughing Dylan Buell/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Oct. 19, 2021 10:13 am EST Eminem ventured into the food business by launching his own restaurant, Mom’s Spaghetti, in Detroit last month. According to NPR, the eatery focuses heavily on delicious pasta dishes that were inspired by one of his most popular tracks, “Lose Yourself,” which includes the words “mom’s spaghetti” in the lyrics....

Old-Fashioned Corn Pone Recipe Carlos Leo/Mashed By Carlos Leo AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:16 am EST It may not be a food you eat on a regular basis, but this old-fashioned corn pone should be on your list of go-to recipes for many reasons. It’s easy to make, and it tastes absolutely amazing. Why wouldn’t you give it a try? Don’t feel bad if you have your doubts — even chef and recipe developer Carlos Leo of Spoonabilities approached corn pone with hesitancy....

One Supercentenarian Credited Her Long Life To This Beer Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 22, 2021 11:04 am EST For Agnes Fenton, living a long life turned out to be remarkably easy. According to The Independent, she was full of gratitude for everything she’d seen and didn’t take anything for granted. It’s important to mention at this point that crossing the 110-year mark is not easy. Per Robert Young, a researcher and gerontology consultant, only a few people around the world have managed to become supercentenarians....

Sunny Anderson Thinks Every Cook Needs This Kitchen Tool Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Hannah Beach/Dec. 7, 2021 4:27 pm EST Each year, more and more kitchen gadgets enter the market. Some of them are a bit ridiculous, like smart refrigerators, countertop pizza ovens, WiFi-enabled slow cookers, and just about any gadget you see in an Instagram ad. Seriously, there’s no need for your coffee maker to have internet access. Other gadgets are classics, kitchen staples, and the professionals swear by them....

Taco Bell Copycat Fiesta Potato Recipe Carina Finn/Mashed By Carina Finn/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 11:51 am EST Ever since Taco Bell made the controversial decision to remove all items containing potatoes from their menu, fans of some of the Tex Mex chain’s most popular items have been distraught. In particular, the absence of Fiesta Potatoes, a side dish that was, according to Eater, one of the best things on the menu at Taco Bell, has been deeply felt....

The Adorable Story Behind Giada De Laurentiis’ Marry-Me Muffins Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:45 pm EST Giada De Laurentiis is one of the most notable figures in the culinary world these days, so much so that even if you don’t consider yourself a die-hard foodie, you’re probably at least familiar with her name. A staple on the Food Network since the debut of her first show “Everyday Italian” in 2003, De Laurentiis has spent the last two decades padding her resume with best-selling cookbooks, restaurants, and a few more Emmy Award-winning television programs, most of which revolve around the Italian fare that she grew up with (via Food Network)....

The Most Karen Moment Ever Caught On Tape At A Burger King Drive-Thru Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Sept. 12, 2021 4:34 pm EST According to Dictionary.com, a Karen is “an obnoxious, angry, entitled, and often racist middle-aged white woman who uses her privilege to get her way or police other people’s behaviors”. BBC News reported that the term (and the meme that launched it), along with its lesser-used male counterpart, Ken, has been around for a while but gained traction “when wealthy couple Patricia and Mark McCloskey were pictured pointing guns at protesters passing by their home in St Louis, Missouri....

The Real Reason Grocery Stores Are Stocking Up On Oreos Mehaniq/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Sept. 7, 2021 12:29 pm EST Almost a month has passed since signs declaring a strike rose around the Nabisco plant in Portland, Oregon. Now, signs of the pressure exerted by employees’ refusal to work are appearing in the company’s supply chain. As The Wall Street Journal reports, the strike has expanded to include bakeries and distribution centers in four more states....

The Real Reason Your Grocery Store Might Stock Cardboard Cutouts Instead Of Food Piers_Richings via Twitter By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 26, 2021 2:50 pm EST When you go to the grocery store, you probably expect to see the shelves teeming with fresh produce, bread, cheeses, and a wide variety of items that are on your weekly grocery list. However, that has not necessarily been the case lately. Ongoing supply chain issues have been plaguing supermarkets around the world....

The Reason ‘Unicorn Whiskeys’ Are So Expensive barmalini/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Nov. 29, 2021 9:50 am EST While the unicorn might only exist in wizarding worlds and fantasy books, the quest to find a truly unique, rare, and dignified item can be compared to finding the magical creature in the wilderness. “Unicorn whiskeys,” however, are not figments of the imagination, but like its namesake, they are a truly special find. According to Gear Patrol, unicorn whiskey “is a sought-after bottle of limited-edition, hard-to-find bourbon....

The Untold Truth Of Bagel Bites Ezume Images/Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/Updated: Dec. 28, 2021 12:43 pm EST What 90s kid didn’t love getting home from school and opening the freezer to find a familiar box of Bagel Bites waiting to be reheated and enjoyed? Bagel Bites start with mini bagels, each of which is split and seasoned with tomato sauce, cheese, and sometimes other toppings. Reheated in the toaster oven or the microwave, they became molten hot, and their promise of delicious flavor often led us to burn the roofs of our mouths rather than wait til they’d cooled off enough to be enjoyed....

Twitter Is Divided Over Michael Symon’s Cheeseburger Opinion Gabe Ginsberg/Getty By Katie Lenhardt/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 5:15 am EST Chef Michael Symon is known to like a good burger. His idea of “good” includes the Bacon Cheddar Smash Burger, which is stuffed with cheese and bacon that is cooked to crusty perfection by pressing the patty down when it first hits the hot pan, as seen on “Good Morning America.” In a recent Twitter post, he told followers his favorite burger is a “smashed cheeseburger on a potato roll with pickles, shaved onion and hot mustard with a little mayo....

What Rachael Ray’s Favorite Sandwich Spot Has To Offer John Lamparski/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 12:48 pm EST Celebrity chef Rachael Ray is a huge foodie. According to the Rachael Ray Magazine, the chef reckons that her comfort food is pasta. A particularly special dish that is close to her heart is slow-cooked turkey made by her mom for Thanksgiving. And yes, the chef is as human as the rest of us, and likes indulging in dishes like pizza and chips....