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The 2 Foods Adele Can’t Stand DFree/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Nov. 10, 2021 2:29 pm EST Anytime an artist releases a new album, their calendar is packed with all kinds of promotional stops, from late night television shows to magazine interviews. Adele knows this routine well, and the British superstar has been making the rounds recently as her new songs hit the airwaves. One of the stops she recently made was to join British Vogue for a YouTube video in which she sat down to try a variety of quintessentially British dishes....

The Food Ad You Probably Didn’t Notice During The Super Bowl Halftime Show Gregory Shamus/Getty Images By Jen Peng/Feb. 14, 2022 7:30 pm EST The Super Bowl may be the biggest day for the NFL, but for many, it’s also the biggest day for epic commercials. According to NBC, the broadcaster of the Super Bowl this year, 30-second ad spots were going for a whopping $6.5 million. Considering the Super Bowl is the most-watched sporting event in the United States (via Stadium Talk), it makes sense for big brands to dig deep and go big....

The Simple Food Trend That Will Take Over 2022, According To Pinterest Sentelia/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Dec. 8, 2021 1:57 pm EST Another year, another batch of food trends come and gone. 2019 was the year that introduced us to Impossible Foods and saw the first shots fired in the Chicken Sandwich Wars. 2020 brought even more trends to the table, with creative offerings like TikTok tiny food and quarantinis and the lockdown-induced resurgence of classic baking projects like banana bread and sourdough....

The Sweet Way Giada De Laurentiis’ Boyfriend Surprised Her Kevin Winter/Getty By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Jan. 27, 2022 8:58 am EST For a celebrity chef like Giada De Laurentiis, there is no space as sacred as the kitchen. It’s the place where she’s whipped up dishes for her own family and friends, as well as where she’s filmed several television shows that have made her cooking show superstar. And as someone who spends so much of their personal and work life in the kitchen, it makes sense she’d want it to be as tailor-made to her as possible....

These Frozen Cheese Curds Have Costco Shoppers Divided Reddit By Kate Hagan Gallup/Sept. 4, 2021 2:18 pm EST Cheese curds are squeaky bites of salty casein goodness. Fried cheese curds, in particular, offer delicious flavors with added melted goodness and an exterior crunch. You need only take the cheese bites and dip them in sauce. (Ranch dressing for South Dakotans and marinara for everyone else.) These Costco frozen cheese curds by Farm Rich will definitely satisfy your snacky cravings....

This Is Bobby Flay’s Favorite Thanksgiving Side DFree/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Nov. 17, 2021 2:09 pm EST Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving? There’s nothing better than rallying around a holiday that’s entirely dedicated to friends, family, thankfulness, and inclusivity. And let’s face it, we all wish our days started with a festive parade and ended with pumpkin pie (with a mid-day nap thrown in between). From participating in a turkey trot to watching endless amounts of football, there are so many enjoyable traditions that occur on the fourth Thursday of November....

This Is The Most Popular Pizza Chain In 24 States, According To A Report V. Matthiesen/Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte AND Erich Barganier/Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 10:01 am EST The pandemic and its related lockdowns have upended the restaurant industry in ways that continue to reveal themselves. In 2020, U.S. pizza consumption accounted for almost one-third of pizza sales worldwide — $46.24 billion out of $145 billion, to be exact (per Zippia)....

TikTok Is Divided Over This Starbucks Employee’s Sandwich Tip Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Dec. 2, 2021 2:05 pm EST When Starbucks first started selling breakfast sandwiches, it was a boon for those who like to get their coffee and breakfast together on the go. But picky eaters might not have felt so lucky, mistakenly thinking that, since all of Starbucks’ breakfast sandwiches come frozen and pre-assembled, those items couldn’t be modified. A new TikTok from user messydirtyhair might put their minds at ease....

Trader Joe’s Fans Can’t Wait To Try Its New Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Sandwiches Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Feb. 16, 2022 1:07 pm EST Making a non-dairy ice cream substitute can be a tricky process. According to Food Republic, confectioners have to find the perfect balance of fat to ensure that the milk-free treats have the right texture. Makers can choose from coconut milk, soy milk, cashew milk, and more to create a base, but need to strike the perfect balance of flavor and texture....

Twitter Is Loving Valerie Bertinelli’s Post About Her Audiobook Recording Obstacle Michael Mattes/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 11:59 pm EST Fans of television icon Valerie Bertinelli are eagerly anticipating her next book, which publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt promises will come out in January — that is, if Bertinelli’s stomach cooperates. The writing part appears to be over, as Bertinelli is currently in a studio, recording the audiobook version of “Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today....

Was Turkey Even Served At The First Thanksgiving? Alexander Raths/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Nov. 1, 2021 8:25 pm EST Thanksgiving officially became an American holiday in 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln declared the national celebration post-Civil War, according to History.com. But the annual day of gratitude dates way back to the fall of 1621 — a mere 400 years ago — when British settlers hosted the first documented harvest gathering in Plymouth Colony....

Weird Rules Wendy’s Employees Have To Follow Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Acacia Deadrick/Feb. 10, 2022 11:58 am EST Wendy’s, known for their Baconator and Frosty, is a staple in American fast food fare. With nearly 6,000 locations in the United States, it’s hard to imagine an American citizen who hasn’t at least tried the restaurant. The chain started in Ohio, per its website, and quickly became known for its food, as well as its redheaded mascot....

What Hell’s Kitchen Was Like Off-Screen, According To Nona Johnson - Exclusive Michael Tullberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 12:17 pm EST Nona Johnson, née Sively, faced an uphill battle when she competed on Season 8 of “Hell’s Kitchen.” Despite getting thrown curveballs and incredibly difficult challenges, the chef managed to beat out the competition and reigned supreme. After taking home the title of winner of Season 8, Johnson moved to Los Angeles, where she worked as the head chef of L....

Why ‘No Substitutions’ Should Make You Think Twice About A Restaurant Roman Chazov/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Nov. 11, 2021 1:26 pm EST Chances are you’ve been to a restaurant before and spotted an item on the menu that piqued your interest, but you weren’t thrilled about an ingredient or two. Or perhaps a dish caught your eye that you think could be especially amazing with an extra ingredient you see listed elsewhere on the menu....

14 Amazing Ways To Upgrade Your Egg Salad Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 5:01 pm EST Egg salad has been around since ancient times, when it was made with oil, wine, or broth (via History), as opposed to mayonnaise, which hadn’t yet been invented. Of course, mayonnaise is essentially just eggs, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice, so in a way, egg salad hasn’t really changed all that much in the past thousand or so years....

15-Minute Vegan Breakfast Tacos Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Jan. 19, 2022 10:36 am EST There’s nothing quite like a tasty breakfast taco, especially when they’re loaded with plenty of protein, vegetables, and sauces. While a breakfast taco is pretty easy to find, it isn’t super easy to find vegan varieties — luckily, that’s where recipe developer and wellness coach Miriam Hahn’s 15-minute vegan breakfast tacos come in....

5-Ingredient Broccoli Mac And Cheese Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 9:04 am EST Sometimes, the best meals you make aren’t ones you’re going to eat yourself, but are dishes you deliver to friends or family who could use a little help. “After I made this,” said chef, food writer, and registered dietician Kristen Carli of Camelback Nutrition & Wellness, “I delivered it to my sister-in-law, who has 3 little ones....

5-Ingredient Kale And White Bean Gnocchi Bake Recipe Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 17, 2021 8:06 am EST Perhaps you’re here because you’re a massive fan of gnocchi, the potato-based pasta that’s almost dumpling-like. Or perhaps recipe developer Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert, the holistic dietitian who blogs at Wholly Nourished, had you at “kale and white bean,” a classic, flavorful combination that just begs to be consumed every time the temperature drops....

Broken Bread’s Roy Choi Explains The Truth Behind Our Food Chain - Exclusive Earl Gibson Iii/Getty Images By Jorie Mark/Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 4:31 pm EST The words “breaking bread” may conjure up warm images of friends gathered around the table, tearing apart a hearty loaf as they talk, laugh, and pour wine. What about “Broken Bread,” which happens to be the name of a KCET/Tastemade series now in its second season?...

Chef Tim Hollingsworth Talks Wine Pairing, Knife Work, And Keeping The Customer Happy - Exclusive Interview Bryan Steffy/Getty Images By Steven John/Updated: Jan. 6, 2022 9:49 am EST Today, chef Tim Hollingsworth runs a celebrated and successful restaurant in one of America’s most up and coming cultural centers. The locale is Downtown Los Angeles, and the restaurant is Otium, an upscale eatery nestled near the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Broad Museum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, home of the Los Angeles Opera....