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Reddit Is Disgusted By This Extravagant Food Trend Lightspring/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Oct. 18, 2021 6:29 pm EST It’s not exactly news that social media has an influence on eating habits. There’s a reason the most popular type of social media account is food (via SWNS Digital). People love sharing photos of what they are ordering or eating, and getting inspirations from the latest food trends, and especially TikTok food trends — like pancake cereals and “freakshakes,” that monstrous mix of milkshake and a ridiculous amount of dessert....

Reddit Is Relating To This Dad Who Tried To Eat Cake In Secret New Africa/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Jan. 29, 2022 2:22 pm EST As kids, we’re taught to share with others. While this is undeniably an important lesson to learn, there comes a time where you need to have a little something for yourself. Why else would stores sell single-serve cheesecake slices, mini ice cream pints, and little cups of Oreos?...

Ryan Reynold’s McRib Cocktail Has Instagram Freaking Out Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Lucia Capretti/Nov. 2, 2021 2:33 pm EST There’s no way around it: Ryan Reynolds exudes charm. The Canadian actor has been on a roll lately and The Wall Street Journal recently recognized his rising success. In addition to his many acting roles and business ventures, Reynolds also co-owns Aviation American Gin. Though Food & Wine notes he sold the brand to British company Diageo in a deal worth over $600 million in 2020, Reynolds continues to be involved in marketing the gin, which he claims to love “more than any other spirit....

Sonic’s New Mocha Crunch Blast Is Perfect For Coffee Lovers Sonic By Ashley Steinberg/Sept. 27, 2021 11:46 pm EST Some would argue that the only thing better than coffee is flavored coffee. In fact, the very existence of the Starbucks Frappuccino is predicated on that craving, having sold about double its expected number in the first week of launching, according to the company’s website. And the allure is not only for lovers of Starbucks drinks....

Sunny Anderson Is Begging Wendy’s To Roast Her Slaven Vlasic/Getty By Felix Behr/Jan. 14, 2022 2:55 pm EST On January 12, Wendy’s celebrated its best annual holiday, National Roast Day. Basically, it’s a day when the brand’s Twitter account roasts anybody who literally asks for it. They then assembled all their jabs under one heading on Twitter for people to laugh at. Included in the rips this year were Cinnabon (“the worst part of a layover”), Mike’s Hard Lemonade (“still the worst tasting yellow liquid”), and Axe Body Spray (“created to just cover up puberty”), among others....

Ted Allen Weighed In On Chopped’s Ice Cream Machine Controversy Jason Kempin/Getty By Kathryn Shelton/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 5:03 pm EST It seems the Twitterverse has chimed in about the monstrous machinery that passes for an ice cream machine on “Chopped.” This isn’t the first time social media users have expressed their consternation over the single piece of equipment that holds the fate of so many “Chopped” competitors in its hands....

The Best Grocery Store Spaghetti Sauces You Can Buy Shutterstock By Carly Caramanna/Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 1:02 pm EST There’s a reason we’re feeling a little saucy. Pasta has become a staple of the American diet, and for good reason. It’s cheap, readily accessible, and offers an easy way to have dinner on the table in about ten minutes. Be it ziti, fettuccine, or spaghetti, we just can’t seem to get enough of the simple carb that can do so much....

The Best Seafood Restaurants In The U.S. KarepaStock/Shutterstock By Gene Gerrard/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 1:41 pm EST Americans’ consumption of fish and seafood doesn’t come close to the 274 pounds of meat eaten per person annually (via Sentient Media). But according to The New York Times, fish retail sales skyrocketed during the pandemic as more people discovered the joys of cooking fish at home. From coast to coast, north to south, and everyplace else in between, seafood restaurants are enticing customers’ rediscovered appetites for fresh seafood with creative spins on regional favorites....

The Coffee-Flavored Wendy’s Frosty You Might Never Get To Eat Again Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Sept. 28, 2021 3:51 pm EST No meal is complete without dessert, and at Wendy’s, a Frosty is the only thing to order when you’re craving something sweet after devouring one of their decadent Baconator sandwiches. Neither a milkshake nor soft serve, the tasty treat that, per Wendy’s website, came from founder Dave Thomas’ “desire for a signature dessert to go with his vision of the perfect meal” has been a staple on the Ohio-based chain’s menu since the opening of its debut location in 1969....

The Most Popular Holiday Drink In The US Is No Surprise Denby By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Jan. 7, 2022 8:58 am EST If there’s one thing we all love about the holiday season, it’s the tasty food and drinks. While a warm beverage is delicious any time of the year, there is just something special about enjoying festive drinks around this time. And there is certainly a wide variety to choose from — while some people might prefer family-friendly classics like eggnog or hot chocolate, others may prefer to celebrate the holiday season with the boost of a caffeinated gingerbread latte or a peppermint mocha from their favorite coffee shop....

The Surprising Origin Story Of Ben & Jerry’s Chubby Hubby Electric Egg/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Oct. 11, 2021 4:26 pm EST If you’ve spent any amount of time in the ice cream aisle at the grocery store, you’re probably aware of just how many flavors Ben & Jerry’s offers. The company produces the classics, like vanilla and chocolate, but it also likes to show a creative side with flavors like Phish Food and The Americone Dream....

The Touching Thing Wolfgang Puck Wants To Be Remembered For Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Nov. 7, 2021 11:59 pm EST Wolfgang Puck is an icon in the world of celebrity chefs. His list of accomplishments and accolades reads like a masterclass in how to succeed in the culinary world. Per the Orange County Register, Puck has approximately 100 restaurants, caters to the stars, and has more than earned his place in the industry....

The Unusual Way Giada De Laurentiis Eats Cookies Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Joe Nasta/Sept. 24, 2021 1:39 pm EST As a rule, we will always take any advice or suggestions Giada De Laurentiis makes with the utmost seriousness. She’s one of the most successful celebrity chefs in the culinary game and has been teaching us how to eat healthy, simple meals for years with her shows “Everyday Italian” and “Giada at Home....

This 10-Second Hack Will Help You Determine Pumpkin Bread Doneness Alexandra Anschiz/Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Oct. 15, 2021 3:52 pm EST There’s nothing more frustrating than slicing into a loaf of quick bread and finding that the inside didn’t quite cook through. The line between drying out your pumpkin bread and reaching the perfect level of tender moistness can be a tricky one. Unfortunately, due to the wet nature of these baked goods, it’s far more likely that the top of your bread will pass beyond its prime golden brown color before the interior can sufficiently cook....

This Artist Made The World’s Most Expensive Avocado Toast, But There’s A Catch AnikonaAnn/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 3:35 pm EST In 2017, Tim Gurner — an Australian millionaire who made his fortune in real estate — had a theory about why it was millennials couldn’t find the money to purchase a home. “When I was trying to buy my first home, I wasn’t buying smashed avocado for $19 and four coffees at $4 each....

This Dinner Table Cat Pic Has Reddit Laughing Andrey_Kuzmin/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Oct. 14, 2021 9:45 am EST So objectively, cat videos on the internet are pretty darn funny. For example, did you know cats are afraid of cucumbers? There are dozens of compilation videos featuring mild mannered cats jumping feet in the air to avoid a cuke (posted on YouTube). And Grumpy Cat, whose face was plastered all over internet memes for her famous frown, developed such a cult following that she now has his own website and merch to match....

This Is Who Helped Guy Fieri Overcome Stage Fright Steve Jennings/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 24, 2021 3:43 pm EST Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is a charismatic man, known for his numerous television appearances and his shows, such as “Guy’s Grocery Games,” “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives,” “Guy’s Ranch Kitchen,” Guy’s Big Bite," and “Tournament of Champions.” He comes across as a fun, easygoing personality and is widely recognizable due to his signature spiked hair and flashy fashion choices....

This Should Be Alabama’s Official Food, According To Reddit Allard One/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Sept. 24, 2021 12:07 pm EST Just as every state across the U.S. has a state bird, a state flower, and even state quarters, each state also has its own signature food (via State Symbols USA). Yet, the actual foods that officially represent states tend to be far from what it should really be, according to Redditors. And Alabama is definitely one such state....

Turkish Delight Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 11:18 am EST Turkish delight, while as sweet as a candy can be, is one that nevertheless has its sinister side, at least in the annals of children’s literature. In C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Turkish delight was the favorite candy of Edmund Pevensie, Tor reports, and the magically addictive version supplied to him by the White Witch bound him to do her evil will....

We Tried All Of Jeni’s Holiday Ice Cream Flavors, So You Don’t Have To Sarah Gardner/Mashed By David Klein/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:40 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are plenty of reasons to love the holiday season but when it comes to dessert, more often than not, we tend to get Scrooged. The ubiquitous cement block Christmas fruit cake has long been a culinary punchline, yet unlike the previously scorned Brussels sprouts, we somehow haven’t come up with a solution to make it palatable....