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Instagram Rains Hearts Over Joanna Gaines’ Post About Her Favorite Month Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Oct. 2, 2021 8:21 pm EST Joanna Gaines is many things: mom, entrepreneur, author, television personality, the list goes on. The “Fixer Upper” host has always placed the home at the center of everything she does, which includes the feelings and emotions we attach to it. “Throughout all the joys and challenges that life brings, home always seems to be right in the middle of it,” Gaines wrote on her Magnolia blog....

Joanna Gaines Honors Dad With Heartwarming Veterans Day Tribute Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 12, 2021 9:45 am EST TV personality Joanna Gaines had a tough time growing up. According to Darling Magazine, she endured bullying as a kid just because of her ethnicity. However, her parents were very supportive and stood by her side. When she went to a new high school for her sophomore year, they told her, “Walk in....

National Queso Day: Where To Find The Best Food Freebies And Deals Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 1:53 pm EST September 20th is National Queso Day! While you can apparently thank the good foodies of Chihuahua, Mexico, for queso, it first came to the United States through Tex-Mex cuisine around 1900 (via National Day). Things got kicked up a notch when Velveeta arrived on the queso scene in 1939....

Padma Lakshmi’s Condiment Admission Is Super Relatable Noam Galai/Getty By Taylor Huang/Jan. 11, 2022 1:57 pm EST Padma Lakshmi tends to get Twitter laughing for many reasons, not least because whatever meme or observation she shares is usually super relatable. On January 10, Lakshmi released a compilation of some recent down-to-earth Twitter updates in an Instagram post. The list ranges from a picture of her sleeping dog, Divina, who she calls a “rainy day mood,” to a declaration many of us can identify with: “I’m always thinking about my next meal....

Sesame Chicken Recipe Cecilia Ryu/Mashed By Cecilia Ryu AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 10:58 am EST “Everyone loves Chinese take-out sesame chicken,” says chef and food writer Cecilia Ryu. Really, how can you not? “It’s fried and sautéed with a sweet and savory sauce [and] it serves perfectly with rice and steamed vegetables,” says. Plus, as it’s often consumed as take-out food, it’s practically effortless. So what to do when you want the flavor of this take-out staple without leaving the house or calling for delivery?...

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 8:31 am EST If you love Mexican food, there’s nothing as good as a tasty enchilada. You may think that you can only find this dish at your local Mexican restaurant, but that’s just not the case, especially when you learn to make this simple, easy, and delicious slow cooker chicken enchiladas recipe. Chef, food writer, and registered dietician Kristen Carli says: “This is a very delicious meal I love,” and we can’t blame her....

Smugglers Tried To Hide $44 Million Worth Of Cocaine In This Fried Food Nitr/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:01 pm EST Smugglers have to come up with creative solutions when they try to move drugs. According to American Addictions Centers, authorities have found that drug runners have tried to hide contraband in lollipops, tiny backpacks attached to pigeons, and even inside snakes. Food & Wine reported that food often gets used to cover drug smuggling, and criminals have used breakfast burritos, frosted corn flakes, and coffee powder to cover up illicit substances from authorities....

The Best Ways To Use Carrot Peelings Africa Studio/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: Jan. 6, 2022 1:36 pm EST If you’re like, well, virtually everyone who’s ever eaten a carrot, the next time you find yourself peeling those dirty, wrinkly skins into the trash, stop for a second and consider the following. Carrot peels are perfectly edible. In fact, they’re quite nutritious. Per Healthline, not only is it safe to eat carrot peels, but vegetables such as carrots often contain one-third more fiber when they’re used unpeeled....

The Funniest Twitter ‘Red Flags’ By Your Favorite Food Brands Mega Pixel/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Oct. 13, 2021 2:08 pm EST Over the past couple of days, a new trend has taken over Twitter. Gone are the memes so many have relied on to convey their humor, quirks, or interests. Instead, people have been sharing things people have said or might say that are perceived as red flags, punctuated with plenty of red flag emojis....

The Habit Burger Grill’s New Shake Includes Cinnamon Toast Crunch The Habit Burger Grill/Facebook By Cristine Struble/Jan. 24, 2022 1:57 pm EST While the California-based fast-casual restaurant might be known for its burgers, The Habit Burger Grill is currently trying to lure customers in with a limited-edition milkshake. The chain’s new Cinnamon Toast Crunch milkshake blends the warmly spiced, childhood-favorite cereal into vanilla ice cream, finished with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of crunchy cereal, it announced on Instagram....

The Real Reason Tonka Beans Are Illegal In The US Peter Hermes Furian/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Dec. 1, 2021 5:02 pm EST Those familiar with tonka beans are likely aware that their flavor and aroma are deeply desired among chefs worldwide. The beans have a unique taste and scent, which The Atlantic describes as a combination of vanilla, cherry, and cinnamon. And the flavor changes depending on whether the beans are used in a hot dish or a cold one....

The Truth About Adam Levine’s New Tequila Brand Debby Wong/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Sept. 11, 2021 2:10 am EST Celebrities have long been partnering with distilleries to put their names behind alcohol brands as a solid means of side hustle. From Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin to Kate Hudson’s gluten-free King St Vodka, you’ll be surprised to find just how many spirits that you like to drink are actually connected to a celeb (via Insider)....

The TSA Revealed An Unusual Burrito Found In Someone’s Luggage Agave Photo Studio/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Jan. 20, 2022 12:05 pm EST The TSA recently released its list of its “Top 10 Catches of 2021” on Twitter, and it’s filled with surprising items that passengers tried to get through airport security. Really: One traveler flying out of Atlantic City tried to smuggle bullets in deodorant, another at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport had bear spray in his luggage, and someone at the New Orleans International Airport had packed a chainsaw in their suitcase....

This Ancient Technique Cures Egg Yolks With Salt And Sugar MIA Studio/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Dec. 26, 2021 7:27 pm EST Eggs may very well be the most versatile ingredient out there. Their culinary flexibility is unrivaled, as they can be enjoyed in anything from omelets to cakes to egg drop soup. Even outside of the kitchen, eggs have a seemingly unending list of uses. Slow Food reports that eggs are used for skincare, fertilizer, pest repellent, and even leather cleaner....

This Is Where The Term Mocha Originally Came From StudioByTheSea/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Nov. 26, 2021 5:00 pm EST When most people order a mocha at a café, they might expect a drink of hot espresso mixed with thick chocolate — chocolate syrup, chocolate powder, or melted pieces of chocolate — along with steamed milk and topped with milk foam or whipped cream. But, this caffeinated beverage that mixes two things that humans seem to love most, aka coffee and chocolate, “mocha” wasn’t always the term used to describe this rich drink....

Trader Joe’s Fans Can’t Wait To Try Its New Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Mix Arina P Habich/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Nov. 8, 2021 10:27 am EST When it comes to getting your hands on the perfect buttercream frosting, you either have to whip up a batch yourself or search high and low for the perfect product. The frosting, which uses copious amounts of butter and sugar, tastes iconic but takes a few minutes to assemble....

Walmart Shoppers Are Loving These Iridescent Glass Mugs Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/Oct. 24, 2021 4:32 pm EST When you’re in search of things for the kitchen — whether it’s a new dinnerware set, a fancy Le Creuset Dutch oven, or a gorgeous marble cheese board — you likely think of specialty home decor stores like Crate & Barrel, Williams-Sonoma, or Pottery Barn. If you’re on a budget, you may lean more towards Home Goods or Ikea....

What Kate Middleton Really Eats In A Day Chris Jackson/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Jan. 27, 2022 4:25 pm EST Kate Middleton is the very model of a modern Wonder Woman. No, she can’t deflect bullets with her bracelets, nor does she fly around in an invisible airplane. She does, however, keep up with the incredibly busy obligations of a true working royal and maintain an incredibly high approval rating with the fickle public — all while being a hands-on mum to her three children....

Why Supermarket Bread In The US Is So Terrible, According To Reddit Gamzova Olga/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Dec. 10, 2021 3:10 pm EST According to a conversation on an Australian Reddit thread, the main complaints about American bread are its exceptionally high sugar content and laundry list of preservatives. Many called it unnecessarily sweet, and one user even said, “It’s like eating cake.” They may have a point: Many common supermarket sandwich breads in the United States have higher amounts of sugar and preservatives than bread from other countries, such as Australia....

34% Of People Agree This Is The Worst Menu Item At Buffalo Wild Wings Facebook/Buffalo Wild Wings By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 1:18 pm EST Buffalo Wild Wings is a sensational brand in many ways. According to Mental Floss, one of the things that helped the restaurant franchise succeed in its early days was its campaign to reach out to college students and set up outlets around campuses in the Midwest....