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Taco John’s Launched 2 New Menu Items Perfect For Queso Lovers Taco John’s By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Feb. 27, 2022 10:00 pm EST Taco John’s has great news for fans of queso dip. The popular Tex-Mex chain has just announced they will be releasing a brand-new premium Queso Blanco that will be available exclusively at the restaurant, featuring three different cheeses mixed together and further enhanced with red peppers, jalapeño peppers, and smoky hatch chiles for a spicy kick, according to Chew Boom....

That Time A Customer Tossed An Alligator Through A Wendy’s Drive-Thru Window Bloomberg/Getty Images By Molly Clark/Jan. 13, 2022 6:28 pm EST Yes, you read that headline correctly. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in 2015, 23-year-old Joshua James pulled up to a Wendy’s drive-thru window in a white pickup truck, ordered a large beverage, and, when the cashier turned toward the register, threw a 3.5-foot long alligator through the window and drove away (via WPTV)....

The Most Awkward Moments We All Witnessed On The Food Network Food Network/YouTube By Crawford Smith/Updated: Oct. 26, 2021 5:01 pm EST The Food Network may have built its reputation on educational cooking programs, but these days, its bread and butter is in unscripted reality competitions. These kinds of shows require big personalities and a heaping helping of drama, all with no script. The formula works most of the time, but every once in a while the lack of structure leads to some serious awkwardness....

The Reason It’s So Dangerous To Use A Wet Oven Mitt OlgaPonomarenko/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Dec. 13, 2021 11:57 am EST Few things are more exciting than hearing the high-pitched ding of the oven timer go off, signaling that it’s nearly time to indulge in the meal you’ve spent the last hour putting together. The aroma of a delicious sheet pan dinner or chocolate chip cookies fills your nostrils as you yank open the oven door, sending a blast of heat into your face as you admire the drool-worthy tray of food that will soon be filling your belly....

The Untold Truth Of A.1. Sauce Monica Schipper/Getty Images By J.S. Kurtzman AND Andrew Sheldon/Updated: Jan. 11, 2022 3:26 pm EST A.1. Sauce, also known as A.1. Steak Sauce, also known as just “steak sauce,” because, much like Kleenex, Xerox, and Band-Aid, the A.1. brand has become synonymous with steak sauce. Sure, there’s a peppercorn sauce, a zesty chimichurri, or a red wine sauce, but if you ask for a bottle of steak sauce, you’re getting A....

The Untold Truth Of Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake Facebook By Allyson Nichols/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:02 am EST Dairy Queen ice cream cakes have been around for just about every celebration for decades, from birthdays to holidays to even weddings. For many, these treats are a delicious piece of nostalgia that has followed them through every year and on many different occasions. So, it’s no wonder that this is the cake so many of us always go for to make every celebration sweeter....

The Untold Truth Of Mr. Pibb Facebook By Lauren Cusimano/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:05 pm EST Some may view the full story of Mr. Pibb as a sad one. It was created to compete with Dr Pepper in the early 1970s there was a racial snafu in the 1980s, and it was actually, as many might not realize, discontinued in 2001. That’s right, it’s been nearly two decades since a 12-pack of Mr Pibb graced supermarket shelves....

This TikToker Is Accusing Starbucks Of Having Dirty Ovens Manu Padilla/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Jan. 11, 2022 8:03 pm EST People do not typically associate Starbucks with uncleanliness. In fact, the coffee chain’s hygiene rules are so stringent, one would probably have to actively try to make a mess of its kitchen area. For example, Starbucks’ dress code says that employees are not allowed to wear nail polish or hand jewelry to work, owing to the possibility that jewelry or chipped nail polish could land in a drink or a food item....

TikTok Is Arguing Over This Chili’s Tip Mistake fizkes/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 19, 2022 12:36 pm EST Tipping is a polarizing topic that some feel can be tricky to master. A Redditor summed up their views on tipping particularly well in a post when they wrote, “So I have always considered myself a good tipper especially if I enjoyed the service or thought whoever was assisting me was really on point....

Why Michael Symon Doesn’t Wash Raw Chicken Before Cooking It Gabe Ginsberg/Getty By Erich Barganier/Feb. 7, 2022 9:09 pm EST Over the thousands of years that people having been cooking, a plethora of culinary myths has simmered up. According to Taste of Home, many people still believe the incorrect assumptions that alcohol completely burns off when heated, that salting your water makes it boil faster, and that searing proteins “seals in the juices....

Wienerschnitzel Has Good News For Bratwurst Fans TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Sept. 18, 2021 7:22 pm EST The fall season is almost upon us. While classic festivities like apple picking, state fairs, and Halloween preparations might be getting most of the attention, one special occasion is also coming up that deserves some of the focus: Oktoberfest. From September to early October, this German festival celebrates German culture, beer, and, of course, food....

You’ve Been Storing Canned Tuna All Wrong Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 11:44 am EST Canned food is great to keep on hand for those days when you’re running low on groceries and can’t get to the store. One of the most common canned foods you’ll find in many people’s homes is canned tuna. It’s packed with healthy protein and makes for a delicious, easy lunch when you’re in a pinch (tuna salad sandwich, anyone?...

Alton Brown’s Latest ‘Culinary Truth’ Has Twitter Debating This Surprising Topic Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Aug. 27, 2021 9:36 pm EST To quote J.D. from Scrubs, “Everything comes down to poo! From the top of your head to the sole of your shoe” (via YouTube). Alton Brown reminded us all of that pop culture adage today with a tweet: “#CulinaryTruth It’s all poop in about 12 hours” (via Twitter)....

Binging With Babish’s Andrew Rea Reveals The Best Dish He’s Ever Recreated - Exclusive Binging With Babish By Molly Allen/Sept. 30, 2021 3:13 pm EST It’s been five years since “Binging With Babish” creator Andrew Rea pressed publish on his first YouTube video. After gaining the attention of over 9 million followers, Rea has continued to create hundreds of episodes sharing recipes along the way. Fans look to Rea for cooking tips and ideas as he shares recreated versions of recipes from movies and television shows....

Chick-Fil-A Fans Are Arguing About This ‘Shrunken’ Chicken Biscuit jmac23/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Nov. 1, 2021 3:13 pm EST Times have been tough lately for many restaurants and fast food chains. Lockdowns and labor shortages have led to reduced hours and closures for many locations nationwide, and, as popular as they may be, the chicken chain Chick-fil-A has not been immune to these changes. Recently, some customers have even accused the company of employing a sneaky new tactic to save money during these tough times: Shrinking the size of some of their products, while still charging the same price....

Copycat Shake Shack Shackburger Recipe By Jake Vigliotti/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 8:48 am EST Few restaurants have become trendy as quickly as Shake Shack. For a business that didn’t even start until 2004, they’ve grown past 80 stores with plans to open over 400 stores in the US alone — at least that was the plan in 2015. Fast forward a couple years and things aren’t as rosy as they once were, with the Shake Shack stock taking a tumble and that lofty goal of 400 locations still quite a bit away....

Costco Shoppers Are Freaking Out Over This Huge Vanity New Africa/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Dec. 29, 2021 11:06 am EST If you need to grab some new furniture, you can’t go wrong shopping at Costco. While this big box warehouse has a ton of items to choose from, knowing exactly which pieces of furniture to take home is crucial. According to Domino, the Thane Coffee Table, Edinburg Curio Cabinet, or Trinity Stainless Steel Prep Tables all rank as superior choices when you need to update your home....

Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake Recipe Autumn LeAnn/Mashed By Autumn LeAnn AND Mashed Staff/Jan. 18, 2022 9:36 am EST What is soft, full of comfort, and has a delightfully sweet aroma? Coffee cake. This treat is perfect to enjoy with your morning cup of coffee or as a sweet afternoon snack. And you’re in luck, because food photog and baking extraordinaire Autumn LeAnn put a citrusy spin on the beloved classic that will make your mouth water....

How A DoorDash Coffee Order Trapped One Customer In Their Home farzand01/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 15, 2021 3:04 pm EST Sometimes, ordering food can seem like a breath of fresh air, especially when you don’t have the energy to make something from scratch. Plus, delivery apps have been really useful during the pandemic. Many people missed eating at their favorite restaurants and were able to fulfill their cravings by ordering food from delivery apps such as Uber Eats and DoorDash....

How Matt Damon Helps Out In The Kitchen On Thanksgiving Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Nov. 4, 2021 4:32 pm EST There’s a reason why the expression “too many cooks in the kitchen” came to be. While the statement can be used beyond the culinary space, anyone who has tried to prepare a meal with multiple people vying for control can attest to its truth. In particular, stress can be high during holiday meal preparations, so it’s a wise idea to split up the tasks....