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How Chick-Fil-A Fans Actually Feel About Its Spicy Sandwiches Chick-fil-a By Molly Harris/Oct. 28, 2021 2:47 pm EST The chicken sandwich was might have cooled off between Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, and other fast food chains, but its spicy iteration certainly hasn’t. In fact, fans of Chick-fil-A recently took to Reddit to discuss exactly how they feel about the restaurant’s spicy chicken sandwich. A poll was posted on October 20, 2021, where people could choose the level of spiciness of the product....

How Long Can You Keep Halloween Candy Before It Goes Bad? Teri Virbickis/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 26, 2021 4:50 pm EST If there is one thing that becomes clear every October, it’s that Americans really like Halloween. According to Insider, about 172 million Americans celebrate the spooky holiday each year, and, as everyone knows, you can’t celebrate Halloween without candy. Around 163 million Americans — or about 95% of people who celebrate the holiday — will purchase candy for the occasion, spending an estimated total of nearly $2....

Instagram Wants To Know More About Ryan Seacrest’s Shave Ice lev radin/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Feb. 17, 2022 1:10 pm EST Even Ryan Seacrest, arguably the hardest working man in show business, gets a break from time to time. The Atlanta, Georgia native is on location shooting “American Idol” in Hawaii right now, and he posted a pic to his Instagram account of a midday treat, a “tropical fruit shaved ice @Reggie’s Famous Ice Stand in Hawaii,” the image caption reads....

Jalapeno Popper Recipe Laura Sampson/Mashed By Laura Sampson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 8:31 am EST Raise your hand if you love nothing more than a spicy jalapeño popper! Good thing Laura Sampson, who blogs at Little House Big Alaska, has an accessible, non-intimidating recipe for bacon-stuffed jalapeño poppers that you will want to serve up at your next get together. “These poppers are perfect for game day because you can make them ahead of time up to the point where you bake them — and then refrigerate them until ready to bake,” she says....

Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe By Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 10:22 am EST Mexican street corn is grilled and spicy — and it’s definitely a summer favorite! It’s traditionally slathered with crema, then topped with cotija cheese and cayenne pepper. Today I’m bringing you an easier twist on this Mexican delicacy. We’re sticking with ingredients you most likely already have sitting in your cabinets and refrigerator. We’re also starting with frozen corn, simply because it’s easier and just as delicious once cooked, but if you’ve picked up some tasty ears of corn, feel free to use those, instead....

One-Pot Spinach And Feta Mac And Cheese Recipe Carina Finn/Mashed By Carina Finn/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 11:18 am EST Sometimes you just want a warm, comforting bowl of homemade macaroni and cheese — the kind with a super-rich, velvety sauce that you can’t really get out of a box. You might also find yourself wanting green vegetables with that decadent bowl of pasta, for health! What if we told you that you could have both of those things in a one-pot dinner that comes together in less than half an hour and leaves you with almost no dishes?...

Our 25 Most Popular Recipes Of 2021 Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Dec. 22, 2021 11:11 am EST With 2021 drawing to a close, the internet will be filled with the time-honored tradition of the yearly roundup. You can expect your favorite travel, entertainment, and heck, even news sites to share their lists of the year’s top destinations, movies, and headlines, wrapping up the best of 2021 and moving on to what 2022 has to offer....

Salt & Straw Wants You To Eat Ice Cream For Thanksgiving With Its New Holiday Flavors Facebook/Salt & Straw By Sophia Lo/Updated: Jan. 11, 2022 3:43 pm EST With Thanksgiving around the corner, we’ve started thinking about popular Thanksgiving side dishes and how to roast our turkeys. Of course, we can’t forget dessert, like pumpkin pie or these old-school Thanksgiving desserts you might want to try bringing back to the dinner table....

The First Drive-Thru Pizza Shop Is Here, But Only In One State V. Matthiesen/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 17, 2022 3:10 pm EST While the drive-thru has been around since 1947, when the first drive-thru restaurant was opened in Springfield, Missouri, it’s recently spiked in popularity. According to CNBC, 44% of off-premise restaurant orders in 2020 were from drive-thru lanes. While some of that is likely due to the pandemic — for awhile, dining rooms were closed and customers had to use the drive-thru or mobile ordering — some of it is also due to our increased love of convenience when it comes to food....

The Great British Bake Off Just Announced A Spin-Off We Never Saw Coming Tristan Fewings/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 2:54 pm EST Fans of the “Great British Bake Off” (or “Great British Baking Show” as it’s also known) might notice they start singing along as they bake — or at least as they watch the show and think about baking. That’s because a new musical based on the hit series is set to debut on July 22, 2022 (via What’s On Stage)....

The Internet Is Divided About This Starbucks ‘Secret Message’ Harun Ozmen/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Dec. 13, 2021 4:00 pm EST At cafes like Starbucks, it’s pretty common for the barista to write on your cup. However, this is usually limited to writing your name and order so you are given the correct beverage. So when one barista left a flirty note on a customer’s cup, naturally it went viral. At first glance, the message seems harmless, stating, “Secret message,” and including an error pointing to the bottom of the cup....

The Real Reason Kona Coffee Is So Expensive Theodore Trimmer/Shutterstock By Katie Lenhardt/Nov. 1, 2021 5:07 pm EST Whether you’re a fancy coffee aficionado or a gas station guzzler, you probably remember the first time you drink a cup of Kona coffee. Its sweet, smooth flavor with warm notes of spice and nuts — and not a hint of bitterness to be found — is a rare beauty when it comes to java....

The Reason Airplane Food Tastes Different, According To Science Altrendo Images/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Dec. 10, 2021 3:18 pm EST What’s the deal with airline food? Sure, that’s a joke, but it’s also not: What exactly is the deal with airplane food anyway? You’re paying a pretty outrageous amount for a can of ginger ale and a bag of chips, or else you’re stuck bringing your own food from home or an overpriced airport restaurant....

The Surprising Origin Story Of The Moscow Mule tmallucelli/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Oct. 27, 2021 11:57 am EST Bright, bubbly, and refreshing, nothing beats sipping on a Moscow Mule at the end of a long, hard day. A blend of three simple ingredients – ginger beer, vodka, and lime juice — this simple but delicious drink is fan-favorite of cocktail connoisseurs and first-time drinkers alike. From its refreshing ginger kick to its elegant copper cup, what’s not to love?...

The Truth About Kroger’s New No-Fee Meal Delivery Service Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Updated: Feb. 12, 2022 5:53 pm EST We use meal delivery services on a fairly regular basis, because after all, when you’re busy and don’t want to live on frozen dinners, getting meals delivered right to your doorstep is a pretty appealing idea. Kroger, the grocery store company that also runs Ralph’s, Harris Teeter, and several other chains of stores (via Hello Giggles), has just announced that it’s testing a meal delivery service in four cities (via Click on Detroit)....

The Untold Truth Of Braum’s damann/Shutterstock By Korey Denton/Sept. 21, 2021 12:03 pm EST Even if you’re the biggest fast food fan in the world, it would be almost impossible to eat at every single fast food establishment in the United States. There are many, many different chains and, what’s more, quite a few that are only regional. That all can make it pretty hard to keep track. Take Braum’s, for instance....

The Worst McAlister’s Deli Sandwich According To 39% Of People Facebook/ McAlister’s Deli By Naomi Kennedy/Jan. 19, 2022 2:31 pm EST When you’re seeking out a meal on the fresher side of fast food, McAlister’s Deli is one place you can always turn. Per the restaurant’s website, the fast-casual eatery has been serving up a delicious menu of “handcrafted food” since opening its first location in Oxford, Mississippi in 1989. Now, its “simple and satisfying” assortment of spuds, soups, and sandwiches is available at more than 500 locations across 29 states (via Scrape Hero)....

These December 2021 Aldi Finds Are Sure To Get You In The Holiday Spirit FUN FUN PHOTO/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:26 pm EST Though it may not truly feel like the holiday season until you deck the halls with all your favorite festive pieces, trim the tree, and drape twinkle lights all over your home, there’s another important component of this festive time of year — the food....

This Was Elvis Presley’s Last Meal Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images By James Lewis/Updated: Nov. 16, 2021 9:54 am EST Great interest has always surrounded the final moments of the undisputed King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Primarily, this is because of the fascination surrounding his death taking place while he was sitting on the toilet of his mansion called Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee (via PBS NewsHour). It was an undeniably inglorious end to a celebrity icon enriched with money and stardom (estimated by Rolling Stone to now equate to between $400 million and $500 million) – but Elvis certainly made up for it with his flamboyant love of weird and wonderful food....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are So Excited For Its Valentine’s Xs & Os Gummies Art ink studio/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Jan. 13, 2022 1:14 pm EST It may feel as though you just took down your Christmas decorations, but believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is only a month away. With the clock ticking, people around the world are already frantically brainstorming the best ways to shower their special someone with love. Whether you choose to cook dinner with your amor or splurge on a romantic getaway, there are so many meaningful ways to celebrate this love-filled holiday....