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The Truth About Anthony Bourdain And Ottavia Busia’s Relationship Jamie Mccarthy/Getty Images By Anthony Mastroianni/Oct. 8, 2021 3:24 pm EST We all may know Anthony Bourdain as one of the most notable chefs of our time. He wrote numerous books, often outside the realm of your typical cookbook. He had numerous travel and cooking shows. He also had numerous, notable relationships over the years — one of the most significant being his second wife, Ottavia Busia....

This Is The Absolute Best Kitchen Tool, According To Ted Allen Jason Kempin/Getty By Lucy Maddox/Sept. 8, 2021 12:21 pm EST When it comes to Food Network stars, Ted Allen is a breath of fresh air. Humble, easygoing, and drama free, the “Queer Eye” alum is a food expert, despite never receiving formal culinary training. In 1993, at the age of 28, the “Chopped” host got a job at Chicago Magazine, giving him the opportunity to interact with talented chefs, attend menu tastings, and try foods from the around the world (via Miami New Times)....

This Is Why Bologna Is So Cheap Shutterstock By Robin Miller AND Molly Clark/Updated: Jan. 9, 2022 11:15 am EST Pink circles of meat, slathered with mayo, nestled between slices of soft Wonder bread — it’s an iconic (or unappetizing) image, depending on your preferences. And that timeless sandwich can be constructed for around 34 cents, which made it the most economical sandwich of 2020 (via LenPenzo.com). One of the main components of it happens to be one of America’s favorite sandwich stuffers: bologna....

This Trendy Berry Is More Dangerous Than You Think Valeria Burdyka on Pexels By Kathryn Shelton/Nov. 22, 2021 2:45 pm EST Food trends come and go. Had anybody even heard of acai before 2010? The barely-known Brazilian berry was languishing in obscurity until it completely took off, thanks in part to social media and influencers like Oprah Winfrey touting it as a “superfood,” per Social Hospitality. By 2017, the obscure little fruit was bringing in $712 million....

What Chick-Fil-A Employees Find Most Annoying About Taking Orders VDB Photos/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Dec. 2, 2021 10:47 am EST Fast food workers, like many people working in the service industry, have to deal with all the regular challenges of their role. These can include hazards such as machines that suddenly stop working, rushes when they’re forced to work at warp speed, dictates from corporate, and more. And, to top it all off, they have to deal with customers, which can be a serious challenge in its own right....

What’s The Difference Between White Corn And Yellow Corn? Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 8:49 am EST Nothing says summer or backyard barbeques the way corn does. Scientists believe corn, or maize, was created by people living in central Mexico 7000 years ago. It was started from a wild grass called teosinte which is still grown in Mexico today. Eventually, people brought what we know as modern-day corn to North America (via Camp Silos)....

Why Popeyes Fans Think This Popular Meal Deal May Be Gone Forever Eric Glenn/Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Aug. 30, 2021 11:18 am EST What seems like a minor inconvenience might turn into a huge disappointment for dedicated Popeyes fans. Imagine you log into the Popeyes app with a craving for their perfectly crispy chicken tenders, expecting to order the 2 Can Dine meal deal that comes with six of the savory tenders, two sides of your choice, and two biscuits....

Your Grocery Store Eggs Probably Came From This Type Of Chicken Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels By Amy Hamblen/Dec. 15, 2021 11:07 am EST As you’re opening carton after carton of eggs, examining them for pesky cracks and unfortunate pools of yolk, have you ever wondered what the chicken that laid them looks like? Since most cartons contain eggs that look nearly indistinguishable, it might not be surprising to hear that commercial egg producers use their very own breeds of chicken developed specifically to be egg-producing specialists....

Aldi Fans Won’t Want To Miss These German Week 2021 Fall Products Kevin Chen Images/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Aug. 30, 2021 9:10 am EST As the summer slowly transitions to fall, you’re likely beginning to shift gears with the meals you prepare and even some of the foods you purchase. And if you’re a fan of barbecue and cooking outside, then you’re probably savoring the last moments of your favorite foods cooked over an open flame before it’s too cool or cold for being outside....

Aldi’s October 2021 Products Make Holiday Charcuterie Boards A Snap JeniFoto/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 5:31 pm EST Charcuterie boards may be one of the hottest trends in home entertaining. When everyone had to take a break from dining out in 2020, home entertaining stepped up and people started clamoring for charcuterie. Whether you’re creating a spread for a holiday party or loading up for a streaming night in, Aldi has a fantastic lineup of holiday-themed items to complete the seasonal snacking board you always needed....

Cicis’ Massive New Pizza Is Perfect For Pepperoni Lovers Cicis Pizza By Cristine Struble/Updated: Sept. 22, 2021 3:26 pm EST In honor of National Pepperoni Day, Cicis Pizza unveiled a new pepperoni pizza that will have many people craving another slice. As reported by Chewboom, the new Ultimate Giant Pepperoni Pizza seems to cover every possible surface with pepperoni goodness. In Cicis’ corporate press release, Jeff Hetsel, President and COO of Cicis, said, “We’ve taken our Giant pizza to a whole new level, leveling-up the taste and doubling the pepperoni with two different types....

Easy Fig Smoothie Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/Jan. 24, 2022 10:39 am EST If you’re a smoothie lover, then you know that there are hundreds of different types of smoothies to make. This recipe is a little unique in that it uses figs as the main ingredient, which you don’t commonly find in smoothies. The rest of the smoothie includes banana and honey, and it’s a sweet pick-me-up that’s great if you have a craving for something sweet but want to stay on the healthy side....

Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 11:51 am EST Homemade taco seasoning is the unexpected pantry staple you probably didn’t even know you needed. This recipe is something you can whip up in minutes, and there’s a good chance you already have a lot of the ingredients (salt and an assortment of other spices) already on hand. In fact, there’s really no excuse NOT to make your own taco seasoning at home when it’s this easy....

How Bobby Flay’s Girlfriend Influenced His Holiday Cooking Ethan Miller/Getty By Kathryn Shelton/Dec. 22, 2021 2:37 pm EST It looks like one of the most eligible bachelors in food celebrity land is off the market. Bobby Flay is apparently smitten with his new girlfriend, writer Christina Pérez. Speaking to People in a recent interview, he said she is “so lovely” and added that “she’s always the light at the end of the day for me....

Instagram Can’t Get Enough Of The Pioneer Woman And Her Lookalike Sister David Livingston/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 6:11 pm EST If you were at the recent Pawhuska High School football game in Pawhuska, Oklahoma (and let’s be honest: who wasn’t?), you might have done a double-take. That’s because not only was one of the most popular girls in school, Ree Drummond (aka The Pioneer Woman) in attendance, she brought her similarly dressed, equally dimpled sister, Betsy Smith, to the game too....

Joanna Gaines’ Candy-Making Christmas Tradition Sparks Nostalgia Rob Kim/Getty By Lucy Maddox/Updated: Dec. 22, 2021 4:25 pm EST With the holiday season in full swing, everyone is embracing the best parts about this time of year. Families and friends have gathered together across the country, virtually and in-person, to play festive games, drink Christmas cocktails, and watch classic holiday films. And whether you live in a snowy paradise or not, everywhere you turn, its beginning to look a lot like Christmas....

Kids Baking Championship Season 10: Info We Know So Far Dominik Bindl/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 12:13 pm EST Cooking competition shows are fun to watch, but there’s something even more special about a show where all the contestants are children. Preteen chefs tend to make even the hot-tempered Gordon Ramsay treat competitors with empathy and respect, as anyone who has watched his “MasterChef Junior” can attest. Another prime example of a show that supports kids who are trying to be their best selves in the kitchen is “Kids Baking Championship....

Mary Lou Davis Reveals All About Her Experience On Hell’s Kitchen - Exclusive Interview Fox By Gene Gerrard/Sept. 23, 2021 1:04 pm EST For “Hell’s Kitchen” fans, the Season 19 finale was a real nail-biter as Mary Lou Davis battled it out with Kori Sutton. In the end, Sutton won, and Davis was runner-up. “Hell’s Kitchen” showcased Davis, but there was a lot that wasn’t revealed. In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Davis opens up about her life before, during, and after “Hell’s Kitchen....

North Carolina’s Official Food, According To Reddit Alexander Lukatskiy/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Sept. 30, 2021 3:52 pm EST Who doesn’t love to travel, if not for any reason other than all the delicious food you get to indulge in during your trip? Venturing abroad obviously means dining on the authentic versions of your favorite international cuisines, and when you’re keeping your travels within the U.S., there’s always a handful of destination-specific dishes you’ll want to make sure to try....

Panera Bread Fuji Apple Salad Copycat Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed Staff By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 8:32 am EST If you’re a sucker for Panera’s Fuji Apple Salad with Chicken, who could blame you? It’s a delicious salad filled with crisp greens and veggies, crunchy nuts, a sweet mix of dried fruit, and the slightly salty and tangy flavors of cheese and dressing, all topped with chicken. But if you get tired of driving through the drive-thru at lunch (and paying the markup for a salad that easily costs half the restaurant price if you make it at home), then guess what?...