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Santa Put Gordon Ramsay On The Naughty List And TikTok Is Loving It Robin Marchant/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 16, 2021 1:37 pm EST Celebrity chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay is known for getting carried away when he’s on a show and needs to give feedback to contestants and voice his opinions. Per The Guardian, the chef got into serious trouble in 2009 when he allegedly used a swear word over a 100 times in a span of 40 minutes on the show “Great British Nightmare....

Snapchat’s New Feature Suggests A Recipe With Your Ingredients At Home XanderSt/Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Nov. 17, 2021 12:50 pm EST How often have you stared at your refrigerator or pantry and thought, “What the heck am I supposed to make with these ingredients?” Maybe you have nothing more than three eggs and a box of pasta, or maybe you’ve got some fun new vegetables you bought at the store or farmer’s market and have no idea how to use them....

Some Redditors Can’t Believe Starbucks Allows This Kind Of Order Yulia Mozes/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Jan. 29, 2022 7:49 am EST We all have preferences when it comes to what goes in our coffee. But in a world where you can order a cup of joe on an app and have a server customize it to your exact taste, it might be too easy to go overboard with those preferences. At least that seems to be the case with a recent Starbucks order that has the Reddit community and other social media users chatting up a storm....

Strawberry Cake Mixes Ranked Worst To Best Nataliia Suietska/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:07 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There’s no doubt about it: strawberries are one of the most popular fruits across the globe. When we think of strawberries, we’re taken back to that Beatles song “Strawberry Fields Forever,” or we fondly reminisce about enjoying some strawberries and whipped cream on a nice summer day....

The Cheesecake Factory Has A Real Treat For Fans Of Coconut Cream Pie Idealphotographer/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Sept. 5, 2021 11:35 am EST Going to The Cheesecake Factory can sometimes be well, overwhelming. With more than 200 items on the menu, let’s just say you’ll never have to worry about what to order. Boasting more than 200 items (via the restaurant website) on its menu, The Cheesecake Factory is home to 34 flavors of cheesecake....

The Real Reason Burger King’s Menu Is Getting Smaller By Hope Ngo/Feb. 18, 2022 8:51 am EST Dropping by your favorite fast-food spot only to be paralyzed by the choices that are on offer happens to all of us — so often that its spawned both a meme and a Super Bowl ad (we’re looking at you, McDonalds!). And while the “Can I get uuuuuuuhhhhhh…” moment is good for a few laughs, it doesn’t make for a great customer experience all around....

The Real Reason People Are Criticizing Katy Perry’s Announcement That She Is Going Vegan Getty Images/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:15 pm EST Katy Perry is on the road to veganism. She announced her goal on Twitter a few days ago: “I’m about 95% ready to be 100% VEGAN.” It’s not clear why Perry is transitioning to a plant-based diet, whether it’s for health reasons, or because she doesn’t want to contribute to the animal cruelty or greenhouse-gas emissions found at factory farms (via EcoWatch)....

The Untold Truth Of Chi-Chi’s Facebook By Carly Caramanna/Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 12:13 pm EST The restaurant industry is a brutal one. With an estimated 60 percent closing in their first operating year alone, it’s no surprise that few have connected with the consumer to find everlasting success. More often than not, many burn fast and bright only to have their light just as quickly burn out. That could be said for the casual Mexican chain Chi-Chi’s....

This Is The Exact Date McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Returns In 2022 Facebook By Khyati Dand/Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 9:45 am EST In the months right after the holidays — the peak of festivities, excitement, and delicious seasonal treats sprinkled with wintery spices — time seems to go by painstakingly slow. Starbucks goes back to its standard coffees, Costco and Aldi are devoid of pumpkin pies and peppermint candies, and there just doesn’t seem to be as much excitement in terms of food and drink....

Trader Joe’s 3 Ingredient Energy Bites Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed Staff By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 11:30 am EST When you’re looking for a quick and easy, pre-portioned snack after you finish a workout or to help tide you over until dinner, it’s hard to go wrong with these energy bites developed by Maren Epstein, the chef and food writer at Eating Works. The thing about the term “energy bites” is that, similar to “energy bar,” the word “energy” here isn’t referring to the boost in adrenaline you’re going to feel as you go through the rest of your day (there’s no caffeine in this snack — sorry!...

Valerie Bertinelli Thinks This Famous Chef Has The Best Cookbooks DFree/Shutterstock By Erica Andrews/Sept. 16, 2021 3:55 pm EST Valerie Bertinelli is best known for her iconic role in the hit show “One Day at a Time,” where she portrayed Barbara Cooper Royer (via IMDb). The actress has also starred in the popular series “Touched by an Angel” and more recently, “Hot in Cleveland.” But while Bertinelli may be famous for her acting chops, she’s also made quite a name for herself in the culinary world....

What’s Wrong With Fast Food Fried Chicken, According To Rock Harper - Exclusive Fierman Much/Shutterstock By Jorie Mark/Sept. 23, 2021 10:33 am EST When all you can think about is sinking your teeth into a hot, crispy drumstick, it’s hard not to ease your car straight into the drive-thru lane. Those brightly colored neon signs sure can beckon after a long day’s work. You probably know in the back of your mind (or maybe even in the front of it) that there might be more nutrient-dense meals....

What You Need To Know About 2021’s Gatorade Shortage Patcharaporn Puttipon 636/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 12:56 pm EST While the United States has become known as a land of excess (via Dyersville Commercial), it has had to deal with quite a few shortages over the years, from the wheat shortage of the early 18th century to food rationing during World War II to the gas crisis of the 1970s (via Saturday Evening Post)....

Why Cod Might Be Harder To Find In The Future Yuriy Golub/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Sept. 28, 2021 1:50 pm EST Few things are more synonymous with the United Kingdom than fish and chips — apart from tea, perhaps. But “chippies,” as they are known, have been around for many years and are a distinct part of the local culture in the United Kingdom. However, light and flaky white cod that’s often served up there might be much harder to find in the coming years....

Why Farmer’s Fridge Wants To Change The Way You See Vending Machines Farmer’s Fridge By Gillie Houston/Feb. 2, 2022 8:18 pm EST It’s no secret that airport food is rather average and typically on the expensive side. Travelers spend tens of billions of dollars at airports every year, shelling out an average of $11 to $140 per visit, and yet, the culinary options are still notoriously bleak (via Business Insider)....

Why This New Jersey Mayor Wants To Ban Chick-Fil-A From A Rest Stop Chick-fil-A/Facebook By Felix Behr/Jan. 11, 2022 7:36 pm EST Chick-Fil-A is seeing backlash against proposals to open a new restaurant — again. In September, the Kansas City International Airport decided to remove Chick-fil-A from its future dining options. This time, a councilman and the mayor of Bloomfield, New Jersey, have asked the New Jersey Turnpike Authority not to allow the chain’s expansion into the Brookdale South rest stop on the Garden State Parkway....

14 Almond Butter Brands, Ranked Worst To Best 271 EAK MOTO/Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:08 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’ve never tasted it before, all it will take is one spoonful of almond butter for you to realize why this nut butter is rising in popularity. While peanut butter is still more popular, this almond-powered alternative is delicious enough that it also deserves a dedicated spot in your pantry....

40 Bizarre Foods You Need To Try Before You Die Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:39 am EST There are some foods so bizarre, we’re not sure that you need to try them in order to get your certified culinary adventure card. Sure, you could try warthog anus, but considering that Anthony Bourdain said that it was the worst meal of his life (the anus was filled with sand, fecal matter, and dust), why bother?...

Arby’s New Sandwich Includes 3 Different Meats Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Dec. 28, 2021 12:45 pm EST If you enjoy large, meat-based sandwiches and deep-fried sides, you’ll want to head over to your local Arby’s. This fast food chain with the famous slogan, “We have the meats,” is revered for its roast beef sandwiches, but you can find a bounty of other meat-heavy choices on the menu. Brothers Leroy and Forrest Raffell founded Arby’s in 1964 and per Eat This, Not That!...

Banana Split Recipe Laura Sampson/Mashed By Laura Sampson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 8:35 am EST The banana split is one of those classic treats that people have been enjoying for generations and are still going to love for many generations yet to come. And why not? You use a good, ripe banana as your base and then layer on ice cream, sweet syrup, whipped cream, and quite literally put a cherry on top — the goodness just keeps piling up until you’ve got one great dessert at hand....