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The Fruit-Slicing Trick Cat Cora Swears By Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Oct. 7, 2021 1:35 pm EST There are some fruits that are just easier to cut than others. Take a banana, for instance. All you need to do is simply peel it and slice it. But then there are those that are a little more difficult. Like a cantaloupe or a mango. They’re bulkier, more difficult to hold steady as you cut, and tend to make quite a mess if you don’t know what you’re doing....

The Pioneer Woman’s Fans Can’t Get Over How Much Her Son Has Grown Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Nov. 1, 2021 12:31 pm EST Ree Drummond’s son Todd is all grown up — well, almost all grown up. At 17, this football-playing young man is a far reach from the younger child we remember from the Pioneer Woman’s early days on television. And by far-reaching, we actually mean “a lot taller....

The Rock’s 2021 ‘Dwanta Claus’ Ice Cream Collab Features 5 Festive Flavors Amy Sussman/Getty By Maria Scinto/Nov. 30, 2021 11:00 am EST Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson isn’t exactly what you think of when you picture a right jolly old elf – and, despite the rumors, producer Hiram Garcia of the upcoming holiday film “Red One” says that Johnson will be playing the role of “something really awesome” rather than of Mr....

The Truth About Canned Cocktails Facebook By Randi Gollin/Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 9:49 am EST Summer is almost here and the drinking is easy. Or it should be. Now’s the time to relax with an iced coffee, lemonade, or simply a frosty beer – hammock optional. But what if you want something a bit more, well, spirited, in the truest sense of the word? A drink that feels like a true reward at the end of a very long day....

The Untold Truth Of Twizzlers Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Clara Zervigon/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:56 pm EST Twizzlers are an iconic American snack and a movie theater favorite. In fact, these twisty ropes are the second-best-selling food at the movies, beaten only by popcorn. Twizzlers are also bestsellers outside of the theater: they’re the most sold licorice-type candy and fourth-best-selling candy in general! Despite what Red Vines fans may argue, Twizzlers are the superior red licorice, and they have the stats to prove it....

This Buffalo Trace Bourbon Is About To Become More Elusive Than Ever Irina Mos/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Oct. 7, 2021 1:05 pm EST Fun fact: There are more barrels of bourbon in the state of Kentucky than there are people. A lot more — like, 2 million more, as the Cincinnati Enquire reports. If you want the numbers as of a few years ago, in 2016, there were 6.7 million barrels of bourbon aging in secret vaults hidden beneath the state capitol (or wherever they keep them — we just made up the part about the state capitol, though we wouldn’t be surprised)....

This Buttery Dunkin’ Coffee Had TikTok Divided JCDH/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Jan. 2, 2022 10:54 am EST What makes the perfect cup of coffee? Die-hard connoisseurs may tell you that drinking it black is the only way to go. However, a 2019 study conducted by Reddi-Wip found that a majority of java lovers in America actually prefer to doctor up their morning coffee with some sort of add-in like a creamer, syrup, or sweetener as opposed to sipping on it in its purest form (via PR Newswire)....

This Gross TikTok Has People Swearing Off Olive Garden Soup Bloomberg/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Sept. 7, 2021 4:15 pm EST Some things are really amusing when they happen to other people. At least, that’s what one person learned a few days ago when dining at Olive Garden. Posting about a rather gross experience at the restaurant on TikTok, @luis_a_951 shared a video of himself staring in horror at his soup as he reached for a spoon and gently lifted a large bug from the yellowy broth....

This Is Carla Hall’s Favorite Part Of Judging A Cooking Show lev radin/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Oct. 27, 2021 3:30 pm EST Celebrity chef Carla Hall has been in the food industry for a long time. According to TVOvermind, she originally studied accounting and worked in the corporate space for a couple of years before realizing that she wasn’t cut out for such a trade. The job was too dull for her....

This Top Chef Mentor Confirms What We Suspected All Along About Todd English’s Behavior Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Nov. 22, 2021 7:11 pm EST In 2006, Boston Magazine described Todd English as a striking celebrity chef whose schedule is so jam-packed that he can barely make time for an interview. They note that the self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie’s rambunctiousness has gotten him into trouble, but he lets the scars quickly heal before diving right back into the thick of it....

This Was The First Heart-Shaped Chocolate Box Ever Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Jan. 31, 2022 11:38 am EST It’s hard to imagine celebrating Valentine’s Day without heart-shaped chocolates encased within a heart-shaped box — but this wasn’t always the case. In fact, Valentine’s Day didn’t have anything to do with chocolate for a long while. Theories suggest that the holiday itself was a concept invented to draw attention away from an ancient Pagan festival celebrated around the same time of the year, by instead giving people a more Christian-themed honorary day for St....

Trader Joe’s Just Brought Back This Beloved Maple-Flavored Snack Eric Glenn/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Sept. 9, 2021 11:08 pm EST Trader Joe’s is well known for many things, but one of its biggest claims to fame is its seasonal or short-term items. In spring of 2021 alone, Buzzfeed reported 37 new items, from Thai Style Green Chili Sauce, to Portuguese Custard Tarts, to even small-batch vodka priced at only $9.99. Suffice to say, they are no strangers to innovation....

What Fans Would Like To See McDonald’s Change About Its Sides 8th.creator/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Nov. 8, 2021 8:26 pm EST McDonald’s might be a world-famous burger chain, but real fans know it is the french fries that help set it apart from the competition. While rival burger chains like Burger King and Wendy’s also offer the classic burger-and-fries combo, none of them seem to hit the spot quite like a batch of french fries fresh from the fryer at McDonald’s....

Whole Foods Is Only In These 3 Countries Alastair Wallace/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Feb. 15, 2022 4:34 pm EST Whole Foods has developed a reputation for being a clean-eating grocery store, and today, many consumers don’t have to travel too far to find a location. It prides itself on offering the freshest, often locally-sourced foods. The chain got its start in Austin, Texas when, per the company’s website, four people came together to take the natural foods industry and grow it into a big-time grocery store format....

Why Restaurants May Still Struggle To Find Employees In 2022 Suzanne Tucker/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Feb. 5, 2022 11:26 am EST One of the key findings in the National Restaurant Association’s report on the state of the restaurant industry in 2022 is that a majority of restaurant operators surveyed expect the “labor shortage” to extend into at least 2023. This is despite another key finding that estimates the workforce in the industry to grow by 400,000 jobs....

Why You Should Use The Microwave The Next Time You Cook With Pumpkin Marcus Z-pics/Shutterstock By Angela Gervasi/Oct. 28, 2021 4:34 pm EST Ah, the pumpkin. Queen of autumn. It’s arguably the most telling sign that fall is upon us. After all, we don’t go around splurging embarrassing amounts of money on apple spice lattes. But the pumpkin — a winter squash — has culinary potential that extends far beyond cinnamon-laced pies, breads, and cookies....

You Need To Read This If You Recently Bought Smoked Fish YUMIKA/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Aug. 27, 2021 7:01 pm EST If you live in Washington State, you might want to avoid purchasing smoked fish at the moment. Food Safety News reports that the FDA had brought possible Listeria contamination to the attention of Felix Custom Smoking, a company based in Monroe, Washington. It processes ready-to-eat salmon and squid jerky as well as frozen, hot smoked, and cold smoked seafood....

41% Of People Think Rachael Ray Can’t Cook, According To Recent Poll Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Feb. 2, 2022 1:43 pm EST From Ina Garten to Bobby Flay to Gordon Ramsay, the world is full of TV chefs who have made a name for themselves. However, few celebrity chefs are more recognized and beloved than Rachael Ray. Like many of her Food Network peers, some of Ray’s fondest childhood memories were in the kitchen....

Aldi Fans Are Loving These Spicy Pepper Pastes Reddit By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 15, 2022 9:12 am EST If you are a home chef, you’re probably always looking for creative ways to add a little extra zing to your homemade recipes, and Aldi has something that may just kick your flavor up a notch. Aldi’s Stonemill pepper pastes are hot and spicy, and they work similarly to dry spices. They can be mixed into recipes, added to marinades, or used as a topping or condiment in a variety of meals from scrambled eggs to tacos, and everything in between....

Are Sloppy Joes Named After A Real Person? Joshua Resnick/Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/Dec. 22, 2021 4:45 pm EST Sloppy Joes are a true crowd-pleaser. Parents love the messy sandwich just as much as their younger ones, and not just for the bold sentimental flavors. Even if the sandwiches are made from scratch, the recipe takes only about 20 minutes to whip together, according to The Chunky Chef. And, if a pre-made Sloppy Joe seasoning packet or a can of Manwich is on your shortlist of ingredients, then that cooking time can likely be cut right in half....