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The Mysterious Origins Of Blue Moon Ice Cream P Maxwell Photography/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Oct. 6, 2021 11:04 am EST Ice cream is one of the world’s most popular sweet treats, and the reasons why are obvious. It’s undeniably delicious and nostalgia-inducing, for starters. And its consumer adoration isn’t slowing down anytime soon, as ice cream sales increased by more than 16% in 2020 alone, according to Mintel. The frozen delight comes in a seemingly infinite number of flavors and colors, some of which are rarer to find than others....

The Reason Gordon Ramsay’s Headquarters Just Left California Ethan Miller/Getty By Justina Huddleston/Dec. 9, 2021 3:58 pm EST When we think about the food in Texas, our minds go straight to Texas-style barbecue and Tex-Mex, not upscale British food. But that might change soon, as Gordon Ramsay’s company headquarters have packed up shop in Los Angeles and made a move to Dallas, Texas (via The Dallas Morning News). At first we thought this must mean that Ramsay was planning to open a bunch of new restaurants in the Lone Star State, but the plan is a little more complicated than that....

These Strawberries Taste Like Gail Simmons’ ‘Wildest Dreams’ Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Nov. 14, 2021 12:35 am EST “Top Chef” judge Gail Simmons is a big fan of veggies and fruits. The mom of two told People she goes “heavy” when it comes to these two food groups. She also revealed she loves to experience food and doesn’t limit what she eats, saying, “My job is so tied to food and cooking and eating, I never say no to anything....

This Is How Many Chips Are Eaten During The Super Bowl New Africa/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Jan. 27, 2022 1:01 pm EST The Super Bowl has long been one of the most important food holidays of the year in the United States — behind, of course, Thanksgiving. However, the football celebration is a different kind of food holiday; Super Bowl recipes focus more on snacks and appetizers than the massive bird sitting front and center at the table....

This Is Twitter’s Most Hated Fast Food Brand, According To New Study fizkes/Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Oct. 8, 2021 12:23 pm EST If you want to understand people’s true feelings, you can always take a look at what they’re tweeting. According to the 2020 National Costumer Rage Survey conducted by CCMC, people are utilizing social media to post their customer complaints and to research brands before making a purchase at higher rates than ever before....

TikTok Is Losing It Over This Garlic Flavor Hack Ekaterina Bondaretc/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Sept. 8, 2021 1:30 pm EST Garlic probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you want to add a “subtle” flavor to your dish, but this TikTok will change that for you. Popular TikTok creator Grandma Babs of @brunchwithbabs shared a hack with her followers that she learned from her mother and grandmother. She took a sliced clove of garlic and rubbed it on the surface of a plate, giving the food that will be served on the plate a “subtle” garlic flavor....

Todd And Julie Chrisley Talk Traditions, Favorite Holiday Foods, Gifts, And More - Exclusive Interview Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Steven John/Nov. 18, 2021 2:26 pm EST In America, the holiday season — kicking off with Thanksgiving and lasting through Christmas and Hanukah and other winter festivities and right on until New Year’s Day, and for some, even well into the New Year — is a time for families to come together and celebrate all they share and cherish together....

What Duff Goldman Could’ve Been If He Didn’t Pursue Cooking DFree/Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/Aug. 31, 2021 3:47 pm EST Most fans of Duff Goldman know him as a baker, TV personality, and master cake artist. He’s had what most would call a successful career: He owns his own bakery, Charm City Cakes, which has studios in Baltimore and Los Angeles, has starred on his own Food Network series, “Ace of Cakes,” has written a cookbook, has made appearances on a number of shows, such as “Duff’s Happy Fun Bake Time,” “Kids Baking Championship,” and “Buddy vs....

Whatever Happened To The McDonald’s Hula Burger? Twitter By Chase Shustack/Oct. 19, 2021 11:20 am EST As Huey Lewis once sang, “it’s hip to be square,” and perhaps that rings true for McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish. For over 56 years, the sandwich with its delightfully square fish patty has been a trademark of the McDonald’s menu. While other attempts at seafood such as the Fish McBites back in 2013 (via USA Today) have floundered on the beach, the Filet-O-Fish has swum through the ages as Mickey Dee’s fast-food fishy favorite....

Why The Lucky Charms Mascot Was Replaced On Boxes Of Cereal In 1975 Jennifer White Maxwell/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Dec. 1, 2021 5:03 pm EST Prior to the advent of the internet and streaming services, Saturday morning cartoons were once a staple of many a child’s upbringing. During these time slots, animated commercials pitching sugary cereals to impressionable young minds were ubiquitous. Cereal companies often use anthropomorphic mascots to appeal to children, from Tony the Tiger to the Trix rabbit....

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Recipe Kit Hondrum/Mashed By Kit Hondrum AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 2, 2021 11:55 am EST Air fryers have been a popular holiday gift over the past few years, and with good reason. Many of us already have the wonderful appliance in our kitchens, and while we’ve come to know and love air fryers, we’re also aware by now that they’re not miracle-workers capable of cooking every kind of food to perfection....

Amanda Freitag Reveals What It’s Really Like On Chopped And What She’s Up To Now - Exclusive Interview David Malosh By Hanna Claeson/Nov. 11, 2021 11:52 am EST Amanda Freitag’s magnetism and mega-skills in the kitchen need no introduction. By 2022, the celebrity chef and all-around diner cooking guru will have more than 13 years of “Chopped” judging experience under her belt, and — as she told Mashed — she’s not faking her enthusiasm on-screen....

Bobby Flay Just Teased A New Cookbook With Daughter Sophie Paul Morigi/Getty By Molly Clark/Dec. 8, 2021 6:20 pm EST Celebrity chef and television personality Bobby Flay is super proud of his only child, Sophie Flay, a daughter he shares with ex-wife Kate Connelly. Sophie is a budding community journalist at ABC7 in Los Angeles, a job she snagged after graduating from the University of Southern California (via People). Flay isn’t shy when it comes to bragging about Sophie, telling Parade, “I think Sophie is going to eclipse me in every part of her life....

Candy Cane Cake Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/Dec. 20, 2021 8:35 am EST ‘Tis the season for festive treats. And when the holiday season hits, it’s all about peppermint. Sure, you can certainly add peppermint to your morning mochas and your hot chocolate with marshmallows, but there are plenty of other creative ways to add this seasonal flavor to food and drinks. Peppermint fudge or chocolate peppermint cookies are great treats worthy of any seasonal celebration....

Chick-Fil-A Employees Are Sharing How They Deal With Workplace Stress Tada Images/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Nov. 30, 2021 2:39 pm EST Anyone in the fast-food industry can attest that the faster the pace is, the higher the stress can be. A recent thread on Reddit wondered why Chick-fil-A employees in particular stick around “even though they know the work is stressful.” The user who created the thread also wanted to know why “they look so happy all the time,” but that’s another story for another day....

Classic Chicken Parmesan Recipe Kit Hondrum/Mashed By Kit Hondrum AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 9:19 am EST Chicken Parmesan may be many people’s go-to order at an Italian restaurant, but it’s actually a dish that was created here in the U.S. While immigrants from southern Italy brought with them their memories of a dish called melanzane alla Parmigiana, or, as we know it here, eggplant Parmesan, they were pleasantly surprised to find that meat was much more affordable in the Americas....

French Fry Fans Need To Try This Peanutty Dutch Street Food GBJSTOCK/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Oct. 12, 2021 12:40 pm EST For many people, french fries are a delicacy enjoyed when grabbing some takeout. That’s especially true in the United States, where Americans eat an unbelievable amount of fries each year at nearly 29 pounds per person, National Geographic reports. Though some of these fry lovers are set in their ketchupy ways when it comes to toppings or dipping sauces for the snack, there are many unique fry accouterments from around the world....

Frozen Burritos That Are Definitely Worth Your Money Shutterstock By Amie Watson/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 2:23 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Who doesn’t love a frozen burrito? Whether it’s a spicy meat version, a basic cheese, rice, and beans combo, or something more exotic (and there are plenty of those nowadays), we all seem to love stuff wrapped in stuff. That’s not to say that all burritos are created equal, and there are some that definitely aren’t worth your money, but that depends on your burrito preferences — and to each their own!...

How Lidia Bastianich Really Felt About Julia Child Debby Wong/Shutterstock By Laine Doss/Sept. 22, 2021 3:03 pm EST Lidia Bastianich is a celebrity chef best known for her PBS series, “Lidia’s Italian Kitchen.” However, Bastianich is much more than a television personality. The chef came to the United States with her family when she was 12 after fleeing from Yugoslavia’s communist rule and ultimately touched down in Queens, New York. After Bastianich met her husband, Felice, they opened a restaurant called Buonavia....

Instagram Is Raining Hearts On This Adorable Rachael Ray Photo Shoot Aaron Davidson/Getty By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 4:53 pm EST It’s not so common to see long-lasting celebrity relationships, so it is definitely worth highlighting those that stand the test of time. According to Food Network, Rachael Ray has been in the spotlight and helping fans whip up quick 30-minute dinners for over a decade. During this time, she has shared countless tips to master cooking tasty meals at home....