Why Lena Dunham Had 7 Cakes At Her Wedding Lev Radin/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Oct. 4, 2021 12:08 pm EST You may remember Lena Dunham from her HBO show “Girls,” a sort of “Sex and the City” for millennials where the women are more interested in books and music than they are in shoes or cocktails (via The Guardian). Thanks to that show, Dunham was the it “girl” of a decade ago....
Why Thomas’ Will Give Boston Free English Muffins Keith Homan/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Feb. 5, 2022 5:21 pm EST The past week’s Nor’easter has taken quite a toll on the northeastern part of the US, with areas like Boston experiencing near record-breaking levels of snowfall. For many, this severe weather means having to endure the stressors that come with it, including being trapped indoors and having to shovel snow out of a driveway....
You May Not Want To Use Tap Water To Make Tea, According To New Study Valentyn Volkov/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Sept. 17, 2021 12:18 pm EST While coffee drinkers might push a button to deliver that morning caffeine jolt, tea drinkers have learned to appreciate the ritual brewing a great cup of tea requires. Although the tea leaves might be carefully chosen for their pristine flavors, the water is equally vital to that perfect sip....
31% Think This Company’s Holiday Baskets Make The Best Gifts New Africa/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 15, 2021 9:29 am EST If you have a foodie on your Christmas list this year, you have a lot of options when it comes to food gifts. There are fancy samplers, with everything from chocolate to tea to cheese. There are meal delivery services like Home Chef and Blue Apron that will encourage them to try new recipes (and cook more in general) come 2022....
BTS Ate Chipotle For The First Time And Loved It Facebook By Kathryn Shelton/Jan. 25, 2022 6:12 am EST Right now, superfans of Chipotle might be wondering, “What’s not to love?” While the members of the K-pop phenom boy band BTS may be new to the Chipotle party, the fast-casual Mexican chain is quite popular. In 2020, Restaurant Business ranked it no. 2 in the U.S. behind Taco Bell, 24/7 Wall St....
Burger King’s New Sourdough King: Here’s What You Need To Know Burger King By Jake Vigliotti/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 11:57 pm EST Burger King sprung a new sandwich on the fast food world in late March 2018 by introducing the Sourdough King. After subtly dropping a Jalapeno Sourdough King in select markets, BK took off the hot stuff and released a more traditional sourdough for the masses. The new item comes at a time when the burger chain could use a little push — they’re sitting number five in the coveted QSR ranking, and number three in burger joints (behind McDonald’s and Wendy’s)....
Classic Popovers Recipe Nathaniel Lee/Mashed By Nathaniel Lee AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 20, 2021 8:39 am EST If you’ve always wanted to make eggy, buttery homemade popovers, but have found them intimidating to make, recipe developer Nathaniel Lee of Beginner Food is coming to your rescue. This recipe from Lee relies, not on popover tins, but on a regular standard muffin tin and a few tricks. It’ll have you in popover heaven in just about no time....
Cracker Barrel Just Launched An Initiative To Fight Food Insecurity Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Nov. 17, 2021 3:39 pm EST Although food insecurity has always been a problem, the COVID-19 pandemic has inarguably exacerbated the situation with food shortages and skyrocketing unemployment rates. During the summer of 2020, more than 30 million Americans reported not having enough food. Fortunately, the government and many large corporations across the country have stepped forward to create assistive programs....
Everything We Know About Molly Yeh’s Magnolia Adventure Special With Joanna Gaines Amy Sussman/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/Sept. 15, 2021 11:51 am EST If they ever decide to make a Marvel movie called “The Pioneer Woman” (and, given Ree Drummond’s newfound love of acting, we really think they should), may we humbly submit a suggestion for the origin story prequel, in the form of “Girl Meets Farm”? The Food Network show, starring Molly Yeh, is about a young lady who moves from the city to the countryside, and has what CheatSheet calls “high levels of pep....
Gordon Ramsay’s Favorite Disney Movie Is So Fitting Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/Jan. 1, 2022 12:30 pm EST With Gordon Ramsay’s tough exterior, it may come as a surprise that he enjoys cozying up to an uplifting Disney movie from time to time, but Insider reveals that the chef has a penchant for heartwarming tales. After starring in shows such as “Kitchen Nightmares” and “Hell’s Kitchen,” Ramsay’s schtick quickly became his willingness to be terrifyingly blunt in the kitchen, but chefs say that, other than mid-dinner service, Ramsay is a friendly face....
Here’s What Makes This $41,500 Fridge So Unique Sheila Say/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 3:42 pm EST How much would you spend on your kitchen? HGTV reports that the average price of a kitchen remodel depends on the region of the United States you live in but can generally cost between about $66,000 for a “midrange” kitchen and almost $130,000 for a more luxurious kitchen. So imagine shelling out $41,500 just for your refrigerator....
Hostess’ New Jumbo Donettes Pack A Punch Of Caffeine By Sophia Lo/Feb. 16, 2022 11:04 am EST When it comes to donuts and coffee, the biggest chain in the game is likely Dunkin’. They’ve even brought their coffee flavors to desserts and candy, like iced coffee-flavored jellybeans. But if you want your coffee and donut together in the same bite, the brand you should be turning to may not seem as obvious but will satiate your caffeine-and-sweet cravings....
How Much Money Do Butchers Typically Make? Juice Verve/Shutterstock By Matt Whittaker/Jan. 15, 2022 6:50 pm EST In February, 84 top butchers will gather in Nashville to compete for the title of Texas Roadhouse Meat Cutter of the Year, according to local news outlet WKRN. The winner will not just distinguish themselves as a cut above the rest — they also get a $20,000 prize. For some butchers and meat cutters, that’s almost as much as their annual salary....
How To Cool Soda And Beer Faster Than Ever Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 4:49 pm EST Picture this: it’s 90 degrees outside, the smell of sunscreen hangs in the air, and a pool is calling your name. You run to grab a cool soda or beer when you realize you forgot to throw your six pack or few cans into the fridge the night before. Major bummer....
Psychologist Breaks Down Why It’s So Offensive To Order Food While On The Phone GaudiLab/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Nov. 12, 2021 12:33 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Life is pretty hectic for all of us these days. Always on the go, no time to stop and slow down, and just about everything we do, we’re multitasking as we do it. This isn’t always a problem, though — if you’re stuck in a super-long checkout line at Walmart, you might as well pull out your phone and check your email, right?...
Ree Drummond Is Offering Free Home Tours For A Limited Time Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Jan. 14, 2022 8:49 pm EST Ree Drummond is a very famous face in the culinary TV world. More famously known as The Pioneer Woman, Drummond hosts her own cooking show, has authored numerous cookbooks, and runs a successful blog where she shares all of her favorite down-home, ranch-worthy recipes fit for cowboys and cowgirls (via The Food Network)....
Ree Drummond Jumped At The Chance To Star In This Holiday Flick David Livingston/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Nov. 19, 2021 10:50 pm EST Ree Drummond is giving us all kinds of holiday vibes. Drummond is like a kid on Christmas morning who can’t believe Santa piled presents under the tree. The Pioneer Woman couldn’t contain her excitement because the day she has been waiting for finally arrived. In her latest Instagram post, Drummond shared that the Food Network movie “Candy Coated Christmas” hit Discovery Plus today and is available to stream....
Simple Apple Jicama Slaw Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 23, 2021 10:01 am EST What better way to brighten up a meal than with a fresh and colorful coleslaw? While we’re all for a classic cabbage slaw, Mashed recipe developer Miriam Hahn has created a delicious variation you’re sure to love. Hahn is a wellness coach, and she is always enthusiastic about sharing healthy food that tastes great....
The Big Sacrifice Mary Lou Davis Made To Be On Hell’s Kitchen - Exclusive Facebook By Gene Gerrard/Sept. 27, 2021 1:13 pm EST Mary Lou Davis finished Season 19 of “Hell’s Kitchen” as runner-up, and even though she didn’t triumph over Kori Sutton, Davis earned Gordon Ramsay’s respect and admiration. In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Davis filled in vivid details about her journey on the iconic cooking competition show. It began with an Instagram post....
The Funny Reason Twitter Is Arguing About Soup Svetlana Monyakova/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Feb. 11, 2022 8:39 am EST A summertime soup like gazpacho may not be something social media would be talking about when warm weather is still months away. But a mistaken reference from Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene was all it took to turn the cold Spanish soup into a catchphrase that took Twitter by storm. During a February 8 interview with the conservative outlet One America News, Greene took aim at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and claimed that “Pelosi’s gazpacho police spying on members of Congress, spying on the legislative work that we do, spying on our staff and spying on American citizens that want to come talk to their representatives” (via The Washington Post)....
