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The Holiday Dessert Ree Drummond Can’t Get Enough Of David Livingston/Getty By Karen Hart/Dec. 20, 2021 10:17 am EST The holiday season is in full swing, and if you are still looking for that perfect dessert to bring to a party or to be the focal point of your sweet table, Ree Drummond has just the treat to tempt you. The Pioneer Woman is always offering up go-to dessert recipes that will please a crowd, impress friends, or help wrap-up date night on a sweet note, and we think this holiday classic that Drummond is crushing on is just one more to add to your must-have list....

The Potential Link Between Air Fryers And Cancer You Should Know About leungchopan/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Sept. 23, 2021 3:19 pm EST Air fryers have been revolutionizing how we cook our food — just pop some sliced potatoes in for about 10 to 20 minutes, and you have yourself some delicious french fries. Indeed, air fryers have expedited the time needed to get food delectably crispy while also minimizing the clean-up process....

The Real Difference Between Chick-Fil-A Sauce And Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce, According To Fans Marouanesitti/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 28, 2021 7:32 pm EST Chick-fil-A fans are almost sure to tell you that the famous brand’s spicy chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, and of course, their tasty chicken nuggets, are among the best on the market. But there is one other important thing that helps distinguish Chick-fil-A’s chicken offerings from its competitors: the delicious dipping sauces....

The Real Reason Grocery Stores Play Music Kwangmoozaa/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Oct. 20, 2021 3:06 pm EST You’ve likely experienced the way certain colors can elicit certain emotional responses. For example, according to Very Well Mind, blue can evoke feelings of calmness, while red projects a sense of power, because it’s so eye-catching. Our choices are affected by psychology, whether we’re consciously aware or not. Bright colors stimulate our appetites and heart rate....

The Untold Truth Of Blue Apron Getty Images By Cat Lafuente/Updated: Oct. 5, 2021 1:50 pm EST Subscription meal kit services are suddenly everywhere, popping up on millions of doorsteps across the country. It’s not surprising, given how convenient these kits are, that they’re wildly successful. After all, they take out all of the guesswork for you, save you trips to the grocery store, and ensure you never lack in culinary inspiration....

This German-Style Beer Advent Calendar Has Costco Shoppers Divided Kalea By Khyati Dand/Sept. 18, 2021 11:35 am EST While the rest of the world is only now coming to terms with the start of fall and pumpkin pies flooding the bakery aisles at supermarkets, there’s one retail giant that already has its eyes set on Christmas. Although the holiday season is three months away, Costco shoppers have already started spotting the retailer’s boozy advent calendars for 2021....

This Is The Trick To Cooking Perfect Lobster Tail Shutterstock By Megan Scott/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 8:42 am EST When you’re looking to class-up dinnertime and break away from the usual steak and salad routine, lobster is a no-brainer. For some home cooks, though, lobster can be a slightly intimidating ingredient. If you took advantage of the pandemic-induced price drop on fresh lobsters and have made peace with cooking live lobsters in your own home, more power to you....

This Is Where KFC’s First-Ever Bucket Meal Was Sold Pavlovska Yevheniia/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Feb. 16, 2022 4:12 pm EST Eleven herbs and spices, a man in a slick white suit, and a whole heaping of irresistible Southern charm — these are only some of the things that make up Kentucky Fried Chicken. For over 69 years, KFC has been doing what it does best: serving fried chicken to a populace who crave some of Colonel Sanders’ down-home, Southern-style fried chicken....

Trader Joe’s Jingle Jangle Is Back For 2021 And Fans Are Freaking Out Instagram By Sophia Lo/Nov. 18, 2021 9:14 am EST If you love holiday treats, there’s no better grocery store to head to than Trader Joe’s. There are already plenty of Trader Joe’s items that you absolutely need to try. Some of the limited-time holiday products Trader Joe’s customers are enthusiastic about include the Winter Wassail Punch and vegan gingerbread loaf, but we’re excited to report that the chain’s Jingle Jangle mix is also returning for the 2021 season!...

Why NBA Player CJ McCollum Just Bought His Own Vineyard Steph Chambers/Getty Images By Molly Clark/Sept. 15, 2021 12:00 pm EST Portland Trail Blazers player CJ McCollum and his wife, Elise, have not only released their own wine label, McCollum Heritage 91, but they’ve also bought a vineyard where they plan to grow their own grapes for their wines. The idea of owning a vineyard came about after the release of McCollum Heritage 91’s 2018 Pinot Noir was launched, which sold out in under an hour....

Why Some Jewish People Keep Kosher ungvar/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Nov. 18, 2021 3:03 pm EST The rules and restrictions of a kosher diet are part of the Torah, the Jewish bible, which is more that 3,300 years old (Being Jewish), and according to MyJewishLearning, keeping kashrut (kosher) is a means of welcoming the holiness of Judaism into a Jew’s daily life. The Torah does not offer reason or justification for the keeping of kosher practices, and, like many religious rituals, it’s offered simply as a matter of faith....

Why You Should Never Ask A Bartender To Make You An Appletini Athena Nadi/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Updated: Jan. 4, 2022 8:31 am EST Not all cocktails are created equal, so it makes perfect sense why some boozy beverages are favored more than others, especially by the people behind the bar making them. While every mixologist has their own personal preferences for spirits, mixers, and garnishes, Town & Country did a bit of research and found that, overall, classic cocktails rank highest on the popularity meter....

12 Bota Box Wines, Ranked Worst To Best TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:09 am EST Back in the day, boxed wine was known for having a notoriously bad taste. It was something to be avoided in most cases, and so glass bottles were much preferred by the discerning wine enthusiast. However, these days, the tide has turned. More and more people are realizing that there are actually some quality boxed wines out there....

Alex Guarnaschelli Is Turning Heads With Her ‘Over Filtered’ Selfie lev radin/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Sept. 16, 2021 6:20 pm EST Scrolling through Instagram can be a slippery slope. Studies have shown that people tend to judge their own appearance unfavorably when they view images of celebrities — and even friends — on the photo-sharing platform (via BBC). Of course Instagram has a filter for every occasion, including some that fade out wrinkles and other imperfections to make our selfies look younger than our true selves, per MacPaw....

Boston Market Fans Won’t Want To Miss This Chicken Meal Deal Jeramey Lende/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 9:30 am EST If you’ve ever eaten in a Boston Market restaurant, then you know that the comfort food chain offers a hearty menu of rotisserie chicken — of course — plus indulgent sides such as mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and mac ’n cheese (via the official website). And, over the three-plus decades since the original rotisserie opened in Newton, Massachusetts (first under the name Boston Chicken), the core menu has expanded greatly, now also including other indulgences such as prime rib, fried chicken sandwiches, and loaded salads....

Buddy Valastro’s Anniversary Tribute To Wife Lisa Has Instagram Swooning Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/Oct. 14, 2021 5:55 pm EST “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro has had a lot to celebrate this year. He defeated Duff Goldman in Season 3 of “Buddy vs. Duff,” for starters. And while the TV baker’s potentially career-ending hand injury in September 2020 was nothing to be happy about, Valastro celebrated the one-year anniversary of his home bowling accident by going on the “Today” show to tell America he felt fortunate his hand was 95% healed (via Today)....

Chevy Chase Was Just Spotted Working At Raising Cane’s Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/Dec. 9, 2021 12:50 pm EST Fans usually head to Raising Cane’s for fried chicken fingers with special sauce and Texas toast, not celebrity sightings. But hungry diners in Charleston, South Carolina were surprised to get both dinner and a show when Chevy Chase decided to hop behind the counter and work the drive-thru line after grabbing a bite to eat (via Fox 13)....

DIY Easter Oreos Have Been Sighted At Costco Katrin Volkova/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Feb. 7, 2022 8:45 am EST It seems like only yesterday that Christmas trees were up, fugly sweaters were out, and everyone was gathering around the dinner table with hot cups of cocoa to build gingerbread houses. And just like that, the holidays have long gone, January has flown by, and Costco appears to be preparing for Easter. Just as shoppers are making the most of heart-shaped desserts, pink macarons, and chocolate-covered strawberries that seem to have taken over the confectionary aisles at all supermarkets for Valentine’s Day, Instagram user @costco_empties has already spotted an Easter offering at Costco: Create-A-Treat’s DIY Oreo Easter cookie kits!...

Dollar Tree Might Be Losing Its Dollar Store Status. Here’s Why Scott Olson/Getty Images By Sophia Lo/Sept. 29, 2021 3:19 pm EST If you’re shopping on a budget, there are plenty of cheap and easy recipes that your whole family will love, and there are also lots of ways to eat healthy while also saving money. But wondering where to shop for food while cooking on a budget? Aldi is a great option for a chain grocery store, and you can also stop by the Dollar Tree to pick up some essentials....

Everything You Need To Know About The Shamrock Shake Facebook By DB Kelly AND Andrew Sheldon/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 5:36 pm EST Some people count the days until spring, some count the days until summer vacation, and others count the days until the Shamrock Shake shows up at McDonald’s. If you’re a fan of the bright green seasonal treat from the Golden Arches, you know exactly what we’re talking about. The autumn months might have the pumpkin spiced latte, but when it comes to seasonal treats it’s tough to beat the Shamrock Shake (sorry, Starbucks!...