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Here’s How Much Arby’s Paid For Pharrell’s Famous Hat Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Hannah Beach/Dec. 10, 2021 12:40 pm EST Most Americans know at least two things about Arby’s: They have the meats, as their slogan says, and their sign looks like a cowboy hat (via Eater). However, many people don’t know the true meaning of Arby’s name. Does it come from an acronym referring to the chain’s roast beef? Is there a mysterious Arby walking around?...

Homemade Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 26, 2021 2:40 pm EST When most people think of biscuits, they think of a southern staple that goes well with just about anything. While most biscuits typically encompass the same old ingredients, this recipe adds a little something extra — sweet potato. If you have never had the delight of enjoying a sweet potato biscuit, then you are definitely missing out....

Instagram Is Loving This MasterChef Judge Reunion Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Nov. 22, 2021 12:29 pm EST “MasterChef” has been a fixture in the wide world of food competition shows since it was first featured on Fox in 2010. The show brings together the best home cooks in the U.S., along with a few of the best celebrity chefs to serve as judges. Fifty contestants battle it out with their knives, spatulas, and culinary know-how in hopes of being crowned the MasterChef, per IMDb....

Instagram Is Swooning Over Alex Guarnaschelli’s Parker House Rolls lev radin/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 5, 2022 1:01 pm EST You likely know Alex Guarnaschelli from “Chopped,” where she judges contestants as they scramble to create gourmet dishes from bizarre Mystery Box ingredients. However, along with being a Food Network star and celebrity chef, she is also a restaurateur, currently owning and runing Butter Midtown, which is an upscale restaurant in New York City that “uses greenmarket offerings to create a seasonal menu....

Instant Pot Carnitas Recipe Nathaniel Lee/Mashed By Nathaniel Lee AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 8:45 am EST Slow cooked carnitas are one of the best additions to tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. There’s just one problem for the home cook who is short on time: the “slow” part of slow cooked carnitas. With an Instant Pot and the right recipe, however, time is no problem at all. Home cook and food blogger Nathaniel Lee has just the recipe....

Jonathan Majors Said Working At Red Lobster Taught Him This Important Lesson Rich Fury/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/Nov. 16, 2021 12:40 pm EST Jonathan Majors might be known for his role on “Lovecraft Country” and his upcoming role in the new “The Harder They Fall Movie” with Idris Elba (per NPR), but the celebrated actor didn’t always stand in the spotlight. During his recent “Saturday Night Live” monologue the Yale graduate shared that he worked at Red Lobster and Olive Garden when he was 17 and homeless (via YouTube)....

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Ordering Wendy’s Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Kirsten Nunez/Updated: Oct. 5, 2021 1:46 pm EST Known for its freshly cooked burgers and creamy Frosty desserts, Wendy’s is one of the most beloved fast food chains in the United States. Case in point: There are more than 5,800 locations in the country, and almost 400 locations in Canada. It’s also the sixth most popular fast food chain in the United States, which is a pretty impressive feat considering how many fast food chains there are in the nation....

Oreo Just Announced 2 Unexpected New Cookie Flavors Oreo By Gillie Houston/Dec. 15, 2021 12:02 pm EST The popular creme-stuffed cookie company, Oreo, has just unveiled two brand-new flavors set to launch in early 2022, just in time to ruin your healthy New Year’s resolutions. The century-old brand has a long history of concocting new and innovative cookie flavors that keep fans guessing (and, most importantly, purchasing). Over the years, Oreo has unleashed over 65 new flavors of the cookies, ranging from classic combinations like Mint Oreos and Peanut Butter Oreos; to dessert-inspired cookies like Birthday Cake Oreos, Carrot Cake Oreos, and Red Velvet Oreos; to more outside-the-cookie-box flavors like Candy Corn Oreos and Swedish Fish Oreos....

The Dish CNN Anchor Abby Phillip Cooked While Actively In Labor Evan El-Amin/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Oct. 5, 2021 6:13 pm EST You’ll find all sorts of advice out there on how to keep busy while expecting a baby, especially when your due date has come and gone. Expectant mothers are advised to try everything from exercising to eating spicy food to help naturally induce labor and bring their child safely into the world (via Healthline)....

The Hilarious Moment Jennifer Lawrence Met Wolfgang Puck BAKOUNINE/Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:27 pm EST Though Wolfgang Puck hates being referred to as a “celebrity chef,” he certainly lives up to the name in more ways than one. Not only is he ultra famous, he’s quite literally a chef to the stars. Since 1995, Puck has been in charge of the menu for the famous Governor’s Ball dinner that occurs every year after the Oscars (via Food Network)....

The Real Reason Salt Bae Is Being Sued By 2 More Employees Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/Nov. 17, 2021 11:34 am EST Salt Bae, or Nusret Gökçe, is under fire again for the alleged poor treatment of workers in his New York City steakhouse. The Turkish chef has been a viral icon in entertainment and first gained traction in 2017 when a meme of him sprinkling salt on meat went viral (via LADbible)....

The Reason Colonel Sanders Once Tried To Compete With KFC Leila Grossman/Getty Images By Lauren David/Dec. 29, 2021 4:49 pm EST Colonel Harland Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (now known as KFC), is the man behind this chicken fast food empire. Mr. Sanders didn’t have an easy life, and it took him lots of trial and error before he came up with the delectable and secret fried chicken recipe that is still used today, per Uproxx....

The Ridiculous Way This McDonald’s Employee Got Back At A Rude Customer Gargantiopa/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 11:09 pm EST If you’ve ever worked in fast food — and chances are, you have — you are very familiar with how rude customers can be. Whether they’re getting impatient about the wait, demanding items not on the menu, or just being a Karen, customers can be the actual worst....

The Shocking Riot In Hershey’s History AlenKadr/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 22, 2021 3:21 pm EST Hershey’s is perhaps one of the most recognizable chocolate brands in the world. Founded in 1894 by confectioner Milton S. Hershey, the candy company became successful enough to warrant the development of an entire town. According to Brittanica, Hershey founded the Pennsylvania-based Lancaster Caramel Company in the 1880s but decided to turn his attention to chocolate after witnessing the incredible German-engineered chocolate-processing equipment at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893....

The Untold Truth Of Frosted Flakes Bloomberg/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 1:10 pm EST Everyone knows Frosted Flakes. This long-standing staple on grocery store shelves has been a favorite for families for more than half a century. However, there’s a lot more hiding behind those inconspicuous blue boxes than you might think (and, yeah, it’s more than just some sugar-coated corn flakes). For example, did you know that there have been a number of different voices behind Tony the Tiger?...

This Is How Adele Likes Her Tea Prepared s_bukley/Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Nov. 2, 2021 11:42 am EST Anyone who’s seen the “Hello” music video can easily guess Adele loves a good cup of tea. As much as her iconic music video tells a story about two lovers reconnecting, it also gives us a glimpse into how the singer-songwriter prepares her tea — or so we’ve been led to believe. Contrary to popular belief, those weren’t Adele’s hands in the video....

This Simple Ingredient Can Take Your Margarita To The Next Level Lazhko Svetlana/Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/Nov. 2, 2021 2:54 pm EST Just because it’s fall doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying a good margarita. Tequila and a little citrus and salt are deliciously refreshing any time of year. And when you think of a classic margarita, it’s only got a few key players, right? Lime, triple sec, tequila, and some salt or sugar on the rim (according to All Recipes, anyway)....

TikTok Is Loving Gordon Ramsay’s Reaction To This Mountain Dew Steak Amy Sussman/Getty By Hannah Beach/Feb. 8, 2022 1:02 pm EST Although Gordon Ramsay’s celebrity status came from his cooking shows and infamous temper, he’s now a star on TikTok as well. Ramsay appears in countless videos alongside his daughter Tilly, who has clearly inherited her father’s roasting skills (but thankfully, is a much better dancer). The chef also his own popular TikTok account, where he shares cooking tips, keeps up with social media trends, and — of course — skewers the dishes that other TikTok users are cooking....

Trisha Yearwood Reveals The Guest She’d Love To Have On Her Food Network Show - Exclusive Jason Kempin/Getty Images By Molly Allen/Oct. 14, 2021 11:16 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While Trisha Yearwood is certainly well-known on the country music scene, her musical skills are not her only talent. In addition to many studio albums, Yearwood has also published four cookbooks, the latest of which, “Trisha’s Kitchen: Easy Comfort Food for Friends and Family,” is focused on simple comfort food (via People)....

What You Need To Know About Vegan Honey Shutterstock By Brittany Gibson/Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 12:29 am EST If you follow a vegan diet, you might already know that honey doesn’t make the cut as far as being free of animal byproducts — because, well, bees. That said, please give a warm welcome to vegan honey. Yes, it exists, and yes, it’s still delicious (without needing to manipulate and exploit any bees, as PETA tells us)....