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Aldi Shoppers Are Psyched For The Return Of Its Holiday Brioche Star Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/Nov. 30, 2021 12:05 pm EST Nothing says the holiday season like French bread with extra eggs and a high butter content, mashed together in the shape of an astronomical collection of burning gas. Or at least, that’s how the saying goes. Some people deck the halls with boughs of holly, some people walk in a winter wonderland, but Aldi shoppers ring in the holidays with a trip down the baked goods aisle, hoping beyond hope that a brioche star will guide their miraculous journey, just like the wise men of yore....

Alex Guarnaschelli’s Chef-Filled Post Is All About Female Empowerment Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:54 am EST Chef, restaurateur, and television personality Alex Guarnaschelli has an Instagram page that’s jam-packed with all kinds of mouthwatering culinary delights, from shots of tempting treats she eats while out on the town to short video clips giving her nearly 1 million followers some helpful cooking tips. Guarnaschelli also often gives her audience a glimpse at the TV projects she’s working on, as was the case in a recent share....

Are Dyed Eggs Actually Safe To Eat? Mariya Rus/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Nov. 7, 2021 11:24 pm EST For those of us who celebrate Easter, eggs are a holiday staple. Especially for kids, Easter usually brings an egg hunt. While some families (and most organizations) opt for the reusable plastic eggs, some use real eggs. But, if you’re using real eggs, it’s no fun to simply hide them around as-is. No, those eggs need some color....

Authentic Empanada Recipe Cecilia Ryu/Mashed By Cecilia Ryu AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 5, 2021 4:14 pm EST There are few culinary delights better than authentic Argentinian food — especially when it’s a perfect blend of meat, vegetables, and fruit as found in these authentic empanadas. What really makes these great, though, is how easy they are to prepare right in your own kitchen. These delicious bites that have their own built-in shell make a perfect meal that can be eaten with a fork or with your hands....

Creamed Spinach Recipe Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 9:16 am EST Creamed spinach is not only really yummy, but it’s such a colorful side dish that complements almost every main protein course you serve. It’s even scrumptious along with mac and cheese. This recipe is so tasty, that even veggie haters will love spooning it onto their plates. The trick to making good creamed spinach is letting the cream cook down and thicken, says food blogger & photographer Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant’s Table....

Die-Hard Subway Cookie Fans Won’t Want To Miss This NYC Pop-Up Prachana Thong-on/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Dec. 1, 2021 2:27 pm EST In honor of National Cookie Day — which happens to be this Saturday, December 4th — Subway will be celebrating in style with its first-ever pop-up. Even better, it’s devoted solely to their uber-popular soft baked cookies. In a press release, the sandwich chain announced the arrival of a limited-time cookie-centric restaurant geared towards its passionate cookie fan base....

Easy 3-Ingredient Peppermint Bark Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 9:15 am EST ‘Tis the season to eat plenty of good food. And when the holiday season rolls around, it means so many delicious flavors are incorporated into tasty recipes. Everything from chocolate and peppermint to caramel and marshmallows comes to mind. It’s truly the tastiest time of the year. If you’re searching for a quick, sweet treat for the holidays, peppermint bark should be at the top of your list....

Everything You’ve Been Wondering About CBD Edibles Yulia Nemchenko/Shutterstock By Cassie Thompson/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 1:08 pm EST One trend that has been making waves in the food industry is the rise of edible CBD products. Touting a long list of uses and benefits, CBD has garnered a lot of hype. Some have found that it is an effective natural remedy for certain conditions such as pain or anxiety, according to Verywell Health....

Here’s Where Great American Baking Show’s Vallery Lomas Likes To Dine Out In NYC Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/Feb. 8, 2022 2:55 pm EST Should you ever find yourself in Manhattan without a plan for where to dine out, celebrity foodies have you covered. When Bobby Flay is craving barbecue, he hits up Mighty Quinn’s BBQ in Midtown East or the East Village, but when he wants great pizza, it’s Roberta’s in Brooklyn all the way (via Spoon University)....

Instagram Loves Seeing The Pioneer Woman’s Foster Son Enjoy A Majestic Sunset Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Nov. 14, 2021 5:12 pm EST Any true fan of “The Pioneer Woman” knows just how close-knit Ree Drummond’s family is. The Arkansas-based chef’s cooking show is a labor of love and a family affair, especially as the pandemic necessitated a creative production style with Drummond’s kids becoming her cameramen and crew. Fans may also know that Drummond met her husband, Ladd, at a bar, and the two fell in love within the first two weeks of dating, as she described on her website....

Instant Noodles Fans Need To Know About This Museum Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Dec. 16, 2021 10:26 am EST If you’ve ever wanted to participate in a Cup Noodles tasting room or dreamed of creating your own flavor of instant noodles, now’s your chance! Cup Noodles fans now have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the instant ramen brand at the official Cup Noodles Museum based in Japan....

Letterkenny’s Canadian Caesar Is A Real Cocktail - Here’s How To Make It RHJPhtotoandilustration/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 11:26 am EST In many parts of the world, going into a bar or restaurant and ordering a “Caesar” would most likely get you a salad bowl filled with romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese, and tossed with a dressing made with lemon, anchovy, and egg. But a “Caesar” is something else entirely when you cross the 49th parallel (via History) and move from the United States into Canada, where a “Caesar” is defined as a cocktail made with vodka, tomato juice, clam broth, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce (via “The Great Canadian Bucket List: One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences”)....

Liam Hemsworth’s Favorite Childhood Meal Is The Most Australian Thing Ever Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Oct. 15, 2021 3:08 pm EST A-List celebrities can certainly afford to have a personal chef whip up the best of the best for their meals, sourcing exotic ingredients and crafting avant-garde dishes that wouldn’t be out of place at a Michelin-starred restaurant, just for the star’s regular dinner. They can also likely snag just about any reservation they want at the world’s top restaurants, having their meals prepped by iconic chefs who have countless awards in the industry....

Marcela Valladolid’s Ultimate Secret Ingredient Gary Gershoff/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Aug. 31, 2021 6:22 pm EST Marcela Valladolid has transfixed us with her cooking skills since her cooking show “Mexican Made Easy” first aired. The celebrity chef has gone on to make appearances on “The Kitchen,” as well “Best Baker in America,” always bringing her expertise to the table. Her easy manner and fiery Mexican cooking makes Valladolid a fan favorite....

Panda Express’ New Arcade Game Means Food Freebies And Deals ScannableZebra/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 18, 2022 12:41 pm EST Panda Express, the largest Asian dining chain in the United States with more than 2,200 locations (via Mobile Cuisine), is helping all of their customers celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year with the launch of their newest online game. In honor of the upcoming holiday, the company has released the 8-Bit Good Fortune Arcade game, which gives fan the chance to play along and unlock exclusive freebies, discounts, and deals while learning more about the rich traditions and important symbolism of the Lunar New Year for many Asian cultures, according to PR Newswire....

Pizza Hut Pasta: What To Know Before Ordering Twitter By Naomi Kennedy/Sept. 26, 2021 6:09 pm EST Fast food restaurants are constantly introducing new, delicious items for customers to indulge in, and Pizza Hut is no different. The chain’s menu was once relatively simple, featuring nothing more than two sizes of pizza and only seven different topping options when brother duo Dan and Frank Carney first opened up shop in 1958....

Reddit Can’t Decide Whether This Tea Bag Is Oddly Satisfying Or Terrifying Reddit By Karen Hart/Sept. 28, 2021 11:48 pm EST Tea has been around forever. According to Your Best Digs, people have been drinking what Ted Lasso refers to as “hot brown water” since 2700 BC. And even though American colonists dumped a bunch of this brew into the Boston Harbor in 1773 in protest, someone in the United States must really like the stuff because the blog also notes that in 2018, Americans guzzled 3....

Superfoods You Didn’t Realize Were In The Bible New Africa/Shutterstock By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd/Sept. 3, 2021 11:33 am EST It seems like every few months a new “superfood” hits the headlines as the latest, greatest, must-eat item to ward off disease and extend your life. Items like spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, and salmon have certainly all earned the title. But in reality, there’s no specific definition to designate foods as “superfoods....

The Name Of Troy Aikman’s New Beer Gives A Nod To His NFL Career Wesley Hitt/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 7:40 pm EST If you are a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, chances are you know who Troy Aikman is. However, for those who may not be familiar, Aikman was a quarterback hero for this storied Texas-based NFL franchise. Per the Dallas Cowboys website, Aikman spent 12 seasons with the Cowboys, winning three Super Bowl rings with the team over the course of his career before forging a career in broadcasting (via Fox Sports)....

The Petty Reason Someone Fired A Gun At This Wendy’s Drive-Thru Bloomberg/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/Dec. 8, 2021 12:07 pm EST Staff members and customers at a Wendy’s in Euclid, Ohio were taken aback in the drive-thru line when a woman produced a gun after not being satisfied with her order. Euclid Police Captain Mitch Houser told Newsweek that he had never seen anything like this before, and called this action “disgusting....