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Here’s Where Anne Burrell Started As A Chef Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Oct. 11, 2021 1:02 pm EST Anne Burrell has always loved cooking. “I was part of 4H growing up — going out apple picking and learning how to make apple pies and stuff like that. My mom is crazy about cooking. My apple happily does not fall far from her tree,” the celebrity chef told Total Food. That love of food continued to grow during her college studies, and after she graduated with a degree in English Communications, Burrell decided to attend the Culinary Institute of America....

Here’s Why You Need Almond Butter In Your Pantry Jiri Hera/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Jan. 28, 2022 12:00 pm EST If you’re a fan of peanut butter, you need to include almond butter in your pantry. Like peanut butter, almond butter is a nut butter made from blending almond into a paste, often with additional oils and sweeteners. Almond butter is incredibly versatile and can easily be swapped into most recipes that call for peanut butter to add a slightly different nutty flavor....

How A Slice Of Pizza Helped Catch A Serial Killer Photographers/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Dec. 16, 2021 12:48 pm EST Pizza often enjoys the reputation of being one of America’s favorite cuisines. We love it for its crust, sauce, cheese, and toppings. Whether you prefer deep dish or New York style, pizza is always pizza. On average, people consume about 46 slices in a single year. Even though it is a classic, it’s still extremely versatile....

How A Viral Video Allowed This TikTok Star To Quit Her Job At McDonald’s Orlando Arce/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Dec. 26, 2021 12:37 pm EST Though the app found its footing around 2016, per Tech Crunch, TikTok really found major successes in 2020 when the pandemic forced people into their homes and encouraged them to be even more on social media platforms, becoming a dominant presence in everyday life. The appeal of TikTok is simple — it’s easy to create content and even go viral, helping many an unknown teenager and adult alike rise out of obscurity and earn more than most hard-working people will make in one lifetime....

Ina Garten Swears By This Pepper Mill Manny Carabel/Getty Images By Lauren Rothman/Nov. 29, 2021 12:36 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We don’t know about you, but when Ina Garten speaks up about her favorite tips for cooking and entertaining, we listen. Garten is also known as the Barefoot Contessa for her Food Network series, cookbooks, and career-launching specialty food store and catering business of the same name (via her official website)....

Instagram Is Losing It Over Gordon Ramsay’s Chocolate Fondant Clip DFree/Shutterstock By Owen Duff/Sept. 16, 2021 8:59 pm EST Gordon Ramsay is famous for his sharp tongue. It’s at the heart of the Ramsay brand. Shows like “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Kitchen Nightmares” (shows that have helped make Ramsay’s career) are understood to be less about food and cooking and more about Ramsay laying into his kitchen staff. It’s interesting, then, watching viewer preferences, interests, and disinterests play out on Ramsay’s Instagram page, where just about anyone (and not just Fox execs) can view and interpret the celebrity chef’s ratings....

Lidia Bastianich Shares One Of Her Household’s ‘Best-Loved Italian Classics’ Debby Wong/Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Sept. 12, 2021 7:47 pm EST Lidia Bastianich, who helped to create a restaurant empire that has included the acclaimed Del Posto, Becco, and Lidia’s restaurants, as well as Eataly (via Family Business), wants to help you make one of her signature dishes: mushroom risotto, which she recently shared on Instagram. Many home cooks are reluctant to make risotto....

Sam’s Club’s Decadent New Cheesecake Is Perfect For Brownie Lovers indigolotos/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Nov. 3, 2021 1:12 pm EST There’s something magical about shopping at Sam’s Club. There’s the impressive range of bulk items like tubs of cheese curls and toilet paper, the quaint little stalls where free samples are offered, and the café where you can grab a hot slice of pizza, a pretzel, and a soft drink for only a few dollars....

The Best Ice Cream Flavor For You, According To Your Zodiac Sign Krasula/Shutterstock By Erica Gerald Mason/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:41 pm EST Got a taste for ice cream, but can’t quite bring yourself to decide on a flavor? Sure, you can run to the grocery store and buy some good-old reliable Neapolitan, but then you’ll just end up with three flavors, two of which you probably didn’t want. Or, you could take your chances and head to the nearest McDonald’s for your frozen dessert fix, but there’s a chance the ice cream machine will be broken....

The Next Food Network Star Season 15: Info We Know So Far Food Network By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 12:41 pm EST When the Food Network first launched in 1993, foodie culture was not yet a thing — in fact, the word “foodie” had only recently been coined (via The New Republic), and the network founders weren’t even particularly interested in food, says GrubStreet. But what those founders did know, however, was that chefs were not (yet) in a position to command high appearance fees, and they also tended to be more than eager to step out of their own kitchens and onto a sound stage....

The Problem Fans Have With Gordon Ramsay’s Duck Recipe Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Oct. 29, 2021 1:33 pm EST Infamous for his sharp wit and equally sharp tongue, chef Gordon Ramsay usually makes the news for his sarcastic comments. Perfectly comfortable in front of the camera, the “Hell’s Kitchen” host’s easy on-screen presence and regular servings of sarcasm, wit, and sass have turned him into a celebrity chef like no other....

The Real Reason We Eat Apples And Honey During Rosh Hashanah Maglara/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 9:39 pm EST Rosh Hashanah — which some might know as the Jewish New Year — is one of the “High Holy Days” days on the Jewish calendar. Beginning on the first day of the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, which usually falls sometime between September and October, Rosh Hashanah commemorates the time when God is believed to have created the world....

The Steakhouse With The Best Side Dishes According To 30% Of People Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse/Facebook By Lauren Cahn/Jan. 28, 2022 12:42 pm EST What do iceberg wedge salads with blue cheese, thick and comforting mounds of creamed spinach, and thickly sliced beefsteak tomato salads all have in common? Each is a classic steakhouse side dish (via Martha Stewart). Over the years, steakhouse sides have expanded considerably to include what might be described as the “esoteric” (like Del Frisco’s renowned cauliflower and Brie au gratin) as well as the “neo-classic” (like Outback Steakhouse’s signature “Bloomin’ Onion”)....

The Toughest Great British Bake Off Judge, According To Frances Quinn - Exclusive John Phillips/Getty Images By Molly Allen/Sept. 15, 2021 4:00 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Talented designer and baker Frances Quinn gave it her all during Season 4 of “The Great British Bake Off.” And despite the setbacks by timing, temperature, and so many people all in a tent at once, she definitely prevailed....

The Truth About Maggie From The Great British Baking Show: Season 12 maggietheseasidebaker/Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 3:11 pm EST Pour yourself a piping hot cuppa, grab a sugary sweet scone, and snuggle up with a cozy blanket, because Season 12 of the “The Great British Baking Show” is finally here. Under the iconic big tent, 12 contestants are competing for the title of the best baker. Through a series of culinary challenges — from homemade bread to fancy pastries — they’re whipping, folding, kneading, and icing their way to the finale....

The Untold Truth Of Blimpie Rblfmr/Shutterstock By Jerry Landry/Jan. 10, 2022 1:13 pm EST The only sub shop denoted by a zeppelin, Blimpie provides a hoagie experience that’s unlike most, and it’s becoming increasingly harder to find. Starting off in 1964 and with an oscillating history of expansion and contraction, Blimpie is an eatery that’s behaved like its blimp logo — it soared to great heights over several rises, and deflated into obscurity during its downturns....

This Dining Service Lets You Eat From A Floating Table Facebook By Chase Shustack/Jan. 11, 2022 10:55 am EST Some people love to make things as sensational as possible. From motorcycle-riding daredevils jumping through rings of fire to marriage proposals in the middle of a crowded restaurant, many of us simply have an insatiable appetite for thrills, surprises, and adrenaline. Sitting down to an exquisite dinner with close family and friends for an evening of laughter and good times sounds like it would be a relaxing time for anyone — unless you and your family were seated high above the Grand Canyon with nothing but your dining chair separating you from a steep drop back to Earth....

This Is The State With The Most Starbucks Stores Manu Padilla/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Sept. 13, 2021 11:21 am EST It seems like there’s a Starbucks on every corner no matter what state you’re in, but this is extra true in California, which boasts more locations than any other by a long shot. With nearly 3,000 of the Seattle-based cafes to its credit currently, The Golden State is way ahead of the second-place state of Texas, which has 1,215, according to Eat This, Not That!...

This Should Be Your Meal-Prepping Staple Dish, According To Giada De Laurentiis Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/Sept. 10, 2021 3:58 pm EST Who doesn’t love a great meal prep hack or recipe? Thank you, TikTok! Meal prepping has become increasingly popular over the last several years, and is even turning into a Sunday ritual for some. If you’re a meal prepper yourself, this news may come as no surprise to you....

This TikTok Hack Could Get You A Starbucks Drink For Less Than $1 iMoStudio/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Dec. 28, 2021 1:12 pm EST People might look for bargains at Starbucks since the cheapest coffee drink on the menu is a tall freshly brewed coffee at $1.85 plus tax, per Fast Food Menu Prices. For many patrons who prefer more flavorful or sweeter options, the average bill can add up in a hurry....