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How President Biden Really Feels About The Kellogg Worker Strike Naresh111/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Dec. 15, 2021 2:35 pm EST These are crazy times. The COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout have led to seismic shifts everywhere, from sea to shining sea, in almost every facet of our American existence. One of the repercussions has been the effect it has had on businesses that are struggling with a very real labor shortage, per CNBC....

How The Olympics Helped Kashi Become Successful Kashi By Taylor Huang/Dec. 21, 2021 3:18 pm EST When it’s time for your morning meal, you may reach for a box of your favorite cereal, whether that’s Frosted Flakes with milk, plain Cheerios, or a box from the Kashi brand. Nowadays, Kashi is a well-known name in the breakfast aisle and offers a variety of different products, including keto cereal and protein bars (via the official website)....

Jamie Oliver’s Steak Sarnie Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:13 am EST Jamie Oliver is a master chef, and pretty much everything that he makes is incredibly delicious. This steak sarnie is one of the best sandwiches out there, in our opinion, and it would be perfect for lunch or dinner. If you are looking for a way to spice up your regular weekday routine or if you are having friends over to watch a big game, this sandwich is just what you need to please your guests and show off your cooking skills....

Krispy Kreme Just Announced 2 New Glazes Inspired By Popular Fall Treats James R. Martin/Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 4:06 pm EST Fall is coming, which means it’s time to get cozy. As the temperature cools down, the leaves start to fall, and nature shows off its orange, brown, and yellow colors we want to curl up and get comfortable. What better way to celebrate fall than with a warm beverage and a sweet snack, like a coffee and a donut from Krispy Kreme?...

No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 8:25 am EST Having a nutritious breakfast in the morning is a great way to start your day. However, unless you have a low-key morning ahead of you, it can be hard to prepare something satisfying that also checks the box of a healthy choice. While lack of time can make easy packaged options seem like an inevitable choice, Miriam Hahn has created a wholesome, filling, and more importantly, delicious breakfast that you can prepare ahead of time....

One-Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe Lindsay D. Mattison/Mashed By Lindsay D. Mattison/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 11:25 am EST When the comfort-food cravings hit, nothing satisfies like mac and cheese. It’s soft and creamy, and — when made right — contains a rich flavor that keeps us digging in for bite after bite. Unfortunately, we’ve all had those mediocre experiences with mac and cheese. It seems like a complicated dish to make, so we end up buying a box of the instant stuff or getting it from the freezer aisle....

Orange Hot Chocolate Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/Dec. 16, 2021 7:41 am EST When it gets cold outside, all you want to do is curl up on the couch with a warm beverage. And let’s be honest: Nothing beats a mug that’s filled to the brim with hot cocoa and whipped cream. It’s safe to say we love hot chocolate for plenty of reasons, but the simple fact that kids and adults alike can savor this treat is one of our favorite parts about it....

Penne Alla Vodka Recipe Michelle Morey/Mashed By Michelle Morey AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:54 am EST For a unique spin on pasta with tomato sauce, why not give this vodka sauce a whirl? It’s rich and creamy with enough pizzazz to make it a stand out in your regular dinner lineup. And best of all? It takes only 25 minutes to make. This sauce starts with a base of onions and garlic, cooked together until tender and aromatic....

Reddit Is Debating Which Fast-Food Restaurant Is Most Overrated Fierman Much/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Feb. 4, 2022 10:29 am EST “Did you see that epic Wendy’s clapback on Twitter at McDonald’s about their fries?” “Did you see KFC released a promo for their Beyond Fried Chicken nuggets?” These epic clapbacks and attempts to go viral may earn fast-food juggernauts clicks and hashtags from social media fans — and believe us, popularity is key to success — but to those who just want a burger, it all seems like noise....

Ree Drummond Is Enjoying Some Family Time After Brother’s Death Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Nov. 6, 2021 2:30 pm EST One of the hardest things in life is losing a family member, especially someone as young as Ree Drummond’s brother Mike Smith. Ree and Mike’s entire hometown in Oklahoma was saddened to hear the news of Smith’s death, at the age of 54 (via KTUL). Smith made friends everywhere he went in Bartlesville and was especially close with first responders in the ambulance service and fire department, according to the Examiner-Enterprise....

Subway’s ‘Fake Tuna’ Lawsuit Has Been Dismissed. Here’s Why Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 14, 2021 1:53 pm EST Back in January 2021, Subway’s tuna sandwiches came under fire. As reported by The Washington Post, two California residents — Karen Dhanowa and Nilima Amin — filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California citing fraud, intentional misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment. Subway describes their tuna sandwiches as made with “flaked tuna blended with creamy mayo” on “freshly baked bread,” but the plaintiffs said the chain’s assertions that it uses real tuna in their sandwiches are fraudulent and misleading....

The Best Pizza Topping For You, According To Your Zodiac Sign siamionau pavel/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Nov. 7, 2021 3:02 pm EST As many as 23% of Americans regularly read up on their horoscope (via Smithsonian Magazine). For many people, astrology influences decisions as small as what to wear to as big as who to date. Platforms like YouTube share content related to “most annoying things about each sign” and “what job you should have based on your sign....

The Biggest Mortar And Pestle Mistake You’re Making Light and Vision/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Nov. 30, 2021 2:56 pm EST The mortar and pestle, also known as a molcajete, is a kitchen tool used for crushing and grinding items to release their flavor and better blend them into a dish. The device is commonly used in crushing herbs or making dips such as guacamole. According to Healthyish, it’s best to look for a mortar and pestle about 6 inches wide and 3 inches deep....

The Interesting Reason Root Beer Is Called Root Beer Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Sept. 24, 2021 12:59 pm EST Root beer, made from the sarsaparilla root and blended with a variety of flavors like vanilla, caramel, nutmeg, molasses, wintergreen, and licorice root, will quench your thirst, satisfy your sweet tooth, and deliver a burst of refreshment. In fact, the drink may do a lot of things, but there is one thing this “beer” won’t do: Get you drunk....

The Real Reason You Might Not Want To Ask For A Substitution At A Restaurant New Africa/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 20, 2021 3:43 pm EST Dining at restaurants can be a fulfilling experience. Maybe you’re exploring dishes that you’ve never tried before or are salivating over an old favorite. Or you’re out with your friends and just want to unwind over food and drinks. If you are a bit mindful, some tricks can make your restaurant experiences a lot better....

The Untold Truth Of Bar Louie Susan Montgomery/Shutterstock By Matt Meltzer/Dec. 28, 2021 11:27 am EST To paraphrase Mark Twain — or whoever it was that said it — reports of Bar Louie’s death are greatly exaggerated (via Dictionary.com). Did it suffer one of the worst years of any restaurant chain ever in 2020, closing nearly half its stores and declaring bankruptcy? Yes. Did it close so many stores that people left without one nearby may have rightfully assumed it had gone the way of Bennigan’s?...

The Untold Truth Of Save-A-Lot Facebook By Joel Stice/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 8:00 pm EST Even if you don’t shop at Save-A-Lot, you’ve probably at least driven by a few of these small scale grocery stores that are sprinkled throughout the landscape of the United States. They aren’t known for having full-service delis or pharmacies the way the bigger stores like Albertsons and Kroger are. In fact, their whole model has been pretty bare bones for the past four decades and that’s exactly the way they like it....

These 3 Sides Are Always On Al Roker’s Thanksgiving Menu Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 23, 2021 1:01 pm EST For respected weather presenter, journalist, and food podcast host, Al Roker, Thanksgiving used to be a huge affair with his family. “When my family was a little younger, I’ve got two daughters and a son, and my parents were still with us, we’d have a big dinner,” he told Thrillist....

These Starbucks Holiday Favorites Are Returning For 2021 Starbucks By Molly Harris/Nov. 3, 2021 11:42 am EST For fans of Starbucks, the only thing better than the return of the chain’s pumpkin spice latte is the debut of its seasonal red cups. While Starbucks has released its first dairy-free holiday drink and four brand-new festive cup designs, there are also a lot of old customer favorites coming back to locations nationwide in 2021....

This Chick-Fil-A’s Over-The-Top Christmas Decorations Are Turning Heads Raymond Boyd/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Dec. 13, 2021 8:19 pm EST Chick-fil-A is not the kind of fast food chain that’s going to go light on Christmas displays. In fact, you might even say that two Chick-fil-A restaurants in the South are going lights-out — except that expression would be misleading in this case, considering that the exact opposite is true. It’s more like “lights on” at Chick-fil-A locations in Athens, Georgia and Roanoke, Virginia....