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The Real Reason Food Workers Are Striking David Ryder/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 3:45 pm EST Fast-food workers, farmworkers, and other essential employees went on strike across the U.S. on Monday, July 20, to draw attention to racism, low wages, and unsafe working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The message behind the Strike for Black Lives, which drew thousands of participants from New York to Los Angeles, was that economic justice requires racial justice....

The Secret History Of The First Hamburger Marcin Jucha/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Nov. 22, 2021 3:01 pm EST Americans eat a lot of meat. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that Americans eat over 220 pounds of meat per year on average (via Quartz). According to USA Today, a big portion of that comes in the form of burgers, with the average American eating 156 per year, or about three per week....

The Untold Truth Of Pringles Mehaniq/Shutterstock By Taylor Markarian/Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 12:46 pm EST It so happens that the history of Pringles is about as colorful as the brand’s containers of assorted flavors. What began as a mission to solve the problem of broken potato chips at the bottom of the bag soon evolved into a story of technological innovation, international intrigue, existential debate, and silly cartoons. While the jury is still out on how Pringles got their name according to The Atlantic, their status as an American snack icon is unquestionable....

This Chocolately Starbucks Frappuccino Was Only Available At Target QualityHD/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Sept. 17, 2021 2:44 pm EST Target is considered the mecca of home goods. You walk in needing deodorant and a new toothbrush and exit the store with a brand new wardrobe and 15 candles. For more than two decades, Starbucks has been empowering Target customers to check every bathroom, home, clothing, and food item off their lists. What better way to power through your shopping trip than with a frozen caffeinated drink in hand, right?...

This Is The Biggest Cooking Mistake Cat Cora Has Ever Made Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Sept. 28, 2021 4:23 pm EST When watching professional chefs on television, we see them as they perfectly sear their meat, effortlessly sauté their vegetables, and pull items out of the oven at exactly the right moment before plating them with finesse and creativity. It can be easy to feel like they never have the kind of mishaps that home cooks sometimes face....

This Stuff’d Cake From Costco Combines 3 Fall Favorites Idealphotographer/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Nov. 15, 2021 11:59 am EST The holidays bring more than just presents, colder weather, and time with friends and family — they also bring an onslaught of desserts. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, it seems that there are sweet treats around every corner, whether it’s the pumpkin pie on the dessert table at Thanksgiving or the dizzying number of Christmas cookies you inhale during the month of December....

TikTok Can’t Stop Talking About Why A Dunkin’ Employee Gave A Customer $1 JCDH/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Jan. 26, 2022 1:11 pm EST When visiting a restaurant as a customer, it’s not too often that an employee hands you money that isn’t your change. Sometimes, you might receive an item for free if the person who ordered before you was participating in a “pay it forward” line. Other times, you may be the benefactor of a worker’s act of kindness or heroism....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Freaking Out Over Its New Pappardelle Pasta Nests Instagram By Erich Barganier/Jan. 24, 2022 11:06 am EST When it comes to serving pasta, you have a ton of different varieties to choose from, but anyone who wants a noodle that can soak up a serious amount of sauce can’t go wrong with pappardelle pasta, per Pasta Evangelists. This type of pasta originated in 14th century Tuscany and features long, flat noodles perfect for ragu and are usually made with eggs....

Types Of Glassware And What They’re Used For TaraPatta/Shutterstock By Ian Stuart Bragan/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 9:53 am EST There are practically as many types of glassware as there are different varieties of drinks to put in them. There are traditional choices for specific types of beverages and there are whimsical, silly options too. While some folks might get their haunches up about what glass you pour their cocktail into, most people go about their day without thinking too much about it....

We Tried The Jonas Brothers’ New Popcorn. Here’s What You Need To Know T.S. Lowry/Mashed By T.S. Lowry/Oct. 5, 2021 12:10 pm EST There are many snack foods with all-time status. Belonging near the top of the list is … popcorn. That becomes even more evident when an already savory-tasting popcorn company gets the Jonas Brothers treatment. In a move that should have popcorn aficionados and Jonas Brothers fans dancing with joy, Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas have some savory news....

What The FDA’s New Salt Guidance Really Means For Your Food Coryn/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 2:08 pm EST In a sweeping new set of guidelines published this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making its biggest push yet toward curbing America’s excessive consumption of sodium, one pre-packaged food product at a time. The new guidance for sodium reduction goals, which will apply to over 160 categories of prepared, processed, and packaged foods — covering everything from chain restaurant meals to dairy products to baby food — urges restaurants and food manufacturers to cut the salt content of their products by 12% over the next 2½ years....

25% Agree This Is The Best Place To Order A Thanksgiving Dinner For Delivery JeniFoto/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 20, 2021 11:55 am EST Cooking a full Thanksgiving dinner is no easy feat. It requires a lot of work on the part of the chef. You have to plan the menu and then shop for all the ingredients, fighting holiday shopping crowds at the stores. You have to put in hours of meal prep before the big day, making sure everything is ready to go....

30 Popular Canned Cocktails, Ranked Worst To Best New Africa/Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:29 am EST Back in the day, you either had to order a cocktail from the bar or make it yourself if you wanted anything more complicated than a glass of beer or wine. But times have changed. First, it started with the hard seltzer craze. People went wild over the sippable, easily portable drinks that offered something different than your typical beer or cider....

A McDonald’s In China Installed Exercise Bikes So Patrons Can Feel The Burn While Eating A Burger Ksana Durand/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Dec. 21, 2021 12:43 pm EST If you love fast food, it’s always a balancing act being able to enjoy your meal while still maintaining good health goals. A few days ago, a video on TikTok showed one idea that a McDonald’s in China has tried implementing to solve this problem: They offer an opportunity to ride an exercise bike while dining in and simultaneously enjoying your burger and fries....

Ayesha Curry Says These Are Her Husband, Steph Curry’s, Favorite Dishes - Exclusive Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/Nov. 23, 2021 2:23 pm EST Ayesha Curry has lots of reasons to cook. Whether it’s brainstorming recipes — she’s published several cookbooks — or testing out her latest line of cookware products, or cooking for her family, which includes professional basketball player husband Steph Curry and their three children. So, the foodie and entrepreneur who has a strong presence on YouTube constantly has dishes on deck to please a crowd or her own hungry family....

Black Friday 2021: Where To Get The Best Food Freebies And Deals Carl’s Jr By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 9:29 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One doesn’t exactly need a crystal ball to predict what the Thanksgiving holiday weekend will look like for many Americans. On Thursday, most stores will be closed — because everyone knows this is a day on which the focus is food....

Candy Cane Shortages Are Next On The List For 2021. Here’s Why Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Dec. 22, 2021 2:42 pm EST You might have a hard time imagining the holidays without candy canes. This confection has gone hand-in-hand with Christmas ever since a German choirmaster supposedly invented the candy back in 1670 as a way to keep his children’s choir quiet through mass, per CBC. The choirmaster asked a local candy maker to bend sugar sticks into the shape of shepherd crooks, and this original confection was pure white and didn’t contain any peppermint flavor....

Easy Shabu Shabu Recipe Cindy Chou/Mashed By Cindy Chou AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 10:09 am EST Shabu shabu is a type of a hot pot meal that’s meant to be enjoyed with family and friends for celebrations, holidays, or simple get-togethers. Shabu shabu is the ultimate communal dish since everyone cooks together at the dining table. The developer of this easy recipe is chef and nutritionist Cindy Chou, whose blog, Healthy Feels, guides readers in creating plant-forward Taiwanese and other Asian-inspired dishes....

Great British Baking Show Contestant Claps Back At Online Hate Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 1, 2021 7:59 am EST TV shows like “The Great British Baking Show” have been instrumental in shaping many careers in the culinary industry, giving talented chefs a chance to demonstrate their skills on an influential platform. According to a piece by Mental Floss, it’s tough being part of “The Great British Baking Show,” as participants are constantly on their feet and have hectic schedules, which means that they get very little time to unwind....

Guy Fieri’s Dragon’s Breath Chili Recipe With A Twist Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 25, 2021 8:04 am EST If you like a little bit of spice and everything nice and are looking forward to hunkering down and eating some chili this fall and winter, then we have just the recipe for you! Recipe developer Miriam Hahn re-created Guy Fieri’s famous dragon breath chili and added a twist that we absolutely love (more on that later)....