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Padma Lakshmi’s Adorable Birthday Message To Jesse Tyler Ferguson Gotham/Getty By Ralph Schwartz/Oct. 22, 2021 3:41 pm EST Padma Lakshmi and Jesse Tyler Ferguson might seem like an odd pairing at first. Red-headed Ferguson is best known for playing the nervous and sarcastic Mitchell Pritchett in the long-running sitcom “Modern Family.” Lakshmi is a former model from India with a reputation for brutal honesty as host and judge on “Top Chef” (via The Daily Beast)....

People In Blue Zones Live The Longest. They Eat This Type Of Food Daily Giorgos Karagiannis/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Dec. 16, 2021 7:46 pm EST It goes without saying that some foods are healthier than others as far as the nutrients they provide, how they’re grown or produced, and what they offer our bodies. The health factors of countless types of food have been studied for generations. While dietary needs are often based on the individual person or animal, there are certain foods that have been linked to well-being across the spectrum....

Sam’s Club Fans Are Swooning Over These Pantry Storage Containers Kristen Prahl/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Dec. 6, 2021 11:13 pm EST You’ve probably got your fair share of pantry staples — whether it is boxes upon boxes of pasta, or extra cans of your favorite fruits and vegetables. No matter what the cause might be, your pantry can get crowded and messy fast, especially when you’re stocking up on snacks and bulk items....

Sweethearts’ Valentine’s Day Messages Are Just What 2022 Needs Hendrickson Photography/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Jan. 21, 2022 4:26 pm EST When you want to send a sweet message this Valentine’s Day, there are ton of candies at your disposal that can get the job done like White Cheesecake M&M’s, Andes ‘Mint To Be Together’ candy box, and even Sour Patch Kids candy hearts (per Delish). While any of these sweet treats could do the trick, none feels as ubiquitous as Sweethearts Conversation Hearts during the Valentine’s Day season....

Taco Bell Is Testing Out A 30-Day Taco Subscription Service. Here’s How To Try It Taco Bell By Felix Behr/Sept. 13, 2021 2:47 pm EST If you are in Tucson, Arizona, for the next couple of months, you can try out the test run for Taco Bell’s latest idea: Taco Lover’s Pass. The idea, as explained in an email sent to Mashed, is that for a monthly subscription, users unlock a free taco every day when ordering through the Taco Bell app....

The Food Amanda Freitag Calls Her ‘Guilty Pleasure’ Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 12:27 pm EST There is no shortage of quick and affordable food options in the U.S.: from a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to Panera’s mac and cheese to an Oreo McFlurry. Of course, everyone has their personal favorites, whether for sentimental reasons or they just can’t get enough of a new flavor. So if you’re someone who enjoys the occasional (or frequent, no judgement!...

The Untold Truth Of Red Baron Pizza JJava Designs/Shutterstock By Meredith Cooper/Updated: Dec. 7, 2021 1:37 pm EST Let’s be honest. For many of us, the first time we saw the name “Red Baron” was probably because of a certain beagle from the Sunday comics. As we got older, we might have learned about the real Red Baron during history class but in all likelihood, he was only a part of a larger lesson on World War I....

This 19th-Century Milk Scandal Poisoned Thousands Of Babies FotoDuets/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Dec. 26, 2021 10:33 am EST We’re in New York City in the 1850s. An unknown epidemic is sweeping across the city, ravaging infants in their cribs and turning cradles into graves. Close to 8,000 babies in one year, according to The New York Times, had suffered from a bout of horrendous sickness, including nausea and diarrhea, before finally passing away (via Atlas Obscura)....

This Anthony Bourdain NFT Is Selling For Over $7K Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 26, 2022 11:24 am EST It seems like the culinary industry is rather keen on NFTs and has started embracing the trend in different ways. According to an Eater piece, several food industry bigwigs such as celebrity chefs Martha Stewart and Marcus Samuelsson, fast food brand Pizza Hut, and well-known chef Rocco DiSpirito are now selling NFTs to fans....

This Food Is A Natural Cough Suppressant Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 10:14 am EST There are many home remedies and old wives tales that aim to soothe the common cold, which resources such as Healthline outline. One of the more annoying and uncomfortable symptoms of a cold is a persistent cough and subsequent sore throat. Especially during the time of the year when winter colds are going around, having a few home antidotes up your sleeve can be extremely helpful....

TikTok Can’t Stop Watching This Espresso Tower Challenge Eun Ji Youn/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Nov. 24, 2021 5:24 pm EST Tanner Colson, a former barista, is no stranger to specialty coffee, and when he decided he wanted to share his love of a good cup of Joe with others, he turned to social media. According to LinkedIn, the now-influencer posted his first TikTok in late 2019, a video he said was “terrible....

Trisha Yearwood’s Chicken Potpie Burgers Recipe - Exclusive Ben Fink By Mashed Staff/Oct. 7, 2021 10:21 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Country music star Trisha Yearwood just released her latest cookbook, “Trisha’s Kitchen.” It’s the fourth cookbook Yearwood has put together, after three other best-selling books, as she’s on a mission to share delicious, comforting recipes with home cooks. We had the opportunity to sit down with Yearwood to discuss all things cooking in an exclusive interview....

What Is Edamame And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Anthony Mastroianni/Updated: Dec. 27, 2021 3:27 pm EST What is edamame? The simple answer is edamame is a soybean. But what’s the difference? And why don’t we simply call the ingredient soybeans? Although edamame comes from the same plant as soybeans, they’re grown and produced differently. Edamame is used in many different Asian cuisines, and the name is derived from the Japanese words for “bean” and “branch,” according to Kikkoman....

What It Actually Means When A Drink Contains Electrolytes Steve Cukrov/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Dec. 15, 2021 1:49 pm EST Commercials for sports drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade, often tout their benefits as a replenisher of your body’s electrolytes lost through sweat, but what does it mean exactly when a beverage contains electrolytes? Electrolytes are definitely important: they are salts that we put into our bodies, usually through food. They include essential minerals like sodium, calcium, and potassium — also known as ions — “that are vital to many key functions of the body,” according to Cedars-Sinai....

What President Biden Really Eats For Breakfast lev radin/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Dec. 28, 2021 3:23 pm EST When you think of breakfast in the White House, you may expect an immense display that completely overwhelms the eyes and stomachs of ordinary citizens. Maybe you imagine that the president wakes every morning to the sight of a giant table creaking under the weight of mountains of expertly cooked pancakes, omelets, bacon, and other savory dishes served on platters....

You’ve Been De-Boning Chicken Wings Wrong This Whole Time Shutterstock By Andrea Beck/Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 7:27 am EST Deboning chicken wings probably isn’t something you’re going to do every night, especially because getting rid of all those smaller bones can be kind of a pain for the amount of meat you end up with. Your usual method of deboning is probably just pulling out the bones as you eat, or opting for boneless wings (although according to Bon Appetit, boneless wings aren’t wings at all – they’re pieces of chicken breast)....

12 Wendy’s Tricks You Fall For Every Time Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By M. Leigh Hood/Jan. 31, 2022 10:14 am EST Wendy’s greets you with a smile, or at least Wendy herself does. The smiling redhead has become a familiar sight around the country, and the square burgers the brand sells stand out amid the circular competition. Over the years, the chain has fostered a reputation for quality food — particularly fresh rather than frozen beef....

3-Ingredient Pesto Calzone Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 5, 2021 8:30 am EST The calzone is clearly the underdog of the Italian takeout restaurant world. Whereas the hubcap-sized pizza pie is like a sexy, blonde bombshell, happily flaunting its considerable talents for all to see, the more understated calzone — which is, essentially, a pizza crust that’s been folded like a turnover to turn its toppings into a filling of sorts — keeps its undeniably alluring self fully under wraps, at least until someone who knows better slices it open, at last permitting its gooey, warm, Italian-spiced goodness to reveal itself....

Aldi’s Awesome Pan Vs. The Always Pan. Which Is Better? Our Place By Acacia Deadrick/Jan. 24, 2022 5:43 pm EST If you spend even a fraction of time on social media, if you read major publications like The New York Times or Vogue, or if you just exist in the world, you’ve seen the Our Place Always Pan advertised. Per Our Place’s website, the Always Pan replaces eight pieces of cookware, making it the only pan you need at home....

Andrew Rea Tells Us What It’s Really Like Being On Hot Ones - Exclusive Jim Spellman/Getty Images By Molly Allen/Oct. 5, 2021 3:04 pm EST Andrew Rea’s journey with his show “Binging With Babish” kicked off in 2016 when he shared his first YouTube video. After focusing on the burger cookoff from the popular show “Parks and Recreation,” the concept took off. Since then, Rea has continued to grow the show, producing hundreds of episodes focused on recreating clever foods from television shows and movies along the way....