Rachael Ray Gave Fans A Peek Inside Her Italian Dream Home On Instagram Debby Wong/Shutterstock By Maria Faller/Updated: Oct. 25, 2021 8:50 pm EST In 2018, Rachael Ray and her husband, John Cusimano, finally purchased what Cusimano affectionately called, a “pile of rubble” in Tuscany, Italy (via The Rachael Ray Show). The house was to become the couple’s dream home, which has been Ray’s dream since she was a young girl....
Taco Bell Vs. Del Taco: Which One Is Better? Bloomberg/Getty Images By Matt Meltzer/Dec. 28, 2021 11:48 am EST Del Taco may well be the In-N-Out of Mexican fast food. Many a Californian will debate you until they’re blue in the face of the chain’s superiority to goliath Taco Bell, citing Del Taco’s street tacos, tamales, and Del Scorcho sauce as the stuff that sets the western chain apart. Taco Bell loyalists, on the other hand, won’t waver from their steadfast fandom to the people who brought us the great culinary invention that is the Doritos Locos taco, along with the dozens of other stoner-riffic contributions the chain has made to the world of late-night food....
The Big Problem People Had With Chrissy Teigen’s Squid Game Party Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Nov. 17, 2021 5:14 pm EST Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve most likely heard of the latest Netflix phenomenon, “Squid Game.” The streaming sensation follows a desperate and in debt group of South Koreans who have entered into a deadly tournament full of children’s games in order to win cash (via CNN). The ultimate prize for the tournament winner?...
The Real Reason Bars Sell Pickled Eggs A.L. Masters/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Dec. 29, 2021 1:20 pm EST Bar snacks have come a long way from their humble beginnings of bowls of pretzels that have been sitting out for who knows how long and pickled eggs with a nice layer of dust on the lid of the jar. Nowadays, bars are going out of their way to present food that is a bit more elevated than typical pub fare....
The Truth About The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Restaurant Nata Bene/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Dec. 27, 2021 10:00 am EST In 1974, the horror cult classic “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” had many movie-goers believing the film was based on true events. While the movie is mostly fiction, according to Cosmopolitan, it was loosely based on the life of Wisconsin murderer, Ed Gein, who was known as “the Butcher of Plainfield.” In the film, the main antagonist known as Leatherface, along with his creepy family of cannibals, terrorize a group of young adults....
These 2 Trader Joe’s Products Make The Perfect Burger Sauce, According To Reddit Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Emily Cappiello/Aug. 31, 2021 12:45 pm EST It’s like Trader Joe’s keeps reading our minds. The shopping chain keeps pumping out some absolutely glorious products. Two of these fan-favorites include dill pickle mustard and Magnifisauce. While these sauces are both incredibly tasty on their own, it turns out that even more deliciousness can be had when combining the two....
TikTok Is Losing It Over This Brutally Honest Pumpkin Spice Takedown 5PH/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Sept. 8, 2021 2:48 pm EST It’s not quite fall yet, but food companies (and Starbucks) clearly think our love of pumpkins knows no season. We have no idea why Starbucks wants us to leave summer behind so early and start thinking about everyone’s favorite orange gourd, but the world’s biggest coffee chain started selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes at locations in the U....
Unicorn Frappuccino Recipe Starbucks By Jake Vigliotti/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 9:35 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The fabled unicorn frappuccino has gone the way of the dodo, all in the blink of an eye. Starbucks made the unicorn frappuccino available for only five days, and the vast majority of locations ran out of supplies way before that. Some people loved it, some hated it, but it certainly spread like wildfire and gave Starbucks a significant boost in sales....
What Are Pimentos And What Do They Taste Like? Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/Oct. 6, 2021 1:09 pm EST Who loves martinis, the classy drink topped with an olive? Well, if you do, then you have had a pimento pepper without realizing it. Indeed, some olives are stuffed with a little bit of pimento, which is the small hint of red you see in the middle. The word “pimento” comes from the Latin “pigmentum,” which means “pigment” in English and is the basis for both Spanish and Portuguese words, according to Chili Pepper Madness....
What Dairy Queen Fans Really Think Of This Blizzard-Holding Sweater Vest Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/Sept. 15, 2021 1:25 pm EST Did Dairy Queen really drop a diamond plaid sweater vest with pockets for a Blizzard and its spoon, or did September 15 just become the new April Fool’s Day? DQ claimed on Instagram that the pink, brown, and gold vest sold out in a matter of minutes, but the ice cream chain’s followers weren’t buying it — literally or figuratively....
What Is RumChata And What Does It Taste Like? Rob Kim/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Jan. 8, 2022 2:29 am EST RumChata is a spicy-sweet, rum and cream-based liqueur that draws its inspiration from horchata, a popular traditional Mexican rice milk drink (via The Spruce Eats). In fact, as one would likely figure out upon learning this yummy factoid, the brand name itself is a portmanteau of rum and horchata. And of all places on the planet, RumChata was founded in Pewaukee, Wisconsin — a western suburb of Milwaukee — where it’s still manufactured today, per Taste Atlas....
Why Tilly Isn’t Allowed In Dad Gordon Ramsay’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 9:51 am EST Tilly Ramsay, the daughter of celebrity chef extraordinaire Gordon Ramsay, has been distinguishing herself among the other celebrities and culinary talents who are competing on this season’s “MasterChef Australia.” That Tilly would possess impressive kitchen talent shouldn’t be at all surprising given that it’s thought to partly be passed on through one’s genes, according to Science Focus....
Why Trader Joe’s Shoppers Can’t Stand The Plastic Film On Containers Fatih Aktas/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Dec. 15, 2021 10:38 am EST When you’re hungry, few things are worse than stubborn packaging. A jar that won’t open. A seal that cannot be peeled away. A perforated bag that will not tear. A plastic film that refuses to break. It truly does not get much worse than having your snack so close, but just out of reach....
Why You Should Keep Canned Salmon In Your Pantry ArtCookStudio/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Dec. 20, 2021 9:04 pm EST Most people know by now that fish is an incredibly healthy food. Not only is fish packed with protein, but it’s a good source of nutrients such as vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, which may improve both brain and heart health, help with depression and other mental conditions, and reduce the risk of diabetes and other autoimmune diseases (via Healthline)....
Why You Should Start Buying Broccoli Frozen Instead Of Fresh AB-7272/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Oct. 13, 2021 3:56 pm EST Many grocery shoppers think that they absolutely have to get their produce fresh, no matter what the season. They have the perception that the frozen versions of whatever vegetables and fruits that are on their grocery shopping list have been sitting in the freezer aisle for ages, losing all the nutrients. It turns out that couldn’t be further from the truth....
10 Minute Pico De Gallo Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 8:12 am EST You can buy it at the store fresh or in a jar and even order it at your favorite restaurant, but now you can whip up a batch of amazing, spicy pico de gallo with no effort at all right in your very own kitchen. Recipe developer Maren Epstein of Eating Works has an incredible recipe for this delicious treat that stems from her childhood and continues to please her palate well into her adulthood....
25% Agree This Is The Best Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavor Arne Beruldsen/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Oct. 22, 2021 1:26 pm EST When many people think of their favorite ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s is often the preferred scoop. What grew from a small gas station in Vermont, per the brand, has since churned into one of the most popular ice cream brands in the freezer case. From its creative names to its superlative flavor combinations, these pints have earned their spot in ice cream infamy....
37% Agree This Is The Worst Arby’s Sandwich Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson AND Karen Hart/Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 3:21 pm EST In many fast food restaurants, there are a few staple items that customers order again and again. It’s these popular and beloved foods that keep us coming back. However, it’s just as interesting to figure out which particular menu options are being straight-up avoided by diners. You know the items, the ones the Reddit community starts threads about and we all flock to read....
A Lot Of Celebrities Have Worked For Baskin-Robbins Branislav Nenin/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Nov. 29, 2021 6:12 pm EST Unless you’re independently wealthy or have a trust fund, most people have to work to earn a living and pay the bills. Whatever their ultimate career, a popular option for many teenagers and first-time job seekers is working at a fast food chain, whether it’s flipping burgers at McDonald’s or scooping ice cream at Baskin-Robbins....
Almost 43% Agree This Restaurant Has The Worst Free Bread New Africa/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Jan. 29, 2022 12:47 pm EST Imagine: It’s Saturday night and you’re heading out to dinner. You’re already starving, so you aren’t happy to find out there’s a 45-minute wait. Once you’re finally seated at your table, you have to wait for everyone in your party to decide what to order — which can take a while if you have that one indecisive friend....
