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Did McDonald’s Just Reveal The ‘Secret Ingredient’ In The Shamrock Shake? Facebook By Erich Barganier/Feb. 15, 2022 5:06 pm EST McDonald’s Shamrock Shake has had a long history. According to the restaurant’s website, the mint-flavored dessert made its debut back in 1967. By 1970, you could find the mint-flavored shake at locations across the country. According to People, this treat is once again on the horizon: Diners across America should expect to see the return of the product on February 21....

Emeril Lagasse’s Ultimate Secret Ingredient John Lamparski/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 12:22 pm EST When the name Emeril Lagasse comes to mind, you can’t help but want to shout his iconic catchphrase: “BAM.” The celebrity chef placed a spotlight on Cajun cooking and New Orleans cuisine despite his New England upbringing in Fall River, Massachusetts, where he lived with his French-Canadian father and Portuguese mother (per Biography.com)....

Here’s What You Need To Know About Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Robin L Marshall/Getty Images By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 12:43 pm EST Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is, as you might’ve guessed, a dog-friendly establishment. However, a closer look reveals that while Lazy Dog loves its furry friends, that’s not the USP of the California-based restaurant chain. Much emphasis has been placed on creating a menu that’s familiar and reminds one of comfort food, but also loaded with uncommon ingredients....

How Cult Rumors Once Cut McDonald’s Profits IB Photography/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Nov. 24, 2021 4:42 pm EST Starting a business these days is apparently as simple as creating an Instagram page, posting irresistibly aesthetic photos, and convincing people to spend a lot of money on your trendy brand. Of course, before the days of rampant internet use, running a business was never quite so accessible, but having a good public image was still crucial....

How Wheaties Helped Launch Ronald Reagan’s Acting Career wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Dec. 9, 2021 5:53 pm EST Known as “the breakfast of champions,” Wheaties has long been associated with the celebrities of the athletic world. According to General Mills, manufacturer of the whole-grain cereal, the very first actual person to appear on a Wheaties box was New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig in 1934, and by 1939, 46 of the 51 baseball players who had been selected for the All-Star Game that year endorsed the cereal....

Proud Daughter Padma Lakshmi Shares Video About Her Parents’ Farm Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 1:33 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Padma Lakshmi is a strong champion of herbs and spices. Take her book, The Encyclopedia Of Spices & Herbs, for example — it documents hundreds of spices found in the world. Lakshmi also adds a spiced touch of her own many mainstream recipes: candied pecans with chili powder, margaritas with turmeric, glazed carrots with tarragon, and even apple cake with saffron, cardamom, and cloves....

Saweetie Partners With Hidden Valley Ranch And Crocs To Promote Dressing Shoes Kevin Mazur/mtv Vmas 2021/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Sept. 18, 2021 11:12 am EST We just can’t get enough of Saweetie. We loved her partnership with McDonald’s, and now, the rapper, Crocs, and Hidden Valley Ranch are teaming up to meet our ever increasing appetite. For those who have not been paying attention, Saweetie likes her Hidden Valley Ranch dressing and had the internet and Twitter ablaze when she put it on her spaghetti....

The 16 Best Food Subscription Gifts For Gourmands On Your Shopping List Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock By Steven John/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 4:01 pm EST Giving the gift of a food subscription might not seem all that thoughtful or heartfelt given how easy the whole process is. The gift buyer need only click a link or two, add some shipping and payment info, confirm the order, and the work is done. Doesn’t a truly great gift require visits to multiple stores, the browsing of countless shelves, and the loving wrapping and hand-delivery of that perfect present?...

The Hilarious Prank You Didn’t See Meghan Gill Play On Hell’s Kitchen - Exclusive Instagram By Erich Barganier/Sept. 8, 2021 2:48 pm EST Pranks might not immediately come to mind when you think of “Hell’s Kitchen,” but Gordon Ramsay always knows how to get contestants and the audience laughing. In an r/HellsKitchen thread, Redditors came together to remember their favorite pranks Ramsay played on the show, ranging from making the contestants cook for 50 children, all the way to when he had the contestants ready to cook with chicken — but then revealed their main ingredient was king crab (via Reddit)....

The Most Famous Food In Every State Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 9:45 pm EST When it comes to really experiencing all that a place has to offer, it’s about the famous food, isn’t it? Whether it’s moving to a new city, visiting friends and family out of state, or heading off to a whole new country, there’s always regional favorites that you just have to try. It’s about more than food: It’s a shared identity, a source of pride, and sometimes, it even gives you a glimpse into an area’s history....

The Real Reason Black Friday Is The Busiest Day Of The Year For Plumbers ACTS_DATA STOCK/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Nov. 18, 2021 3:41 pm EST After spending a marathon number of hours in the kitchen preparing all the fixings for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, it can seem outrageous to want to do anything following the meal except stretch out on the couch and take a well-deserved, tryptophan-induced nap. For many people, however, packing away that last of the leftovers in Tupperware containers means it’s time to gear up for a trip to the mall to start checking things off the holiday shopping list....

The Real Reason Dunkin’ Changed Its Name Lynn Watson/Shutterstock By Lauren Fisher/Nov. 3, 2021 6:43 pm EST Do you run on Dunkin’? According to the international pastry and coffee chain — with more than 11,300 locations worldwide and 8,500 locations in the United States alone (via its official website) — America indeed does. In 2006, the chain changed its official slogan to “America runs on Dunkin’,” reflecting the harried lives of the average American and how Dunkin’s myriad of coffee drinks help fuel our busy lifestyles....

The Reason Gordon Ramsay Doesn’t Watch His Own Shows DFree/Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/Dec. 16, 2021 11:13 am EST Everyone knows Gordon Ramsay for his scathing tirades on television, whether they’re on “Hell’s Kitchen,” “MasterChef,” or “Kitchen Nightmares.” The famous chef brings great entertainment along with ingenious and helpful cooking tips. Ramsay even found his way to TikTok – and fans are loving his commentary on cooking fail videos. Gordon Ramsay’s reputation is nothing short of legendary when it comes to his famous television shows — and even more so behind the scenes....

The Surprising Main Andrew Zimmern Thinks You Should Make For Thanksgiving Dave Kotinsky/Getty By Lauren Rothman/Nov. 18, 2021 2:46 pm EST Andrew Zimmern, host of Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods,” is an enthusiastic — or at least tolerant — consumer of such regional delicacies as Italian maggot-infested cheese. We’ll leave those funky snacks to Zimmern, but we’ll gladly enjoy some of the simple, tasty dishes he shares on his website, from crispy pork belly to apple fritters....

The Untold Truth Of Maple Street Biscuit Company Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 2:10 pm EST Sometimes it’s the simple things that leave the biggest impressions. That can be doubly true when it comes to the culinary world, and that certainly seems to be the idea behind Maple Street Biscuit Company, where customers can expect a satisfying breakfast and easy Sunday morning vibes — no matter what day of the week it is....

The Untold Truth Of Rise Southern Biscuits Instagram By Sarah Miller/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 11:51 am EST Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken is comfort food served with “plenty of soul on the side.” What does this mean exactly? We know the fast casual restaurant serves up fresh, pillowy, warm-buttered Southern biscuits. While Rise’s biscuits get top billing, the “Righteous Chicken Sandwiches” and crazy donut combinations have foodies swarming like bees to Southern honey....

The Worst Appetizer At Applebee’s According To 22% Of People Applebee’s By Erich Barganier/Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 3:26 pm EST When it comes to eating at Applebee’s, experts recommend you stay away from a bunch of its menu items. According to Eat This, Not That!, diners need to think twice before ordering the calorie-ridden Quesadilla Burger, Whiskey Bacon Burger, or The Prime Rib Dipper. While others suggest staying clear from unhealthy options like the Fish and Chips, Salsa Verde Beef Nachos, or The Classic Combo, per The Daily Meal....

Tips For Dining Out As A New Vegetarian New Africa/Shutterstock By Cassie Thompson/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 11:37 am EST For those who are new to the vegetarian diet, going out to eat can feel like an entirely different experience at first. It’s possible that many of your favorite menu items no longer fit into your diet, and it might seem like you don’t have any good food options at restaurants. But before you start rethinking things, you should know that there are plenty of tricks to make being vegetarian easier....

This pumpkin body butter has fans uncertain Instagram There’s no denying that pumpkin spice season is one of the most anticipated times of the year. It’s possibly the most popular; people love their pumpkin spice! However, it appears Trader Joe’s customers would prefer the grocery chain keep its pumpkin-flavored products to just food and drink. Per Instagram account @traderjoeslist, the official rollout for TJ’s fall items is September 7, but some stores have already started to release some veteran products like the pumpkin body butter....

Why Jacques Torres Had A Steep Learning Curve On Nailed It! Rob Kim/Getty Images By Erica Andrews/Sept. 14, 2021 4:03 pm EST Jacques Torres is known for being comedian Nicole Byer’s culinary sidekick on the massively popular show “Nailed It!” But audiences may not know that the baker has had a long and illustrious career prior to being featured on the competitive cooking series. According to his website, Torres honed his pastry skills in France, where he worked with Michelin star chef Jacques Maximin at Hotel Negresco for many years....