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What Whole Foods Is Saying About Its Policy On Black Lives Matter Masks Eugenio Marongiu/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Dec. 6, 2021 1:57 pm EST Over a year ago, Whole Foods rolled out a new dress code policy that prevents employees from wearing loud or busy patterns on their clothes or face masks and bans pins or clothing with messages or text, per Insider. Employees didn’t take this change kindly, and a group of workers at the grocery chain ended up filing a lawsuit against Whole Foods over the fact that they couldn’t wear Black Lives Matter face masks (via Reuters)....

You Probably Didn’t Know Vegemite Can Conduct Electricity Tap10/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Nov. 16, 2021 4:07 pm EST You probably don’t even know what Vegemite is, and unless you’re old enough to remember those original MTV darlings, Men At Work, or their 1980’s mega hit, “Down Under,” which sings of a Vegemite sandwich, you’ve probably never even heard of it. Vegemite is a uniquely bitter-tasting sandwich spread, typically served up on toast, or crackers, that is a requisite repast in the Land Down Under....

You Should Never Order The Grilled Chicken Sandwich From McDonald’s. Here’s Why McDonalds By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Dec. 17, 2021 10:37 am EST Associated with greasy cheeseburgers, salty fries, and decadent milkshakes, fast food has long been considered something to avoid if you’re trying to be health-conscious. However, in the last few years, many fast food chains have begun adding healthier options to their menus, like salads, fruit, and low fat and lower-calorie dishes....

5-Ingredient Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Jessica Morone/Mashed By Jessica Morone AND Mashed Staff/Jan. 26, 2022 10:30 am EST If you love strawberry shortcake — and who doesn’t, really? — then you’re going to absolutely adore this recipe. Courtesy of recipe developer Jessica Morone, this 5-ingredient strawberry shortcake recipe is easy to make, comes together quickly, and doesn’t skimp on sweetness. “I love that these are so easy and quick to make, so you could do these for a fun weeknight dessert, or really any other time,” Morone raves....

Air Fryer Frittata Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 27, 2021 3:52 pm EST Even if you have never had the pleasure of having partaken in the bright and joyful perfect protein-rich dish known as “frittata,” it is nevertheless likely that you have at least a vague understanding that it’s pretty great. A frittata is a wonderful Italian-inspired hybrid of a veggie omelet (although a frittata isn’t folded), scrambled eggs (but with more mix-ins), and quiche (albeit without a crust)....

Aldi’s Affordable Teriyaki Stir Fry Is Turning Heads 1000 Words/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Oct. 16, 2021 2:16 pm EST If you need a cheap, easy, and delicious go-to for a quick supper, Aldi has you covered. At least, that was the consensus the Aldi subreddit came to recently when one member shared their love for the Fusia teriyaki vegetable stir fry that the company sells. “Less than $3 at Aldi,” the title read....

Aldi Shoppers Swear By These Tins Of Brie Reddit By Erich Barganier/Sept. 30, 2021 12:26 pm EST When you need to cook up something extra special, you can’t go wrong including some Brie into your recipe. According to Kara Lydon, you can turn this ingredient into a grilled cheese sandwich, bake it into pastries, use it to top off a casserole, and can even serve it alongside fruit. While this cheese can make any recipe that much more fun, finding the right brand can prove a bit more challenging....

Alton Brown’s Meeting With This Eggy Character Has Fans Cracking Jokes Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Nov. 20, 2021 6:21 pm EST Alton Brown is known for his humor as well as for his knowledge of food, so what could be a better fit for the celebrity chef than a photo op with a giant egg man? In a recent Instagram picture, Brown showcases himself posing with a human-sized Humpty Dumpty statue....

Apple Dessert Salad Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 11, 2021 1:30 pm EST Fall is officially here! If you love crisp apples in cool weather like we do, you’ll love this recipe. This amazing apple dessert salad was developed by recipe developer Stephanie Rapone, and it’s sure to be a hit all season long. “I love that it can be a dessert, a side dish, or an awesome after school snack,” Rapone says of this dish....

Best Pumpkin Mac And Cheese Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 26, 2021 9:28 am EST There are plenty of pumpkin-themed spins on everyday classics, and believe it or not, mac and cheese is no exception. We don’t think that the pumpkin frenzy in the fall is going anywhere anytime soon, and we must admit that we, too, have jumped on the bandwagon. Just call us pumpkin lovers four life....

Burger King Is Testing 3 New Breakfast Sandwiches. Here’s What We Know So Far Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Jan. 13, 2022 4:03 pm EST Fans of Burger King’s morning offerings may soon have a new favorite portable breakfast, thanks to some extra toasty items hitting menus soon. According to Food Beast, the burger chain recently announced a brand-new lineup of tasty breakfast sandwiches being tested at a small handful of locations beginning on January 13 for a limited time only....

Candice Brown Just Reminded Twitter About The Dark Side Of Television David M. Benett/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Sept. 23, 2021 1:06 pm EST A new season of “Great British Bake Off” premiered in Britain on September 21, and that means Twitter once again lit up with the #GBBO hashtag. It’s still early, and GBBO Twitter is still getting its feet wet. People are making relatable memes from screenshots of the show, or they’re trying to decide who they’re going to stan this season....

Joel Gamoran’s tips for cooking with children Instagram What makes a recipe kid-friendly? Oh, that’s such a good question. First and foremost, it has to be playful. I’ve learned that with my kids, they’re not interested in just dumping things into a bowl. They want to whisk it, they want to shake it, they want to smush it, they want to throw it, anything like that. Doughs, [things] that you can shake up in a jar — those are what makes kid food, kid food....

Clafoutis Recipe Mark Beahm/Mashed By Mark Beahm AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 9:29 am EST A classic French dessert is clafoutis (pronounced klah-foo-TEE), a baked confection that’s a cross between a cake and a custard. The Sunday Baker, Mark Beahm, shares with us a traditional recipe that’s incredibly easy to make and will impress your family and friends. “Clafoutis is a simple, rustic dish,” Beahm told us. “It’s very versatile and can be made with all kinds of fruits and berries....

Classic Chess Pie Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:50 am EST If you are dying to have some homemade pie, but feel a wee bit intimidated to make one, recipe developer Erin Johnson of Probably in the Kitchen has the perfect starter recipe for you. “Chess pie is an easy-to-make pie that is made from common ingredients that most people always have on hand,” she says....

Costco’s New Mini Snickerdoodle Cakes Have Shoppers Freaking Out TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 1:31 pm EST As the holiday season approaches, Costco shoppers might be dreaming of all the fantastical sugar treats that are about to fill the warehouse shelves. Luckily, one new sweet treat has already arrived in select locations, and many shoppers are making a special trip just to purchase this bakery delight. According to Redditor u/ThisBestBeGood, Snickerdoodle mini cakes have started to appear, and many people are running to grab a package....

Do You Actually Need To Own Both A Sieve And A Strainer? Syda Productions/Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/Nov. 9, 2021 3:18 pm EST There are endless cooking gadgets these days. Between air fryers, high-speed blenders, and crock pots, it’s impressive home chefs even have any counter space left clear. While some gizmos are a blast to experiment with, they often get forgotten in the depths of the cabinets once the novelty wears off....

Duff Goldman Fans Are Cracking Up Over These Baby Pic Captions Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Oct. 18, 2021 8:43 pm EST Celebrity baker and Food Network host Duff Goldman is known for his over-the-top and incredible cake creations, some of which he shares on his Instagram feed to his hundreds of thousands of fans online. Ever since Goldman welcomed a baby girl, Josephine, with wife Johnna in January this year (via Delish), Goldman’s Instagram feed has also included the occasional oh-so-cute shot of his photogenic daughter, like the adorable shot of his daughter in a cornfield, in a pumpkin patch, and just after bath time....

Facebook Is Roasting This Marie Callender’s Pie Review Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Nov. 30, 2021 5:51 pm EST Pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving Day staple with a flaky crust and sweet pumpkin filling. Top it off with a little whipped cream, and you’re in heaven. That’s why it can be understandably upsetting when a pie-baking endeavor goes south, and your pie ends up burnt and inedible. That’s what happened to Facebook user Sharon Weiss, who unfortunately baked something better resembling a large black hockey puck than a pie on Thanksgiving this year....

Fireball Fans Need To Know About This New Cinnamon Whisky Keg Fireball By Aimee Lamoureux/Sept. 14, 2021 12:37 pm EST Fireball is the spicy cinnamon whisky that brings the heat to any affair. Whether it’s a college party, a tailgate, or just a night out with friends, the sweet beverage with a bit of a bite is a surefire way to get the party started. And now, Fireball fans will definitely have a new reason to party, complete with just the thing to get the celebration going....