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Simple Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe Ksenia Prints By Ksenia Prints/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 11:58 am EST In North America, you know fall is here by three things: the proliferation of pumpkin spice latte snaps on Instagram, the sudden pinning of Thanksgiving recipes, and the piles of pumpkin and squash in the farmer’s market. But what to do with all those mounds of photogenic squash? Other than pumpkin pie, most of us are clueless about squash or pumpkin recipes....

Starbucks Employees Were Glad To See These Drinks Leave The Menu Manu Padilla/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Oct. 19, 2021 1:08 am EST Starbucks has plenty of iconic drinks, but that doesn’t mean baristas enjoy making all of them. There are menu items that Starbucks baristas hate making, and ordering a so-called Medicine Ball is a red flag for baristas, who would probably prefer you stay at home if you’re feeling sick. Since Starbucks’ menu often changes, it’s no surprise that there are some drinks and other menu items that employees are glad they don’t have to make anymore....

The Halibut Rule Alex Guarnaschelli Swears By lev radin/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Sept. 9, 2021 2:25 pm EST There are some rules you never want to break and when you are cooking halibut — that sweet, mild tasting white fish that Taste of Home likens to tilapia — and the rule that celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli swears by when it comes to preparing this fish is definitely one of those. Guarnaschelli has a culinary résumé that would leave most foodies salivating....

The Most Memorable Meal Scott Conant Ever Ate Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Lauren David/Nov. 16, 2021 3:12 pm EST Celebrity chef, TV personality, cookbook author, and restaurant owner Scott Conant has eaten plenty of meals during his prominent food career. Although he has appeared on several TV programs, he may be most famous for his role as a judge on the popular Food Network TV show “Chopped” (via his website). On the show Conant has had his fair share of superb dishes and likely not so great combinations....

The Reason Mackinac Island Considers Itself The World’s Fudge Capital Michael Deemer/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Dec. 15, 2021 12:02 pm EST One of the best treats this world has to offer is fudge. The traditional milk chocolate fudge is an unmatched classic in our humble opinion, but there are countless other flavors: peanut butter, sea salt caramel, dark chocolate, mint, white chocolate…. You can make it with as few as three ingredients....

The Shady Reason Wendy’s Paid Out Almost $6 Million To Employees Bloomberg/Getty By Lauren David/Jan. 15, 2022 12:59 pm EST Wendy’s, a burger chain that was created by high school dropout Dave Thomas (per Insider), has been around since 1969. His friendly demeanor has been the face of the chain in plenty of marketing campaigns, including commercials. And with the slogan, “Quality is our recipe,” the brand really lives up to that motto delivering their prized menu goods in more than 6,200 locations between the United States and Canada, per Wendy’s website....

The Sweet Love Story Behind Panda Express Instagram By Khyati Dand/Sept. 17, 2021 9:50 am EST What do you think of when you hear about Panda Express? Orange Chicken? Chow Mein? Broccoli Beef? Best Chinese food chain in America? Probably all of the above. What you may not associate the fast-food giant with, however, is a family-owned business, and one run by two college sweethearts at that. Who you now know as the husband-wife duo that ranks among the top 250 richest Americans, Andrew and Peggy Cherng (above) met as young college students in the 1980s while studying for their undergraduate degrees at Baker University (via Business Insider)....

The Weird Way The Smell Of Ham Affects Your Sense Of Taste Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Dec. 8, 2021 3:19 pm EST One of the worst things about coming down with a cold is having a stuffy nose and not being able to fully smell or taste anything. Even just a little bit of congestion can totally throw off your senses. According to Science World, this is because smell makes up 80% of our experience of flavor....

These Aldi September 2021 Finds Are Perfect For Busy Weeknights Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/Aug. 30, 2021 2:51 am EST Supermarket giant Aldi has heard the cries from those returning to work, school, and a semi-normal life this fall and is answering graciously. An impressive lineup of products will be hitting the shelves this September and to say we’re excited is an understatement. It should also be noted that Aldi has been killing it lately with themed product releases....

These Are The Absolute Healthiest Foods You Can Buy Aleksandar Malivuk/Shutterstock By Joanna Steven/Updated: Feb. 3, 2022 10:13 am EST It’s no secret that a healthy diet provides many benefits, from a lower risk of heart disease to more energy, or simply better sleep. But with so much conflicting information out there, and diet trends that seem to change every year, it is easy to feel overwhelmed when faced with all the choices at the grocery store....

Things You Should Never Order From A French Restaurant Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: Feb. 4, 2022 1:54 pm EST Whether you’ve spent years wandering the streets of Paris and Marseilles or you’ve never even set foot on a plane, you’re likely to encounter French food at some point in your life. After all, for a long time, French cuisine was viewed as the height of elegant dining. But times have changed, and French food has now seen a decline in popularity, especially as food previously thought of as “exotic” (whatever that means) has now become mainstream....

This Beef Cooking Technique Has TikTok Divided Alexander Wraths/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Dec. 1, 2021 3:00 pm EST If you are not a vegan or vegetarian, there are few things in life more divine than tucking into a juicy, seasoned hunk of steak. It’s no coincidence that many meat-lovers prefer beef over other rival proteins, which is primarily due to its unmatched flavor. According to Beef Magazine, the lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins incorporated in beef are what primarily impact its flavor, and the grain-finished texture is what draws taste buds to this protein more than others....

This Halo Top Fall Favorite Is Returning Soon Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Jan. 6, 2022 10:50 am EST If you are a fan of pumpkin flavoring, then you’re probably looking forward to the upcoming fall season. It’s just about that time of year when restaurants and grocery stores begin adding all kinds of delectable fall items to their menus and shelves, so you can enjoy the sweet and spicy treat in just about everything from lattes and cookies to pancake mix and even oatmeal....

Why A Dutch City Is Threatening To Egg Jeff Bezos’ Yacht Frazer Harrison/Getty By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 8:39 am EST Back in May 2021, Jeff Bezos dished out approximately $500 million to purchase a 417-foot yacht that comes with features like a helipad and a secondary boat (via Houston Chronicle). The expensive luxury compares to the fancy ice cream machine Bezos installed in his home. Some felt outraged over the sheer extravagance of the purchase, while others took issue over transportation issues....

Why It’s Reportedly Dangerous To Work For DoorDash And Postmates By Elise DeVoe/Dec. 27, 2021 10:53 am EST When shelter in place requirements started in early 2020, restaurants had no choice but to rely on food delivery apps like DoorDash and Postmates to stay in business and get food to customers safely. According to eMarketer, food delivery apps had 32.7% more smartphone users in 2020 than in 2019. With all these new users entering the market, it presented the opportunity for more people to work for these apps that promised flexible schedules and high hourly pay in their advertisements....

Why The Cows Jet’s Pizza Sources Its Cheese From Listen To Opera Syda Productions/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Dec. 20, 2021 8:57 am EST If you’ve ever had Detroit-style pizza, you know how incredibly unique it is. Motor City is the birthplace of the rectangular pie with buttery deep-dish crust, mounds of gooey cheese, and a generous layer of zesty tomato sauce. Invented in 1946 by Gus and Anna Guerra, owners of Buddy’s Rendezvous, the pizza became a legend upon the first bite, according to Pure Michigan....

Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These ‘Super Decadent’ Greek Yogurts Anna Puzatykh/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 4:58 pm EST While some people may have time to whip up a good, filling breakfast from scratch, others may have to rely on a quick meal that they can grab while running out the door. Greek yogurt is a great option for a satisfying breakfast that doesn’t require any prep time but still delivers a good amount of nutritional benefits....

Duff Goldman Approves Of This Trader Joe’s Spice Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Kathryn Shelton/Dec. 29, 2021 12:19 am EST If you are melding the images of Duff Goldman and sprinkles together in your mind, you are probably thinking about the sugar nonpareils that decorate cakes and cookies. After all, the Ace of Cakes is known for his cake art and even dabbled in packaging sprinkles of his own at one point (via Instacart)....

Easy White Clam Sauce Linguine Recipe Kate Shungu/Mashed By Kate Shungu AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 14, 2021 10:35 am EST Simple pasta dishes are popular around every family table. Whether you’ve just finished work or wrapped a long day with the kids, pulling together an easy meal brings dietary bliss. Recipe developer Kate Shungu from Gift of Hospitality shares with us her best rendition of white clam sauce linguine. This dish will satisfy your taste buds and give you a healthy balance of carbs, protein, and omega-3s....

Healthy Super Bowl Food Alternatives By Kitty Jay/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:24 pm EST Looking to lighten up after the gorge-friendly holiday season? Well, nothing can thwart your progress like the smorgasbord of deli meats, cheesy dips, and deep-fried everything that’s lurking just around the corner. That’s right folks, we’re talking about the Super Bowl. For many people, Super Bowl Sunday is first and foremost a day for heavy snacking… with a bit of commercial watching between trips to the buffet table....