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The Iconic Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Has Never Been To Roy Rochlin/Getty By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:30 pm EST Gordon Ramsay has some very discerning opinions when it comes to food. According to People, the chef believes that no one should put pineapple on pizza and, according to Refinery29, he absolutely avoids any meals served on airplanes. He also believes that chefs use way too much truffle oil, serve Wagyu beef too often, and disagrees with fine dining establishments serving food in the form of foam (via Popsugar)....

James Devaney/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 6, 2022 5:00 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Now we know what you’re thinking. How can I hang a spoon on my Christmas tree? While the candy cane’s shape is said to resemble a shepherd’s staff – shepherds play a prominent role in the Biblical Christmas story, after all – the Gourmet Gift Baskets blog speculates that the candies were shaped like that for the specific purpose of hanging them on Christmas trees....

The Real Reason Scallops Sometimes Taste Like Soap SosnaRadosna/Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Oct. 1, 2021 10:49 am EST Scallops are often highly regarded as prized morsels from the sea, but in some circumstances they can taste downright soapy. Unlike the soapy flavor that many people can attribute to being inherent in fresh cilantro, there’s an external reason why some types of scallops take on this characteristic (and it has to do with the way they can be prepped for a longer shelf-life)....

The Reason These Food Scientists Are Turning Avocado Pits Into A Drink New Africa/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Oct. 27, 2021 3:45 pm EST You’ve probably heard the running joke that Twinkies can last forever — NPR calls them the “cockroaches of the snack food world.” On a similar, more serious note, you’ve likely heard that chewing gum doesn’t decompose due to the chemicals it contains (via How Stuff Works). Both of these make reasonable sense....

The Ridiculous Amount Of Money You Could Make As A Water Influencer Rido/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Sept. 22, 2021 1:49 pm EST Three things are essential to ensuring the continuation of life. The first is water, the second is oxygen, and the final one is dogs — how could anything exist without them? Sure, there may be a few other things of importance (such as candy and gin), but those are the really key necessities to keeping Earth filled with its huge array of thriving species....

The Secret To The Best Grilled Cheese, According To Chef Jernard Wells - Exclusive George Dolgikh/Shutterstock By Jorie Mark/Oct. 20, 2021 11:36 am EST If you love grilled cheese, even a mediocre sammie will not disappoint. Two slices of bread, some cheddar and melted butter: What could go wrong? Perhaps a better question is how can you make that grilled cheese so good, it wins a prize? The esteemed chef Jernard Wells believes he has the answer to that question....

The Untold Truth Of The Chicago-Style Hot Dog Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Jen Wheeler/Updated: Dec. 13, 2021 12:37 pm EST The humble hot dog is an all-American classic that people across the country both love and love to hate on. Often scorned even as billions of them are scarfed down every year (according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council), hot dogs are perennial cheap street food and long-time stadium staple, as well as an undisputed star of summer BBQs....

This Kettle With Almost Perfect Ratings Has People Obsessed By Justine Lee/Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 2:50 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The perfect kettle for coffee and tea StudioPhotoDFlorez/Shutterstock People who have bought (and now religiously use) the kettle praise how well the different temperature settings actually work and the speed at which it heats up. If it’s only a matter of minutes until your inevitable return for that second or third cup of tea, reviewers state you’ll appreciate the Hold Temp function....

This Restaurant’s ‘Close The Gap’ Fee Has Reddit Divided wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Dec. 31, 2021 3:14 pm EST Wages have always been a hot topic, but since the pandemic, Americans have become more and more divided on the subject. Many people argue that minimum wage should be increased to make up for the fact that cost of living has gone up; others argue that wages are fine as they are and people should just work harder....

Three Bean Salad Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 7, 2021 9:06 am EST Three bean salad is an easy, hearty side dish full of protein and wonderful textures. This recipe harnesses its bean-y might from three beans: kidney, garbanzo, and green (even though, according to Randall Beans, green beans aren’t really a bean, but we won’t tell if you won’t!). Registered dietitian and recipe developer Kristen Carli created this recipe with an affinity for legumes in mind....

TikTok’s Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys Are Turning Heads Arina P Habich/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Nov. 19, 2021 1:54 pm EST If you’re looking to liven up your holiday party spread with a unique finger food, or if you’ve been tapped to bring a dessert to a Thanksgiving potluck, then TikTok has you covered. This particular TikTok trend is a year old at least, but it’s viral again just before Thanksgiving 2021: the chocolate-covered strawberry turkey....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Pumped For Its Returning Winter Baton Cookies Instagram By Erich Barganier/Dec. 2, 2021 5:00 pm EST Winter has finally arrived, and that can only mean one thing — Trader Joe’s has brought back its baton cookies. Instagrammer traderjoesnew spotted a massive display of the treats during one of their grocery runs and snapped a photo to show off. As they captioned the image, “ITS BACK!! Baton lovers quartet rolled wafer cookies filled with cocoa, hazelnut, chocolatey orange and cookies and cream filling....

Why Bar Rescue Is Ron Duprat’s Favorite Show - Exclusive Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Steven John/Oct. 18, 2021 9:02 am EST Chef Ron Duprat is no stranger to cooking on camera. He has appeared on myriad television programs over the past few years. During an exclusive Mashed interview, Duprat detailed: “I did ‘Top Chef,’ I did ‘Iron Chef,’ I did ‘Bar Rescue,’ I did ‘Beat Bobby Flay,’” and you get the picture....

Why You Might See Fewer California Vineyards Soon Angyalosi Beata/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Jan. 26, 2022 4:15 pm EST The future looks good for wine sales across North America. According to a 2020 Reportlinker.com announcement (via Globe Newswire), experts predict the organic wine market across North America to grow to a net worth of almost $4 billion by 2027, thanks to the product’s sulfite-free content and organic farming methods. Despite this projected growth, certain parts of the U....

Yes, Bears Actually Love Honey. Here’s Why Peter Vanco/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Nov. 1, 2021 7:38 pm EST Do you love honey? We know we sure do. Whether stirred into a hot cup of tea, folded into homemade BBQ sauce, or drizzled between layers of flaky baklava, this sweet, golden liquid is a must in any pantry. And as much as humans love honey — the average person consumes almost two pounds of the stuff per year, according to Bee Culture — you’ve probably heard that bears enjoy it, too....

You Could Only Get This Cherry Pie-Inspired Frappuccino In One Country supawat bursuk/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Sept. 21, 2021 4:29 pm EST By now, avid Starbucks fans should likely know that there are some really creative flavors of limited-edition Frappuccinos out there in the world. Yet, some of the best can only be ordered in countries outside the United States. You can’t even get them off the secret menu in the U....

30 Minute Fried Rice Recipe Mikayla Marin/Mashed By Mikayla Marin/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 9:32 am EST We’ve all had that oops moment when dinner rolls around and you have nothing ready to eat. Before you grab the car keys and resort to the nearest fast food chain, let us show you a quick, easy, and super-simple chicken fried rice recipe that you can whip up in 30 minutes, prep included....

Why Butterball launched the Turkey Talk-Line Butterball What was the original inspiration for the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line? The Butterball Turkey talk-line has been around since 1981. We’re really excited to be celebrating our 40th anniversary this year. The inspiration was really to find ways to help make Thanksgiving easier. Putting on this meal, the most important meal of the season, [making it] easier and less stressful for holiday hosts. And we started back in 1981 with six experts who all had a culinary background at that time....

Amanda Freitag Just Announced A Line Of Spice Blends. Here’s What We Know So Far Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 2:06 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amanda Freitag has made a big announcement on Twitter. The star judge of “Chopped” and an “Iron Chef America” competitor announced that she has developed a line of spice blends that will soon be available for purchase....

Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 19, 2021 12:43 pm EST Muffins have been around for quite some time, but they really started to gain popularity in the 1970s when more and more women were working outside the home, therefore unavailable to cook a full, hot breakfast for their families, to order (via Repeller). Nevertheless, muffins can contain a ton of sugar and refined ingredients (via Healthline)....