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Why Ice Cream Smell Matters, According To The Founder Of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams - Exclusive Facebook By Jorie Mark/Dec. 9, 2021 10:18 am EST Whether it’s the scent of chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven, or the enticing aroma of garlic simmering in some extra virgin olive oil in a pan, smell is definitely an important part of enjoying food. Even ice cream. Most of us probably wouldn’t think to sniff a cold scoop of our favorite flavor — but maybe we’re missing out....

A&W Claps Back At Competitors’ Celebrity Meals TY Lim/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Dec. 3, 2021 8:17 am EST We’ve all seen famous celebrities pick up side gigs as spokespeople for fast food chains. Remember Tom Brady’s somewhat controversial Subway ads? How about Megan Thee Stallion’s Popeyes collab that saw the brand rollout its Hottie Sauce in her honor? It seems if there is one thing restaurants like to do, it is snag a big-name celebrity for a major ad campaign....

Bobby Flay’s Girlfriend Melts Hearts With Sweet Birthday Tribute s_bukley/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Dec. 11, 2021 3:08 pm EST The internet can’t stop gushing over this heart-melting post shared by chef Bobby Flay’s girlfriend Christina Pérez. In honor of Flay’s birthday, Pérez wrote, “happy birthday to the man who keeps me laughing and makes my life more delicious and sparkly than I could ever have imagined — love you x million @bobbyflay” (via Instagram)....

Eric Wareheim’s Personal Pan Pep Pep Pizza Recipe Julia Stotz By Mashed Staff/Sept. 22, 2021 11:27 am EST For over a decade, comedic multi-hyphenate Eric Wareheim has made it his mission to expand his culinary horizons, and those efforts are documented in his just released book “Foodheim,” which doubles as a global culinary adventure guide and recipe collection. “If I can make some people laugh and learn how to make pizza along the way, I think that’s a real fun, new challenge in my life,” the Adult Swim superstar told Mashed during an exclusive interview....

Ever Wonder What The ‘Grey Stuff’ Is In Beauty And The Beast? Here’s The Recipe Disney/YouTube By Elise DeVoe/Jan. 18, 2022 3:28 pm EST Thinking about classic Disney movies brings up feelings of warmth and nostalgia, and it often makes you want to watch the film again. Upon another viewing of the movie, your stomach rumbles as you see the perfectly manicured dishes in each film hit the table. Honestly, we were all about to lick the screen when the food critic received the final perfectly presented plate in “Ratatouille,” and we low-key wanted to steal the spaghetti and meatballs from “Lady and the Tramp....

Here’s How McDonald’s Is Celebrating Lunar New Year 2022 Kite_rin/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Feb. 4, 2022 12:37 pm EST While the first day of January is a time to toss out the old and bring in the new, the Lunar New Year is seen by many cultures as another opportunity to reset the fortune clock and wish for good luck and prosperity. Many restaurants mark the holiday by dressing up in the lucky colors of red and gold, but McDonald’s is taking an extra initiative this Lunar New Year....

Here’s How Often You Should Really Be Disinfecting Your Kitchen Brian A Jackson/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Aug. 30, 2021 2:55 pm EST Cleanliness is next to Godliness, or so the saying goes, which is why we are probably in constant pursuit of cleaning hacks to help lighten the load. Whether we are scouring the likes of TikTok for ways to clean our oven, or trying to avoid the mistakes everyone makes when they clean their refrigerator, these tips and tricks simply make life a little easier so we can spend more time enjoying the day....

How McDonald’s Helped Kentucky After A Tornado’s Devastation 8th.creator/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Dec. 20, 2021 3:41 pm EST On December 18, the National Weather Service confirmed the deadly storm system that swept the central and southern United States on December 10 and 11 included 61 tornadoes, cutting a line through Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky, and wreaking havoc on those living in the areas. Luckily, amid the chaos, several people have donated their time and resources to help restore the storm-ravaged areas, including a McDonald’s franchisee in Mayfield, Kentucky, who served his community free food from McDonald’s McRig....

Instagram Adores Martha Stewart’s ‘Chic ’20s’ Getup Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Maria Faller/Nov. 1, 2021 11:21 am EST Martha Stewart has become a social media sorcerer of sorts, as she continues to post magical content that captivates her audience. With 1.5 million followers on Instagram and a whopping 3.4 million Twitter fans, Stewart shares an array of posts from sultry peach jam recipes to smooches with Snoop Dogg. If you haven’t been privy to some of the Instagram photos by the entrepreneur, taking a peek is highly recommended....

Martha Stewart’s Blood-Moon Punch Will Wow Your Halloween Guests Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Oct. 19, 2021 12:49 pm EST Few celebrity chefs do holidays quite like Martha Stewart. She always brings creative and fun recipes to the table, and her fans are always excited to make them. While many people are still thinking about creative Halloween treats to make this year, Stewart has focused in on the beverage side of things....

Reddit Restaurant Workers Are Begging You To Stop Lying About This Serious Issue U2M Brand/Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/Oct. 4, 2021 5:49 pm EST In a recent thread on r/KitchenConfidential, several restaurant workers shared their frustrations about patrons who lie about allergies when ordering or requesting menu modifications. “I love accommodating dietary restrictions and allergies,” wrote iburntxurxtoast. “But last night, middle of the rush, a guest wants our seasonal salad and can’t have any oil....

Subway Is Expanding Its Menu Overhaul With 2 New Sauces Subway By Gillie Houston/Oct. 7, 2021 12:57 pm EST Subway, the world’s largest sandwich chain, has been hard at work this year overhauling its menu and defending its controversial tuna sandwich recipe. These days, the company is hoping to create positive buzz around a set of massive menu changes known as Eat Fresh Refresh, the largest menu update in the chain’s history, according to a press release sent to Mashed....

Target’s Holiday Best event will last a week Bloomberg/Getty Images Beginning October 31, Target will be running their “Holiday Best” deals events (via PR Newswire). Customers who shop at Target from October 31 to November 6 will be able to purchase everything from electronics, toys, and kitchen appliances to apparel at significantly reduced prices. These “Holiday Best,” according to Target, are meant to give the consumer confidence in knowing that they are getting the best price of the season....

The Kellogg’s Strike Is Finally Over Teepakarn Khamwaen/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Dec. 21, 2021 6:19 pm EST ICYMI, Kellogg’s cereal plant workers went on strike in early October, with approximately 1,400 unionized workers at factories across the United States calling for improved job protections, vacation and holiday pay, and health benefits. Due to subsequently slowed operations in plants in Michigan, Tennessee, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania, the cereal giant responsible for beloved brands such as Corn Flakes and Frosted Flakes actually had to start importing products from Europe and Latin America to keep up with Stateside demand, reports Eat This, Not That....

The One Meal Eitan Bernath Wants To Make For Cardi B - Exclusive Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Aug. 31, 2021 3:36 pm EST To fill you in: Eitan Bernath likes Cardi B so much that he turns his commute time during business trips into Cardi B dance parties (via YouTube). The TikTok star and culinary consultant for “The Drew Barrymore Show” even named his cat after her. Cardi B(ernath) is a British Shorthair rescue and is — unlike his namesake — a bit camera shy, per YouTube....

The Publix Cooking School You Probably Never Knew About JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Oct. 20, 2021 11:37 am EST There’s no denying the hype around Publix grocery stores. One quick Google search confirms that people absolutely go bonkers over the giant grocer. Kitchn has called it “the best grocery store ever,” for its well-meaning and kind employees, standard of cleanliness, seasonal displays, and great array of quality foods, including their own brand line....

The Tricks You’ll See A Good Cashier Using At The Grocery Store Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 8:55 pm EST At first glance, it looks like a grocery store cashier’s job is easy. How hard can it be, when most grocery chains allow the customer to do the job at self-checkout stands without any training? And really, how much training do you need? Five or 10 minutes is enough to explain what all the buttons on the cash register do, then you’re all set…right?...

The Truth About Great British Bake Off Winner Rahul Mandal Jeff Spicer/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:04 pm EST The winner of the ninth series of the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in the U.S.) is an accomplished man. Rahul Mandal impressed the judges and viewers with his extraordinary baking skills. It’s also interesting to note that he didn’t come from a culinary background, and was doing something entirely different when he decided to give the show a shot (via The Telegraph....

The Untold Truth Of Mountain Dew Mountain Dew By Lindsay D. Mattison/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:48 pm EST Mountain Dew is everywhere these days. This highly-caffeinated, electric-colored drink is marketed toward a young crowd looking to live life on the edge. It’s not uncommon to see extreme sports like skateboarding or mountain biking in their ads, or people attending crowded concerts or participating in all-nighter video game binges. Their marketing campaign seems to work, too; as of 2018, Mountain Dew is the fourth most popular soda, with a six to seven percent overall market share....

The Untold Truth Of Porridge artgray/Shutterstock By Nads Willow/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:15 pm EST A hot-cereal breakfast, porridge is a traditional staple that is not only delicious, but also nutritious. The little orphan boy, Oliver Twist hadn’t had enough gruel when he said, “Please sir, I want some more,” in the eponymous Charles Dickens novel and its depiction of Victorian deprivation. However, this idea of porridge being a dish of last resort is outdated and today porridge is a hearty, nourishing dish served up across the globe with some interesting grains of history mixed in....