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Nyan Cat Was Originally Called Pop-Tart Cat Facebook By Hannah Beach/Nov. 24, 2021 3:50 pm EST Those of us familiar with the internet know there are innumerable food-related memes. We’ve got the Kermit Lipton tea meme. The “None Pizza with Left Beef” meme. The “good soup” meme. The list goes on and on and on. Younger generations have likely also witnessed the evolution of certain memes (particularly during the pandemic), and many of the ones we love today are actually quite different from their original form....

Rachael Ray’s Video Of Husband John Playing Piano Has Fans Impressed Jamie Mccarthy/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Oct. 13, 2021 3:19 pm EST The “Rachael Ray” show was back in its New York TV studio on October 13, according to the show’s website, and it looks like Ray’s husband John Cusimano found a piano offstage somewhere. Either that or they have an awesome grand piano at home. Ray captured a video of Cusimano playing the piano and posted it to Facebook and Instagram on October 13....

The 12 Most Epic Celebrity Chef Feuds Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Crawford Smith/Oct. 13, 2021 7:19 pm EST Most television food personalities appear to be nice people, or at least they’re good at playing nice people on TV. The food world doesn’t tend to produce the volume of drama and beef that you see in the sports and music industries. Despite the generally collegial atmosphere of food media, celebrity chefs will inevitably rub each other the wrong way from time to time and start fights....

The Budweiser Clydesdale Makes An Emotional Comeback In This Super Bowl Commercial Alexanderphoto7/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Feb. 4, 2022 12:13 pm EST Budweiser has tried a lot of different approaches in its Super Bowl commercials over the years, some more successful than others. While we can safely say that a little goes a long way when it comes to talking frogs, guys saying “Wassssssup,” and crustaceans acting oddly, the one thing we can never get enough of is those gorgeous Clydesdales....

The Real Reason Shake Shack Returned Its Bailout Scott Olson/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 3:55 pm EST We love Shake Shack for many reasons — their burgers (they’ve even made allowances for vegetarians with their ‘Shroom Burger), their Crinkle Cut Fries (cheese, anyone?), and their Frozen Custards and Shakes (in case you have around 1,000 calories to spare). And just when you thought you couldn’t love them more, they offer up a selection of dog treats (via Shake Shack)....

There’s Already A Shortage Of The New Girl Scout Adventurefuls Cookie Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 12:40 pm EST With a new year comes a new set of food shortages. Of these, the most devastating in 2022 may be that of Adventurefuls, the newest cookie sold by the Girl Scouts. According to NPR, the shortage is due to an unexpected demand for the treats and not enough supply....

This Is What Got Gordon Ramsay To Care About Vegetarians Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Jan. 11, 2022 8:21 am EST You’re either a fan of Gordon Ramsay and his no-nonsense, intense, and often rude demeanor, or you can’t stand him. Typically, there’s no middle ground with this celebrity chef and TV personality. Either way, there’s no denying that this Scottish chef has a huge following, due in part to his famous TV shows, “Hell’s Kitchen” and “MasterChef” (per IMDB)....

Trader Joe’s Adorable Thanksgiving Pie Truffles Are Turning Heads Alena_Kos/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Nov. 6, 2021 9:07 am EST With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, people are already gearing up for the best day in November. On the fourth Thursday of the month, families and friends around the nation will gather together to give thanks, watch truckloads of football, and snuggle up in front of the Macy’s Day Parade. As if this doesn’t already sound like a homebody’s dream come true, there’s always time in the day to sneak off for a mid-afternoon nap....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Have Some Complaints About Its Thai Green Curry Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 18, 2021 8:28 am EST Thai green curry is perceived to be a classic dish. Per National Geographic, the dish has attracted fans around the world thanks to the fact that it is full of spices. The curry has several variations depending on where you are. Interestingly, red and green curry aren’t all that different from each other....

Trisha Yearwood Looks Back On A Funny Family Thanksgiving Mix-Up s_bukley/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Nov. 13, 2021 9:06 pm EST Thanksgiving is a day when the food takes center stage, and the turkey is the absolute star of the show. From the mashed potatoes and stuffing to the cranberry sauce and green bean casserole, we want each element to contribute positively to our taste buds’ memories. When you put so much time and effort into one meal and so many people you love gather under one roof, you want it to be special....

Unexpected Foods That Are Forbidden In The Bible Rachata Sinthopachakul/Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 2:54 pm EST When it comes to dietary restrictions observed for religious reasons, one of the most famous might be meat-free Fridays, especially during Lent. It’s a rule that’s been around for a long time: Even in the Middle Ages, people were finding creative ways around it. (Beaver, anyone?) It’s definitely plucked right out of the Bible, isn’t it?...

Whatever Happened To McDonald’s McStuffins? YouTube By Nick Desimone/Dec. 14, 2021 2:32 pm EST The year 1993 brought us an iconic entry to the long list of discontinued McDonald’s items: the McStuffin. Hot on the heels of the breakout success of Hot Pockets — which came out in 1983, according to the product’s website — and other gooey delights such as the Costco chicken bake, McDonald’s saw an opportunity to capitalize on America’s love for bread stuffed with cheese and various fillings....

Why Chili Peppers Are So Important To Bobby Flay Denise Truscello/Getty Images By Julia Mullaney/Nov. 9, 2021 3:55 pm EST Bobby Flay has made a name for himself as one of the most recognized American chefs. Flay operates several restaurants around the U.S. and has been a staple on Food Network — though he recently announced that he’s parting ways with the popular food channel after nearly 30 years, according to People....

Anne Burrell’s Meatball Recipe Cecilia Ryu/Mashed By Cecilia Ryu AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 10:10 am EST Meatballs are classic comfort food — whether you’re enjoying them as an appetizer with some crusty bread or atop fresh spaghetti — and Anne Burrell’s “Excellent Meatballs” recipe is, in fact, excellent. But if you want something with a bit more heat, this recipe from food photographer and recipe developer Cecilia Ryu is exactly what you’re looking for....

Beer Can Chicken Recipe Keith Kamikawa/Mashed By Keith Kamikawa AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 20, 2021 8:38 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter isn’t the only season that boasts beautiful centerpiece dishes! When you’re firing up the grill this summer, consider cooking up a beer can chicken — a dish as impressive as it is delicious. Keith Kamikawa has all of the secrets to help you master this chicken, which is coated in a medley of spices before being slowly smoked over a can of beer....

Best Halloween Candy Platter Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 19, 2021 5:01 pm EST Halloween is one of the best holidays to celebrate with friends and family alike. It’s centered around all the amazing treats that the kiddos get while trick-or-treating. It’s one of our favorite holidays because of the sheer fact that there is so much candy and sweets involved. If you’re on the same page and are in the mood to throw a festive bash complete with all the tricks and treats, then we have the perfect recipe for you....

Date nights weren’t always this glamorous for Buddy and Lisa Twitter As it turns out, Buddy Valastro wasn’t smitten with his wife right off the bat. In an interview with TLC, the baker revealed that he used to view Lisa as a “little girl” when he would see her hanging out with her best friend, who happened to be Buddy’s second cousin and neighbor. However, things changed when they reunited at a nightclub several years later and became “inseparable....

Chicken And Dumpling Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 9:58 am EST Chicken and dumplings may be the grandmother of all comfort foods. While it’s sometimes thought to have come out of the Great Depression, Southern Kitchen says the dish likely dates back to the turn of the century –- the 17th century, that is. By the mid-1800s, recipes for chicken and dumplings were published in cookbooks put out by Real Housewives of various southern states, though chances are those recipes were developed by the housewives’ domestic servants (in earlier days, their slaves)....

Chief Happy Hour Officer Joel McHale Dishes On Q Mixers - Exclusive Interview Kovert Creative By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 2:49 pm EST Chances are that actor and TV host Joel McHale has made you laugh a time or two. Whether it was his quick-witted observations on “The Soup,” as the endearingly snarky Jeff Winger on “Community,” or even more recently during guest appearances on shows like “I Can See Your Voice,” McHale’s knack for comedic sarcasm has charmed audiences for two decades....

Delicious Breakfast Foods You Need To Try Before You Die Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 2:54 pm EST Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. It turns out that your mother wasn’t lying to you. Studies have found that eating breakfast can help you do everything from lose weight to enhance your attention span and your memory. There’s no legitimate reason why you should skip breakfast, especially when there are so many delicious breakfast foods that you have yet to try....