The Truth About Freya Cox From The Great British Baking Show: Season 12 British Bake Off/Twitter By Hannah Beach/Nov. 15, 2021 4:57 pm EST For over 10 years now, “The Great British Baking Show” has been entertaining and inspiring viewers around the world. Each season kicks off with 12 contestants, who are eliminated one by one each week. The winners of the competition get a cake stand and bragging rights, per Insider....
The Untold Truth Of Blue Cheese JPC-Prod/Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Oct. 5, 2021 12:47 pm EST Blue cheese — also known as bleu cheese — is one of those foods that people either love or hate. That probably has a lot to do with the incredibly strong flavor of most blue cheese. It’s salty, it’s pungent, and it has plenty of acidity to it. This means it pairs well with a variety of different foods, but it also means that it finds itself ostracized on the charcuterie board by those who prefer lighter, less assaulting cheeses....
The Untold Truth Of Buddy Valastro Getty Images By DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:55 pm EST Buddy Valastro is one of TLC’s golden boys — and he has been for years. You know him as the Cake Boss, the down-to-earth, Italian baker who creates some of the wildest, most extravagant cakes in the country. It’s an odd niche, perhaps, but it’s one that he’s made work beyond most people’s wildest dreams....
The Untold Truth Of Shawarma Hakan Tanak/Shutterstock By Sydney Brown/Jan. 24, 2022 9:15 am EST Shawarma, a classic Middle Eastern street food delicacy, is the perfect savory bite of tender meat, fluffy pita bread, and warming spice blends. Similar to gyros, shawarma is a typical street food that can be found across the globe and is known for its bold, deep flavor profiles. Whether you’re on a noisy street in Tel Aviv or in the comfort of your own home, shawarma is an amazing way to experience the authentic, century-old flavors of the Middle East....
The Viral Thanksgiving Text Mistake Will Soon Become A Netflix Movie Maria Savenko/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 6:06 pm EST People make mistakes. Even grandparents. And mistakes involving cell phones are something we can all relate to, right? Wanda Dench certainly can. Dech is surely not the first grandma to dial a wrong number, although this mistake was not a techno goof. Before Thanksgiving in 2016 she texted the number that she thought belonged to her grandson, but, unbeknownst to her, according to Variety, she inquired as to whether a complete stranger would be attending her Thanksgiving feast....
This Aldi Fan’s Meat-Flower Charcuterie Board Impressed Reddit Katheryn Moran/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Dec. 6, 2021 10:45 am EST Charcuterie boards are a go-to snack for parties. They can be simple, easy plates featuring just a few ingredients; or huge, decorative platters made with top tier cheeses and meats — it’s up to you to decide how much you’d like to invest in the charcuterie board of your dreams. The charcuterie obsession has of course gotten even more intense, as it’s the holiday season and there are plenty of parties to host and guests to feed — and Aldi has been all over the trend this year....
This McDonald’s Employee Fish Filet Joke Had TikTok Arguing Sorbis/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Jan. 20, 2022 2:55 pm EST McDonald’s certainly didn’t achieve its immense success without some pretty spectacular products. Some of the greats are the giant Big Mac, delicious McFlurry, and humble — but irresistibly salty — fries. However, even though it is undoubtedly a food icon, McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish is frequently considered to be one of the Golden Arches’ questionable food items....
Twitter Is Cracking Up At Guy Fieri’s New Nickname Jesse Grant/Getty By Kirstie Bingham/Feb. 15, 2022 6:33 pm EST As the self-titled “Mayor of Flavortown,” celebrity chef Guy Fieri is no stranger to nicknames. Indeed, he regularly refers to his popular travel food show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” as “Triple-D,” a nickname he himself gave the show, according to Food Network. This nickname reputation came up again as the star chef was featured in a new Super Bowl commercial for Bud Light Hard Seltzers....
Twitter Is Raving Over Michael Symon’s Throwdown Takeover Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Dec. 15, 2021 11:25 am EST “Throwdown with Michael Symon” premiered on Tuesday evening on Food Network and fans can’t get enough of this new show that Bobby Flay’s Rock Shrimp Productions is producing. While Flay was the ruling “Throwdown” king until 2011, he gladly handed the reins over to Symon for this new incarnation. Flay made the announcement via Instagram, sharing this message for Symon with his followers, “You OGs may remember Throwdown… a competition show on @foodnetwork that premiered in 2006 and put spotlight on some of the country’s best culinary talent....
What Is A Starbucks Puppuccino And How Do You Order It? Staniela R. Nikolova/Shutterstock By Meshawn Lloyd/Nov. 28, 2021 12:13 pm EST Ohhhh, dogs. They make us laugh with their silly nature. They seem to know when we’re down and make us feel better with extra cuddles. They protect us (or at least try to) by sniffing out or barking at strangers. They make great co-workers. Studies have even pointed out that when we lock eyes with our dog, the “love hormone” oxytocin is created, making us feel happy (per Science)....
What Reddit Thinks Fallout’s Nuka-Cola Would Taste Like By Chase Shustack/Oct. 28, 2021 8:17 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Established in 1997, the popular “Fallout” video game franchise takes place in North America approximately two hundred years after a global nuclear war. With locations ranging from California, Las Vegas, and Washington D.C., players explore vast post-apocalyptic wastelands filled with settlers, soldiers, robots, and of course, mutants....
Why Frosted Pop-Tarts Almost Didn’t Exist ZikG/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Oct. 20, 2021 1:56 pm EST Contrasting the hum-drum breakfast routine of lukewarm coffee and grease-soaked foodstuffs, the Pop-Tart has found a home in both kids and adults as a breakfast that can be eaten fresh out of the toaster. These treats, with sweet filling inside a flaky, crumbly, pastry crust that’s smeared in frosting, have been a staple of the hot and quick breakfast trend since the 1960s....
13 Unusual Candy Corn Flavored Foods You Didn’t Know Existed Nodar Chernishev/Shutterstock By Crawford Smith/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 11:14 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Candy corn is a polarizing treat, which is strange for such a mildly-flavored candy. It’s one of the last remaining examples of a 19th-century style of confection called a buttercream, a relic from a time when people had simpler candy desires....
7-Eleven’s New App Just Made Online Delivery Cheaper 7-Eleven By Emily Weaver/Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 3:32 pm EST It’s only been a few years since 7-Eleven launched its delivery app, called 7NOW, in 2018, and it’s already getting a major upgrade. If you aren’t familiar with 7NOW, you’re seriously missing out. The app not only offers exclusive food and drink perks and discounts for users, but has a fuel loyalty savings program too (via Apple Store), which saves drivers some serious coin at the gas pump....
Aaron McCargo Jr. Reveals What Jon Taffer Is Really Like Behind The Scenes Of Bar Rescue - Exclusive Facebook By Alexandra Cass/Sept. 20, 2021 11:05 am EST Since winning Season 4 of “Food Network Star,” chef Aaron McCargo Jr. has been busy making a name for himself on Food Network and beyond. Besides hosting his own show, “Big Daddy’s House,” for six seasons, McCargo Jr. has made his rounds on a range of other cooking and food shows, from “Guy’s Grocery Games” to “The Kitchen,” “Ace of Cakes,” and more (per IMDb)....
Arby’s Has Good News For Fans Of Its Boneless Wings Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Oct. 20, 2021 9:49 pm EST If you went out of your way to try out Arby’s boneless wings during their initial test run that began last December, then all your effort was not in vain. The fast food chain recently announced the wings will be making an appearance on their menu for a limited time. So, for all of us Arbz (Hey, Arby’s fans deserve a cute nickname, too!...
Easy Cinnamon Roll Recipe Mark Beahm/Mashed By Mark Beahm AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 9:26 am EST Who doesn’t love waking up to the delicious smell of fresh baked cinnamon rolls? Well guess what? You don’t have to book a reservation at a bed and breakfast to make this dream a reality. Because you too can bake delicious, and yes, easy cinnamon rolls for your family, guests, or hey, just for you!...
Goldfish Has Good News For Jalapeño Lovers Campbell Snacks By Gillie Houston/Sept. 2, 2021 4:58 pm EST When it comes to nostalgic snacks, Goldfish reigns supreme. The classic, fish-shaped cheddar crackers, which have been a staple of countless childhoods, are beloved by kids and adults alike. And now, a new flavor of the popular snack aims to kick the memories — and heat — up a notch. In a press release, Campbell Snacks announced the arrival of a brand-new Goldfish flavor sure to satisfy spice lovers: Jalapeño Popper Goldfish....
Hashbrown Casserole Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 11:14 am EST Casseroles aren’t always the most heralded category of dishes, but they are delicious and, importantly, easy. Few other styles of cooking are as adaptable as loading up a casserole dish and baking, whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or for a large holiday spread. And casseroles aren’t just for dinner, either. The perfect example is this hashbrown casserole recipe, which is the perfect breakfast food....
Homemade Tortilla Chips Recipe Alexandra Shytsman/Mashed By Alexandra Shytsman/Updated: Sept. 16, 2021 9:21 am EST Tortilla chips are a universally loved, totally addictive crunchy snack you can buy at almost any grocery store near you. But did you know that homemade baked tortilla chips are exponentially more delicious than any pre-made ones you can find? First off, homemade tortilla chips are way fresher than store-bought, which can potentially sit on store shelves for months....
