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The Surprising Cooking Tool Antonia Lofaso Calls A Must Have Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Oct. 7, 2021 12:59 pm EST When celebrity chefs are asked what kitchen tools everyone should have stowed away at home, chances are you have the essentials on hand already. You might expect them to suggest having sharp knives, quality cutting boards, a food processor, or perhaps a cast iron skillet as many top cooks have recommended (via Insider)....

This TikTok Hack Will Change The Way You Grab A Slice Of Pizza Ryzhkov Photography/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Jan. 22, 2022 12:01 pm EST When you’re hankering for a quick bite, nothing hits the spot quite like a hot pizza. A doughy crust coated with fresh marinara and oozing with cheesy goodness, what’s not to love? There are few dishes more beloved around the country than this superior comfort food. According to Eat This, Not That!...

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Divided On Its Calabrian Chili Tomato Dumpling Soup Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 24, 2022 10:06 pm EST Amid an influx of new and seasonal products, Trader Joe’s customers have had something different to see nearly every time they head to the grocery store. Recently, shoppers have been stocking up on the chain’s mini heart-shaped cookies ahead of Valentine’s Day, and they’ve also been excited to find pappardelle pasta nests imported for Italy....

Trader Joe’s Heart-Shaped Macarons Are Back In Time For Valentine’s Day Instagram By Khyati Dand/Jan. 24, 2022 10:31 am EST Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means that every food item in sight is going to get a red, pink, and heart-shaped makeover. For anyone with a fondness for sweet treats, there’s nothing better than chocolate on Valentine’s Day. Instagram account @traderjoesobsessed reports that mushy V-Day cards have already appeared at Trader Joe’s, the staple heart-shaped Belgian chocolates are back in full gear, and even jelly beans have been appropriately refashioned (via Instagram)....

Previous oat milk recalls Katrinshine/Shutterstock The inclusion of dairy in a dairy alternative might just be the most absurd reason that an oat milk recall has occurred. But, it could also be the one that has involved the least amount of drama. In 2019, Women’s Health told its readers that Oatly was recalling a specific batch of its oat milk in the U.K. The reason? The company was worried that metal had broken off of a machine and contaminated the product, leaving the Food Standards Agency to conclude that it is “unsafe to drink and presents a safety risk....

What Newly Revealed Emails Mean For McDonald’s Ice Cream Machine Lawsuit Sorbis/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 1:11 pm EST While the frequent inability to order McDonald’s creamy and elusive soft serve has long been a shared struggle of ice cream fans everywhere, the fast food juggernaut may be facing more than just customer backlash over its failing ice cream machines. It now finds itself in the center of a soft serve-fueled legal battle....

Which Is Better: Totino’s Pizza Rolls Or The Aldi Brand? Jenny Kellerhals/Mashed By Jenny Kellerhals/Oct. 28, 2021 1:37 pm EST Pizza rolls run that perfect middle ground between snack food and easy micro-meal. While Totino’s isn’t the creator of pizza rolls, few brands are as popular as Totino’s which can be found in both grocery and convenience stores everywhere. Even if you haven’t had Totino’s pizza rolls, there’s a good chance you’ve had one of the incredibly popular microwaveable personal-sized Party Pizzas....

Why Coffee Has Been Banned Throughout History VIZAPHOTO PHOTOGRAPHER/Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/Nov. 3, 2021 12:03 pm EST There are few foods more ubiquitous around the world than coffee. The caffeine-containing plant dates back hundreds (if not thousands) of years and has made its way from the world’s equatorial regions to literally every corner of the planet (per National Coffee Association). You can pretty much get coffee anywhere these days. It’s one of the most traded commodities in the world, and humans drink around 2 billion cups of it every single day (via BBC)....

Why Dwindling White Oak Numbers Could Be Disastrous For US Whiskey Prilutskiy/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Jan. 12, 2022 2:22 pm EST When it comes to aging whiskey, distilleries have a penchant for selecting oak barrels. According to Rocky Mountain Barrel Company, whiskey producers consider oak the best wood to use for the aging process because it contains certain compounds that add spice and additional flavors to the spirit. Some prefer to use European oak, which adds spice, vanilla, and wood notes to the flavor, while others like Mongolian oak that lends the flavors of vanilla, coconut, spicy rye, and sandalwood to the final product....

Why Eating Bean Sprouts Can Be So Risky Jiri Hera/Shutterstock By Justine Lee/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:35 am EST A powerhouse in flavor and nutrition, beans sprouts are small little vegetables that garner big amounts of love. In fact, during 2020 lockdowns, many people started growing sprouts at home once store shelves went bare (via Eater). And what’s not to love? Raw bean sprouts add a crunchy burst of freshness that bode well tossed raw into salads, tucked into sandwiches, or lightly cooked in pad thai....

Why Great British Bake Off Star Giuseppe Kept His Show Application A Secret Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 19, 2022 2:40 pm EST Giuseppe Dell’Anno, the most recent winner of “The Great British Bake Off,” impressed scores of viewers with his raw talent as he baked delectable treats for the show’s judges inspired by his Italian heritage. According to Vulture, the baker decided to divide his time between Italy and the U....

Why School Of Chocolate’s Amaury And Fiona Guichon Are The Perfect Couple Instagram By Khyati Dand/Dec. 5, 2021 10:37 am EST Since Netflix released its latest food show on November 26, most have come to know the French pastry chef Amaury Guichon as the expert chocolatier who mentors a team of chefs on the streaming network’s “School of Chocolate.” While the show certainly showcases the best of Guichon’s superb talent with chocolate, he has long been popular for his magnificent creations on social media, even long before Netflix helped raised his profile....

Why Some Costco Shoppers Think This Popular Bakery Item Has Changed Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Sept. 16, 2021 3:27 pm EST Costco’s bakery department is usually a treat for the taste buds. From fresh pies and cookies to decadent cakes, there is a baked good to satisfy just about every sweet tooth at Costco. And while they are a great place to get sweets for a special occasion, many fans also stop by to pick up regular staples like bread and muffins while doing their regular grocery runs....

Why The Secret Ingredient On Iron Chef Isn’t So Secret After All Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Molly Clark/Aug. 31, 2021 3:13 pm EST A big part of the appeal of watching an “Iron Chef America” episode on the Food Network is finding out which secret ingredient that participating chefs must incorporate into their meals. Whether the mystery item is a protein like fish or steak, or a less prominent food such as a root vegetable, watching the chefs scramble to create a dish that includes the secret ingredient is entertainment at its prime....

Why You Might Want To Choose Romaine Lettuce Over Iceberg Lettuce otello-stpdc/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Jan. 12, 2022 1:30 pm EST When perusing the produce aisle, the choices of leafy greens can be borderline overwhelming. Apart from all the various brands, there are also plenty of different types of lettuce-like produce, from spring mix to kale. But lettuce itself has numerous varieties, including butterhead, bibb, and more. The kind of leafy greens you choose usually depends on the recipe you’re making, but when it comes to lettuce, there are two varieties you’re bound to at least be somewhat familiar with....

9 Best Substitutes For Celery Sakoodter Stocker/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 31, 2021 12:01 pm EST From ancient Egyptians using celery seeds and leaves as herbal medicine to cooks across America covering the vegetable with peanut butter and raisins, this crucial food has always played an important role in cultures across history (via American Botanical Council). The uses for this tall, slender, crisp green stalk with fluffy, rugged leaves are plentiful. Almost any basic chicken soup stock has a few stalks of long green celery floating around in there somewhere and no Thanksgiving stuffing comes complete without some bits of celery mixed in....

Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These Fruity Water Enhancers Marlon Trottmann/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Sept. 2, 2021 3:12 pm EST By now, it’s hard to avoid the fact that everyone should be drinking plenty of water everyday. It’s no secret that staying hydrated is important for good health. However, it’s easy to get bored with plain water for many people. Fortunately, there are all kinds of flavor enhancers you can add to water....

Baskin-Robbins’ December 2021 Flavor Is Inspired By This Holiday Treat New Africa/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Nov. 16, 2021 5:56 pm EST With its new flavor of the month, Baskin-Robbins has perfected the art of constantly promising excitement for consumers. So, if you don’t like the current flavor of Snickerdoodle Chai, you can look forward to December’s flavor: Gingerbread House. Of course, the flavor celebrates the classic Christmas treat. According to a press release, it features gingerbread flavored ice cream with gingersnap cookie bits and peppermint pieces scattered throughout....

How Mobile Orders Contributed To Starbucks Employees’ Union Campaign Farknot Architect/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Dec. 9, 2021 7:11 pm EST On Thursday, Starbucks employees in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize, which marks the first time that a union will represent United States Starbucks workers, CNN reports. Supporters of unionization formed their decision around the desire for better pay and more control over how their stores operate. One influential factor, they said, was that mobile ordering has placed unmanageable stress on Starbucks’ workforce....

How To Tell If An Avocado Has Gone Bad PixaHub/Shutterstock By Justine Lee/Nov. 16, 2021 11:59 am EST A is for avocado. A source of healthy fats, according to FoodNavigator-USA, avocados offer buttery richness to any dishes they are appear in: smeared on toast, chopped up in a salad, sprinkled atop chili, and even blended into chocolate mousse, to name just a few. Avocados are such a beloved ingredient that in the last decade, reports FoodDive, “per-capita consumption has more than doubled” up to 8....