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The Problem Some Trader Joe’s Fans Have With Its Cucumber Avocado Smoothie Elena Hramova/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 7:52 am EST Smoothies have become a staple in many households. They can be made in a variety of ways from fruity and sweet to protein-packed and veggie-heavy. If it’s the health factor you’re after, a green smoothie is a good choice, as it’s packed with antioxidants and nutrients. Some people, however, are not smoothie fans, whether it be the taste, texture, or pulpy pieces that just don’t sit right....

The Real Reason Chick-Fil-A Will Never Have Discounts, According To Reddit Blueee77/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Dec. 29, 2021 6:35 am EST There’s a lot of things you never see at Chick-fil-A. You’ve probably never seen big, flashy menu items that seem to be carbon copies of other restaurant’s items. Unlike the famous McDonald’s Monopoly marketing stunts, there’s never been any board game-themed promotions to lure in customers like a Chick-fil-A Yahtzee or a Chick-fil-A Pictionary....

The Scary Reason 26 People Were Hospitalized After Eating At This Chain Restaurant Andrius Kaziliunas/Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/Oct. 19, 2021 12:34 pm EST Going out to a restaurant should feel relaxing. The last thing anyone wants is to get sick after dinner! Unfortunately, most of us have had at least one experience where we went home feeling less than great after a meal out. Sometimes it gets bad enough that you have to take a day or two off of work or school....

The Sentimental Reason Joanna Gaines Is Giving Away $50,000 Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Oct. 16, 2021 12:59 am EST Joanna Gaines has graced our screens for many years now with her passions for design and food. Now the co-owner and co-founder of the retailer Magnolia with her husband Chip, this home specialist is able to look back and reflect on her beginnings. In a recent Instagram post, Gaines shared, “A feeling that returns to me every October 15th — the day we opened Magnolia 18 years ago....

The Untold Truth Of Vending Machines Peter Gudella/Shutterstock By Brian Boone/Oct. 8, 2021 3:46 pm EST They’re easy to take for granted (perhaps because its assumed they’ve always been a part of American life), but it’s time to recognize vending machines as the marvel they are. Standing against a wall in a hotel, store, dormitory, office, or the basement of a large building, vending machines offer snacks, drinks, and other items just when they’re needed the most....

This Bachelor Star Blames Postmates For His Vasectomy Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Oct. 30, 2021 12:42 pm EST Anyone who’s part of “Bachelor” Nation has probably enjoyed watching former contestant Arie Luyendyk and his wife Lauren share their parenting journey with the world on YouTube. And boy, between their 2-year-old Alessi and newborn twins, they sure have their hands full. So it should come as no surprise that the couple has made it clear they’re not planning to have any more kids....

This Bizarre Hack Peels An Apple In 3 Seconds Pierdus/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Jan. 5, 2022 10:38 am EST There are a lot of little things in cooking that used to be a tedious, boring chore. Mashing potatoes, squeezing lemons, chopping onions, peeling oranges, the list goes on. That was then, in the days where we used nothing but our hands and knives for chopping, tearing, peeling, and gutting our ingredients. The modern-day kitchen, on the other hand, is stocked with nifty gadgets that can make cooking a breeze for even the most inexperienced chef....

This Is The Most Memorable Meal Aarón Sánchez Ever Ate Jim Spellman/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 4:07 pm EST Life as a successful chef, restaurateur, and television personality has its advantages. One of them is getting to eat in the best restaurants in the world. Aarón Sánchez, a judge on “MasterChef” and “MasterChef Junior,” as well as appearances on “Chopped” and “Chopped Junior,” is no exception (via Institute of Culinary Education and Chef Aarón Sánchez)....

This Might Be The Easiest Way To Open A Sealed Jar AlenKadr/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 4:13 pm EST Don’t give yourself a hernia the next time you need to open a jar. Instead, follow the advice of the Gods of Reddit, who always know exactly what to do, and how. User Gahlic1 rocked people’s worlds a few months ago when she posted the Reddit thread titled “Simple way to open a sealed jar....

This Video Of Chocolate Being Made From Scratch Is Oddly Satisfying GoncharukMaks/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 30, 2021 8:42 am EST It has to be said: chocolate is chocolate. Few things taste as satisfying as a huge chunk of chocolate, after all. Perhaps your preference is the dark variety, or maybe you tend to reach out for milk chocolate when you are craving something sweet. Perhaps you like making a cup of hot chocolate when you need to recover from a long day, or maybe you prefer to unwind with a bottle of chocolate beer....

Why This Thanksgiving Might Be The Most Expensive Ever Denys Kurbatov/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Nov. 11, 2021 5:37 pm EST As anyone who has ever hosted a Th​​anksgiving gathering knows, it’s not cheap to provide a spread like that. First, there are the big-ticket proteins, like turkey or ham, of which you’ll have to buy several pounds if you’re dishing up dinner for a sizeable crowd. Then, there are all the side dishes, little bites to nibble on throughout the day, and at least a few desserts — not to mention the wines and alcoholic beverages that may top off the feast....

5-Ingredient Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe Lindsay D. Mattison/Mashed By Lindsay D. Mattison/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 10:05 am EST No one describes the beautiful creation of Mexican pizza better than Taco Bell: The “delicious love child of Mexican and Italian cuisine.” It contains everything you love about Mexican food — boldly seasoned ground beef, spicy tomato-chili sauce, and smooth and savory refried beans. But, instead of being presented as a taco or burrito, it’s served up flat on a crispy tortilla shell and topped with melted cheese, just like your favorite Italian pizza....

Beef And Refried Bean Enchiladas Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:14 am EST A great enchilada is one of those foods you could probably eat two or three times a week every week forever without ever getting tired of. And this recipe from chef, recipe developer, and registered dietician Kristen Carli will render not one but six amazing beef, bean, and cheese enchiladas. One of the best parts of the recipe, beyond the taste of the finished product?...

Make Brian Baumgartner’s chili recipe with a Kevin Malone twist YouTube Since “The Office” aired, Brian Baumgartner has completely leaned into his character’s quirks and gimmicks. Chili is, of course, one of the highlights and most iconic Kevin Malone scenes from the show. In honor of National Chili Day this year, Kevin Malone from “The Office” partnered with Bush’s Beans to share his chili recipe. The 40-minute recipe, including prep and cook time, can be found on the official Bush’s Beans website and feeds up to eight people....

Cracker Barrel Fans Will Love This Holiday Meal Special New Africa/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 12:44 pm EST Even if you’re all up-to-date with the latest foodie fads and typically dine on such hipsterrific fare as caramelized brussels sprouts, roasted beets, and maple-glazed pork belly, there are a few times a year when only the old favorites will do. Yes, we’re talking about the holiday meals, where the menus have long been dictated by tradition....

For Baking, One Stand Mixer Towers Above The Rest By Emily Weaver/Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 4:06 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a novice baker, or somewhere in between, your life will benefit greatly from an electric stand mixer. But not just any mixer. You need the Aucma Electric Food Stand Mixer. Its powerful motor blows other electric stand mixers out the water and it has the high performance technology to work at a noise level lower than 76dB....

Here’s How Kori Sutton’s Life Changed After Winning Hell’s Kitchen - Exclusive Facebook By Steven John/Sept. 3, 2021 3:13 pm EST Being on “Hell’s Kitchen” was a wild ride for Kori Sutton, and she was one of the calmer cooks on Season 19. “Being a mom, I kind of ran into a mom position in the house, where I was always cooking for [the other contestants] and making sure people drink water and ate enough food,” Sutton told Mashed during an exclusive interview....

Holiday Beers, Ranked From Worst To Best Sarah Gardner/Mashed By David Klein/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 9:35 am EST If eggnog and mulled wine don’t exactly quench your thirst when it comes to boozy holiday refreshment, why not just opt for beer? While it may seem boring for a special occasion to stick with a beverage you already enjoy year-round, there are plenty of limited seasonal options that are sure to bring holiday cheers....

How Chick-Fil-A Employees Really Feel About Preparing Gallons Of Sweet Tea Facebook/Chick-fil-A By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Oct. 7, 2021 10:33 am EST Chick-fil-A iced tea is summer-in-a-cup good. Even Twitter has got that right. It “SLAAAPS,” tweeted one hopped up Chick-fil-A customer once, and … that pretty much sums it up. The tea reached legend status in 2021 when a secret menu hybrid — an iced tea-lemonade mix — made it onto Chick-fil-A’s actual, official menu as “Sunjoy....

Howard Hughes Couldn’t Get Enough Of This Baskin-Robbins Flavor arfa adam/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Nov. 30, 2021 2:01 pm EST Playboy millionaire, aviation hero, Hollywood legend, and finally, germophobic recluse. All of these can describe industrial magnate Howard Hughes, a man who’s larger than life personality and accomplishments have influenced everything from movies to literature to famed fictional characters such as Marvel’s Tony Stark and BioShock’s Andrew Ryan. His aviation records involve him flying his own personally-designed landplane at 352 miles per hour in 1935 (via The National Air and Space Museum) and building the enormous, albeit unflyable military craft H-4 Hercules, better known as the Spruce Goose, during the 1940s (via Boeing)....