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How Working At Ruby Tuesday Is Different From Other Restaurants George Wirt/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:09 pm EST Everyone knows that working in the restaurant industry isn’t a walk in the park. It’s stressful and needs a person to be quick and level-headed, as they deal with unexpected challenges and try to cater to customers’ needs. In this context, an employer’s support can make all the different in the world....

Instagram Can’t Get Enough Of This Video Of Duff Goldman’s Baby Laughing In A Mirror Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Sept. 1, 2021 10:28 pm EST Duff Goldman is someone who can easily put a smile on your face. In addition to his whimsical creations and easygoing personality, the master baker, TV host, cookbook author, and part-time musician is also incredibly charitable, gaining favor with fans through his involvement in aiding police, firefighters, the military, and teachers, as well as charities including No Kid Left Hungry and the Make-A-Wish foundation (via Duff....

Instagram Is Loving This Sweet Clip Of Duff Goldman’s Baby At Dinner Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Dec. 3, 2021 1:51 pm EST Everyone loves babies — just think of their dimpled faces, giggles, and sweet smiles. Celebrity pastry chef Duff Goldman’s social media followers are no exception. They have been cooing nonstop over posts about Goldman’s 10-month old daughter, Josephine, whom the “Ace of Cakes” shares with wife Johnna, since he sweetly announced the baby girl’s arrival last January....

Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila Just Made This Big Change BAKOUNINE/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Sept. 16, 2021 10:50 am EST Many celebrities have turned to the wine, beer, and spirits industry as a way to leverage their fanbase into incredible profits. Earlier this year, Kendall Jenner, the supermodel and television personality who rose to fame alongside her family on the hit reality show “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” became the latest to enter the fold, making her first foray into the liquor business with a buzzy new brand of tequila that has been the talk of the industry — in both good ways and bad....

Over 22% Agree This Is The Worst Doughnut At Krispy Kreme Scott Olson/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Sept. 13, 2021 10:27 am EST Few things are better than seeing the Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Hot Now sign lit up in the window of a store. A freshly baked and glazed Krispy Kreme doughnut seems to just melt away with every bite. But Mashed readers are not fans of simply any Krispy Kreme doughnut, according to a recent poll....

Popular Food Brands That Have Different Names In Other Countries Facebook By Andrew Sheldon/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:24 pm EST What’s in a name? Well, when it comes to food, a lot. The name of a food product could signify where it originated, who created it, or just help explain what the item is. Therefore, the name of a product means a great deal to a company. And if it’s successful enough, the name recognition goes a long way in the crowded market....

Roasted Broccoli And Asparagus Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 27, 2021 11:09 am EST When you’re trying to think of a vegetable to have with dinner, you may become slightly overwhelmed by the task. There is a seemingly endless variety of vegetables to choose from — from carrots to potatoes, spinach to zucchini, and just about everything in between — and the options become pretty daunting. Also, considering the fact that some veggies are easier (and tastier!...

Shepherd Salad Recipe Cecilia Ryu/Mashed By Cecilia Ryu AND Mashed Staff/Jan. 4, 2022 1:17 pm EST There’s nothing quite like a refreshing salad for lunch or as a side dish with dinner, and shepherd salad is one of the tastiest options out there. The dish hails from Turkish origins and contains tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, scallions, and fresh parsley — it’s pretty easy to see how it fits into the “refreshing salad” category!...

Starbucks Fans Won’t Want To Miss These Star Days Deals TY Lim/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Oct. 18, 2021 12:09 pm EST We’ll be honest, we miss the days when Starbucks had its old rewards program. Launched in 2009, the long-standing loyalty program allowed users to make their way to the “Gold Status” when they made a purchase at the coffee chain (via Nation’s Restaurant News). This model ran up until 2016, where stars were awarded based on the amount spent on purchases rather than the number of visits a patron made....

The Little-Known Reason You Shouldn’t Order General Tso’s Chicken At A Chinese Restaurant Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 2:50 pm EST While many people think General Tso’s Chicken has its roots in the Chinese province of Hunan, the dish is alien to the province that it was supposed to have come from. The dish was actually invented in the kitchens of Hunan-born chef Peng Chang-kuei, who had begun training as a chef when he was just 13 years old....

The Most Famous Top Chef Contestants Who Never Won The Show Bravo By David Klein/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:03 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It can be difficult to keep track of all the food world superstars who have gotten their start on “Top Chef.” Over the years, hundreds of contestants have put their extraordinary culinary skills to the test on the iconic Bravo series....

The Unexpected Connection Between Boston Market And Blockbuster Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Dec. 9, 2021 3:58 pm EST There is an immediately noticeable difference between Boston Market and Blockbuster: One is still in business, and the other is not. However, beyond that, there is one surprising similarity. Boston Market was originally launched as Boston Chicken back in 1985 after founders Arthur Cores and Steven Kolow came up with the idea to sell rotisserie chickens at low prices....

The Untold Truth Of Chester Cheetah YouTube By Brent Furdyk/Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 7:56 pm EST Chester Cheetah first entered the pop culture firmament in 1986 in a series of animated TV commercials for Cheetos. As The New York Times reported, Chester was the creation of the DDB Needham Worldwide advertising agency, hired by Frito-Lay — which produces the salty snacks — to come up with a fresh, new brand mascot....

The Untold Truth Of Joe’s Crab Shack mikeledray/Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 11:06 am EST If you live on the East Coast, then you probably know plenty of places where you can grab delicious crab. However, if you’re anywhere else in the country, then you may know that task is harder than it may sound. Perhaps that’s why Joe’s Crab Shack expanded so widely after it hit the national scene in 1991....

The Untold Truth Of Mr. Goodbar Facebook By Acacia Deadrick/Dec. 10, 2021 2:00 pm EST If you’ve ever purchased a candy bar, you’ve likely seen the bright yellow packaging containing one of the oldest candy bars in America, Mr. Goodbar. This chocolate and peanut confection has been in existence for nearly a century, helping to make its manufacturer, Hershey, a Fortune 500 company. As of June 2021, the company employs over 16,000 people and is worth over $8 billion....

This Mexican Chain Poised To Be The Next Chipotle Has A Great Backstory Tacombi By Gillie Houston/Dec. 15, 2021 4:03 am EST The popular New York City-based taqueria, Tacombi, is likely to make a much bigger name for itself, thanks to a major investment by some culinary power players. According to Bloomberg, the taco chain recently raised $27.5 million in funding, with famed restaurateur Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality Investments, heading the charge as the lead investor....

Valentine’s Day Chocolates, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Amie Watson/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 1:10 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thinking about a little sweet for your sweet — or yourself, for that matter? The question is, which box should you choose? What will your gift imply if you buy your special someone the cheapest box of chocolates from the corner store? They (or you) are surely worth more than that!...

What It’s Like To Eat Like WWE Wrestler Roman Reigns For A Day Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Nov. 17, 2021 3:54 pm EST Professional athletes have a rep to maintain, and that rep starts with serious muscle. This is especially true if you’re WWE wrestler Roman Reigns, known for his intimidating physique and take-no-prisoners wrestling style (via WWE). YouTuber and fitness expert, Aseel Soueid, recently posted a video where he noshes on what Reigns eats in a day, and it is not for the faint of heart....

What Lidia Bastianich Has Missed The Most During The Pandemic Pier Marco Tacca/Getty By Nancy Mock/Dec. 16, 2021 2:28 pm EST For author and cooking show host Lidia Bastianich, her recurring series on PBS, “Lidia Celebrates America,” has been an opportunity for the chef to really be in her element: Meeting and gathering with people from all walks of life, and bonding over a meal. Of particular interest to Bastianich, according to PBS, is exploring culinary traditions that, while different for each group, bring friends and family together to celebrate and to honor their culture....

What Ree Drummond Says She Learned From Her Weight Loss Journey Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Feb. 7, 2022 11:06 am EST Losing weight can be incredibly tough and emotional for those who embark on that journey. Some diet and weight loss suggestions can be completely unfounded and off-base, yet followed because many people jump on the bandwagon before doing their due diligence and research. Other suggestions, like eating pears to keep you full, are more scientifically backed....