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The Real Reason Carrots Are Orange Evgeniya369/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Nov. 4, 2021 11:59 am EST How much do we love carrots? These candy-sweet root vegetables are incredibly versatile, adding a layer of flavor into the base of soups and stews, bringing crunch to a variety of salads, and even showing up in desserts like Indian halwa and carrot cake. But apart from their sweetness and crunch, the most recognizable feature of carrots is certainly their bright orange color....

The Truth About Shayla Daniels From Holiday Baking Championship Season 8 Dementieva Iryna/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 1, 2021 3:27 pm EST The latest season of “Holiday Baking Championship” promises to entertain its fans in several ways. As per Food Sided, it will see the return of Jesse Palmer as the host of the show. In the beginning of the show, participants will be required to prove their cooking skills by making delicious doughnuts for fall and winter....

TikTok Can’t Believe This Simple Hack For Softer Chocolate Chip Cookies Kristina Saeli/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 30, 2021 3:25 pm EST Do you like your chocolate chip cookies thin and crispy? You’ll find the Chips Ahoy! in aisle 6. But if you like to bake your own thick and gooey cookies at home, then you obviously know about good sweets. Getting the result you want is not as easy as it looks, however....

We Tried Disney’s Popular Holiday Cookie Stroll. Here’s How It Went Carly Caramanna/Mashed By Carly Caramanna/Dec. 7, 2021 12:56 pm EST We are never one to shy away from a good old fashioned challenge, particularly when it involves eating. And that’s especially true when the food of choice is cookies and the venue happens to be EPCOT! There is no shortage of delicious eats when visiting Walt Disney World, from upgraded versions of classic theme park fare to the otherworldly options in Galaxy’s Edge and Dole Whip well beyond the standard pineapple — Care for a mango swirl with chamoy and chile-lime seasoning, anyone?...

We Tried Hiball Energy Seltzers. Here’s How It Went Crawford Smith/Mashed By Crawford Smith/Jan. 29, 2022 1:46 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The seltzer revolution continues to transform the American grocery landscape. First, LaCroix started muscling in on Big Soda’s territory. Then, White Claw totally upended the canned alcoholic beverage market, showing Americans that a fruitier, lighter alternative to beer could be delicious. Now it’s the energy drink manufacturers’ turn to face competition from an upstart seltzer maker....

What Is Canned Fish And Is It As Nutritious As Fresh? Ilia Nesolenyi/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Dec. 2, 2021 2:26 pm EST Canned fish, or “tinned fish” as it’s sometimes called, is not a modern invention. You might think that StarKist or Bumble Bee tuna invented the concept, canned fish has actually been around since the 1800s. Per Science Direct, canned fish is fish that has been processed, sealed in a container that is devoid of air, and heated to kill any microorganisms....

What Is Raclette Cheese And How Do You Eat It? Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 4:47 pm EST Perhaps you’ve heard of raclette cheese, perhaps not. But if you’re just tuning in, be prepared to have your already cheese-loving world absolutely rocked. Raclette is a type of cheese traditionally used as a melt-over-various-delicious-foods topping that sometimes seems to put fondue to shame. We love all cheese at Mashed, which is why we’ve put together this guide of everything you need to know about raclette....

What Makes This Cornell University Vending Machine So Unique Inside Creative House/Shutterstock By Margaret McCormick/Feb. 12, 2022 1:53 pm EST We tend to think of vending machines as dispensing chips and other salty snacks, candy, soda, dishwater coffee, and sorry excuses for sandwiches. But there are more unusual and tasty offerings, some of which can be found on college campuses. Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, made headlines when it introduced the Pizza ATM on campus in 2016, marking the first-ever pizza vending machine in the U....

Why Broken Bread’s Roy Choi Misses The Chef Show - Exclusive Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Jorie Mark/Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 8:05 am EST Chef Roy Choi and filmmaker Jon Favreau have a legendary relationship – in fact, watching their thoughtful (and often hilarious) banter on “The Chef Show” as they freestyle on a wide array of recipes has enthralled Netflix viewers for three seasons. And, as anyone who is a fan of the movie, “Chef,” knows, “The Chef Show” isn’t the first time Choi and Favreau have worked together....

Why Michelob’s Second Super Bowl Commercial Left Viewers Confused Steve Cukrov/Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone AND Molly Clark/Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 1:15 pm EST Did you catch Michelob Ultra’s Super Bowl ad that features a whole bunch of stars doing what many fans would love to imagine they do in real life? In “Welcome to Superior Bowl,” fans see sports megastars past and present mowing down some pins together in a bowling alley run by Steve Buscemi, who pronounces that it’s “game time....

Buffalo Wild Wings’ New Bundles Are Perfect For Tailgating Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Sept. 2, 2021 6:04 pm EST Whether you’re a die-hard football fan who dresses up in your team’s jersey every game, or whether your favorite part of any event is the snack table, there’s one thing just about everyone can agree on — the tasty treats that come along with tailgating are one of the best parts of the experience....

Classic Pico De Gallo Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 9:05 pm EST What would you do if you were at a party and your host asked “Would you like to try some rooster’s beak?” Chances are you wouldn’t hesitate to turn them down. But what if your host said “Would you like to try some pico de gallo?” You’d probably give them an enthusiastic “yes,” thinking of that delightfully chunky salsa that goes perfectly with tortilla chips....

Costco Fans Are Calling These Frozen Potstickers ‘So Good’ Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 27, 2021 12:00 pm EST When Friday night rolls around, the last thing you want to do is spend hours whipping up a homemade dinner. That’s why so many people reach for the takeout menus (or pull up the DoorDash app) to order in a few boxes of their favorite dish to enjoy while they kick back on the couch and binge watch Netflix....

Don’t Believe This Bell Pepper Myth nika-lit/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Jan. 21, 2022 8:56 am EST Misinformation about food can spread rapidly, particularly in the digital age. Just consider the abundance of canned food myths out there, including that canned vegetables are not as nutritious as fresh produce or that they contain toxins or can’t be eaten after their “use by” date. Even seemingly innocuous and well-intentioned information can quickly make the rounds and lead to misconceptions and false assumptions....

Duff Goldman Learned This Easy Crepe Trick From A Child Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Oct. 7, 2021 2:59 pm EST TikTok has quickly risen in popularity, especially with teens. The site, which The Atlantic notes helps people get “famous very quickly” houses videos that range from dance recreations, to karaoke, to handy tricks and proves that students really can become masters. When it comes to these videos, age means nothing. If the round-up from One Crazy House is any indication, there are seemingly hacks that come from kids and adults, as well as ages in between, like TikTok-ing college student @kaansanity, who teaches people how to more easily take notes in class....

Dunkin’s Halloween Costumes Are Back By Popular Demand With An Adorable Addition Instagram By Lauren Cahn/Oct. 5, 2021 3:57 pm EST One thing you may not know about Dunkin’ is how committed the donut slash coffee giant is to making sure that Halloween is fun — even during a pandemic. Last year, for example, Dunkin’ rolled out its DIY donut kit specifically aimed at making Halloween fun for those staying home, and it was a huge hit....

Eminem Surprised Fans At His New Spaghetti Restaurant Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Owen Duff/Oct. 1, 2021 1:36 pm EST Eminem’s new, Detroit-based spaghetti restaurant got its grand opening this past Wednesday, with hundreds queuing up for a taste of the rapper’s famous “Mom’s Spaghetti” dish. Fans were surprised to be greeted at the takeout window by none other than Slim Shady himself. An advertisement for the restaurant was posted on Eminem’s Instagram only a day before the official debut, announcing the arrival of “Mom’s Spaghetti” in Detroit....

Fans Are Loving Trader Joe’s Frozen Ginger Photoongraphy/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Jan. 30, 2022 9:56 am EST We’ve all been there: A recipe calls for a one-inch knob of ginger, so you cut off what you need and then watch the rest of the root shrivel on the countertop until you inevitably have to throw it out. We say to ourselves that we are going to make tea with it or maybe a simple syrup, but days pass and the poor ginger becomes no longer usable....

Gordon Ramsay’s Fish And Chips Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 8:44 am EST No one will deny that Chef Gordon Ramsay has a lot of strong opinions. The acerbic face of “Hell’s Kitchen” and other notable culinary TV programs has made a name for himself as someone who isn’t afraid to be outspoken and sometimes angry. That’s not to say the man is constantly in a state of rage — there are plenty of things Ramsay feels passionate about in a positive way....

Guy Fieri Wins The Internet With ‘Epic’ Instagram Post Involving Kanye West Steve Jennings/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 2:21 pm EST Most fans likely recognize television personality, cookbook author and restaurateur Guy Fieri from his various television roles, where he has hosted shows like “Guy’s Grocery Games,” “Guy’s Family Road Trip,” and “Guy’s Big Bite” (via IMDb). With his signature spiked platinum blond hair, larger-than-life clothing choices, and equally bold personality, it’s hard to miss Fieri....