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Subway Just Dropped A Turkey Sub Perfect For Avocado Lovers Subway By Kathryn Shelton/Jan. 18, 2022 6:05 pm EST Really, who’s not an avocado lover? The stone fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!) has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity ever since Mexican crops were allowed in the U.S. (prior to the ’90s, the importation of fruits from Mexico was restricted). As those restrictions loosened, and the forbidden fruit started showing up in this country, America quite simply fell in love, per Washington Post....

The Kermit Lipton Tea Meme, Explained Looper/Lipton By Hannah Beach/Oct. 14, 2021 3:06 pm EST In this age of texting and trolling the internet, sometimes the easiest way to share your thoughts or feelings is with a meme. From Bad Luck Brian to the confused math lady to Drake Hotline Bling, there is a meme for every occasion. Even big brand names like Pepsi have joined in the meme-sharing fun. While promoting its zero sugar drink, Pepsi made use of the distracted boyfriend meme to paint itself as a much more attractive option (the hot girl walking by) than the Coke zero sugar drink (the girlfriend)....

The One Thing Great British Bake Off’s Jane Beedle Will Never Bake Again - Exclusive Jeff Spicer/Getty Images By Steven John/Oct. 7, 2021 9:13 am EST Just as many chefs have a signature dish — say, Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Wellington or Jamie Oliver’s Steak Sarnie — many also have that dish they would just as soon never ever prepare again. That’s certainly the case for Jane Beedle, runner-up on Season 7 of “The Great British Bake Off” (and winner of the “Bake Off” Christmas special two years later)....

The Real Reason These Celebrity Chefs Disappeared Charley Gallay/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/Updated: Oct. 1, 2021 3:10 pm EST Celebrity chefs are ever-present entities in today’s entertainment world, thanks to the unprecedentedly vast exposure of the professional culinary scene. Assorted cooking shows and competitions constantly highlight the best and brightest talent in the professional kitchens, and the chefs themselves are often media-savvy enough to recognize that increasing fame tends to mean increased business opportunities....

The Story Behind Emeril Lagasse’s Exploding Cake Leonard Zhukovsky/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 27, 2021 2:42 pm EST Emeril Lagasse has achieved many milestones in his career as a chef. According to the Cooking Channel, he worked really hard as a teenager and was tackling full shifts at a local Portuguese bakery while juggling his studies. He later received formal training at Johnson & Wales University and launched his first eatery in 1990....

The Truth About Chase Davis From Guy’s Chance Of A Lifetime Facebook By Amy Hamblen/Jan. 2, 2022 4:44 pm EST The always-interesting Guy Fieri is once again up to what he does best: making entertaining television. His latest show “Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime” pits seven chefs against each other in a series of restaurant-related challenges for the chance at winning the ultimate prize: a job at one of Fieri’s Chicken Guy franchises (via Food Network)....

This Is What Martha Stewart’s Home Kitchen Is Really Like Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 2:10 pm EST For all the years we’ve been watching her on television, or following along with recipes from her cookbooks, it certainly feels like Martha Stewart has welcomed us into her home time and time again. And that’s because she literally has. That “home sweet home” vibe that the celebrity chef gives off on screen is actually more than just a vibe....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Divided Over Its New Oat Non-Dairy Dessert Trader Joe’s List/Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 4, 2022 4:10 pm EST Anyone that follows a plant-based diet knows that it can sometimes be difficult to find tasty dessert options that are also dairy-free. Luckily, Trader Joe’s has a wide variety of sweet treats that are completely vegan. From classic crunchy Joe-Joe’s cookies and rich organic almond beverage chocolate bars, to mini cheese-less cheesecakes and even vegan marshmallows, the popular grocery chain has something to please just about every sweet tooth, according to Veg News....

What Pati Jinich Wants The World To Know About Mexican Cuisine - Exclusive Paul Morigi/Getty Images By Steven John/Dec. 2, 2021 2:50 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Chef Pati Jinich loves the cuisine native to her homeland of Mexico — really loves it. So much so that, at age 35, she left a successful career as a political analyst to go to culinary school to hone her craft — and soon after, was hosting TV cooking shows, writing cookbooks, and winning awards for her work, all encompassing Mexican food, per her website....

What Really Happens When You Eat Old Mushrooms New Africa/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Dec. 3, 2021 3:48 pm EST Since many wild mushrooms are poisonous, it’s good practice to avoid eating any that you find growing in the forest or your yard. World Atlas says at least 30 wild-growing varieties are always fatal, and an additional 40 varieties can lead to severe illness. However, what you might not know is that even store-bought mushrooms can become dangerous if proper care isn’t taken in their preparation....

Whatever Happened To Keebler Magic Middles? Michael Smith/Getty Images By Hannah Beach/Dec. 13, 2021 1:18 pm EST Unfortunately, a lot of our favorite snacks have long since left grocery store shelves. Yogos. 3D Doritos. Oreo Cakesters. And countless others (via Buzzfeed). With many of these seeming to disappear overnight despite widespread popularity, it begs the question, “What happened?” In the very specific case of the mysterious disappearance of 3D Doritos, they were supposedly discontinued in order to make room on grocery store shelves for new Doritos products....

14 Popular Boba Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best gowithstock/Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 11:59 am EST If there were a drink of the moment, what would it be right now? Well, if you live in certain parts of the country, you know that bubble tea, also known as boba, has reached whole new heights on the popularity scale. It’s tea, yes, but it’s also kind of a dessert. And whether you prefer your tea with tapioca pearls, grass jelly, or any of the other amazing toppings you can choose from, you know this drink is a hit....

Aldi Fans Are Arguing Over This Controversial Line Sign Kevin Chen Images/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 14, 2022 5:34 pm EST There’s lots for shoppers to love about Aldi. From their great deals on fresh produce and pantry items, to their special finds and seasonal items, the store has something for just about everyone. And the brand isn’t just successful for its low prices — it’s also known for an efficient, no-frills approach to grocery shopping....

Aldi Shoppers Are So Excited To Try These Charcuterie-Ready Cheeses Instagram By Sophia Lo/Sept. 30, 2021 8:19 am EST From heart-shaped boxes of cheddar cheese to booze-themed cheeses, Aldi’s products are a must-buy for any cheese lover. And there’s even more cheesy goodness in stores! This wide variety of cheese isn’t just your ordinary block of cheddar, and they’re a great way to add flavors that pop to a standout charcuterie board....

Are The New ‘Illegal’ Chips Actually Made With Illegal Ingredients? tastinghistorywithmaxmiller/Instagram By Erich Barganier/Nov. 16, 2021 12:08 pm EST If you live in the United States, you’ll probably have an incredibly hard time getting your hands on illegal food. According to Eat This, Not That!, diners across America will likely have issues digging into shark fins, beluga caviar, haggis, or sea turtles. These taboo and forbidden ingredients can easily tempt the palettes of adventurous eaters, and one bold snack company has now found a safe middle ground that gives consumers a taste of forbidden foods without getting slapped with a fine or jail sentence....

Baked Ham Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:41 am EST For some people, a baked ham is a rare treat reserved for a holiday like Easter or for a big dinner with friends or family gathered from afar. For others, baked ham is on the menu at all times. Now, we’re not going to take sides on this one, exactly, but once you realize how easy it is to prepare a store-bought, pre-cooked ham at home — and one that tastes fresh and succulent at that — you’re probably going to end up in the second category....

Broiled Crab Cakes Recipe Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 12, 2021 1:35 pm EST It’s always disappointing when you order crab cakes at a restaurant only to dig in and find yourself wondering, “Where’s the crabmeat?” Well, recipe developer and dietician Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert who blogs at Wholly Nourished has created this recipe for crab cakes that is just bursting with crabmeat — so much so, in fact, that it’s frankly kind of amazing how compact and well-structured they are....

Chick-Fil-A’s New CEO Isn’t Planning To Change This Company Quirk Jaimie and Kyle Shootstock/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Nov. 2, 2021 2:17 pm EST The family that runs Chick-fil-A has handed the controls to a new generation, and that’s bound to mean change is coming to the hugely successful fast food chain (via The Wall Street Journal). We’re not saying 43-year-old Andrew Cathy has values any different from those of his grandfather and Chick-fil-A founder S....

Chocolate Praline Layer Cake Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 11:34 am EST What’s better than a chocolate cake? A chocolate layer cake smothered in whipped cream frosting with an added element inside. Nestled in this gorgeous, decadent chocolate layer cake happens to be a delightful surprise that will catch you off guard at first bite. But after you recognize what the flavor is, you won’t be able to put that fork down....

Colcannon Recipe Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:19 am EST Colcannon, the Irish version of buttery mashed potatoes with cabbage and green onions, is a dish that tastes like so much more than the sum of its humble ingredients. Colcannon is likely the dish most often associated with Irish cooking, says food blogger and photographer Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant’s Table. With its simple staple ingredients, easy preparation and affordable price tag, colcannon feels like the embodiment of Irish philosophy: humble, comforting and unassuming, but oh-so-delicious....