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Why 2021’s ‘Everything Shortage’ Might Sort Of Be Your Fault Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 5:22 pm EST Last week, the seemingly-endless stories of shortages merged into a single concept that defines the feeling of scarcity that has lingered throughout this year: the everything shortage. Except, as Business Insider writes, the word “shortage” implies that this is entirely due to supply. The issue is not just that the pandemic closed some factories, caused some panic buying, or made international shipping more complicated....

Why Yelp’s Restaurant Reviews Might Become The New Instagram Postmodern Studio/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Nov. 9, 2021 2:30 pm EST You might never guess, but Yelp has a ton of influence. According to Search Engine Journal, the platform doesn’t just give users an outlet to vent their feelings regarding local businesses — 55% of users who search for restaurants end up getting delivery or takeout from searched businesses, and shops that score well on the app end up growing faster....

Amaury Guichon’s Chocolate Nutcracker Drummer Boy Has TikTok Stunned Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 1, 2021 11:51 am EST Chef Amaury Guichon began honing his passion for cooking and creating new dishes while he was still quite young. According to the Mediterranean Gastronomy Academy, the Swiss chef was only 14 years old when he moved to France to work at the Ecole Hoteliere Savoie Leman. This early stint made him realize that he wanted to grow further as a chef in the world of sweets....

Basic Tuna Salad Recipe Maren Epstein/ Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 16, 2021 7:59 am EST Everyone needs a good, dependable tuna salad recipe in their arsenal of go-tos. Tuna salad is the perfect quick lunch for one, and a crowd-pleasing party menu must-have. The best recipe will be quick, and fuss-free, like Maren Epstein’s take on the deli staple. As Epstein, a professional chef who blogs about healthy eating at Eating Works, told Mashed, “This tuna salad recipe is set apart because it’s so easy to make and uses common ingredients....

Breakfast Lasagna Recipe By Lauren Schumacker/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 9:05 am EST It can be a challenge to make breakfast for a large group, especially if you don’t want to be in the kitchen flipping pancakes or frying eggs for hours on end. This breakfast lasagna is just slightly over-the-top, and perfect for impressing house guests and family alike. Make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven when you need it....

Cheese And Pretzel Broomsticks Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 12, 2021 1:28 pm EST Halloween is a rather unusual holiday, if you think about it — children wandering the streets, dressed as other people or things, knocking on neighborhood doors and demanding candy and other treats in exchange for not playing “tricks.” And Americans love it. As a matter of fact, around 70% typically get in on the act, according to Statista....

Christmas Rice Krispie Treats Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/Dec. 20, 2021 8:27 am EST Rice Krispie Treats are fantastic on their own, but when you add festive chocolate and sprinkles to them, they look (and taste) even better. The classic Rice Krispies cereal turned into such a sweet snack with the invention of the Rice Krispie Treats bar, and to know the bar is to love it....

Frances Quinn Reveals What Really Happens In The Great British Bake Off Tent - Exclusive Jamie Lau By Molly Allen/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 6:22 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every season of “The Great British Bake Off” is just as exciting as the last. Each season, contestants head into a giant tent on a lush green, beautifully manicured lawn to battle it out for Star Baker....

Gordon Ramsay’s Photo Of His Cat Has Instagram Divided David M. Benett/Getty By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 13, 2021 2:36 pm EST It’s known that celebrity chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay likes to entertain his fans with a variety of updates on social media on a regular basis. One adorable and oft-appearing character in Ramsay’s social media posts is his youngest son, Oscar. According to Closer Weekly, Ramsay and his wife, Tana, had Oscar in April of 2019....

Guy Fieri’s Apple Pie Hot Dog Recipe Jessica Morone/Mashed By Jessica Morone AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 16, 2021 9:22 am EST If your first thoughts about a recipe that calls for baking chopped hot dog bits and sweet apple chunks together in the same pie are not entirely positive, that makes sense — after all, most pies cleave to either the sweet or the savory. But just think: How often, during a summer lunchtime BBQ or autumn evening dinner, have you followed a bite of hot dog with a bite of apple pie?...

Haagen-Dazs’ New Ice Cream Flavors Are Just In Time For Valentine’s Day OKcamera/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 4:35 pm EST Since its South Bronx start in the 1920s, Häagen-Dazs has stolen many hearts and filled many stomachs. The ice cream brand with the faux-Danish name has released more than 50 unique flavors over the years, including tried-and-true classics like chocolate chip cookie dough, cookies and cream, rocky road, and plain ol’ chocolate and vanilla (via Häagen-Dazs)....

Here’s What’s In Burger King UK’s Nearly $10 Gourmet Sandwiches Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 10, 2021 9:44 pm EST There are a few things the United Kingdom is known for: afternoon tea, the London Tube, and of course, the royal family. Yet, although the Burger King may not be an official member of the British royal family, Burger King UK is now releasing two new gourmet sandwiches that are fit for royalty....

Krispy Kreme Fans Won’t Want To Miss This Weeklong Gratitude Day Deal Scott Olson/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Sept. 20, 2021 1:30 pm EST Fans of Krispy Kreme likely know that the delicious doughnut chain has kept all the fall flavors and vibes going throughout September. According to Business Wire, Krispy Kreme has rolled out a different fall flavor every week between September 6 and the 26, including fan-favorite pumpkin spice, maple glazed, and apple cider glazed....

Nigella Lawson Cooks This Bitter Side Dish Every Week Bart Lenoir/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Oct. 25, 2021 12:47 pm EST When Nigella Lawson wrote the “How To Eat” cookbook more than 20 years ago, she blended precise techniques with eloquent descriptions that implored cooks to make recipe after recipe. Lawson herself described the purpose of cooking as “the simple desire to make yourself something to eat,” according to her website, and The Guardian cited her book’s “exuberant essays about the joys of eating” as one of the reasons why Lawson is one of 10 cooks who has changed how people eat....

Owner Frank Pellegrino Jr. Tells Us How To Land A Table At Rao’s - Exclusive Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Carly Caramanna/Nov. 15, 2021 11:29 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The over 125-year legacy of Rao’s now includes a line of jarred tomato sauces, cookbooks, and a multitude of celebrity fans — but it all goes back to the original restaurant located in Manhattan. The legendary restaurant is known for its standout southern Italian fare, including massive meatballs and seafood salad, but unfortunately, most won’t make it inside those famous doors....

Paula Deen’s Family Breaks From The Norm With This Hot Buttered Rum Aaron Davidson/Getty By Erich Barganier/Dec. 17, 2021 5:58 pm EST When it comes to celebrating the winter holidays, Paula Deen has some choice recommendations. According to the chef’s website, Deen might suggest a holiday glazed ham, old-fashioned sweet potato pie, and a glass of eggnog for a festive meal. In a recent about-face, however, the celebrity chef showed off a recipe for a new beverage that just might have the power to replace eggnog at family gatherings....

Rachael Ray Has A New ‘Italian Dream Home’ Show. Here’s What We Know Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/Sept. 15, 2021 12:59 pm EST If you watched the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun” and thought, cute story but that would never really happen, Rachael Ray has some good news for you. The Food Network chef, daytime talk show host, magazine maven and author of the soon-to-be-released book “This Must Be the Place” has had yet another project up her sleeve since pre-pandemic times, and she is finally ready to share it with the class (via Rachael Ray Show)....

Reddit Is Divided On This Oddly Satisfying ‘Sashimi Roll’ Reddit By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 25, 2021 9:24 pm EST The popular subreddit r/oddlysatisfying, which has over 6 million members, is an online group that devotes itself to finding and celebrating “those little things that are inexplicably satisfying.” But while that may sound like a soothing, wholesome environment, that doesn’t mean that r/oddlysatisfying is completely drama-free. In fact, certain posts can be pretty polarizing, as a new post made by Reddit user u/AgeanAir recently made clear....

Ree Drummond Craved This Fast Food During Her First Pregnancy Bobby Bank/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Oct. 5, 2021 3:35 pm EST Food blogger and well-known TV personality Ree Drummond has never shied away from sharing her likes and dislikes with her fans. According to Delish, Drummond really loves snacking. Her-all time favorite pick? Quesadillas. She said that she cooks quesadillas in several ways and does not restrict herself to one option....

Salumi Vs. Salami: What’s The Difference? Jeni Foto/Shutterstock By Hannah Twietmeyer/Oct. 22, 2021 12:59 pm EST Unless you work in an Italian deli, you probably wouldn’t be able to identify the ins and outs of ham products like capicola, prosciutto, pancetta, and soppressata. Even if you know to expect great taste and high quality from Italian specialty meats, the specifics can get confusing. If you’re a little hazy on the details, you’re not alone....