Is Aldi Open On New Year’s Day 2022? Gosia1982/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 10:39 am EST As most current and former employees will tell you, working in retail is no walk in the park. Retail jobs are often physically demanding, can require long hours, and don’t always pay well. However, there is one company that seems to stand out above other grocery and retail stores when it comes to how it treats its staff: Aldi....
JunsKitchen’s Omurice Recipe Keith Kamikawa/Mashed By Keith Kamikawa AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 10:09 am EST If you’re familiar with YouTuber JunsKitchen, it’s probably because he has over 5 million subscribers who eagerly look for his consistent output of cooking videos and cat content, making him one of the most popular cooking YouTube channels out there. Even if you don’t watch JunsKitchen, you might be a fan of his other channel, Rachel and Jun, where Jun (who is from Japan) and his American wife Rachel make videos about their life as a couple in Japan....
Lidia Bastianich Says Doing This To Pasta Is A ‘Criminal Offense’ Nicholas Hunt/Getty By Nancy Mock/Dec. 15, 2021 10:05 am EST In her brand-new PBS special “Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming The Odds,” Lidia Bastianich takes her annual trip across the country to meet and hear the stories of regular but remarkable people. And because it’s Bastianich — a world-renowned author, restaurateur, and cooking show host — she also brings viewers a glimpse of the foods and food traditions important to these folks....
Marcus Samuelsson Says This Is Why Americans Should Try Ethiopian Food - Exclusive lev radin/Shutterstock By Jorie Mark/Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 1:42 pm EST Americans are pretty adventurous when it comes to dining out — whether we have Mexican food cravings, are in the mood for regional fare at a Chinese, Thai, Korean, or Japanese restaurant, or just want a traditional Italian meal. One cuisine that may be less popular, though, is Ethiopian food; it didn’t even make the list of the most popular international foods in the United States, according to Chef’s Pencil, which came up with the rankings based on people’s Google searches....
Paula Deen And Husband Michael Melt Hearts With ‘Lucky In Love’ Photo Tara Ziemba/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Sept. 26, 2021 2:34 pm EST Paula Deen is no stranger to home chefs and food fans. Most prominently known for her southern cooking prowess, Deen first wowed fans with guest appearances on Food Network, quickly making enough of a splash to score her own show, “Paula’s Home Cooking,” on Food Network in 2002, according to Biography....
Read This Before Adding Pepperoni To Your Jet’s Pizza Order Vladislav Noseek/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Jan. 3, 2022 12:47 pm EST Take a stroll to your local hometown pizzeria, and you’ll likely get served a slice of New York-style pizza, that classic round pizza with a thin, chewy crust and golden brown top of mozzarella cheese dotted with bubbles and orange pools of grease. That’s a pretty common sight in pizzerias all over the country, but if you’re a Michigan native, you’ll probably get served something different — yet no less delicious: a rectangular pizza with a thick and caramelized crust that tastes both buttery and airy, topped with bubbling Wisconsin brick cheese, smears of chunky red marinara sauce, and little cup-like pieces of crispy pepperoni....
Simple Beer Bread Recipe Kate Shungu/Mashed By Kate Shungu AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 9:10 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Here’s the coolest thing about this four-ingredient beer bread recipe: it’s not a recipe for just one specific type of bread, but rather for literally thousands of different breads, because there are so many thousands of different beers out there. Just make sure “to use a variety that you like — you can taste it!...
Sunny Anderson Can’t Get Enough Of This Fried Fish Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Jan. 16, 2022 4:43 am EST We all have that one super comforting dish or meal that we can’t get enough of. Comfort food has a way of transporting folks to another place (typically their happy place) with just one bite. A favorite meal will have anyone, young or old, dancing in their seat savoring every single chew....
The Best Dish Duff Goldman Ever Judged On Holiday Baking Championship DFree/Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/Sept. 14, 2021 3:28 pm EST Eating one of Duff Goldman’s creations from Charm City Cakes feels like an honor in itself. But having Goldman try your food? Well, that just feels like a dream. Despite the rarity, there are a select number of people who have gotten the chance to compete on “Holiday Baking Championship,” “Spring Baking Championship,” or some of the other shows Goldman has judged over the years, and been blessed with the once-in-a-lifetime experience of hearing the Ace of Cake’s thoughts on their food....
The Chick-Fil-A Secret Menu You Never Knew About Facebook By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd/Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 10:08 am EST In Chick-fil-A’s blog, The Chicken Wire, management swears they don’t have a “secret menu.” At least, not like other quick-serve restaurants like In-N-Out burger or McDonald’s. For whatever reason, they just don’t want to have go-to options people can order without choosing from their standard menu boards. Fair enough, but this company-wide proclamation is also kind of misleading....
The Fast Food Anderson Cooper Enjoys Only Once A Month Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Oct. 6, 2021 4:04 pm EST In recent years, Anderson Cooper hasn’t tried to hide his affinity for the McDonald’s Big Mac. It’s humanizing, right? A renowned news figure and descendant of one of America’s wealthiest families enjoying a fast-food burger like the rest of us (via CBS News) . It’s really not a surprise that the austere CNN anchor has a playful side that would enjoy an occasional McDonald’s run....
The Good Dish Revealed How Bone Broth Can Improve Your Skin Madeleine Steinbach/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 1:18 pm EST A bowl of warm bone broth can be a source of much-needed comfort on a cold day, allowing you to relax and de-stress without leaving the comfort of your couch. Sipping bone broth is a fantastic idea for several reasons. According to BBC Good Food, this simple dish can aid digestion and support gut health....
The Menu Item Some Chick-Fil-A Customers Are Calling ‘Inconsistent’ Jaimieandkyleshootstock/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Sept. 30, 2021 11:33 am EST Chick-fil-A has garnered a reputation for serving up delicious, consistent meals. During the beginning of the pandemic, one reviewer even noted how the meals get delivered with ease, travel well, and any fan of the fast food eatery could find something to love in their fried chicken, per Thrillist. While the restaurant chain has kept fans happy, some of their products occasionally leave something to be desired....
The Real Reason Why Checkers And Rally’s Have Two Different Names TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Sept. 29, 2021 4:00 pm EST If you’re ever in the mood for a Big Buford Burger or Famous Seasoned Fries in a black-and-white cup, you have two convenient options: Checkers Drive-In or Rally’s Hamburger. Though the two fast-food restaurants technically operate under different names depending on what city you’re in, Checkers and Rally’s have identical menus....
The Reason One Maine Woman Is Still Lobstering After 93 Years YouTube By Nancy Mock/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:23 pm EST We should all be so lucky to find a career that we love so much we could devote our lives to it, but who could ever anticipate a run like this? Virginia Oliver is the celebrated “Lobster Lady” of Rockland, Maine, according to Maine Woman Magazine. She turned 101 this year and may possibly be the oldest lobsterer not only in Maine, but in the world....
The Scary Reason Jatropha Is Also Called ‘Purge Nut’ Samsujosssss/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Dec. 15, 2021 1:18 pm EST A lot of scary things grow on this planet. Ingesting just a single seed from the castor oil plant can kill a child (via Good Housekeeping), lilies and poinsettias are extremely toxic to cats (via ASPCA), contact with poison ivy can cause severe rashes, and tasting a beach apple might just lead to asphyxiation and death (via Atlas Obscura)....
These Are The Most-Googled Food Terms Ahead Of The Super Bowl Lisa F. Young/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 3:31 pm EST The thing about the Super Bowl is that, for many fans, it’s not solely about the match-up taking place on the screen — the other components around the football festivities are just as important. Some fans eagerly await the half-time show, excited to see what the performers will bring to the stage....
This A24 Cookbook Is A Must For Horror Fans Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Nov. 19, 2021 11:15 am EST Anyone that loves scary movies has probably watched a film or two produced by A24 Films. According to the production house’s website, the company takes credit for helping create popular horror flicks like “Midsommar,” “The Witch,” and, “Hereditary.” While you may love watching these movies, it might seem harder to imagine eating meals inspired by them....
This Costco Was Evacuated For A Scary Reason a katz/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Dec. 30, 2021 1:04 pm EST While some might have hoped to handle holiday returns or stock up on some food for the New Year this week, one Costco in New Jersey experienced an unexpected warehouse closure instead. Before anyone jumps to conclusions on a viral Karen moment at the checkout or empty shelves due to supply chain issues, this incident actually had bigger ramifications than fighting over who got the last shrimp tray for the holiday....
This Ingredient Makes Fried Foods Extra Crispy grandbrothers/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Nov. 16, 2021 3:17 pm EST The allure of fried food is hard to pinpoint. Is it because there’s something thrilling in seeing just what exactly you can deep-fry, like chicken, cheese, and Oreos? Is it because there’s something mysteriously addictive about fried food that makes it all the more delicious, even if it’s unhealthier? Or perhaps there’s that moment when you take the first bite and break through the crispy, golden exterior to find that satisfying crunch of fried chicken or french fries?...
