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Reese’s Potato Chip Stuffed Peanut Butter Cups Have Finally Arrived Instagram By Owen Duff/Oct. 30, 2021 7:24 am EST REESE’s is, yet again, leading the way in snack innovation — this time with a potato chip-filled peanut butter cup. After more than a year of rumors and hype, REESE’S new Big Cup with Potato Chips Peanut Butter Cup has finally arrived, with numerous sightings on social media, and a new product profile on the Hersheyland website....

The Adorable Meaning Of ‘Zucchero Impalpabile’ Pelagija/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/Feb. 11, 2022 1:41 pm EST Pick out any Italian dessert from behind a glass case and you’re bound to find that it has some greater historical symbolism. According to a legend relayed by the BBC, cannoli were invented in the Sicilian city of Caltanissetta during Arab rule by harem women who wanted to “exalt their emir’s masculinity.” A popular legend behind doughnut-like zeppole, which are typically eaten during the Festa di San Giuseppe (or Saint Joseph’s Day), claims that Saint Joseph made his living selling them when he fled Egypt....

The Flavor Of Yogurtland’s New Light Ice Cream Probably Won’t Surprise You Idealphotographer/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Sept. 13, 2021 9:39 am EST The first inklings of fall are in the air. The days are cooling off just a bit from the scorching summer heat, and fall flavors are beginning to hit the shelves at almost every chain around. Apple, caramel, and of course, pumpkin flavors are showing up in all kinds of delicious forms....

The Most Important Cooking Advice Aarón Sánchez Ever Received From His Mother Jim Spellman/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Oct. 21, 2021 6:57 pm EST As someone who’s been in the food industry for a really long time, celebrity chef Aarón Sánchez has reached many milestones in his career. Per his official website, Sánchez had a teacher at home. His mom, Zarela Martínez, is a restaurateur herself who worked very hard to inspire others with her take on Mexican dishes....

The Real Reason Grocery Store Checkout Lines Are So Narrow ARTYOORAN/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Jan. 29, 2022 9:38 am EST Grocery stores use all sorts of tricks to get you to spend more money. We’ve all had the experience of walking into Target for one item and leaving with a full cart. They are one brand that’s genius with the color choices, music, and location of items that are all decided with human psychology in mind — aka the “Target Effect....

The Real Reason IHOP Is Disappearing Across The Country Instagram By Dan Seitz/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 1:43 pm EST It wasn’t so long ago that IHOP dominated the breakfast landscape. After a rocky period in the 1970s, when its corporate owner International Industries collapsed and IHOP was left out in the cold, it was saved by refocusing on family dining right as the mall was blossoming across the American landscape. Its policy of staying open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every single day of the year (at least at some locations), makes it a beacon for the hungry and the lonely....

The Real Reason There’s So Much Drinking In The Bond Movies Andrei Mayatnik/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Sept. 16, 2021 2:21 pm EST “Shaken, not stirred.” Ah, the famous line from James Bond movies that schooled us all in how a badass spy prefers his vodka martinis. According to CBR and Drink Hacker, there’s much debate over why Bond likes his martinis made in this fashion. On one hand, CBR points out that shaken martinis distribute more water into the drink as the ice breaks apart and melts, thus making the taste less intense and perhaps therefore allowing Bond to appear drunker than he appears....

The Real Reason You’re Paying A Sky-High Price For Bacon nelea33/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Sept. 29, 2021 4:38 pm EST Well, bacon lovers, in case you hadn’t already noticed, the price of your favorite cured pork product is now officially sky high. We have a feeling you’ve had your suspicions. In June, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the price of a pound of bacon had risen 13% since the previous year (via Business Insider)....

The Red Flag On Your Chick-Fil-A Receipt Has A Secret Meaning ZikG/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 8:56 am EST You have seen the advertisements. You have seen the online campaigns. Which fast-food company has the best chicken sandwich? Which hunk of fried white meat beats the band? While they pump out ad after ad online or on your TV, they seem to be more annoying than getting you to want a chicken sandwich from them, right?...

The Secret Ingredient Bobby Flay Swears By Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/Jan. 26, 2022 10:49 am EST Food Network chef Bobby Flay may have claimed his fame by creating bold, Southwestern-inspired food — but one of the chef’s favorite pantry staples is anything but a Tex-Mex staple. The 43-time “Iron Chef” winner, who hosts a variety of shows on the Food Network, including the popular competition reality show “Beat Bobby Flay,” surprised fans with a reveal in a Misfits Market’s Instagram video....

The Untold Truth Of Sashimi Charlad Laorlao/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/Jan. 14, 2022 3:27 pm EST Translating to “pierced body” in Japanese, sashimi is the culinary tradition of eating raw seafood and meat. Some of the most popular sashimi ingredients include tuna, salmon, yellowtail, squid, shrimp, as well as raw beef. Not to be confused with sushi, which is a dish made from raw seafood and vinegared rice, sashimi is served in slices alongside condiments and garnishes....

These Chocolate Crepes At Costco Have Reddit Divided Facebook By Sophia Lo/Oct. 18, 2021 3:02 pm EST When it comes to Costco, we can usually count on them to have tasty products for a low price, like mini snickerdoodle cakes or any of their food items that have cult followings. However, sometimes even the most reliable stores have some products that don’t meet expectations, and based on a post in the Costco subreddit, customers aren’t enjoying some packaged crepes filled with chocolate and hazelnut, as pictured above....

This Is The Only Place You’ll Be Able To Try Hardee’s Smoked Brisket Hardee’s By Aimee Lamoureux/Nov. 8, 2021 2:40 pm EST If you are craving something that is hearty, savory, and flavorful, what could satisfy that craving better than thick slices of smoked brisket? This tender cut of beef is a hit with many meat connoisseurs, but restaurants also know that you don’t always have the time or energy to spend preparing and smoking your own brisket, which is why several savvy fast food chains have recently stepped in to deliver these tasty slices of smoked beef directly to their customers, no work required....

This Is What Matt Stonie Typically Eats In A Day Bobby Bank/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 12:37 pm EST If you’ve watched Matt Stonie on his immensely popular YouTube channel, you might wonder if he has anything like a typical day when it comes to eating. The 28-year-old competitive eater has consumed Korean fire noodles, a gallon of Jello, and everything on the Chick-Fil-A menu for his 11....

This Sandwich Shop Has The Worst Quality Bread According To 31% Of People Bloomberg/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Sept. 22, 2021 7:03 pm EST While it might be premium meats, cheeses, fresh vegetables, and the right mix of condiments that really make a sandwich great, there’s no denying that the bread can make or break a sandwich. Getting a sandwich that is held together by a flavorful, high-quality bread with a good crust can truly set the best apart from the worst....

Twitter Has Something To Say About The Taste Of McDonald’s Sprite Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Jan. 9, 2022 3:40 am EST McDonald’s did not get to be the largest fast food restaurant chain in the world by being dumb. It’s smart. It does its homework and pays attention to the details. In many ways, it is the industry standard. From smart investment decisions to including toys with meals to capitalizing on branding opportunities through celebrity collabs, McDonald’s seems to really go the extra mile....

What Chick-Fil-A Employees Really Think About Ads Depicting Them As ‘One Big Family’ Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 10:54 am EST As a fast-food company, Chick-fil-A claims to offer an uplifting work environment to all its staff members. According to the Chick-fil-A website, employees are entitled to several benefits, including but not limited to scholarships, flexible schedules, the chance to grow within the organization, and more. Additionally, Chick-fil-A notes that the job gives you the chance to build long-lasting bonds with peers and colleagues....

What Makes Carolina Gold Rice So Unique Soho A Studio/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Dec. 28, 2021 1:01 pm EST Along with so many ways to cook rice, American cuisine is full of varietals you might be familiar with: jasmine, basmati, arborio, red aromatic, and black Japonica (via USA Rice). But the list is incomplete, as it is missing one type of rice that was very nearly wiped out after the Civil War....

Why Snoop Dogg Just Called Out Uber Eats On Instagram Frazer Harrison/Getty By Justina Huddleston/Feb. 1, 2022 9:32 pm EST Some people say that the stars are just like us, and judging by potential hot dog-entrepreneur Snoop Dogg’s recent Uber Eats delivery drama, that saying might be truer than we originally thought. Snoop Dogg may be one of the most famous rappers and musicians of all time, but he gets hungry just like the rest of us (and has the pantry to prove it)....

Zucchini Walnut Bread With Lemon Glaze Recipe Kate Shungu/Mashed By Kate Shungu AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 10:18 am EST Believe it or not, a garden-grown zucchini can be the star of recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Even better, zucchini can be used in delicious desserts too. In fact, recipes can revolve around this green vegetable that’s healthy and tastes amazing too. It doesn’t take much zucchini in a recipe to give it a boost of nutrients without losing flavor....