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The Untold Truth Of The Surreal Gourmet Chef Bob Blumer Victor Decolongon/Getty Images By Molly Clark/Updated: Feb. 8, 2022 11:05 am EST Foodie Renaissance man, artist, charity do-gooder, adventure junkie, and compulsive world record breaker Bob Blumer isn’t like other celebrity chefs. For starters, for his first TV show, “Surreal Gourmet” and to promote his cookbook, Blumer traveled around in an Airstream, affectionately called the Toastermobile, with two giant slices of “toast” (which today serves as his garden “gnome”) poking out the top (via Instagram)....

This Fluffy Pup Might Be Costco’s Cutest ‘Executive’ Member Reddit By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 10, 2022 6:57 am EST As a major retailer, Costco tries to ensure that it caters to different kinds of shoppers at its stores. This includes pet owners who can purchase items for their pets in bulk at reasonable prices. According to a Reddit user, getting a Costco membership for a pet is a good investment, especially if you can get access to a Costco pharmacy....

This Is The Guinness World Record For Most Ghost Peppers Eaten In 1 Minute Hortimages/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Oct. 13, 2021 11:55 am EST There have been some pretty wild attempts to land a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records, especially when it comes to records for food consumption. Take André Ortolf, for example, who ate nearly a whole jar of peanut butter in one minute as well as 1....

This Long John Silver’s Menu Item Was Once Named The ‘Worst Restaurant Meal In America’ James R. Martin/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Oct. 19, 2021 12:54 pm EST In a world of hamburgers and chicken sandwiches, Long John Silver’s is a refreshing change of pace for the average fast-food connoisseur. Although this company’s roots can be traced back to 1929 as a sit-down hamburger stand founded by Jerome Lederer, something strangely not discussed by the company itself, LJS has been serving up everything from fish to hush puppies since 1969....

Throw Your Almond Milk Away Immediately If You Notice This Mintr/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 8:55 am EST It’s no surprise that milk, or any dairy product for that matter, can spoil fairly quickly, and once it goes bad, the sight and smell of it can be pretty nasty. When you make the switch to a dairy-free alternative, such as almond milk, you’re probably thinking there’s a better chance that it won’t spoil as fast....

We Tried Donatos’ New Plant-Based Pepperoni Pizza. This Is How It Went Carly Caramanna/Mashed By Carly Caramanna/Jan. 10, 2022 1:08 pm EST New year, new you. And thanks to Donatos Pizza you can make that dream a possibility — sort of. If your well wishes for the new year include laying off the meat a bit, one of the fastest growing pizza chains in the United States is here to help....

What To Do With Your Thanksgiving Leftovers, According To Bobby Flay Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Nov. 23, 2021 2:53 pm EST Thanksgiving is one of the most delicious days of the year. With turkey, stuffing, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, and all kinds of other tasty sides and desserts, it is perhaps the most anticipated meal of the holiday season. But once the turkey is cooked and the dinner is finished, it is pretty much inevitable that there will still be lots of food leftover after a Thanksgiving meal....

When It Comes To Store Bought Ice Cream, A Pint Isn’t Always A Pint Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Jan. 24, 2022 1:45 pm EST As savvy shoppers we want to make sure we’re getting the most bang for our buck, which means being wary of mislabeled products. It would be nice if every item in the grocery store was exactly as advertised, and aisle alignments and displays weren’t deliberately designed to entice us into impulse buys, but the truth is that we have to be vigilant consumers or we might get burned....

You Probably Wouldn’t Recognize The Original Peanut M&M 8th.creator/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 12:12 pm EST M&M’s debuted in 1941 and have become a staple of American candy culture that can be found in gas stations, grocery stores, and candy shops, (via M&M’s). Its slogan — “melts in your mouth, not in your hand” — was invented eight years later, and it is a solid jingle that hasn’t changed....

Aldi Fans Are Melting Over These Adorable Holiday Ice Cream Pops Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 7:19 pm EST The holiday season is almost here, and while there is a lot to love about this time of year, one of the most enjoyable parts is getting to enjoy all the delicious, festive snacks and treats. And as every loyal shopper probably already knows, Aldi is one of the best places to find all different kinds of delightfully fun and seasonal items at great prices....

Blue Moon Is Officially Releasing This Award-Winning Beer Nationwide Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 30, 2021 8:30 am EST Blue Moon is one of the most recognized beer brands in the U.S. Eat This, Not That! did a taste test and ranked it number one among “some of the most popular beers on the market” for its smoother, heavier, and wheatier quality and its upscale look. Classically served with an orange slice, Blue Moon “is a Belgian-style wheat ale produced in the U....

Celebrity Chefs Who’ve Been To Jail By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 12:48 pm EST When most people think of out of control celebrities, they tend to picture rock stars trashing hotel rooms, or maybe actors doing stints in rehab. Somehow, we don’t picture celebrity chefs as leading a particularly wild lifestyle. Maybe it’s because we’ve watched them whip up comfort food on TV, or maybe it’s because kitchens don’t really seem to cultivate much of a partying mentality....

Chick-Fil-A Fans Are Disagreeing With This Reddit Pickle Complaint Nataly Studio/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Jan. 28, 2022 4:46 pm EST You don’t need to be a frequent flyer through the drive-thru to know that fast-food chicken sandwiches have been having a moment. The poultry product has been in the spotlight ever since Popeyes debuted its take on the chicken sandwich in 2019, per Restaurant Business. And now, it’s practically impossible to find a fast-food menu that doesn’t feature the crispy sammie — though it’s still the Original Chicken Sandwich from Chick-fil-A that many fans consider the crown jewel of the bunch....

Chick-Fil-A Has Good News For Fans Of Its Chicken Tortilla Soup Chick-fil-A By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Nov. 1, 2021 7:28 am EST Fall, with its cooler weather, often calls for a warm and satisfying bowl of soup, and Chick-fil-A customers will be happy to know that the Atlanta-based chicken chain is bringing back a fan favorite: Chicken Tortilla Soup, a spicier alternative to Chick-fil-A’s classic hearty Chicken Noodle Soup. According to the Chick-fil-A website, this seasonal menu item features a creamy base, shredded chicken breast, navy and black beans, and vegetables....

Did E.T. Really Help To Save Reese’s Pieces? Universal Studios/YouTube By Kalea Martin/Oct. 21, 2021 4:37 pm EST Sci-fi classic movie “E.T.” is full of iconic scenes, but nothing quite compares to the one where young Elliot lures his new friend E.T. back to his house with a trail of Reese’s Pieces. Though it lasted only for a moment in the film, the scene ended up changing the entire trajectory of Reese’s Pieces’ future within the candy industry (via The Daily Meal)....

Five Guys Has Good News For Fans Living In Australia Noam Galai/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:22 pm EST Five Guys has arrived in Australia. New Chant reported yesterday that the beloved burger chain has opened its first location in Penrith, a city located 31 miles west of central Sydney. Despite this being the grand opening of the brand in a new country, they are only serving takeaway meals due to coronavirus restrictions....

Here’s What’s Really On TikTok’s Sushi Pizza Andrei Iakhniuk/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Sept. 14, 2021 10:29 am EST Sushi and pizza are typically not two foods that really go together. Thus, when you hear “sushi pizza” is trending on TikTok, you may envision a regular pizza topped with raw fish, or a sushi roll drizzled with marinara sauce and mozzarella, both equally repulsive in concept. However, that’s not exactly what sushi pizza is — the reality is actually pretty inventive, and could be a new favorite for sushi lovers....

Homemade Shrimp Cocktail Recipe Hayley MacLean/Mashed By Hayley MacLean AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 30, 2021 11:23 am EST People who love shrimp have undoubtedly enjoyed it in every which way possible. As we shrimp lovers know, there are a lot of recipes for grilling and frying shrimp, but when it comes down to shrimp cocktail, we usually buy it at a store or a restaurant. Contrary to popular belief, shrimp cocktail is pretty easy to make, and it’s also more affordable to do it yourself than to get it from the grocery store or on a night out....

How Fajitas Became Popular In US Restaurants Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 8:58 am EST First you hear it. Then you smell it. Finally you see it. By that point, you have already decided: you, too, are ordering the fajitas. It’s hard to think of another dish on restaurant menus with the mesmerizing effect of fajitas, thanks to their unique sonic element. All it takes is one person ordering this dish, and then that sizzle passes through a restaurant’s dining room, reminding every other diner how much they also want fajitas....

How WWII Led To The Creation Of The Americano JackStar88/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Nov. 30, 2021 2:00 pm EST For many coffee drinkers, an Americano is no less than pure caffeinated bliss, given that it consists of nothing but espresso and water. Thus, the Americano is the distillation of coffee, with no sugar, syrups, or kinds of milk (dairy or otherwise) to muddy the waters. When someone is seeking a real jolt of energy, it might be one of the single best choices to opt for....