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Why The Kellogg’s Founder Loved The Number 7 Bruno Ismael Silva Alves/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Dec. 26, 2021 6:35 pm EST Lucky numbers. Not opening umbrellas indoors. Four-leaf clovers. Knocking on wood. Not walking under ladders. According to Statista, as much as 20% of Americans consider themselves “somewhat superstitious.” It makes sense, then, that some superstitions should make their way into the kitchen. Probably the best known example of food-related superstition is the belief that spilling salt means you’ll have bad luck....

Why You Should Start Using Maple Syrup In Your Salad Dressing showcake/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Nov. 27, 2021 6:02 pm EST When you think of iconic culinary pairings, pancakes and syrup likely come to mind. Actor Vince Vaughn once said, “I love maple syrup. I love maple syrup on pancakes. I love it on pizza. And I take maple syrup and put a little bit in my hair when I’ve had a rough week” (via AZquotes)....

Yogurtland CEO Phillip Chang Dishes On All Things Frozen Yogurt - Exclusive Interview Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Jan. 4, 2022 3:55 pm EST If your idea of the perfect snack or dessert is loading up a frozen yogurt cup with your favorite flavors and toppings, you have Yogurtland to thank for it. The now international chain was one of the first to introduce the now wildly popular concept of self-serve froyo, and has managed to stay ahead of the pack even as countless competitors have come on the scene....

10 Best Substitutes For Cannellini Beans Shutterstock By Steven John/Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 9:14 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The cannellini bean, also known as the white kidney bean in English speaking countries, as the lobia bean in India, and by other names in other places, is a member of the Phaseolus vulgaris family (via Missouri Botanical Garden). Its most common name (“cannellini,” e....

Asparagus Tart Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 11:20 am EST It’s never a bad idea to have a simple, tasty appetizer recipe on hand for a last-minute stopover from guests. Good thing that along with Mashed, Kristen Carli, a registered dietician, has created that perfect, easy snack to throw together when time is limited but you still want to impress friends or family. Her asparagus tart requires just a few ingredients that you can easily keep on hand and bakes up in just 15 minutes....

Bobby Flay Is Opening Another Las Vegas Burger Joint In This Casino DFree/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Updated: Oct. 20, 2021 12:01 am EST Bobby Flay is expanding his Las Vegas reign with restaurant openings that fans of burgers and casinos might get excited about. As Eater reported in September, Flay will be debuting a second Bobby’s Burgers, a casual dining eatery, at Harrah’s, located across the street from Bobby’s Burgers’ original Las Vegas location inside the Forum Food Hall at Caesars Palace....

Chef Antonio Ruiz Tells All About His Hell’s Kitchen Experience - Exclusive Interview Instagram By Steven John/Oct. 21, 2021 10:19 am EST Even if he had never appeared on “Hell’s Kitchen: Young Guns,” the 20th season of the show (and a season on which the chefs were indeed young — all under the age of 24, in fact) chances are good that Antonio Ruiz was still going to make a mark in the culinary world....

Crumbl Cookies’ Founders Dish On The Chain’s Viral Success - Exclusive Interview Instagram By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Oct. 11, 2021 4:11 pm EST What does it take to become the fastest-growing franchise in the country? Apparently, the answer is delicious cookies, an eye for TikTok, and a cute pink box. That’s what the founders of Crumbl Cookies have seemingly figured out. Four years ago they set out to pursue a sweet side hustle, without any experience whatsoever....

Dole Just Recalled Its Packaged Salads Over Listeria Concerns nadianb/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Dec. 27, 2021 3:31 pm EST The all-consuming spectacle of Christmas overshadowed an important recall notice. On December 22, Dole Fresh Vegetables shared an announcement with the FDA for a mass recall due to an outbreak of listeria, an organism that can fatally infect children, the elderly, and others who are immunocompromised. The recall is for all food prepared in the Bessemer City Facility, which serves Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia....

Easy Okonomiyaki Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 7:58 am EST If you’re a fan of Japanese food, there’s a good chance you’re already familiar with classic Japanese meals like sushi and ramen. There’s another popular Japanese dish that you need to put on your rotation, though: okonomiyaki. Okonomiyaki is sometimes referred to as Japanese pancakes or Japanese pizza. The name can be broken down into “okonomi” (“what you like” or “preference”) and “yaki” (which means “grilled”)....

Everything You Need To Know About Costco’s Candle Recall LNataly/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 17, 2021 6:27 pm EST As a major supermarket chain, Costco has dealt with several recall incidents in the past: Last month, for example, the company had to recall two of Kraft Heinz’s powdered drink mixes. According to Southern Living, it was suspected that the bottles contained small pieces of metal or glass, and consumers were asked to return the products to a Costco outlet near them....

Everything You Need To Know About Pecans Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:53 am EST Have you ever thought about how cool it is that there are about 20 different kinds of nuts? Pecans — scientifically known as Carya illinoinensis — are just one of the many on that list. They offer flavor, crunch, and charm to many dishes and can be used in anything from holiday pies to homemade nut butter....

Instagram Is Loving Buddy Valastro’s Birthday Shoutout For Guy Fieri Paul Archuleta/Getty By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 8:34 am EST There’s always something exciting going on in Flavortown, where “fun and food meet in perfect harmony” (via Food Network). Whether it’s finding pizza the size of a manhole cover, or a sauce so good you could put it on a flip flop and make it tasty, the fictitious foodie paradise is hardly void of dull moments — and one January weekend was no different....

José Andrés Receives Princesa De Asturias Award For Humanitarianism lev radin/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Oct. 25, 2021 2:15 am EST Each year, the Fundación Princesa de Asturias (Princess of Asturias Foundation), which takes its name from Spanish Crown Princess Leonor, gives out eight awards corresponding to different fields of achievement, including sports, or art, and technical and scientific research (via the foundation’s website). It further rewards honorees with 50,000-euro ($56,700). José Andrés, a native of Spain and naturalized U....

Katy Perry’s Favorite Comfort Food Is Oddly Specific DFree/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Sept. 24, 2021 2:32 pm EST Comfort foods are those simple pleasures that unite us. “Regular Jane” to A-list celebrity, sometimes food just makes us happy. While for some, we’re reminiscing about mom’s special meatloaf recipe, other’s prefer a deep dish pepperoni or grilled cheese and tomato soup. Comfort foods aren’t necessarily healthy for our bodies, but tend to lift our spirits....

Nearly 24% Of Shoppers Wish These Discontinued Chips Would Make A Comeback The Escape of Malee/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Sept. 11, 2021 1:00 am EST It can be difficult to settle on what you want to eat when you’re in a snacking mood, but if you ask us, chips are always a safe bet. Whether you like them salty or cheesy, dipped in salsa or onion dip, something about a handful of chips never fails to hit the spot, and don’t even get us started about how good they are on top of a burger....

Read This Before Using A Cookie Press For Christmas Cookies RitaE on Pixabay By Khyati Dand/Dec. 7, 2021 3:40 pm EST If there’s ever a good time to bake cookies, it’s during the holidays. There’s something about the season that makes all of us excited to get into the kitchen, dust off baking trays, and fire up the oven. And, even better, if you’re in need of a last-minute present for someone that you totally forgot to buy a gift for, what could be better than a tin of freshly-baked and warm homemade cookies?...

Rocky Mountain Oysters Probably Aren’t What You Think They Are Bvlena/Shutterstock By Matt Whittaker/Nov. 26, 2021 4:07 pm EST The Buckhorn Exchange is one of the most storied restaurants in the American West. Established in 1893, the eatery claims the spot as Denver’s “most historic” restaurant, was founded by a riding partner of Buffalo Bill, and offers fare like rattlesnake, buffalo, and elk. “No dinner is complete without the house specialty, Rocky Mountain Oysters,” the steakhouse’s website says....

The 11 Best Holiday Cookies From Around The World New Africa/Shutterstock By Madeline Wahl/Dec. 22, 2021 7:15 am EST There are many things that come to mind when you think of the holidays: wreaths, ornaments, a crackling fire, candy canes, gingerbread cookies, Christmas trees, festive food, holiday movies, gifts, snow. However, the holiday season isn’t complete without holiday cookies. After all, who doesn’t like the smell of freshly baked holiday cookies?...

The Failed McDonald’s Holiday Cup Design That Offended A Ton Of People Kyli Petersen/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup AND Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:53 pm EST Remember the time McDonald’s gave us all a friendly holiday squeeze? Their 2016 holiday cup demonstrated that beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder as a graphic design depicting white mittens went all wrong in an NSFW kind of way, to some discerning eyes (via HuffPost)....