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The Best Brand Of Mustard, According To 37% Of People WS-Studio/Shutterstock By Maria Faller/Sept. 19, 2021 10:41 am EST Mustard has long been a classic American condiment, and while many people love squeezing the yellow sauce on a hot dog or using it as a hot pretzel dip, others only enjoy their mustard when it’s alongside ketchup. Chowhound has reported that, although ketchup is the self-proclaimed “king of condiments,” mustard is more versatile and healthy than its counterpart....

The Kitchen Accident Anna Kendrick Had Filming ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’ Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Nov. 10, 2021 4:33 pm EST From “She’s Just Not That Into You” to “Valentine’s Day,” the 2010s spawned the era of the ensemble romantic comedy. “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” joined the ranks in 2012, and was inspired by the bestselling book by Heidi Murkoff of the same name (via Common Sense Media)....

The Real Reason Fast-Food Restaurants Are Banned In Bermuda Darryl Brooks/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Nov. 2, 2021 1:25 pm EST Travel to Bermuda and you might notice something odd. As you drive around the island, you won’t spot any golden arches or red-haired little girls hawking burgers, or even a mustachioed king with his crown and Whoppers. Fast-food restaurants are banned in Bermuda and have been for decades. Legislation passed in 1977 aimed to preserve Bermuda’s “Old World image,” retaining the vibe and atmosphere that contributes to the island’s tourism industry (via The Spokesman-Review)....

The Reason Arby’s Bread Products Are Banned In Some Countries Deutschland reform/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Dec. 10, 2021 4:54 pm EST Arby’s may have delicious roast beef and savory curly fries, but you might not find the same sandwich if you travel overseas. It seems hard to believe, but Arby’s American-style bread is actually banned in some countries. Yes, the bread, and not the meat or oils. At first, you might want to blame the sugar content, as some bread can be very high in sugar....

The Surprising Reason A Police Officer Delivered A DoorDash Order rblfmr/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Jan. 26, 2022 1:17 pm EST It’s never really a good sign when a police officer comes walking up to your door, leaving you to wonder what exactly you did wrong that warranted the surprise arrival on your doorstep. Did they see you run a red light on your way home? Did you have some kind of speeding ticket you never paid for?...

The Truth About Team Gumdrop Gals From Holiday Wars: Season 3 Instagram By Katie Lenhardt/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:33 am EST Don’t let the cute name fool you; Team Gumdrop Gals is playing to win in Season 3 of “Holiday Wars.” Per the Food Network website, Marianne Daquino, Megan Clemens, and Yi Han form one of the trios of talented bakers competing for the grand prize. On the popular show, teams of talented bakers go head to head in technical and creative challenges involving cakes, sugar, and other sweets....

The Untold Truth Of Red Robin Instagram By Molly Allen/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 6:56 pm EST Especially in the chain restaurant market, it can be hard to stand out, but Red Robin and its blue-eyed bird mascot have been boasting their variety of gourmet burgers and unparalleled value for decades. They have been puttin’ an egg on burgers since 1973, along with other unique ingredients and flavor pairings such as cheese sauce and fried jalapenos, luring burger lovers in to constantly try something new....

This Minnesotan Egg Producer Has To Donate 1 Million Eggs. Here’s Why Danielle MacInnes/Unsplash By Erich Barganier/Oct. 27, 2021 2:28 pm EST Food lawsuits have the power to make real change in the industry. According to Food Dive, issues related to the “natural”-ness of La Croix sparkling water, the glyphosate in breakfast cereals, and potential e.Coli contamination in romaine lettuce have all led to formal legal suits that have changed the way the American food system works....

This Popular Geico Commercial Actually Inspired An Ice Cream Flavor Instagram By Lucia Capretti/Sept. 13, 2021 6:22 pm EST Ice cream fans will want to hear about a special offer to win a limited-edition pint, courtesy of Geico. While the connection between ice cream and an insurance company might not be a natural one, Geico has always chosen unique ways to advertise its products. Motioncue indicates that Geico’s long-term advertising success has been in part due to the clever ways the company combines humor, plot, and overarching themes to drive its point home....

This Rachael Ray Shortcut Will Change How You Cook John Lamparski/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 9:32 am EST Despite not being a trained chef, Rachael Ray has been teaching us cooking tricks, hacks, and shortcuts since she first came into our kitchens years ago through such shows as 30 Minute Meals and $40 a Day. It should come as no surprise that Ray’s influence has inspired her fans and followers to look at how they cook in new and innovative ways that are easy and accessible for all....

This Surprising Aldi Almond Milk Find Has TikTok Gagging Goskova Tatiana/Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Sept. 23, 2021 5:01 pm EST People love their non-dairy milk, but chances are it will be a long time before anyone following TikTok user @nikky_afo reaches for almond milk again 一 or at the very least, almond milk from Aldi. The user joined TikTok to create “awareness” of the horrible surprise she found in a carton of almond milk from the German grocer....

This Surprising Woodland Shopper Was Spotted In A 7-Eleven JIMKOJI/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Nov. 16, 2021 12:37 pm EST When children’s book author Bill Martin first wrote the classic “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” with Eric Carle more than fifty years ago (via Eric Carle), we don’t think the tandem would have even considered adding a convenience store visit to the storyline. But even if they had, they probably couldn’t have dreamed up the scenario of having a bear hit up a 7-Eleven in search of a snack, yet here we are....

Unique Guacamole Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 16, 2021 9:17 am EST Guacamole is a must-have recipe in any home cook’s arsenal. It’s a perfect go-to for any occasion, be it a small gathering, or to enjoy at home. We won’t judge if it’s just for you! But this is no ordinary guac recipe — it features original elements such as oregano, and the juice of blistered limes and oven-roasted tomatoes....

What Food Network Star Sara Moulton Is Doing Now Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Brian Boone/Oct. 6, 2021 1:53 pm EST Food Network carved itself a niche in the crowded and competitive world of cable TV with a programming slate full of shows about, well, food — game shows, reality shows, travelogues, cooking programs, talk shows, documentaries, and more, all revolving around the preparation, enjoyment, and culture of stuff us humans can put in our mouths and chew....

White Castle Just Jumped On The NFT Bandwagon rblfmr/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Dec. 19, 2021 8:02 pm EST White Castle certainly keeps us on our toes. Maybe not as surprising as the company’s recent venture into OnlyFans territory is the announcement that to celebrate its 100th anniversary, the fast food chain will be launching its own Non-Fungible Tokens, commonly referred to as NFTs. NFTs, as you may recall from the helpful “SNL” song on the topic, are unique, units of data stored on blockchains (via YouTube)....

Adding This Ingredient Can Make Bad Beer More Tolerable Master1305/Shutterstock By Erica Andrews/Oct. 12, 2021 4:18 pm EST With so many varieties of beer to choose from at the store, it can be challenging to know which one you should snag off the shelves. There’s dark lager, pale ale, porter, stout, and now we even have sour beers to choose from. With so many new options coming out — what seems like every day — the chances also become much higher that we will inevitably choose one that we don’t enjoy sipping on....

Best Apple Pie Waffles Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 5, 2021 12:22 pm EST Recipe developer Susan Olayinka has a thing for waffles, she has told us many a time, so we were really excited when she told us she had finally come up with her own homemade waffle recipe. As luck would have it, or, when it came time for Olayinka to hunker down with her waffle iron and prepare this recipe, it also happened to be right smack in the middle of apple season....

Busch Light’s Super Bowl Ad Features A Surprising Guest Star Busch/Facebook By Taylor Huang/Feb. 7, 2022 1:15 pm EST If last year’s numbers are any indication, beer sales should certainly not be lacking in the days leading up to the 2022 Super Bowl (via Forbes). Nevertheless, the country’s biggest beer brands are still looking to boost customer awareness through commercials to be played during the popular football game. One of these brands is Busch, using the Super Bowl as an opportunity to promote Busch Light, per a press release sent to Mashed....

Cincinnati Chili Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 20, 2021 8:43 am EST Cincinnati chili was dubbed “the unofficial grub of Cincinnati” by What’s Cooking America? And chef, food writer, and registered dietician Kristen Carli has all of the tips and tricks you need to perfect it. Cincinnati chili is unique in a few ways. First off, it’s a thinner chili than you might be used to, and it’s made with a unique blend of spices, including some more commonly associated with baking....

Duff Goldman Made All The Cakes In This Katy Perry Music Video Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Sept. 1, 2021 10:59 am EST Baker and television personality Duff Goldman has earned quite the reputation over the years for his over-the-top cakes. Whether he’s showing off his own skills, as he did on his former show “Ace of Cakes,” or judging the culinary creations of others on cooking competition shows such as “Spring Baking Championship” or “Holiday Baking Championship,” Goldman knows his way around the kitchen, possessing a dessert expertise in particular....