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How The Founder Of Wendy’s Helped Create KFC Leila Grossman/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 1:45 pm EST Wendy’s and KFC are two of America’s most popular fast food chains. One is well-known for its square-shaped, freshly-prepared burgers; the other for its crispy, juicy fried chicken. Both were founded by humble men who simply wanted to make good food to serve their communities. But did you know that one of those food chains wouldn’t be what it is today without the help of the other’s founder?...

How The French Revolution Invented Fine Dining Syda Productions/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Jan. 19, 2022 6:01 pm EST While France has long been considered by many to be the epicurean center of the universe, the origin story of the French restaurant industry — and consequently the worldwide dining scene that followed its birth — may surprise you. According to Mental Floss, the genesis, which began in France in the mid-18th century, occurred during one of the bloodiest moments in the country’s history....

How Trader Joe’s Made Brie More Accessible In The US Jeny Che/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Dec. 7, 2021 6:33 pm EST The ’60s and ’70s were exciting times in the grocery store world. Specialty and health food stores were popping up more and more in the United States, and as their numbers rose, so did their popularity, as The Orange County Register reports. One such store is still going strong today: Trader Joe’s....

Padma Lakshmi Fans Are Loving This Sci-Fi Show Throwback Prime Video/Paramount+ By Kate Hagan Gallup/Nov. 19, 2021 5:20 pm EST Padma Lakshmi on Star Trek!? Many of us weren’t aware of this sci-fi appearance until Lakshmi herself shared a throwback pic, but fans are thrilled to discover this lesser-known role. It started with Lakshmi sharing a gorgeous snap of herself looking backward captioned, “Look back at it” (via Twitter). Next comes the reply by Francisco Castro, a self-described, “Award-winning, produced, Asian-Cajun screenwriter-playwright-producer....

Richard Blais Tells All About Gordon Ramsay’s Personality On Next Level Chef - Exclusive Jaguar PS/Shutterstock By Steven John/Jan. 19, 2022 11:21 am EST Were you to only watch the earlier seasons of famed chef Gordon Ramsay’s show “Hell’s Kitchen,” to judge him only by what you find when Google searching “Gordon Ramsay memes” or “Gordon Ramsay quotes,” you’d think he was one heckuva hothead who spent most of his waking hours screaming at and belittling aspiring chefs (Care for an example?...

So You Got A Keurig. Now What? Sergi Alexander/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/Sept. 9, 2021 11:08 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Maybe you need a cup of coffee first thing in the morning, even before your feet touch the floor. Or, you get through one too many coffees in a day and need a quick, convenient, and less expensive means of brewing grade A coffee....

Southern Fast Food Chains We Wish Were Everywhere Shutterstock By Allison Smith/Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 2:22 pm EST Historians may generally agree that White Castle, founded in 1921 in Wichita, Kansas was the United States’ first fast food chain — but most modern day eaters would probably agree that the Southern swath of the country perfected the art of fast food. Everywhere you look, fast food restaurants throughout this part of the country boast a spate of mouthwatering down-home dining spots, serving up everything from juicy cheeseburgers and savory tacos to buttery biscuits and crispy fried chicken....

Strawberry Salad Recipe Sher Castellano/Mashed Staff By Sher Castellano AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 8:11 am EST When the days heat up, turning to light, cool dishes are a surefire way to help ease the general feeling of heaviness that seems to set in with rising temperatures. And while smoothies, popsicles, and even cold soups are all good options, nothing beats a delicious, crisp salad. And as soon as berry season hits, you need to head to your local grocery store or farmer’s market to stock up on strawberries to make this salad....

Sunny Anderson Just Clapped Back At A Troll Over The Word ‘Chef’ Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 6, 2021 3:10 pm EST Food Network personality Sunny Anderson sure knows how to fight bullies and keep her head high. Last year, she posted on Instagram about how trolls are everywhere: Online, as well as in everyday life. Her words were powerful and she said that she had “a built-in bully at home” and knew that bullies are often insecure people who are in pain themselves....

The Best Burger King Breakfast Item According To Nearly 38% Of People Savvapanf Photo/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 1, 2021 10:30 am EST McDonald’s isn’t the only fast food chain that serves up a mouthwatering breakfast — over the last few years, Burger King has also stepped up its morning menu. Thanks primarily to the restaurant’s wildly popular Croissan’Wich, breakfast makes up about 13% of Burger King’s overall sales (via QSR Magazine)....

The Bob Saget Sandwich, Explained Mike Coppola/Getty By Kathryn Shelton/Jan. 11, 2022 12:09 am EST In 2019, the late actor and comedian Bob Saget joined Al Roker on his “Cold Cuts” show, sharing a really good sandwich recipe, some laughs, and some of that effusive generosity of spirit that he was known for. Saget apparently knew a few things about a good sandwich. He once explained to Hoopla, “I was a very good deli clerk, except you’d go home and smell of bologna....

The Least Popular Thanksgiving Food Is What We Suspected All Along Oksana Mezina/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Nov. 12, 2021 1:14 pm EST As the countdown to Thanksgiving begins, people across the nation are looking forward to the classic traditions that come with the favorite holiday. From turkey trots and mid-day naps to the Macy’s parade and football games galore, there are so many things to love about the fourth Thursday of November....

The Untold Truth Of McDonald’s Frappe Instagram By Amy Boyington/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 3:54 pm EST When it comes to McDonald’s coffee, there doesn’t seem to be any in-between opinion; you either love it or you hate it. But one thing’s for sure: since the introduction of McDonald’s McCafé lineup, the restaurant’s coffee drinks have gotten a bit more reputable in the world of fast-food chains. And one of the drinks that’s caused a stir is the McDonald’s Frappé....

This Classic Was Julia Child’s Favorite Soup George Rose/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Dec. 24, 2021 9:00 am EST Julia Child was a beloved chef and television personality known for her intricate yet approachable recipes and cooking methods. She stole the hearts of millions of fans over the course of her culinary career, which skyrocketed in the 1960s when she published her first cookbook, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” according to The Julia Child Foundation....

This Is Giada De Laurentiis’ Favorite Christmas Movie s_bukley/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Dec. 11, 2021 9:57 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Christmas season is filled with so many wonderful sights and smells for our senses. Whether your family enjoys baking up a cookie storm of gingerbread people, making gifts for family and friends, reading “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas,” singing your favorite Christmas carol, or just staying at home, curled up on the couch for a night of Christmas movie binge-watching, we are with you....

This White Castle Label Had TikTok Arguing rblfmr/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Dec. 20, 2021 7:44 pm EST TikTok may be known for viral food trends like ice cream bread and pancake cereal, but it’s also where many fast food and retail workers record interesting on-the-job interactions or warnings to share on social media. And sometimes, it can be both, like this recent TikTok video from @prettyoutkhold, a grocery store cashier, which set off a long discussion on the platform on the potential dangers of frozen White Castle sliders....

Trader Joe’s New Kung Pao Chicken Mochi Balls Have Everyone Talking Trader Joe’s By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 9:52 am EST Meet the delectable new treat from Trader Joe’s that combines the goodness of frozen mochi, with a savory and slightly spicy flavor. If you only think of ice cream when you hear mochi (this is actually a sweet, rice-based dough that dates back to Japan as early as 794, per My/Mo), then this new entree of Kung Pao Chicken Mochi Balls will turn your taste buds upside down — in the best way possible....

Trisha Yearwood’s PB&J Bars Are Inspired By This Classic Holiday Film Jim Spellman/Getty By Naomi Kennedy/Dec. 17, 2021 3:19 pm EST Baking is quite a popular pastime during the holiday season, with 93% of Americans partaking in the activity at least once throughout the most festive months of the year (via PR Newswire). You might even be planning to whip up a few delicious treats yourself, and if so, Trisha Yearwood’s Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookie Bars may be one recipe you’ll want to try....

What Christmas Dinner Looks Like Around The World Shutterstock By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 4:09 pm EST To those who celebrate Christmas, there is nothing more magical than the holiday season. Families and friends get together to celebrate the holiday, exchange gifts, and of course, chow down. Since it’s celebrated in so many diverse countries around the world, Christmas traditions vary greatly not just from household to household, but also from country to country....

Why Hellmann’s 2022 Super Bowl Commercial Has People Talking About Kanye West Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 11:31 am EST Hellmann’s 2022 Super Bowl commercial addresses food waste in an unexpected way. The 30-second clip takes viewers on an amusing ride as they watch former NFL player Jerod Mayo tackle people in different settings. Here’s the thing: Mayo only shows up when someone is about to throw a food item in the trash and tackles them to prevent them from wasting any more food....