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Chris Santos’ Most Memorable Meals Have All Come From Doing This Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 10:52 am EST Chris Santos may be one of the most notable figures in the culinary world these days, but he didn’t always have his sights set on working in the food industry. The chef told Authority Magazine that he initially had plans to pursue a music career, and at the age of 14, took up a dishwashing job in order to pay for a set of drums....

Could An Auntie Anne’s Food Truck Be Coming To Your Area? Michael Gordon/Shutterstock By Maria Faller/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 4:33 pm EST Many Americans know the joys of walking through a mall with a hot, soft pretzel or other doughy creation from the popular, ubiquitous Auntie Anne’s. With hundreds of locations in outlet shopping centers, airports, and malls across the U.S., Auntie Anne’s has been serving up fresh pretzels for more than 30 years, according to its website....

Duff Goldman Called Out Robert Irvine’s ‘Questionable’ Fried Egg Chance Yeh/Getty Images By Amy Hamblen/Dec. 29, 2021 11:25 pm EST Ever wonder what famous chefs look at on Instagram? Well, thanks to a recent comment from celebrity chef Duff Goldman, we know he certainly peeks at the Food Network’s Instagram page. Of course, Goldman can frequently be seen on the network judging edible entries on shows like “Holiday Baking Championship” and “Kids Baking Championship” (via Food Network), so it’s only natural he would jump on the Gram to judge another chef’s work....

Easy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 11:13 am EST Chocolate-covered strawberries are one of those decadent treats that only seem to make an appearance a few times each year. And let’s face it, they can seem a little pricey. But we’re here to change that. Certainly, these chocolate-dipped strawberry treats make their debut around Valentine’s Day as an indulgent gift. But what about any other time of year?...

Everything You Need To Know About Dolly Parton’s Holiday Food Festival At Dollywood George Rose/Getty Images By Carly Caramanna/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 12:54 pm EST You’ll be singing “Have a Holly Dolly Christmas” as you make your way to the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee this year. With music icon Dolly Parton as its dreamer-in-chief, Dollywood is a premier amusement park with over 40 attractions, including a family-friendly water park, welcoming cabins, and a luxe resort and spa....

How To Choose The Perfect Bottle Of Bubbly, According To A Sommelier il21/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Dec. 23, 2021 5:49 pm EST For eons, it seems — ok, actually just since the late 19th century, per Imbibe – Champagne has been de rigueur for New Year’s Eve celebrations as well as other festive occasions. If you’ve got Champagne taste on the proverbial beer budget, you may have to settle for a budget-priced sparkling wine like a Chateau Walmart or Target Blanc....

Little Caesars Hot And Ready: What To Know Before Ordering ScannableZebra/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Dec. 8, 2021 11:06 am EST It’s a Friday night and you and your friends are ready to hit the town, but first, you want to grab a bite to eat. Something quick and easy, like a hot, oven-fresh pizza would really hit the spot, but no one wants to sit down in a restaurant and wait nearly half an hour to be served....

Peanut Butter Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 16, 2021 9:04 am EST If you think peanut butter is only good for sandwiches, then chef and recipe developer Susan Olayinka of The Flexible Fridge wants you to think again. “It also pairs well with apples, dark chocolate, smoothies, chocolate peanut butter cups, and even in savory dishes like satay sauce,” she says. And of course, a peanut butter and jelly or simply a peanut butter sandwich is always great, too....

Pillsbury’s New Cookie Dough Flavor Is A Cereal Lover’s Delight Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Jan. 19, 2022 2:13 pm EST It may not be the most intuitive food combination, but cookies and cereal go together like cookies and milk. There’s grocery store Cookie Crisp cereal, for example, as well as the homemade version — tiny chocolate chip cookies served in a bowl of milk — that went viral on social media in recent years (via Bustle)....

Robert Irvine Just Set The Record Straight About ‘Dirty’ Restaurants Gary Gershoff/Getty By Felix Behr/Updated: Jan. 18, 2022 10:47 am EST Reality programs like “Kitchen Nightmares” and “Restaurant: Impossible” derive a lot of their entertainment from just how dysfunctional the restaurants appear when the celebrity chef arrives. Mold? Good. Rats? Better. It does, however, raise the question about how these establishments manage to stay open long enough for their rehabilitation to occur....

Shrimp Alfredo Recipe Mackenzie Burgess/Mashed By Mackenzie Burgess/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 10:37 am EST If you love pasta, cheese, and comfort food, keep reading. This creamy dish is our take on classic fettuccine Alfredo with the addition of fresh shrimp and broccoli. Today, there are tons of different variations on the classic fettuccine Alfredo, including the addition of cream and different proteins and vegetables. Nowadays, most fettuccine Alfredo recipes you search for include heavy cream....

Smoothie King’s New Flavor Lineup Is Perfect For Fall Jon Kraft/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: Aug. 31, 2021 4:58 pm EST With the end of summer approaching, it’s only natural that pumpkin spice treats and Halloween candy have started hitting the shelves. Even Del Taco has already added fall-flavored drinks to their menu. Now Smoothie King is adding its own lineup of fall flavors, according to Chew Boom. Like most other fall-flavored drinks, these will only be available for a limited time....

Sunny Anderson’s Advice For Buying Pantry Staples Jim Spellman/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/Dec. 16, 2021 12:03 pm EST Being an industry-known face and name in the world of food, Sunny Anderson has a few secrets to spill when it comes to grocery shopping. Whether you’re a broke college student or just want to save some extra money every week, listen up. The “Cooking for Real,” host recommends creating a budget with several staple pantry items that you can buy for cheap prices....

The Food Clue You Never Noticed In Squid Game chaechaebyv/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 12:49 pm EST As a TV show, “Squid Game” has been getting a lot of attention for its unusual content and gripping narrative. Food is a crucial part of the show, and it has managed to inspire fans in different ways. For example, as per Eater, one of the episodes introduces viewers to Dalgona candy, a treat filled with caramelized sugar....

The Real Reason A Mortar And Pestle Is Better Than A Spice Grinder Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Hannah Twietmeyer/Nov. 11, 2021 11:08 am EST Efficiency has its place in the kitchen. With time-saving appliances like Nespresso machines and the acclaimed Instant Pot, you can have your coffee brewed in seconds before heading out the door or a hearty weeknight dinner plated in a matter of minutes. But there are still home cooks that enjoy the process of cooking just as much as the result, and for those individuals, traditional methods that often require more time and attention reign supreme....

The Secret Dog Treat You Never Knew Culver’s Offered Instagram By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Oct. 6, 2021 11:12 am EST There is certainly a lot to love about Culver’s, the Wisconsin-based burger joint known for its “ButterBurgers” (the “butter” refers to a flourish of butter on the bun when served), French fries, and other fast food staples including chicken, fish, and salads. But two things define the smallish chain (by comparison to other popular fast food chains, as shared by QSR Magazine)....

The Truth About IHOP’s Famous Pancakes Facebook By Karen Miner/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 2:27 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As much as IHOP wants its customers to see the chain as a big-time burger-slinging lunch and dinner joint (clearly evidenced by the IHOb marketing campaign), it’s hard to stray from its breakfast menu, and more specifically from the restaurants’ namesake — it wouldn’t be called the International House of Pancakes if those pancakes weren’t something special, right?...

This Is The World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant Facebook By Emily Weaver/Dec. 28, 2021 2:45 pm EST The way in which food is enjoyed is constantly evolving. From chefs to sommeliers and restaurateurs to bartenders, those who work in the food and restaurant industry are continuously looking for new, innovative ways to make dining out a bigger, more lavish, and immersive experience. Take the Eiffel Tower for example. The Parisian landmark offers three different food experiences including The Champagne Bar (located at the very top), The Buffets for quick dining, and Jules Verne, which is a luxurious Michelin-starred restaurant (via Tour Eiffel)....

This Karen TikTok Shows Just How Hard Working At McDonald’s Can Be Sorbis/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Oct. 21, 2021 9:23 pm EST TikTok may be the home of viral food trends and cute animal influencer videos, but it is also increasingly being used to call out entitled and rude behavior from “Karens,” with the #karen hashtag receiving nearly 20 billion views (via TikTok). According to Time, “Karens” is a slang term for privileged, typically middle-aged white women who are often shameless in their displays of entitlement....

This Pre-Wedding Beauty Routine Has Anne Burrell Feeling Bizarre John Lamparski/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Oct. 7, 2021 8:36 pm EST Whether you’re chef de cuisine or a line cook, there are a few things you can’t go without in your kitchen. These would include knives, of course; a knife sharpener; a meat thermometer; and a food processor. One thing you won’t see a chef take with them into the kitchen is a fancy set of nails from a high-end manicure....