Call ahead to check your local Walmart’s holiday hours Sundry Photography/Shutterstock If you have big New Year’s Eve plans — or even if you’re just planning to watch the ball drop at home — chances are you might need to make a run to Walmart. Maybe you need festive party favors for a last-minute party invitation or maybe you want to snag a 2022 planner on January 1 to kick off your New Year’s resolutions....
Italian Rice Ball Casserole Recipe Christina Musgrave/Mashed By Christina Musgrave AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 8:10 am EST Italian rice balls are one of the many mouthwatering recipes people really enjoy. If you’re not familiar with them, allow us to catch you up on this classic. Italian rice balls, also known as arancini, are delicious, deep-fried rice balls that originated in Sicily. The result is a scrumptious treat that’s golden-brown and crispy on the outside and a lovely combination of rice and melted cheese on the inside....
José Andrés’ work has not gone unnoticed Paul Morigi/Getty Images For Jeff Bezos, it’s important to recognize those who are trying their best to change the world. The Courage and Civility Award was awarded to José Andrés, as well as Van Jones, a commentator on CNN and the man behind Dream Corps (via Bloomberg). Bezos said, “They can give all to their own charity or they can share their wealth. It’s all up to them....
Lidl Shoppers On Facebook Are Sharing Their Favorite Bakery Treats Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Oct. 19, 2021 6:34 pm EST Have you ever shopped at a Lidl store? This German supermarket chain came over to U.S. shores back in 2017 and quickly became known for its super-cheap pricing on items such as packaged food, fresh produce, fresh and frozen fish, wine, baked goods, and more, reports USA Today. The market, now counting more than 100 stores in nine East Coast states (via Progressive Grocer) is a formidable competitor for fellow German grocery chain Aldi, which also has a positive reputation for its wide selection and low prices....
Pepsi Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best Vitaliy Andreev/Shutterstock By Brian Boone/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 4:57 pm EST Pepsi may seem like an American stalwart now, but it wasn’t always that way. Like a lot of sodas, carbonated beverages, and sweetened soft drinks, Pepsi began as a vaguely medicinal beverage in the United States of the late 1800s. Originally called “Brad’s Drink” by inventor Caleb Bradham, Pepsi reportedly got its forever name because of the “pep” it provided from its combination of spicy kola nut flavoring and the powerful doses of caffeine and sugar that had been added to the mix (via History of Branding)....
Sonic’s Hard Seltzer Is Now Available In 28 States Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 4, 2022 11:39 am EST Hard seltzer has become all the rage in recent years. From when SpikedSeltzer (now known as Bon & Viv) first launched their first line of fizzy alcoholic drinks in 2013 to now, sales of the hard seltzer have skyrocketed to $4.1 billion. Among American adults who consume alcohol, about 55% are said to drink hard seltzer at least once per week, and per Hard Seltzer News, these numbers don’t seem to be dwindling anytime soon....
The Burger King Comfort Dish You Can Only Get In Canada Martin Good/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Sept. 30, 2021 5:03 pm EST No matter if it’s the classic Whopper or just a 99 cent bag of chicken nuggets, you’re bound to find something for any fast-food fan at Burger King. With victories like the popularity of the Impossible Whopper to a few questionable choices like their revamped French fries, the King seems to always be on the search for new products to add to his royal menu....
The Kellogg Worker Strike Just Took A Huge Turn Zety Akhzar/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Feb. 20, 2022 8:38 pm EST Approximately 1,400 unionized workers at Kellogg Company have been on strike since October 5, 2021, as reported by Associated Press. The result of a breakdown in over a year’s worth of contract negotiations, the organized worker strike impacted many of Kellogg’s U.S. plants, which produce Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Pop Tarts, and many other American breakfast staples....
The Reason Dalgona Coffee Works So Well, According To A Scientist Yulia.Panova/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Oct. 11, 2021 11:38 am EST The year 2020 was full of TikTok food trends. There was cloud bread with its fluffy rainbow dough, pancake cereal with its bite-sized bits of syrup-doused goodness, and there was baked feta pasta with its drool-worthy cheesiness. But the OG TikTok craze wasn’t food at all, but rather a beverage — whipped coffee....
The Surprising Connection Between In-N-Out Burger And Drag Racing Kit Leong/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Jan. 3, 2022 2:14 pm EST In-N-Out Burger is a delicious food joint with a big following. The chain is known for its affordable and simple menu of burgers, milkshakes, fries, and of course, its not-so-secret menu that includes animal fries and grilled cheese, among other items. According to its website, the company got its start in 1948 when Esther and Harry Synder opened a small drive-thru hamburger stand in Baldwin Park, California....
This DoorDasher’s Chick-Fil-A Confession Has TikTok Seeing Red Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta AND Molly Clark/Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 3:25 pm EST As a food delivery app that has become a popular option for customers looking to order food items from some of their favorite restaurants, DoorDash is no stranger to controversy. In 2019, the company was forced to alter its tipping model after customers lashed out at DoorDash for using tips “to subsidize its payments to delivery workers” instead of giving them better wages, according to The New York Times....
This President Was A Huge Fan Of Hot Chocolate Alter-ego/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Nov. 8, 2021 4:29 pm EST So really, who doesn’t love a yummy mug of hot chocolate? As the impending marathon of merriment approaches, and gifts, gatherings, and good food, are front and center in our minds, this lovely cup of sweetness is an integral part of our merry ruminations. Hot Chocolate has been a favorite drink for, literally, centuries....
Trader Joe’s Fans Are Raving About Its Frozen Chicken Picatta OlgaBombologna/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 7, 2022 1:29 pm EST Meals don’t need to be fancy or elaborate in order to be satisfying. Sometimes, an easy-yet-tasty dish that can be whipped up in just a few minutes can be exactly what you’re looking for. Trader Joe’s has the perfect simple, delicious, and filling dish for those days: chicken piccata. Made with pre-cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are seasoned, breaded, and then baked in a zesty white wine sauce with lemon and capers, this flavorful item is the perfect main course for a busy night (via Eating at Joe’s)....
Truly’s New Holiday Hard Seltzer Flavors Have Fans Excited Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Oct. 8, 2021 9:17 am EST As far as the founders of Truly Hard Seltzer are concerned, the available hard seltzer varieties were not doing a great job in terms of offering high-quality drinks to consumers. “We wanted something refreshingly different. Something that had all the flavor without all the calories, carbs, and sugars,” a description on the brand’s website states....
What Is Carob And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 7:54 pm EST Carob, as some might recall, is one of those circa-1970s fad foods that made the rounds in dusty health food stores before “health food” was cool. It was marketed unsuccessfully as a substitute for chocolate, to the disappointment of many a child of hippies, as The New Yorker so elegantly reminds us....
What Starbucks Employees Want You To Know About Its Matcha BaLL LunLa/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Dec. 18, 2021 9:27 am EST At this point, it’s really no surprise that when you order a Frappuccino at Starbucks, you’re not just drinking a delicious, creamy blend of espresso, whipped cream, and syrup — you’re also drinking heaps of sugar. Rather than being unaware of the sugar that Starbucks Frappuccinos contain, it’s more likely that you’re choosing to blissfully ignore that fact as many of us do with things that taste great but aren’t great for us....
What Taste The Nation Gives Back To Padma Lakshmi Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Nov. 23, 2021 11:20 am EST We all know Padma Lakshmi as host, judge, and executive producer of Bravo’s hit show “Top Chef,” but these days, she’s also working hard on another show, “Taste the Nation,” which airs on Hulu. On “Taste the Nation,” Lakshmi takes viewers on tours across America to discover the cuisines of indigenous and immigrant peoples and the stories behind what food means to each of the communities she visits....
Why Great British Bake Off Fans Are Freaking Out Over A Spatula Mark Bourdillon/Netflix By Maria Scinto/Nov. 24, 2021 3:11 pm EST What does it take to win the “Great British Bake Off?” While you need some high-level baking skills for sure, this is reality TV, after all. That means contestants not only need to be able to bake under pressure, but they also have to put up with a certain amount of made-for-TV weirdness....
Why Rachael Ray’s Refried Beans Video Had TikTok In An Uproar Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 7:48 am EST Although Rachael Ray has no formal culinary training as a chef, she has built her career from short segments on local news stations to her own cooking show on the Food Network. She has also amassed a food empire including branded cookbooks, magazines, talk shows, cookware, and pet food....
Why Subway’s New Low Carb Bread Is So Concerning Prachana Thong-on/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Nov. 3, 2021 3:53 pm EST When Subway rolled out its new Hero bread, it looked like the sandwich chain had entered a new, health-focused era. According to Business Wire, the bread allegedly looks, feels, and tastes like regular bread but boasts superior nutrition stats and even has the social media backing of Super Bowl champion Tom Brady....
