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7 Cast Iron Brands To Buy And 5 To Avoid

Kitchen

7 Cast Iron Brands To Buy And 5 To Avoid

Julia Dunn

Whether you're looking for new additions or are starting your cast iron collection, here are seven cast iron brands to look out for and five to avoid altogether

Culture

The Very First Girl Scout Cookies Were Actually Baked By Hand

Elaina Friedman

Girl Scout cookies are a beloved treat for many. Though they're all factory-made these days, the cookies were all made by the hands of the scouts.
Kitchen

Does Ranch Seasoning Really Belong In Your Jar Of Pickles?

Garth Clingingsmith

Ranch seasoning has found its way into just about everything, including jars of pickles. But how well do pickles and ranch seasoning actually mix?
Kitchen

The Secret To A Perfectly Round Layer Cake Is A Rectangular Sheet Pan

Carly Weaver

Baking a round-layer cake can feel like a daunting task, with so many potential ways for it to go wrong. But the secret is using a rectangular sheet pan.
Kitchen

Do Tomato Leaves Really Help Boost The Flavor Of Sauce?

Heidi Chaya

Tomato sauce is a staple in a cook's recipe box, but there are tons of ways to make a sauce. Using tomato leaves may be an addition worth looking into.
Restaurants

Hot Tea Is Starbucks' Lowest Value Drink. Here's How To Make It Worth It

Camryn Teder

Buying a hot tea from Starbucks may seem like a waste of money, but there are a variety of ways to upgrade it and make it feel worth the money.
Kitchen

Deconstruct Stuffed Shells For An Easy Weeknight Dinner Alternative

Carly Weaver

Stuffed shells is one of those pasta dishes that certainly takes effort, but deconstructed stuffed shells is another story. Here's the quick and tasty version.
Facts

The Fascinating Way Dairy Queen Makes Their Ice Cream Cakes In-Store

Arianna Endicott

dairy Queen has an extensive list of sweet treats and ice cream cakes are one of them. One employee shares the fascinating way they make ice cream cakes.
Grocery

13 Of The Best Store-Bought Juices You Can Buy

Jennifer Anyabuine

Whether you're grabbing a glass of juice to kick off your morning or adding it to your smoothie, here are some of the best juices available at the store.
Facts

There's A Very Good Reason Why Gordon Ramsay Won't Touch Plane Food

Christine Barba

Gordon Ramsay will eat Plane Food but generally refuses to eat airplane food. What's the difference? We have the details of this confusing statement.
Kitchen

Electric Chopsticks Stimulate Tastebuds So The Food Doesn't Have To

Elias Nash

There are many different ways to improve the dining experience. Like these electric chopsticks that stimulate tastebuds so the food doesn't have to.
Kitchen

You've Been Mashing Bananas Wrong This Whole Time

David Tran

Did you know that you've probably been mashing bananas wrong this whole time? Here's what you need to know if you want to pulverize your fruit the right way.
Culture

The Nautical Fantasy-Themed Las Vegas Restaurant That Serves 16 Courses Of Rum

Nico Danilovich

For those in search of unique culinary experiences, there is the nautical fantasy-themed Las Vegas restaurant that serves 16 courses of rum.
Culture

It's Illegal For Wisconsin State Prisons To Serve Margarine. Here's Why

Stacie Adams

Some states have unusual food decrees. What's regulated at Wisconsin state prisons is near the top of the list, but totally understandable.
Facts

Why Is It So Hard To Figure Out What's In A Vermonter Sandwich?

Betsy Parks

Some staple dishes are strict with ingredients, while others consist of whatever swaps you like. Where’s the line between modification and altogether different?
Culture

The New York Town Where Eating Peanuts While Walking Backward Is Really Illegal

Chase Shustack

Most of us try our best to abide by the laws that govern our society. However, few would ever imagine that a law would target this particularly odd practice.
Culture

The Fascinating History Of The Gas Stove

Julia Dunn

When exactly did gas stoves become commonplace, and how did that happen? The complicated history beyond this common kitchen appliance may just astound you.
Kitchen

The Salt-Crust Method Will Give You The Juiciest Fish Of Your Life

Linda Larsen

The best way to prevent dry fish, as well as shield the delicate flesh from the heat of the oven, is to cook the fish using the salt-crust method.
Holidays

Gordon Ramsay Is Spreading Valentine's Day Love With Red Velvet Brownies

Brianna Corley

Gordon Ramsay is spreading Valentine's Day love with his red velvet brownies, but you'll have to do some sleuthing to figure out the recipe.
Kitchen

The Microwave Is The Key To Fixing All Your Lumpy Hummus Problems

Linda Larsen

If you have ever made hummus with canned chickpeas, you know they can be a little, well, gritty. Turns out your microwave can help solve this problem.
News

The Heineken 0.0 Super Bowl 2023 Ad Is Getting The Marvel Treatment

Nick Johnson

Paul Rudd's Ant-Man appears in Heineken's Super Bowl ad for its non-alcoholic beer. Here's what we know about the beer brand's latest ad spot.
News

Oreo Is Officially Partnering With The NBA For Some Truly Unique Cookies

Arianna Endicott

Oreo is officially partnering with the NBA for some truly unique cookies and the cookie collaboration sounds like it's set to be a slam dunk.
Facts

What Exactly Is Cottage Cheese (And Is It Making A Comeback)?

Margaret McCormick

What exactly is cottage cheese (and is it making a comeback)? In the case of this versatile dairy product, that's exactly what you can call it.
Kitchen

What's The Difference Between Chicken Powder And Bouillon?

Kalea Martin

What's the difference between chicken powder and bouillon? Here is everything you could ever hope to know about the world of pulverized poultry.
Kitchen

Secret Weapons Celebrity Chefs Use In Their Potato Salad

Kristina Steele

With some inspiration from these celebrity chefs and their secret ingredients, you can turn that plain potato salad into a flavor-packed masterpiece.
Facts

A Newly Released Eggsposé Sheds Light On The Inhumane Practices Of Egg Companies

Jennifer Waldera

The information on inhumane egg practices is extensive, and a newly released report shed light on it. Buckle up, you may be shocked by what you read.
Restaurants

Red Lobster's Secret Menu Shrimp Po' Boy: What To Order To Hack It

Chase Shustack

If you're a big fan of shrimp po' boy sandwiches, you'll probably be eager to try out this special menu hack the next time you visit Red Lobster.
Kitchen

How To Properly Prepare The Perfect Cocktail For Bath Time

Camryn Teder

Do you ever enjoy a soak and a Chardonnay? How about a long bath and a martini? In case you're wondering, here's how to make a perfect cocktail for bath time.