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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

Restaurants

14 Menu Items You Should Never Order At Cracker Barrel

Michael R. Stridsberg

Cracker Barrel is known for Southern homestyle cooking and hospitality, but, like any eatery, some menu items are healthier than others. Here's what to avoid.
Facts

Disney World's Ultra-Sophisticated Champagne Flight (And Where To Find It)

Stacie Adams

Disney Parks offer a lot of magic for the kids, but adults also love the parks. In fact, Disney World has an ultra-sophisticated champagne flight.
Kitchen

14 Ways To Upgrade A Classic Sausage Gravy

Wendy Hector

Sausage gravy is on the menu at many diners, but making it yourself is really quite simple. Try these tips to bring your sausage gravy to the next level.
Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A's 4 Bottled Salad Dressings Will Debut Nationwide In Spring 2023

Chase Shustack

Chick-fil-A is rolling out its famous salad dressings in grocery stores this Spring. Here's what you need to know, including what flavors will be available.
Restaurants

A Brand-New Philly Cheesesteak Menu Has Arrived At Carl's Jr.

David Tran

Philly cheesesteak aficionados, rejoice. Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are launching new menu items inspired by Philadelphia fare, including a breakfast option.
Restaurants

Can't Decide On A Dinner Order? Stick To The Restaurant's Theme

Chase Shustack

Sometimes it can be a challenge ordering off a menu from a food spot you've never been to. But, there's a trick you can use that might help you out.
News

Subway Is About To Start Slicing Its Own Meat For The First Time. Here's Why

Arianna Endicott

Meat and vegetables at Subway have always been pre-sliced and ready to eat, until now. The sandwich chain will be slicing meat for the first time.
Culture

The 12 Best Super Bowl Drinking Games You Need To Try

Monika Sudakov

Whether you watch the Super Bowl for the game or the commercials, if you plan to partake in a few adult beverages, here are the best drinking games to try.
Recipes

Weekday Chilaquiles Recipe

Kristen Carli

This weekday chilaquiles recipe couldn't be easier to make, thanks to store-bought tortilla chips and jarred salsa.
Kitchen

10 Secrets For Making The Perfect Bisque

Hannah Rice

Creamy and flavorful, bisques are the perfect soup course or even main dish for any meal. All you need are a few tricks up your sleeve and a lot of patience.
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.