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Does your blueberry bread seem a little dead even before you devour it? If you want to give that loaf some life, you should incorporate ginger.
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Milchsuppe: The Swiss Soup Famous For Halting A 16th-Century War
If you throw food at a foe, it will foment a food fight. But the tale of milchesuppe suggests that food can also help foes throw down their weapons. -
Is Spaghetti Chicken All That Different From Spaghetti With Chicken?
Prepositions can count for a lot -- "spaghetti sauce" and "spaghetti with sauce" are quite different. What about spaghetti chicken and spaghetti with chicken? -
Charles Darwin Was An Exceptionally Adventurous Eater
While Charles Darwin had a powerful brain, his stomach might have been mightier. He could adapt his appetite to fit what his surroundings had to offer. -
The Shocking Amount Of Beers André The Giant Could Drink
André the Giant was far larger than life, but perhaps his liver was bigger. Stories about the amount of beer he drank will might defy belief. -
What Are The Origins Of Banoffee Pie?
Even if you think banoffee pie is out of this world, it's not an extraterrestrial dessert. If you're wondering where on Earth it came from, here's your answer. -
Chicken Pot Pie's Roots Trace Back To Ancient Rome
Chicken pot pies have been around for far longer than any of us have been alive. In fact, even back in ancient Rome, you would have found pot pies. -
Swap In Croissants For A New Take On Bread Pudding
Stale bread is often recommended for bread pudding? But what do you use when making the same pudding has gotten stale? How about trying croissants? -
How Nachos Became A Ballpark Staple
If someone takes you out to a ballgame, you might sing about wanting Cracker Jack, but you may find yourself going for the nachos. How did those become a hit? -
The Beverly Hills Restaurant Where Humphrey Bogart Enjoyed Eating Brunch
Art not only imitates life but brunch. For instance, Humphrey Bogart liked visiting a Beverly Hills restaurant that inspired an eatery in one of his movies. -
The Types Of Beer Glasses That Are Must-Haves For A Home Bar, According To An Expert
If you have a home bar, you will probably want good beer glasses to go with it. That's why Mashed asked an expert which kinds you should have. -
The Big Mistake You're Making With Store-Bought Sugar Cookie Mix
Sugar cookies can sweeten your day, but the ingredients you add to a store-bought mix can make or break these baked snacks.Here's one you should avoid. -
Velveeta's Cheese-Colored Hair Dye Lets You Channel Your Inner Julia Fox
When you take a picture, you might say "cheese." When you want to picture yourself as cheese, words won't cut it. Velveeta hair dye might help, though. -
The Big Mistake Everyone Makes With Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Ideally, a pineapple upside-down cake can turn a frown upside down. But it can also upend a smile if you make a big mistake. Avoid this frown-inducing faux pas. -
The Ingredient That Gives Texas Roadhouse's Steak Sauce Its Unique Flavor
There's more to Texas Roadhouse than its steaks. -- it also has a distinctive steak sauce. Some of the sauce's ingredients are standard, but one stands out. -
How A Molasses Surplus Led To The Invention Of Boxed Cake Mix
They say too much of a good thing can be a bad thing, which is true of molasses, too. However, too much molasses also led to a better thing: boxed cake mix. -
15 Best Baked Chicken Recipes
You don't need Shake 'N Bake to shake things up when baking chicken. All it takes is the right set of recipes. Here are 15 for you to choose from. -
Make Boring Old Tapioca Pudding Exciting With Coconut Milk And Cardamom
Do you find yourself falling asleep uncontrollably at the mere mention of tapioca pudding? If so, you need to wake up and smell the cardamom and coconut milk. -
How Layer Cakes Became An American Darling
Layer cakes, the high-rises of the dessert world, have hit the U.S.'s sweet spot for well over a century. But it owes its popularity to more than sugar. -
The Canned Mac And Cheese That Didn't Stand The Test Of Time
Canned foods tend to have a very long shelf life. However, it's probably been a long time since this canned Mac and cheese has resided on anyone's shelf. -
I Tried Ric Flair's Wooooo Energy Drink And Wasn't Wooed
If you judge Wooooo Energy from the cans alone, it boasts almost as much flair as the Nature Boy. But the taste may put your tongue in a figure-four leg lock. -
Hell's Kitchen Gets The Greenlight For 2 More Seasons. Here's What We Know
"Sartre" rightly claimed that hell is other people. What he didn't tell you is that those people appear on a TV show that has been renewed for two more seasons. -
The Cadbury Bunny Tryouts 2024 Winner Is An Adorable Raccoon
Cadbury Creme Eggs are a staple of the Easter season. To celebrate, the brand held tryouts for its sixth-ever "Cadbury Bunny." Meet this year's winner: Louie. -
Chick-Fil-A's 'No Antibiotics Ever' Promise Is No More
Since 2014, Chick-fil-A has boasted a no-antibiotics policy. Now, this policy is changing, and not just at the fast food chain. Here's what you need to know. -
Turn Crackers Into Breadcrumbs For Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
Cracker Barrel doesn't go around broadcasting its meatloaf recipe. But when trying to make a taste-alike version, consider including crushed crackers. -
2 Kinds Of Cheese Give Gnocchi Bake An Extra Touch Of Creaminess
Sometimes, in the food world, good things come in twos. Gnocchi for instance, is like two starches in one, and gnocchi bake benefits from two types of cheese. -
Streusel Topping Will Transform Your Average Blueberry Muffins
Can you taste the baked boredom of run-of-the-mill blueberry muffins? If so, just know that there's a way to make your muffin top-notch: streusel.