Food & drink

Food & drink

For many years, Wendy's baked potato was a cornerstone of the 99-cent menu. These aren't skimpy potatoes, either, and each Russet weighs about 11.5 ounces. Toppings included butter, sour cream and chives, bacon, or even cheese and broccoli back in the day. It was a great deal. One Redditor claimed that the $1 baked potatoes with sour cream and chives got them through college.

Featuring a menu brimming with black bean and avocado-forward foods, Taco Bell has always been a frontrunner among the best fast food chains for vegetarians, but its animal protein-based dishes are particularly rich in fiber, too. For example, at minimum, menu items like the chicken soft taco have at least one gram of fiber. The dish with the highest amount of fiber, the beef nachos bell grande, has about 13 grams.

Whether you believe it's cheesecake or not, you can't argue that it's not a terrific (and super easy!) breakfast, snack, or dessert on its own merits. For something so easy to make, this two-ingredient Japanese cheesecake sure did come out delicious.

So the Whopper being smushed, literally, I've heard it . . . and we've seen it. Criticisms range from the lackluster quality of ingredients in the burger to soggy buns to even smashed burgers. That last complaint-burgers that were physically deformed when they reached the customer's hands-is something even the company's U.S. and Canadian president, Tom Curtis, admitted to.

Congratulations to Patrick Henry and Nathan Grover on these well-deserved awards! Patrick has built iconic relationships that will endure, and Nate has a talent for identifying consumer needs and turning them into successful promotions.

Live Kitchen fosters encounters between humans and non-humans, creating an ecosystem of harmony that questions contemporary urban ways of living through art and food.

To determine the best of the best Target salad kits, I taste-tested 12 distinct flavors, ultimately landing on one that stood out above the rest. Considering that all of these kits followed a similar formula but ultimately boasted different ingredients, dressings, and mix-ins, this ranking largely came down to the texture of the lettuce and mix-ins, cohesiveness of the salad as a whole, and flavor of the dressing.

There are five seafood entrees on Outback's menu: Seared ahi tuna, grilled shrimp on the barbie, steamed lobster tails, and then two salmon dishes, one grilled and one topped with shrimp and mushrooms tossed in a creamy sauce. Additionally, there are three different shrimp-based appetizers, and you can add salmon or shrimp to some of the entree salads, as well.

I love a rich chocolate ganache, which is usually a blend of sugar, heavy cream, dark chocolate, and salt. The ganache in this particular cake slice is ganache cream that layers the cake. I like the richness of the cream and the appearance of the chocolate layer on top. The cream is denser and more flavorful in the Ganache Cream than in the two previous cakes, too.

Archaeologists estimate that fishers in Peru have been using the reed boats for approximately 3,500 years. Elaborate ceramics dating back to the sophisticated Moche culture (AD100-800) and the later Chimu civilisation (900-1470), depict figures astride the craft, which was called a tup in the now-extinct Mochica language. They are believed to be among the first crafts to be used for riding waves, possibly predating Polynesian proto-surfing in Hawaii.

Lipton Hard Iced Tea Zero Sugar strengthens our portfolio and position in the better-for-you hard tea space. With over 130 years of tea expertise, this new extension delivers zero sugar, lower calorie refreshment with the smooth, delicious Lipton flavor consumers expect and trust.

In 2025, Cider sales performed well at plus 2%, led by top brand Angry Orchard (plus 3.6%). For the 52 weeks ending Dec. 28. 2025, hard cider sales reached $502 million in total U.S. multi-outlets, grocery, drug, mass merchandisers, convenience, military, and select club and dollar retailers, according to Circana data. Of the brands, eight of the Top 10 showcased growth.

For the first challenge, participants had to bake cupcakes using a surprise ingredients chosen by the judges. After a taste-test, one baker was eliminated, allowing Eileen Kerbel of Molly's Cupcakes to advance to the second round where both the taste and presentation of cupcakes were judged and evaluated, according to the competition's vintage theme.

In the late 1990s, the California Prune Board set out on a quixotic mission to amend this sales-flattening reputation. It would attempt to rechristen this ancient fruit in the hopes the prune could one day be as unencumbered as an apricot, a raisin, or a fig.

The Big Arch is indeed a beefy, cheesy, saucy burger. Its ingredients are a little different from a Big Mac or a Quarter Pounder, but it's recognizable as a McDonald's product. It has two quarter-pound beef patties, three slices of white cheddar, both sliced and crispy onions, lettuce, pickles and a new Big Arch Sauce, made with mustard.

Somewhere in the late 70's or 80's, red sauce was no longer cool. It was no longer authentic. Tuscan was 'in'. ... You could eat in Italian restaurants in New York for ten years and never even see red sauce. We were almost made to feel bad about any secret appetites we might retain for spaghetti and meatballs.

Johnsonville and Dr Pepper have officially teamed up to create a revolutionary product: the Johnsonville Dr Pepper Inspired Sausage. Set to hit shelves on March 1, 2026, this sausage promises to deliver an unprecedented flavor experience that blends the beloved soda's 23 flavors into a savory sausage.

The brands that excel are those that recognize the importance of engaging with their audience long before the show floor opens and continuing that engagement well after it closes. Today's decision-makers-operators, distributors, chefs, and F&B directors-are selective about their time and budget. They arrive at trade shows with clear agendas and short attention spans, making it crucial for exhibitors to establish a presence prior to the event.

The manufacturer, Ajinomoto Foods North America, recalled more than 3 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice that "may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically glass," according to an issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's food safety division last week.

Cut from fresh potatoes and fried in canola oil until perfectly golden, Chick-fil-A's waffle fries are deliciously satisfying. They're sprinkled with just the right amount of sea salt, and the chain has achieved the perfect balance between crunchy and tender.

The acidic component of your favorite batch of pickle chips will help the hot sauce element shine against the richness of the cheese and chicken. Further, it will provide a nice crunch to counter the creamy texture of this savory dip.

The broccoli-stuffed chicken came in last place because it was as unappetizing to look at as it was to taste. The picture on the packaging and description of the chicken led us to believe that these were essentially chicken breast medallions hand-stuffed with broccoli and cheddar au gratin. However, when we pulled the plastic tray of chicken out of its snazzy sleeve, the ugly truth revealed itself. The chicken wasn't stuffed, but instead smothered with a dull greenish-yellow slop.

Building strong relationships with your suppliers can lead to better pricing and exclusive deals. Negotiate contracts and explore bulk purchasing options to reduce costs. Utilizing seasonal ingredients not only enhances the freshness of your dishes but also reduces costs. Seasonal produce is often cheaper and more readily available.

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Whether you're the kind of person who prefers their cookies thick and gooey or thin and crumbly, there's a bake shop out there for everyone. These days, you've even got bakeries that stay open extra late, specifically serving cookies to midnight-snakers and tipsy foodies alike. The cookie market is a dog-eat-dog space, especially for up-and-coming businesses. Still, Thin Cookies is carving out a name for itself in the competitive cookie market.

For many, going out to a restaurant is a treat, so the last thing anyone wants is bad food. That really puts a downer on the whole experience. That's why we turned to Reddit to see what restaurant workers would never order. After all, they spend most days in the kitchen or serving customers, so they see and hear things behind the scenes that most of us don't.

A consistently packed bistro along the Seine in the Marais, Le Petit Célestin delivers reliable French classics in a lively atmosphere that values conviviality over culinary ambition. The menu spans traditional bistro territory - tête de veau, veal kidneys, steak frites - with occasional Italian influences like burrata and linguini with bottarga. The cooking is competent rather than inspired. Razor clams arrive properly garlicky, steak shows good char against rare interior, but some dishes lean too sweet.

Fans will gobble up any information about the life of their favorite celebrity, and co-workers, bartenders, and colleagues have shared insight into Taylor's social and private life. Like most of us, Taylor had many favorite foods and drinks, not to mention favorite restaurants in which to eat and drink them. But it turns out that a few people have mentioned her love for Jack Daniel's, and one source in particular says that the star enjoyed the drink served with fried chicken at least once.

According to their website, the target is to ensure that by 2030, all of their beef in America and Canada "will be sourced from suppliers that prohibit the routine use of medically important antibiotics". This is a part of Wendy's commitment to sourcing beef responsibly - a long-standing mission that dates back to 2001, when they set up the Animal Welfare Council.

On February 18, Snapple's parent company, Keurig Dr Pepper, announced that the beloved tea brand is unveiling a refreshed visual identity designed to "return the Snapple brand to icon-status." The new look, which will roll out beginning this March, includes new graphics, a logo inspired by the brand's '90s look, and an updated bottle design that hearkens back to its original glass packaging.