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The Disturbing Experiments Of Sweden’s 18th Century Coffee Ban Anastasia Kamysheva/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Dec. 18, 2022 11:00 am EST Swedish winters can be pretty fierce, although just how cold it gets varies widely based on what part of Sweden you live in, but suffice it to say, a warm beverage has its appeal (via Trip Savvy). Perhaps unsurprisingly then, Sweden is currently ranked sixth among countries that drink the most coffee, consuming an average of 18....

The Golden Rule To Remember For Perfectly Grilled Salmon Nata Bene/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/Nov. 14, 2022 10:33 am EST Americans love salmon. The Healthy Fish revealed that folks in the U.S. eat 918 million pounds of salmon per year, which comes to about 2.88 pounds per person annually. Unsurprisingly, the first place belongs to shrimp, which are popular due to their relatively low price and versatility in the kitchen. However, salmon is more nutritious and some even consider it a superfood....

The Minneapolis Chef Revitalizing Native American Cuisine Jeff Schear/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 2:24 pm EST If you haven’t heard the name Sean Sherman, now is the time you get to know him. The South Dakota-born, Minneapolis-based chef is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe who is making waves in American gastronomy, per Defining Cultures. But Sherman has a lot more on his plate than cooking delicious meals for communities far and wide....

The Ultimate Guide To Arby’s Breakfast Menu JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Lavis/Nov. 6, 2022 10:15 am EST After a slight COVID-related dip, fast-food breakfast is back and bigger than ever, according to Forbes, making up a quarter of sales for behemoths like McDonald’s, but finding your early a.m. fix at roast beef titan Arby’s might be a little bit more difficult. According to Secret Menus Guru, Arby’s breakfast is only served at some of the chain’s locations....

Molly Seidel was supposed to be in Japan this summer for the Olympics, but that’s not happening due to the global impact of COVID-19. Fortunately, the 25-year-old decorated track athlete from Wisconsin is used to curveballs. Sometimes, they’re bad, like when an eating disorder led to osteopenia, which resulted in a hip injury that required surgery in 2018. Sometimes, they’re good, like when she decided to run a marathon for the first time ever—at the U....

Unless you were a hardcore convert, you probably know Tony Horton from the frenetic commercials that came out in the late aughts. The ones where he’s hawking his workout series in a dark room full of sweaty, shredded people. His 90-day “extreme” workouts presaged the era of high-intensity exercise programs (think: CrossFit and F45 Training) and helped thousands of people experience what a truly grueling workout can do for you, mentally and physically....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Freaking Out Over Its Returning Candy Cane Chocolate Covered Almonds Bloomberg/Getty Images By Gillian King/Nov. 16, 2022 11:47 am EST Just how many seasonal products does Trader Joe’s carry? As one exec put it, “If we took all of those limited buy or seasonal-type products and made them every day, there’d be no room in the store to introduce new products,” explaining why the chain can’t sell its famous butternut squash mac and cheese or holiday-popular Jingle Jangle all year (via SFGATE)....

What Happened To Pasta By Hudson After Shark Tank? Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images By Julia Mullaney/Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 11:24 am EST Many entrepreneurs dream of selling their million-dollar idea to the team of investors on “Shark Tank” — and we’ve seen some of the best foods come from the show. Only a few get the chance, though, and they’re expected to provide a thrilling pitch, compelling numbers, and a positive attitude in order to secure the money they’re after....

“I’m so sick of the smoke,” Alex Gloor from Eagle Eye Tree Service told me this morning over coffee on his way to work. “I can’t see the surrounding hills; it feels like a prison here.” Gloor is my neighbor here in Mariposa, the town of 2,173 people nestled in the Sierra foothills and located 40 miles north of the Creek Fire –– a blaze that started 12 days ago and has grown to nearly 245,000 acres as of September 17....

You Don’t Want To Miss These Dishes At Bobby Flay’s Amalfi In Las Vegas Kevin Mazur/Getty By Maria Scinto/Dec. 11, 2022 3:34 pm EST Many chefs prefer to specialize in one type of cuisine, such as Giada De Laurentiis and her Italian food or Emeril Lagasse and his Cajun cuisine. Bobby Flay, on the other hand, likes to hop around from one food concept to the next. His first foray into restaurant ownership was with the southwestern-inspired Mesa Grill, while one of his latest projects is an Italian restaurant called Amalfi....

21 Asparagus Recipes That Will Make You Love The Veggie DUSAN ZIDAR/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Oct. 21, 2022 9:59 am EST While many commonly used vegetables can be found in the supermarket produce section at any time of year — onions, potatoes, and broccoli all come to mind — asparagus is a little more special because it’s only at its best in springtime. Asparagus is also something that should be purchased fresh, never frozen, as the latter kind will cook up mushy....

In case you haven’t heard, Hawaii got hit with a massive swell this weekend. The biggest day was January 16, which is being referred to as “Super Swell Saturday.” And there’s good reason for that, as these three surf clips demonstrate. Jetski Mayhem at North Shore Outer Reef This monster set caught everyone by surprise. Fast forward to 2:00 to see the mayhem unfold. 2. Tow Surfing Insanity at Jaws...

It may seem like cologne for men is a product of the 1970s. After all, it was the time when scents like Hai Karate and English Leather wafted across discos and locker rooms. But the history of fragrances goes back much further, all the way to Cologne, Germany, in 1709. It was here that Giovanni Maria Farina, an immigrant from Italy, invented Eau de Cologne, naming it after his new home....

Classic Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe Jessica Morone/Mashed By Jessica Morone/Nov. 20, 2022 7:30 am EST Chocolate cake is delicious enough on its own, but when you top it off with marshmallow fluff, frosting, and some crunchy pecans, it becomes truly irresistible. Recipe developer Jessica Morone does exactly that with her classic Mississippi mud cake, which she describes as “rich and decadent.” If you’ve never made a cake from scratch, you may find it to be a daunting task — but fear not, as Morone assures us that this mud cake is actually quite easy to make....

Sometimes during the holidays there are those spontaneous family and friend get-togethers. Besides the rush of trying to get my house tidy, I always love to add a little fun to the dessert table when I’m hosting people at my house. These darling DIY Thanksgiving turkey cupcake toppers are perfect for a Thanksgiving party, a casual gathering with friends, or even as treats for a school or preschool party. The best part…it is a kid-friendly craft!...

Even Sigourney Weaver Is A GBBO Superfan Jeff Spicer/Getty By Vedran Maslovara/Dec. 15, 2022 9:56 am EST Are you a fan of “The Great British Bake Off?” This “ultimate baking battle where passionate amateur baking fans compete to be crowned the U.K.’s Best Amateur Baker” is a huge hit in its country of origin, the United Kingdom, and abroad in the U.S. as well, where its title has been slightly changed to “The Great British Baking Show” (via The Great British Bake Off)....

Expert Explains Why You Should Serve This Fish Dish During The Holidays Marian Weyo/Shutterstock By Kathryn Schultz/Dec. 15, 2022 7:09 pm EST When it comes to the holiday season, those who celebrate tend to have a roster of tried and true recipes that they like to prepare as part of their yearly traditions. If you fall into that camp, it could be fun to consider incorporating something new onto your holiday menu....

Frito-Lay Just Launched FIFA World Cup-Inspired Flavors TY Lim/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Oct. 19, 2022 2:51 pm EST As the world gears up for next month’s FIFA World Cup, Frito-Lay is making sure those watching at home have plenty of snacks (per PR Newswire). This year’s World Cup will take place from November 20 to December 18 in Qatar and feature top players from 32 countries. While salty-snack sponsor Frito-Lay provides chips for the fans, Coca-Cola is once again offering something refreshing to wash the snacks down with....

Once a year, board nerds from across the Pacific Northwest crowd the frigid shores and snowy peaks of Vancouver Island in pursuit of one of the most sought-after experiences in board riding: the WestCoast Triple Plank—a mad dash to skate, snowboard, and surf in the same day. The holy trifecta may be a far off bucket-list item for most, but West Coast Triple Plank Fundraiser has shaped it into a yearly event....

Instagram Is Absolutely Loving This Gordon Ramsay-Inspired Breakfast David M. Benett/Getty By Lucy Maddox/Oct. 30, 2022 4:30 pm EST Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but it can also be the most discouraging meal to prepare. After snoozing your alarm (twice), the last thing you want to do is whip up a delicious and nutritious meal to kick-start your day, especially before you’ve had your morning coffee....