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A shopper-friendly roundup of seven hot dog brands praised for flavor, quality, and grill-ready bite, including Nathan’s Famous, Hebrew National, Boar’s Head, Kirkland Signature (Costco), Trader Joe’s Organic Grass-Fed Uncured Beef, Snake River Farms Wagyu, and Teton Waters Ranch, highlighting classics, kosher beef, natural casings, grass-fed and uncured options with no nitrates, to help readers pick their next grill-worthy wiener.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri shares a four-part approach to building the ultimate burger: start with seasoned 80/20 ground beef and smash it on a hot griddle for deep caramelization, finish with American cheese melted using steam from a dome for perfect melt, and assemble on a toasted buttered brioche bun with LTOP (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles) prepared thin for crisp texture and balanced flavor.
A Memorial Day grilling spread from The Washington Post offers eight recipes across mains, sides, and a dessert, pushing beyond burgers and hot dogs with creative techniques and summery fruit desserts to kick off the summer cookout season.
A playful tour of cereal lore reveals 11 surprising myths and secrets—from Cap'n Crunch’s misidentified rank and Froot Loops’ flavor illusion to Corn Flakes’ moral origins, Grape-Nuts’ naming mystery, imitation blueberries, Trix shape-shifting, Lucky Charms’ Circus Peanut muse, the Nintendo Cereal System double-box, Sugar Smacks’ naming saga, the Wheaties curse, and Rice Krispies’ Pow—showing that the history of breakfast cereal is stranger, funnier, and more revealing than most headlines suggest.
Mashed tester Nikelle Murphy ranks nine basic fast-food cheeseburgers from Sonic, Burger King, McDonald’s, Arby’s, Wendy’s, Five Guys, Freddy’s, Shake Shack, and Wayback, with Wayback’s Classic crowned best for its two-patty, double-cheese build and fresh toppings; Shake Shack places a close second, Freddy’s Original Double sits high in the rankings, Sonic ends up last for a bland patty and soggy toppings, and price differences across locations are noted.
Saturday Night Live used Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown—the DC landmark open since 1933—as the backdrop for a booze-fueled cold open featuring Trump administration officials. The owner welcomed the attention and hopes the cameo helps people “lighten up and laugh,” though he notes some inaccuracies in the depiction of his historic tavern.
The FDA says Spring & Mulberry has expanded a prior recall to include all 12 date-sweetened chocolate bars after identifying a date ingredient as the likely contamination source; flavors affected include Blood Orange, Earl Grey, Lavender Rose, Mint Leaf and more; these bars were sold online and through select retailers since August 2025. No illnesses have been reported; all recalled products tested negative for salmonella. Consumers should discard affected bars and can request refunds by emailing [email protected].
Spring & Mulberry broadened its recall of date-sweetened chocolate to all products made with a specific batch of date ingredient after a root-cause investigation identified the date ingredient as the likely contamination source; there have been no illnesses and all recalled products tested negative for salmonella. The bars had been sold online and in stores since August 2025; affected flavors and batch codes are listed, and refunds are available by contacting Spring & Mulberry with a photo of the packaging showing the batch code.
A nationwide Mother’s Day promotions round-up highlights freebies, discounts, BOGO offers, and gift-card deals across many brands (from 7 Brew and 7-Eleven to Amazon, Panera, PF Chang’s, Pizza Hut and more), with special menus and perks for dine-in or online orders around May 10, 2026, including Prime member perks and family meal deals.
A roundup of East Bay restaurant closings: Oakland’s Oken will have its last day May 31; Caspers in Richmond is closing May 16 to make way for a new hotdog‑focused concept; Clove & Hoof appears permanently closed; CoCo Noir Wine Shop & Bar will shut after July 5; Masa Ramen in Berkeley is currently closed, with a window sign saying “Closed for vacation / Be back 4.14,” while Yelp lists it as temporarily closed until January 2027.
Fine-dining chef Ham El-Waylly embraced home cooking during the pandemic, turning his techniques into approachable dishes for his cookbook Hello, Home Cooking; his Crispy Salmon and Bulgur Salad features toasted bulgur and salmon skin seared in a hot pan before oven finishing, a chef-worthy centerpiece inspired by flavors from Qatar, Bolivia, Brazil and Egypt.
A Defector writer recounts a favorite coffee shop lunch that ends with a shockingly itemized bill—extra charges for poached eggs, fruit substitutions, and small add-ons, plus a mandatory tip—illustrating how modern eateries upsell and inflate the bill.
BuzzFeed’s shopping roundup highlights 23 new Trader Joe’s items for spring 2026, spanning bakery treats, cheeses, coffees, snacks, and more—from Strawberry Brioche Liège Waffles and Salted Caramel Mochi to The OG Aged Goat Cheese and Kilimanjaro Instant Coffee—designed for a seasonal stock-up.
Experts identify 10 common pizza-ordering mistakes to avoid, such as loading too many veggie or other toppings (which can release moisture and sog the crust) and straying from classic toppings. Avoid overloading a single pie or trying half-light sauce/half-light cheese, which can be confusing. Don’t order a pie pre-cut, and choose a crust that can support heavy toppings. Reheat takeout in a hot oven for a few minutes to restore heat and crisp, and if you have dietary restrictions, ask about gluten-free or vegan options. For groups, consider separate pies instead of one overloaded pizza to keep flavors balanced.
A practical guide to cooking oils: extra virgin olive oil is heat-stable, rich in polyphenols, and widely recommended; both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats offer benefits, so swapping saturated fats (coconut and palm oils) for unsaturated ones lowers heart risk. Seed oils aren’t inflammatory myths, and a neutral option like cold-pressed rapeseed oil works well for many dishes. Don’t trash oils — store them in dark bottles, away from light and heat, and use within 18 months. For budget cooks, affordable EVOO blends or PDO/PGI varieties at discount retailers are still available, while avocado and other nut oils offer niche advantages and flavors; variety isn’t essential, as long as unsaturated fats dominate.