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The Vegetable People Think Has Supernatural Powers On Halloween

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 23:17:00 +0000

Pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween, but in years and decades past, another vegetable was thought to be a magical part of the holiday.

The Once-Popular '90s Italian Chain That's Sadly Disappearing (And It's Not Olive Garden)

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:17:00 +0000

A once-thriving Italian restaurant chain suffered fallout from the pandemic that it hasn't recovered from, and its restaurants are steadily disappearing.

Turn 2 Chick-Fil-A Condiments Into Liquid Gold With A Sweet And Spicy Hack

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:17:00 +0000

Tired of having the same old condiment options at Chick-fil-A? Follow a trend and combine two of the chain's sauces to create a new sweet and spicy sauce.

The Once-Bankrupt Steakhouse That Outshines Its Competitors In One Key Category

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jennifer Waldera) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:17:00 +0000

On the brink of closing everything, this one steakhouse came back from bankruptcy and now boasts the most dedicated, loyal following of any steakhouse.

8 Recipes Popular In The '80s That Should Never Have Been Invented

staff@foodrepublic.com (Simone Paget) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:17:00 +0000

While there are many things from the 1980s to be nostalgic about, its culinary influences produced recipes that looked more like science experiments than meals.

How This Struggling Seafood Chain Is Charting A Nostalgic Comeback

staff@foodrepublic.com (Kevin Haggerty) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:02:00 +0000

While this chain did struggle in the past few years, a CEO switch up has led the chain back on the road to success, and we think a comeback is near.

Walmart Vs Sam's Club: Which Store Has Cheaper Groceries?

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:17:00 +0000

Stores like Walmart and Sam's Club, which are actually divisions under the same company, deliver different value when it comes to groceries.

How To Make Cloud Cake With Just 2 Ingredients

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:17:00 +0000

If you want to make a cake that's lighter than air itself but full of delicious flavor, you don't need to work hard: You just need two pantry staples.

The Worst Maruchan Ramen Flavor Tastes Nothing Like What It's Supposed To

staff@foodrepublic.com (Mathieson Nishimura) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:17:00 +0000

Maruchan ramen are a go-to for college students and busy adults alike, but Food Republic discovered that one flavor wasn't worth the convenience or time saved.

Patrick Mahomes And Travis Kelce's New Restaurant Isn't Exactly Affordable

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:17:00 +0000

1587 Prime is the new restaurant run by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, but the steakhouse is anything but affordable. Here's how much one dinner will cost.

This Simple Whisking Trick Changes The Texture Of Your Scrambled Eggs

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:17:00 +0000

There are many different ways to make scrambled eggs. Here's how to achieve a more rustic texture when making this breakfast classic, according to an expert.

Why More Adults Are Opting For Kids' Meals At Fast Food Chains

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cheryl Kochenderfer) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:17:00 +0000

Circana data show that adults ordered 28% more kids' meals in 2024 than in 2019, despite a decline in restaurant traffic

Is Cereal Technically A Soup? Let's Explore The Debate

staff@foodrepublic.com (Creshonda A. Smith) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:17:00 +0000

Food traditions are constantly evolving, and the cereal-as-soup question has become a quirky test case for how we define what's in our bowls.

This Simple Mixing Mistake Will Ruin Your Homemade Pancakes Every Time

staff@foodrepublic.com (Danielle Esposito) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:17:00 +0000

Food Republic spoke to an expert to nail down what the biggest mistake is that people make at home when trying to whip up a stack of fluffy pancakes.

We Asked Driscoll's The Best Way To Store Strawberries

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:17:00 +0000

Fresh strawberries are always a treat, but we often aren't eating them all in one sitting. Here's how to keep them at their best for as long as possible.

The '70s Burger Restaurant Chain That's Still Hanging On With A Few Locations

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:17:00 +0000

A series of drastic adjustments reduced a once-thriving burger chain with over 100 locations, many of them franchised, to a mere handful of stores.

Super Easy Rice Pudding Starts With One Canned Ingredient

staff@foodrepublic.com (M Lavelle) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:47:00 +0000

Rice pudding is a nostalgic (and delicious) dessert, but it can take a fair amount of work to get that creamy texture. Skip the hassle with a canned ingredient.

We Asked A Pro Baker What Pans Are Worth Buying And Why

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:17:00 +0000

The price of bakeware varies dramatically, so how do you know which pans are worth the investment? An expert weighs in on which kind impacts your bake the most.

9 Old-School Pizza Chains That Have Vanished

staff@foodrepublic.com (Sophie Morelli) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:02:00 +0000

Some pizza chains have stood the test of time, while others have struggled and eventually closed their doors. These old-school pizza chains have sadly vanished.

Why Lead Keeps Showing Up In Cinnamon

staff@foodrepublic.com (Danielle Esposito) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:17:00 +0000

Considering its prominent place in so many foods and beverages, one might wonder why ground cinnamon products so often carry such significant levels of lead.