Koko Paranteau

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20 Discontinued Fast Food Items We're Dying For These Chains To Bring Back

22 hours ago | yahoo.com | Koko Paranteau

If a more powerful force than the collective nostalgia of millennials exists, we have yet to encounter such strength. Thanks to a generation of adults hyper-attuned to the frills of their adolescence, we've enjoyed remakes of countless intellectual properties, the return of baggy jeans, a Sanrio resurgence, and even a Backstreet Boys reunion residency in the Las Vegas Sphere.
Popeyes' New Blueberry Beverages Outshine The Chain's New Chicken Wraps

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Koko Paranteau

Popeyes understands fried chicken well -- heck, even Anthony Bourdain was a massive fan. But with summer unofficially upon us, it seems like the chicken chain known for its crispy breading and flavorful seasonings is looking to make its offerings a little more portable. Enter Popeyes' new Chicken Wraps.
We Tried All Three Flavors Of Guy Fieri's Waterloo Sparkling Water And Here Is The Best One

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Koko Paranteau

No stranger to consumable merchandise, Guy Fieri, mayor of Flavortown, launched his sauce line (Flavortown Sauces) in March of last year. However, his thirst for Flavortown-endorsed goods must not have been quenched with condiments, because he teamed up with Waterloo Sparkling Water for a trio of summer flavors.
Ordering A Cake At Costco Isn't As Simple As You Think

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Koko Paranteau

Since childhood, the visage of Costco's bakery has reverberated in my mind's eye as a happy place full of giant muffins, croissants sweating slightly in their plastic clamshell, and the grocery outlet's tuxedo cake (a fan favorite). I had no clue the colossal supermarket would custom bake a bespoke birthday cake. A quick glance at the Costco discourse online, however, reveals how some savvy cardholders know to look to their local warehouse for made-to-order cakes ahead of special events.
The Pioneer Woman Vs Kent Rollins: Here's How Their Cowboy Casseroles Stack Up

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Koko Paranteau

Before strapping on an apron to determine whose cowboy casserole wins out among two viral internet recipes, let's quickly untangle what qualifies as a casserole and what makes up its components. Though the exact origins of the hearty, one-dish meal appear hard to wrangle, the concept of homey, hot dishes that include cans of soup like the King Ranch casserole or become a Thanksgiving staple like the green bean casserole dates back to the 18th century.
17 Retro Fish Dishes Only Your Grandparents Remember

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Koko Paranteau

Gelfilte fish, sand dabs, coulibiac ... no, these aren't names of the latest Pokémon character release, but seafood dishes from yesteryear. While today we're accustomed to hamachi collars, whole branzino, and seafood crudos of all kinds, a few generations ago, seafood-centric tables contained dishes we rarely, if ever, see on modern-day tables. So, what exactly are some of the forgotten fish dishes that Don Draper and Mrs. Maisel would've been more than familiar with?
11 Creative Ways To Decorate Open Kitchen Shelves

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Koko Paranteau

Along with an addictive podcast, a perfectly set mise en place, and good company, a well-organized kitchen promotes the joys of cooking by simply amplifying your surroundings. With the rise of home renovations in recent years, projects such as investing in a kitchen island or giving your kitchen's cabinets a little facelift could be the answer to your cooking woes -- and a cure for an ordinary-looking kitchen space.
10 Low-Sugar Dutch Bros Drinks, Ranked Worst To Best

1 month ago | tastingtable.com | Koko Paranteau

10 Low-Sugar Dutch Bros Drinks, Ranked Worst To Best Koko Paranteau/Tasting Table As a native Oregonian, I've witnessed the explosion of the Dutch Bros brand firsthand. What was once a semi-local, quirky business now enjoys national recognition for its over-the-top, caffeinated beverages that rival some of Starbucks' most popular drinks.
Every Dave & Buster's Cocktail, Ranked Worst To Best

1 month ago | tastingtable.com | Koko Paranteau

Every Dave & Buster's Cocktail, Ranked Worst To Best Koko Paranteau/Tasting Table Since Dave & Buster's founding over 40 years ago, fans of the arcade/chain restaurant hybrid have associated the bustling, sports-centric brand with welcoming gameplay and overt alcohol consumption.
Every Dave & Buster's Cocktail, Ranked Worst To Best

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Koko Paranteau

Since Dave & Buster's founding over 40 years ago, fans of the arcade/chain restaurant hybrid have associated the bustling, sports-centric brand with welcoming gameplay and overt alcohol consumption. While traditional arcades rarely permit open containers, Dave & Buster's built its brand on pillars of cupholders alongside nearly all its dizzying array of illuminated games.