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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Watch Out For One Menu Red Flag When Dining At A BBQ Joint
Judging a restaurant's menu to see what it says about its overall quality can be difficult, but it isn't entirely impossible. At steakhouses, a lack of sources for the beef on their menus can be a red flag, but at BBQ restaurants, overselling the cut of meat is similarly alarming, albeit for different reasons. We discussed this phenomenon with Brandon Hurtado, the BBQ chef and author of "Barbacoa: The Heart of Tex-Mex Barbecue," who said that one term in particular is almost always a red flag. "I feel like seeing Wagyu on a barbecue menu can oftentimes be overhyped," Hurtado explained. "It seems like places that use Wagyu beef in barbecue are typically overpriced, and aren't using actual Wagyu." Wagyu beef is a high-quality type of beef that comes from four breeds of Japanese cattle, so authentic servings of it can be hard to get your hands on and come at a high price. Furthermore, since some restaurants and butcher shops are prone to selling fake versions of the beef, Wagyu dishes at BBQ restaurants are simply not worth their cost. Hurtado does note that some BBQ joints have true Wagyu beef, saying, "Cattleack Barbecue in Dallas [is] one of the few who truly do an incredible job with wagyu beef from Heartbrand." Read more: 11 Best Smokers For Brisket, According To Reviews Beyond just Wagyu being overpriced and potentially illegitimate, Hurtado also notes that BBQ is at its best when it's using less appreciated cuts of meat. "Barbecue originated from folks making some of the toughest, unwanted cuts of meat into something special," he explained. The perfect example of this is the brisket, which is naturally very tough (and is a cut of beef that shouldn't be grilled) but thrives when it's made with all the spices, rubs, and sauces that the best BBQ restaurants use. Nevertheless, even if you do see Wagyu on a BBQ joint's menu, we don't recommend you walk out of the restaurant outright; instead, give other, potentially more unconventional dishes a try and find something you enjoy. For Hurtado, this means trying as much of the menu as possible to see what the restaurant can do. "Barbecue in general is relatively easy to mess up," the chef admitted, "there are so many variables when cooking, so I say try everything you can when sampling a new restaurant." He also noted, above all else, that if a BBQ restaurant makes its own sausage, go out of your way to give it a shot. "I believe house-made sausages are the ultimate canvas for creativity in barbecue," Hurtado concluded. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Mountain Dew And Doritos Might Receive A Disturbing Warning Label In This State (And It's Not California)
Shoppers in America's second-largest state may soon see an unsettling warning label on some of their favorite snacks and packaged foods. Texas lawmakers passed a bill with support from both Republicans and Democrats that would require food and drinks like Doritos and Mountain Dew to warn that they contain ingredients "not recommended for human consumption." Governor Greg Abbott has not said if he'll sign the legislation into law. The measure mandating a warning label on products sold in Texas beginning in 2027 singles out targeted ingredients based on other Western countries either banning them in food products, or requiring a warning label. The more than 40 ingredients that would trigger a warning label include bleached flour, synthetic dyes, and certain sweeteners, oils, and preservatives, among them Olestra, the '90s diet miracle turned national joke. The full wording of the proposed label in the Make Texas Healthy Again bill says, "WARNING: This product contains an ingredient that is not recommended for human consumption by the appropriate authorities in Australia, Canada, the European Union or the United Kingdom." It would affect not only chips, candy, and soda, but also breakfast cereal, snack cakes, cookies, drinks, and even frozen dinners and processed meat. Read more: The Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors In The US The proposed warning label comes in a Republican state that has traditionally been opposed to new regulation. But the Texas bill has the support of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and aligns with his Make America Healthy Again effort. It also comes after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned several synthetic food dyes earlier in 2025. But food manufacturers have pushed back against the label requirement. Some said in a letter to Texas lawmakers in May that restrictions shouldn't go further than U.S. national standards, and questioned basing it on other countries' rules. The statement also warned that common foods would be affected, making them harder for consumers to get, and raising prices. If the warning label does become the law in Texas, it could lead to manufacturers rolling it out nationally, which would be more streamlined than adding labels to products sold only in Texas. It could also spur the use of healthier alternatives, which happened when the FDA approved new natural food dyes after the synthetic ban. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Donald Trump's Favorite Breakfast Is A Simple Classic
Donald Trump is as American as it gets, especially when it comes to his food preferences. When you're President of the Unites States with a full staff of top-tier chefs working in The White House kitchen, pretty much any kind of prepared meal is at your disposal. However, for Trump, what he prefers to eat day to day doesn't look much different from what most average Americans are eating, including his favorite breakfast: bacon and eggs. In fact, bacon and eggs is the favorite breakfast of many an American president. Harry S. Truman had his eggs and bacon with a side of bourbon while John F. Kennedy preferred his bacon baked and his eggs boiled. Barack Obama sometimes accompanied his eggs, toast, and potatoes with bacon. As for Trump, "bacon medium and the eggs over-well" is what he told People Magazine in 2015. The only breakfast that might be more of an American classic than bacon and eggs is cereal, which Trump has also proclaimed a liking for, though he favors seriously specific kinds of cereal. "Made in the USA. Has to be made in the USA. You know the cornflake type stuff, Raisin Bran. Has to be right out of the fields of Iowa" (via Politico). However, if Trump isn't enjoying either of these options, during his campaigning in 2016, Trump's mornings were said to be fueled with McDonald's Egg McMuffins. Read more: The 14 Most Unhealthy Canned Soups You Can Buy At The Store As quintessential as fast-food is in American culture, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Trump loves himself some takeout (we can't blame him). Specifically, he has an affinity for McDonald's. In a 2016 interview on The Dr. Oz Show (via Buzzfeed), Trump stated that he usually skips breakfast and prefers to eat fast-food because "at least you know what they're putting in it." What Trump meant by this statement is since everything on the menu of fast-food chains is consistently prepared with the same ingredients or made in advance, it alleviates his fear of being poisoned. In truth, that's barely scratching the surface as to why Donald Trump loves McDonald's so much. If he's skipping breakfast, one might assume he's at least sipping on a coffee or tea, but no; not exactly. Trump prefers Diet Coke and lots of it. Apparently, Donald Trump can drunk upwards of a dozen cans of Diet Coke every day. It's was been reported he fell asleep during his hush money trial in 2024 due to not drinking enough Diet Coke. His preferred breakfast of bacon and eggs could use a healthy source of fiber in some form (any of his go-to breakfast options could, honestly), but it appears to be working for him. At 78 years old, he continues to have enduring energy despite being in the public eye. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Former Rep. Dean Phillips on challenging Biden in 2024 and state of Democratic Party
Former Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips' primary challenge to then-President Joe Biden in 2023 was met with derision and fury by the Democratic establishment. Phillips joins "The Takeout" to reflect on his decision to take on Biden and to discuss what he thinks Democrats should do after their 2024 losses.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Donald Trump binges on burgers and fries, but first lady Melania's favorite food will surprise you!
The first lady, Melania Trump, follows a disciplined, balanced approach to eating her meals and regular fitness routine and also loves cooking at home to make her family's meals healthier to avoid dependence on junk food and processed meals, as per a report. Melania Trump Pushes for Healthy Habits at Home While, her husband, US president Donald Trump, prefers eating fast food, he also skips breakfast and feasts on burgers and shakes later in the day, according to The Takeout report. Melania wants to change this habit of Trump and has "joined forces with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a campaign to steer the president away from his unhealthy meal choices," according to the report. Both of them have the goal to make Trump replace fast food with meals rich in vegetables and lean protein to boost his energy and overall health, according to the report. ALSO READ: Investors rattled as yields surge — strategist labels Trump administration the new bond vigilante force by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Favorite Spots to Dine Out However, even though Melania cooks regularly at home, she also likes eating out sometimes, but only in a few selective places she trusts, as per The Takeout report. In New York, she likes to go to Jean-Georges at the Trump International Hotel, where the chicken parmesan is her repeat order, and she also likes dining at Ralph Lauren's Polo Bar, which is close to Trump Tower, as per the report. A Power Start to Her Day Melania is known to be committed to healthy food choices, starting most days with a vitamin-rich smoothie loaded with fresh produce like spinach, carrots, celery, berries, and apple, along with yogurt, olive oil, flax seeds, and even omega-3 and vitamin D supplements, as per The Takeout report. It's a power drink, she once called her "every day delicious and healthy breakfast," according to the report. Live Events Surprising Favorite Drink While the first lady prefers healthy meals, her choice of beverage is a bit shocking, as she once revealed in an interview with New York Magazine, she likes "Diet Coke from the classic glass bottles," as per The Takeout report. She also has cravings from time to time, when she said, "I love chocolate and ice cream, and I have those things once in a while," and highlighted that it's all about balance, according to the report. Melania said, "It's good to indulge your cravings," adding, "as long as you balance those things with healthy foods," quoted The Takeout report. FAQs Does Melania Trump cook at home? Yes, she enjoys cooking for her family and tries to prepare healthier, home-cooked meals, as per The Takeout report. What's Melania's typical breakfast? A green smoothie filled with fruits, vegetables, yogurt, and nutritional boosters, as per the report.
