By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Cheryl Kochenderfer) | 5/18/2025 10:15 AM

With the viral $18 Big Mac Meal post, many customers were left wondering how much the prices at McDonald's have gone up in recent years. Here are the facts. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Monika Sudakov) | 5/18/2025 9:25 AM

Are you thinking about buying a Costco membership? If so, here are some of the best items you should consider purchasing the first time you head to Costco. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Tiffany Betts) | 5/18/2025 9:15 AM

Cupcakes are a crowd-pleaser dessert, but if they don't rise, they'll disappoint. So, we asked a pastry chef about why this happens and how to avoid it. ... Read full Story

By THE MANUAL | Mark Stock | 5/18/2025 8:01 AM

The many drinks, easts, sights, and sounds of the scenic Columbia River Gorge. The post Columbia River Gorge travel guide: Where to eat, what to do, and where to stay appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Amrita Ray) | 5/18/2025 6:15 AM

Serving raw fish can be intimidating; you want to make sure it's sushi grade, and you may wonder if frozen fish can even be sushi grade. Here's the answer! ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Jay Wilson) | 5/17/2025 3:25 PM

Whether you want a good cheese pull or just an added depth of flavor, these cheeses will transform your loaded fries into a dish you never thought possible. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) | 5/17/2025 3:15 PM

When vintage trends make a comeback they can add character and charm to any space with a dash of nostalgia. This one is not only cute but also practical. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) | 5/17/2025 2:15 PM

When you're ready to fire up the grill, put down the lighter fluid and take a cue from Alton Brown. His hack for lighting those coals can't be beat. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Jay Wilson) | 5/17/2025 1:25 PM

Barbecue sauce's sweetness and tanginess makes it an excellent substitute for tomato sauce. It can also be used to amplify the flavor of tomato sauce. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Nikki Munoz) | 5/17/2025 12:15 PM

Plant-based butter has a lot of perks, but if you're making dairy-free desserts, can you use it in place of traditional butter? We asked an expert to weigh in. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Chelsea Falin) | 5/17/2025 11:25 AM

Headed to Texas Roadhouse but not in the mood for steak? The chain offers a selection of burgers and chicken sandwiches...some better than others. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Nikki Munoz) | 5/17/2025 10:15 AM

To make eating vegetables fun again, we talked with a chef about which sauce works the best. Turns out there's one that tastes good on virtually everything. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Eva Merrill) | 5/17/2025 9:25 AM

When it comes to culinary prestige, few honors carry as much weight at a restaurant as earning a Michelin star, whether it's one, two, or green. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Amrita Ray) | 5/17/2025 9:15 AM

Basic hot dogs can hit the spot, but a smart way to add more flavor at your next barbecue is to simmer them in beer. However, which beer you choose matters. ... Read full Story

By THE MANUAL | Tom Maxwell | 5/17/2025 7:00 AM

Chances are your favorite red wine is dry. I know that not because I have a crystal ball, but because pretty much every popular red wine is dry. (I urge you to discover the many delights of sweet red wine, but not right now.) Before we get into types, let’s address the big question: What […] The post From sangiovese to syrah: the ultimate guide to dry red wines appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Cheryl Kochenderfer) | 5/17/2025 6:15 AM

Buying a pre-made rotisserie chicken at the grocery store may seem straightforward enough, but there's something that may make you put it back on the shelf. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Alexa Valme) | 5/16/2025 2:15 PM

Before he became Pope Leo XIV, he was just Robert from South Side Chicago. This is where the future Pope liked to order beloved Chicago pizza in the Windy City. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Jay Wilson) | 5/16/2025 1:25 PM

Bologna doesn't have to be used for lunches only. From quiche to grits, here are some of the tastiest ways to add this sausage to your breakfast table. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Cheryl Kochenderfer) | 5/16/2025 12:15 PM

Having a coffee station is great, but it can get cluttered if you want all the necessities within arm's reach. This project will clear up counter space. ... Read full Story

By THE MANUAL | Christopher Osburn | 5/16/2025 11:01 AM

For the uninitiated, a lime lager begins as the refreshing, thirst-quenching, bottom-fermented beer we all know and love. The post Lime lagers are having a moment—here’s why they’re perfect for summer appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story