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Ashley Bast

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Shop Sustainably: 10 Ways Food Damages The Environment & 10 Ways To Help

Eat Smart. It's easy to feel hopeless about the state of the planet nowadays. While major corporations are doing far more damage to the environment than the average person, there are a few ways you…

by Ashley Bast Nov 24, 2025

Fettuccine Alfredo: The Iconic Dish Born Out Of Love

Meliciousm on WikimediaFew dishes are as comforting as Fettuccine Alfredo. The cheesy, buttery sauce is simple yet satisfying. It tastes rich without leaving you weighed down; it's simple to make, but feels fancy.Though fettuccine Alfredo…

by Ashley Bast Nov 21, 2025

Inside The Strange World Of #WaterTok

Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash"Let's make my water of the day," says one TikTok creator with a smile. She begins by filling her pastel-colored 40 oz. Stanley Quencher—logo facing outwards of course—with a few hefty scoops…

by Ashley Bast Nov 20, 2025

What Makes Saffron So Expensive?

ali shefi on UnsplashWhile the saying goes "worth its salt", it really ought to be "worth its saffron". Costing over $10,000 per pound, saffron is the world's most expensive spice in the world by a…

by Ashley Bast Nov 20, 2025

Ranch: A History Of America's Favorite Condiment

Whitney from Chicago, IL on WikimediaIt’s easy to take ranch dressing for granted, not only its existence, but its contents. We don’t question where ranch came from, merely that it blossomed into existence one day…

by Ashley Bast Nov 18, 2025

10 Winter Fruits To Seek Out & 10 Summer Ones We Miss

Take A Bite Of Something New. While your fruit trees may be dormant as the temperatures drop, there's no reason to wait around for summer fruits to come back into season. Not only are winter…

by Ashley Bast Nov 17, 2025

Swedish Fika Is The Afternoon Treat You Need

Sweden regularly ranks among the top five happiest countries in the world. This year, it came in at number four, behind Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. One thing these countries have in common is long and…

by Ashley Bast Nov 14, 2025

How McDonald's Struck Gold With The Filet-O-Fish

While the ice cream machine is always broken, no matter what location you go to, and the fries are undersalted more often than not, there's one McDonald's menu item that will never let you down:…

by Ashley Bast Nov 14, 2025

Georgian Food Is The Best National Cuisine You've Never Tried

What food do you think of when you hear the name “Georgia”? Sun-warmed peaches and pecan pie washed down with an ice-cold Coca-Cola? You’re thinking of the wrong Georgia! We’re talking about Georgia, the country straddling the…

by Ashley Bast Nov 13, 2025