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It’s a Sunday morning, you’re trying to think of what to prep for your lunches at work for the upcoming couple of days when you realize that there are no more ideas left in that beautiful head of yours. You grab your smartphone and start scrolling away at all sorts of food blogs and online accounts focused on the marvelous world of gastronomy looking for inspo.
If you’ve ever been in said situation or have delved deeper into the part of the net dedicated to all things food, you know just how difficult it can be to take your eyes off the screen, despite the mouthwatering pictures making you increasingly hungry.
Well, going through the list today might not be easy either—especially on an empty stomach, so don’t tell us you haven’t been warned—as we present to you another edition on one of the tastiest-looking subreddits there is. Focused on all things food, it has amassed over 7.1 million members already, and is likely to enthrall you, too, so scroll down to find some of their newest posts below and see if you can resist the temptation of joining the group sharing food pics on a daily basis.
Below you will also find our interview with Dan Pashman, the host of The Sporkful food podcast, inventor of the Cascatelli pasta shape, and author of the new cookbook Anything's Pastable, who was kind enough to answer a couple of Bored Panda’s questions.
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Striped Tortellino, Cappelletto Filled With Ricotta Spinach
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Beautiful! Looks like very expensive candy.
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Roasted Potatoes
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i could eat all of them in around 2 mins!
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I Was Craving Blueberry Pie, And I Was In The Mood To Make Some Elegant Pie Crust
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noo its too beautiful 2 b eatennn !
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For many people, cooking tends to be a fun activity when they feel like doing it. Unfortunately, that’s not how stomachs work; the monster within us all has to be fed multiple times a day—preferably before it gets hangry—whether we feel like cooking or not. However, food is more than just sustenance. “It makes me so sad when people talk about food as fuel. Food is pleasure, food is culture, food is connection! I wake up every morning feeling giddy about the meals that lie ahead,” the host of The Sporkful food podcast and the mastermind behind the Cascatelli pasta shape, Dan Pashman, told Bored Panda.
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I Hope My Pizza Is Worthy Of This Sub. Today’s Margherita
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Looks great, nice and rustic. Fresh mozzarella everywhere in this one and I'm not mad at that.
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My Sourdough Bread
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I'm starting to regret that I vowed never to steal food
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Having to cook on a regular basis equals either having an infinite supply of recipes on hand, sticking to trusted staples, or eating the same thing over and over again. If you don’t belong to the former group, chances are, you might have to look up some recipes at some point, as many people do. ADVERTIsem*nT Out of those people, the majority turn to family recipes when they are in need of cooking inspo, Statista reports. The second source on the list is, unsurprisingly, food-related websites and apps, since, like most things, gastronomy, too, has enmeshed itself in the online world.
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French Onion Soup
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Holy c**p, that's the most beautiful French onion soup I've ever seen.
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Strawberry Vanilla Crepe Cake
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Holy crepe!
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Pretty Chuffed With How This Dish Turned Out. Honey Panna Cotta, Pear Vanilla Caramel, Honey Tuile And Honeycomb 🤤
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Ahhh, I want it so much!
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Discussing what he draws inspiration from for his cooking-related endeavors and content, the author of the cookbook Anything's Pastable said that he follows his gut; quite literally. “I focus on whatever I'm truly passionate and excited about that day,” Dan said. “I don't chase trends. In fact, I'm sort of allergic to doing whatever everyone else is doing. When I was a kid, my parents got me piano lessons and by the third lesson I was writing my own songs. I'm sure they were not good songs, but that's my personality.”
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I Made A Croque Madame
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That fried egg is just perfect!
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Rib-Eye Cooked Medium Rare, Bone-Marrow Hasselback Potatoes, Air Fried Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts, Thyme And Sage Mushrooms, And Blue-Cheese Sauce
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I give up if I keep reading I’m going to drown in a puddle of my own drool.
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Vanilla Bean Flan With Croissant Crust
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I would drop a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream right in the middle of that crater. Looks really good.
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A study of 2,000 adults found that nowadays, nearly seven-in-ten of them look for cooking inspiration online rather than in traditional recipe books. The main online sources for such inspo seem to be the good old Facebook and YouTube, followed by Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Said study also found that a third of internet users feel more confident with their skills in the kitchen, thanks to the technology that is available nowadays. “I think it traces back to food TV, which goes back to people like Julia Child but really took off with the rise of Food Network in the ‘90s,” Dan told Bored Panda. “Chefs did not used to be famous people. It wasn't considered a glamorous job. Food TV changed that, it got people more interested in restaurants and cooking. Then social media came along and it was like gasoline on the fire. But people have always been interested in food content, because we all have to eat.”
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Handmade Dumplings In A Handmade Bowl
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I feel very inadequate knowing you made them both!!
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Lobster Benedict With Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits
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OMG, yes please.
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This Chocolate Cake My Mom Baked
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Give me a fork and stay back. This might get messy!
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According to the aforementioned survey, not everyone cooks simply because they have to. More than four-in-ten respondents said they dance around pots and pans because they find it rewarding; roughly the same number of people do it because they enjoy trying something new. Other factors motivating people to try their hand at cooking are the need to pass time or relax, as well as the need for a challenge. (For those looking for a challenge, try making a gingerbread house that looks like something you see on a Pinterest board rather than the house of the evil witch from a fairytale; or give making souffle or macarons a go, and see if it doesn’t make you want to scream and cry.)
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I Made Butter Chicken And Garlic Naan For The First Time
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OMG, I need to eat that right now.
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Tried My Hand At Beef Wellington
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Very nice wine choice.
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Snickers Cake My Wife Made
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I need a thin slice of that cake.
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It goes without saying that home-cooked healthy meals can have a positive effect on one’s physical health. Research found that a greater amount of time spent on preparing food was linked to indicators of a better diet, entailing more frequently consumed vegetables, salads, fruits, and fruit juices. ADVERTIsem*nT The study also revealed that spending roughly an hour a day preparing food was associated with significantly less money spent on eating out and less fast food consumed, which can help not only one’s body but their wallet, too. (Eating healthy can reportedly even boost people’s looks, too.)
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Homemade Spaghetti Bolognese With Sourdough Garlic Bread
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i need thisss
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1lb Of Salad That I Harvested Yesterday
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That bag is so see-through, it's like it's invisible in the middle!
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My Daughter Just Made This Charcuterie Board…
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Does your daughter have aspirations she hasn't told you about?
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In addition to the benefits related to one’s physical health and their wallet, cooking at home is reportedly linked to improved mental health, too. According to BetterHelp, it promotes mindfulness and helps to relieve stress, as people are present and concentrated on the task at hand. It also enhances their self-esteem and creativity, in addition to supporting self-care, and often, providing opportunities for socialization, too, as many would agree that food is meant to be shared.
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Homemade: Sour Dough Vanilla Pudding Cake, Earl Grey Custard Ice Cream, Berries
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You had me at Earl Grey. I adore it.
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Dutch Baby
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I’m going to die if I don’t get every single food I see on this post
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Ham And Cheese Omelet With Potatoes
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those potatoes look soo good!!
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According to Dan Pashman, while it’s important to try to eat healthy, one shouldn’t be too strict about it. “I think you have to find balance. Of course it's important to try to be healthy, but life is short and you should enjoy the pleasures of being alive! “I follow two mantras in eating. One comes from the food writer Michael Pollan, whose advice on healthy eating is: Eat food (meaning real food, not junk). Mostly plants. Not too much. My second mantra is ‘All things in moderation, including moderation’.”
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Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp Alfredo With Angel Hair Pasta
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ooo I also love pasta!
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My Dad Made BBQ Chicken For My Pre-Dental Surgery Dinner
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It was a mistake from my part to click on this article........ At work and kinda starving... :|
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Tandoori Spatchco*ck Chicken And Garlic Naan
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I love textures and colors! Well done!
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We also discussed the aspect of visuals versus taste, and Dan pointed out that a lot of the eating experience is about expectations. “If something looks incredibly delicious, your mouth will start watering before you even taste it. It primes your appetite. That being said, the focus on appearances can end up emphasizing style over substance. “On social media I think sometimes people share recipes solely because they look amazing, without really testing the recipes thoroughly or considering whether the world really needs another recipe for chocolate chip cookies or whatever. The visual is important but if the flavor isn't there, or if it's an incredible visual with a poorly written recipe, then the mouth-watering look of the food ends up being an empty promise.” The pictures on this list look mouthwatering, to say the least. As for the flavor, one would have to roll up their sleeves and give making them a go themselves if they want to see how good they actually taste. Consider this a gentle nudge to try your hand at cooking, as who knows, you might just like it.
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Classic Double Cheese Burger Wrapped In A Buttery Brioche Bun
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Rae H Rae H Community Member Follow
It’s beautiful
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Linguine And Meatballs W/ Roasted Tomato Basil Sauce, Salad, And Gochujang Cheesy Garlic Bread + Pesto Garlic Bread
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Looks like the cover of a cuisine magazine
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I Made Some Filthy Cheeseburgers Yesterday
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Next time, wash them?
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I Like To Put The Sauce On Top Of The Cheese When I Make Chicken Parm So The Breading Stays Crispy!
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Good call, looks delicious.
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Peruvian Chicken Thighs W/ Aji Verde And Yellow Rice
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Another chicken dish I would like to try.
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I’m Sick, So It’s Chicken Soup Tonight
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You made that while sick?!
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Korean Fried Chicken
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my favourite type of fried chicken :)
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First Time Chicken Broth Ramen, Turned Out Ok, Will For Sure Do It Again
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Just add a blob of chilli paste for me.
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My First Sushi Board
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i used to hate sushi but we went to a restaurant and my family was begging me to try at least once. i was poking around with it because i was nervous. when i finally put it in my mouth, i was like holy cow. i ordered a plate too
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A writer here at Bored Panda, I am a lover of good music, good food, and good company, which makes food-related topics and feel-good stories my favorite ones to cover. Passionate about traveling and concerts, I constantly seek occasions to visit places yet personally unexplored. I also enjoy spending free time outdoors, trying out different sports—even if I don’t look too graceful at it—or socializing over a cup of coffee.
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A writer here at Bored Panda, I am a lover of good music, good food, and good company, which makes food-related topics and feel-good stories my favorite ones to cover. Passionate about traveling and concerts, I constantly seek occasions to visit places yet personally unexplored. I also enjoy spending free time outdoors, trying out different sports—even if I don’t look too graceful at it—or socializing over a cup of coffee.
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Photo Editor Assistant at Bored Panda.In 2023, Evelina graduated from the Photography Technology Studies at the Vilnius College of Technology and Design. Photography caught her eye since high school, so after 4 years of spending her free time with a camera and photographing her friends, she decided to turn her hobby into a job she likes. However, as usually happens after the studies, Evelina felt that she lost herself in photography and decided to take a break on that, but not completely abandon photography itself. Besides photography, Evelina also found another hobby - embroidery. She creates tote bags with her embroidered designs, so as you can understand, she loves arts and crafts. Also, Evelina spent all her 12 years at school with music by her side, which is still one of the most important things in her life.
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More of this please
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SonicAlchemy SonicAlchemy Community Member Follow
Absolutely. We don't need any more of the same lame and tired food "hack" articles that always have someone talking about salt, butter and opinions on garlic. Just show us the good stuff.
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g90814 g90814 Community Member Follow
If I ever need to request a last meal, it will be "everything in that BP post"
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Kathy O'Sherry Kathy O'Sherry Community Member Follow
I'm not sure if anyone cares, but I recently made my first cast iron pan pizza and was very happy with it. https://i.imgur.com/mmqg3Bm.jpg
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g90814 g90814 Community Member Follow
it qualifies for this article :)
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More of this please
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SonicAlchemy SonicAlchemy Community Member Follow
Absolutely. We don't need any more of the same lame and tired food "hack" articles that always have someone talking about salt, butter and opinions on garlic. Just show us the good stuff.
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g90814 g90814 Community Member Follow
If I ever need to request a last meal, it will be "everything in that BP post"
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Kathy O'Sherry Kathy O'Sherry Community Member Follow
I'm not sure if anyone cares, but I recently made my first cast iron pan pizza and was very happy with it. https://i.imgur.com/mmqg3Bm.jpg
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it qualifies for this article :)
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