Joel McHale Drinks Over 12 Espresso Shots Daily

Joel McHale’s Culinary Confessions: Unveiling His Snack Cravings

 

In a recent conversation, Joel McHale opened up about his unexpected food preferences and culinary experiences. The actor, best known for his role on Community, detailed his extensive coffee consumption. “Let me tell you, I am quite the coffee enthusiast,” McHale admitted. “I consume coffee all day, without exaggeration. At this point, I’ve probably had around 12 shots of espresso.”

 

While coffee may fuel his day, it’s pasta that holds a special place in his heart. McHale reminisced about his childhood love for pasta and discussed his collaboration with Mac-A-Roni, a new product from the creators of Rice-A-Roni. “Pasta is an incredibly versatile dish, which is part of why it’s beloved worldwide,” he explained. “When Mac-A-Roni reached out to me, I was thrilled. My family and I have been fans of Rice-A-Roni since I was a child. I cook pasta frequently for my teenage sons; they enjoy it just as much as I do.”

 

McHale is also involved with the cooking competition show Crime Scene Kitchen, where he lightens the mood. He humorously recalled, “I’ve had contestants ask me to kindly step away from the kitchen. My wife has said the same thing more than once!”

 

In terms of food pairings, McHale discussed the combination of cheese and pasta, especially during the festive season. “It’s scientifically proven that cheese enhances the flavors of your main dishes. During Thanksgiving, while potatoes are standard, I always opt for pasta as a side.”

 

When asked about his ideal special dinner, McHale joked that he is typically the one doing the cooking in his household. He fondly remembered his mom’s marinated flank steak served with Rice-A-Roni, adapting it now to include Mac-A-Roni. Another cherished memory is his mother’s spaghetti carbonara, a favorite he’s held onto over the years.

 

Reflecting on his first date with his wife, Sarah Williams, he recalled the pasta-centric menu at the Swingside Cafe. “She had puttanesca, and I think I went for the bolognese,” he said with a smile.

 

McHale’s current snack obsession? Unsurprisingly, it’s coffee again. “I can’t get enough of it,” he reiterated. If he had to choose a last meal, however, it would be a perfectly cooked bone-in ribeye—medium or medium rare, of course.

 

His guilty pleasure comfort food is peanut brittle and a variety of candies, highlighting a sweet tooth that he indulges when there’s no one around.

 

Among the dishes he’s crafted, he shared a simple yet inventive idea: finely diced jalapeño as a garnish for meat or pasta. “People often wonder about the addition, but it’s simply the peppers—nothing fancy,” he explained.

 

Lastly, he revealed one childhood food aversion that has stuck with him: raw tomatoes. “I can’t really eat them raw, but I love them in dishes like burgers with oil and vinegar,” he confessed.

 

With humor and nostalgia, McHale paints a picture of a man who genuinely loves food, whether it’s cooking for his family or indulging in a pet snack obsession.