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While Fat Tire's status within the craft brewing world is indisputable, there's more to New Belgium Brewing's first beer than meets the casual eye.
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What Do Grocery Stores Do With Expired Food?
Given the amount of food waste that piles up yearly, you may presume groceries chuck expired food into the dumpster. But that's only a small piece of the puzzle -
Big Mistakes Everyone Makes When Buying Produce
Fruits and veggies are no doubt an important part of a healthy diet, and they're easier to enjoy if you avoid these common mistakes when shopping for produce. -
What School Lunches Looked Like During The Great Depression
School lunch programs during the Great Depression brought food to hungry children, but what were those lunches made of? Affordable staples and creative recipes. -
Discontinued Fast Food Breakfast Items We Wish Would Make A Comeback
We present the discontinued fast food breakfast items we wish would make a comeback, from Taco Bell's biscuit tacos to McDonald's fruit parfait. -
Intense Nacho Takis Review: This New Cheesy Snack (Mostly) Hits The Mark
Curious how the new product retains "all the intensity" but "none of the spice" of other Takis flavors? Keep reading for the details on Intense Nacho Takis. -
The 12 Most Bizarre Mystery Basket Ingredients Ever Seen On Chopped
There's something inherently exciting about mystery basket ingredients -- including these eyebrow-raising items -- being foisted upon contestants. -
Alcohols You Should Never Put In The Freezer
These are the list of alcohols you should never put in the freezer for various reasons from spoiling taste to burst bottles or cans. Read on to learn more! -
We Tried The Dunkin' Breakfast Tacos But Didn't Discover A New Breakfast Favorite
The Dunkin Donuts breakfast tacos didn't become a new breakfast favorite. Here's our review of the two new additions to the Dunkin menu. -
13 Iconic New England Foods You Need To Try Before You Die
New England is chock-full of iconic culinary creations: a vast number of concoctions have emanated from the region, from lobster rolls to maple syrup. -
The 12 Most Chef's-Kiss Worthy Foods Concocted On Servant
We've compiled a list of the most chef's-kiss worthy foods concocted on "Servant," the Apple TV+ series featuring a professional chef among its main characters. -
Fast Food Hot Dogs That Completely Disappeared From Menus
Fast food hot dogs are sparse compared to their all-beef cousins. A number of chains have tried adding them to their menu over time, with little success. -
6 Best And Worst Food Court Restaurants
A number of chains have emerged as food court staples over the years. We take a look at the best and worst restaurants you can go to. -
Drive-Thru Habits You Should And Shouldn't Do
Fast food is a staple for many of us, but many of us also forget basic etiquette. These are the drive-thru habits you should and shouldn't do. -
Popeyes Vs. Chick-Fil-A: Who Makes A Better Chicken Sandwich?
We compared the fried chicken sandwiches at Chick-fil-A and Popeyes: the filets, buns, condiments, sides, and other factors. See which one came out on top. -
We Tried Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bugles. It's An Unbeatable Snack Breakfast Mashup
We tried Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bugles. Does it deliver when it comes to your taste buds? Read on and find out what we thought about this intriguing new product. -
Politicians Who Are Obsessed With Fast Food
Whether it's due to convenience, appearing broadly appealing, or a fondness for a chain, there are plenty of U.S. political figures who love fast food. -
The Most Ridiculous Super Bowl Snack Ads That Live In Our Heads Rent-Free
Here are some of the most ridiculous Super Bowl snack ads that have aired during the game in the past few decades and which still live in our heads rent-free. -
The Best And Worst Beer Super Bowl Commercials Of All Time
Advertisements for your favorite beer are inevitable on the day of the big game. See our picks for the best and worst beer Super Bowl commercials of all time. -
The Best And Worst Fast Food Super Bowl Commercials Of All Time
In addition to the actual game, the Super Bowl is also known for its commercials - including those from fast food chains. Here's the best and worst of them all. -
The Only Goldschlager Bottle Guide You Need
For anyone intrigued about the nitty-gritty details behind this fiery, cinnamon-flavored beverage, here's the only Goldschläger bottle guide you need. -
The Name Brands Hiding Behind Costco's Popular Kirkland Products
There's a seemingly never-ending list of name brands masquerading as Costco's in-house Kirkland Signature products. Here are some of the most popular examples. -
Hard Candies Ranked Worst To Best
Hard candy is a popular and delicious form of candy. There are several different varieties of hard candy; some are excellent while others are quite terrible. -
The Absolute Best And Worst Ways To Thaw Meat
When it comes to thawing meat to prepare it for cooking, you have many options for how to do it. Here's a deep dive into the best and worst ways to thaw meat. -
12 Drinks Bartenders Are Begging You To Stop Ordering
Whether a drink's aggravating to make due to ingredients, time, or the fact the cocktail is gross, here are the drinks bartenders beg you to stop ordering. -
12 Best Drinks To Mix With Crown Royal, Ranked
No matter the drink, Crown Royal Canadian whisky will leave you satisfied after a few sips. We decided to rank the 12 best drinks to mix with Crown Royal. -
Disturbing Fast Food Controversies We Can Never Forget
From benign and amusing to troubling, here are some of the more prominent fast food controversies we can never forget -- no matter how much we'd like to.