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It may seem like a simple rule, but some home chefs may still ignore the reason nuts shouldn't go in the blender -- to the detriment of their device.
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The Failure Of Auntie Anne's Heart-Healthy Pretzel
Is a healthy pretzel enough to change people's minds about fast food and health? Auntie Anne's heart-healthy pretzel tried, ultimately failing in the end. -
Why Chinese Food In Massachusetts Comes With Dinner Rolls
Here's how dinner rolls became synonymous with American Chinese food, at least in one state. -
How A Popcorn Kernel Can Fix This Classic Cooking Mistake
If you want to test whether your oil is at optimal temperature for frying, there's actually one very simple trick you can do using a single popcorn kernel. -
TikTok Is Having A Field Day With The 'Risky' Snack Aisle At T.J Maxx
T.J. Maxx actually has a moderate, if not somewhat "wild," snack selection. Some customers go so far as to call the snacks "risky." Here's why. -
The Dunkin' Snack That's Way More Nutritious Than You Think
Fast food doesn't have to be an unhealthy meal option. For instance, here's the Dunkin' snack that's way more nutritious than you think. -
The #1 Most Southern Entree At Cracker Barrel
This may be the single most Southern entree served at Cracker Barrel. -
The Reason Meat Is Often Doused With Ammonia
The food industry uses ammonia to hose down meat or meat by-products, with some folks calling its addition to meat an act of economic fraud. But is it safe? -
Is It Worse To Eat An Undercooked Burger Or Undercooked Steak?
People love to eat medium-rare burgers and also medium-rare steaks. But is it worse to eat an undercooked burger or an undercooked steak? -
The Stale Cereal Rescuing Hack Your Pantry Needs Right Now
Everyone loves cereal in the morning, but stale cereal is the worst. Here's the stale cereal rescuing hack your pantry needs right now -
Investigation Says Dollar General May Be Overcharging Customers
Following an investigation into pricing practices at Dollar Generals in Ohio, the company will soon face a very different type of General: the Attorney General. -
The Hack For Using A Flathead Screwdriver To Open Oysters
Oysters are delicious, but they can be quite difficult to open. Surprisingly, a flathead screwdriver can work well at opening up hard-to-crack oyster shells. -
Popeyes Is Giving Away A Free Sandwich For National Sandwich Day
Before you go over to your local Popeyes and demand you be served a free sandwich in honor of National Sandwich Day, there's a catch you should know first. -
Over Half Of People Want Steak To Be Their 'Last Meal'
Outside of infamous killers, musicians, and emperors, what would the average person request for their final meal on Earth? It seems many would prefer steak. -
Here's What Inspired The Name For Hubba Bubba Bubblegum
Have you wondered where the names of your favorite bubblegums come from? You may be surprised to learn what inspired the name of Hubba Bubba bubblegum. -
Taco Bell Released A Sneak Peek Of Its Mexican Pizza Musical On Twitter
Fast food companies have had some strange marketing strategies through the years. Taco Bell gave a sneak peek of its musical about its Mexican Pizza on Twitter. -
Why You Don't Want To Buy Your Thanksgiving Turkey Too Early
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and you might be attempted to buy your bird too early in advance. This is one culinary mistake you definitely want to avoid. -
The Difference In Thanksgiving Dinners Across The US
While you may think Thanksgiving dinner is fairly standard across the country, you may be surprised by the unique dishes served in different parts of the U.S. -
This Might Be When McDonald's Holiday Pie Will Return In 2022
If you're a big fan of McDonald's special holiday pie, you'll almost certainly be excited to speculate about when the treat will return in 2022. -
The Star-Studded Rebirth Of Bennigan's
If you were ever a fan of Bennigan's restaurants, you're sure to be excited about the latest news regarding a potential reboot of the once-beloved franchise. -
The Forgotten Fourth Member Of The Rice Krispies Mascot Group
Snap, Crackle, and Pop have been cereal mascots for years, but here's the forgotten fourth member of the Rice Krispies mascot group. -
'Sublime Prince Of The Esoteric Order Of Cookie' Is Someone's Job Title
Yep, you read that right. Someone goes to work every day as the "Sublime Prince of the Esoteric Order of Cookie." -
Yes, You Can Have Chick-Fil-A Cater Your Halloween Party
If only there was some way that you could have your Halloween party catered for you... Perhaps by some sort of restaurant well-known for its chicken? -
The McDonald's CEO Officially Named The McRib The 'GOAT'
The CEO of McDonald's praised the popular sandwich that is coming back to the fast food restaurant for its limited-time "farewell tour" this fall. -
The One Kitchen Item You Should Absolutely Never Put In The Microwave
You may know of several items that you shouldn't put into the microwave, but here's another one to add to your list. -
Burger King Is Celebrating Spooky Season With An In-App Ghost Detector
The fast food chain Burger King wants you to find the ghosts in your home so the restaurant added a special feature to its app for Halloween. -
Reddit Thinks Soda Cans Are The Best Halloween Candy
Halloween is all about candy. While we love a good ol' Hershey's bar, and Kit Kat, soda cans might just be our new favorite Halloween candy this year.