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It's happened to you before. You've stumbled across an amazing chocolate chip cookie recipe. You scroll the ingredient list and see that it calls for brown sugar. You know it's in the cupboard somewhere, and after a few minutes of searching, there it is. There's only one problem.
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Why Does Mint Make Your Mouth Feel Cold?
Every now and then, we put our taste buds to the test with a flavor that extends far beyond our mouth and allows our bodies to physically feel hot and cold. -
The Best Way To Cut A Watermelon
When you're looking for a way to quench your thirst and water just isn't enough, watermelon is a great alternative. Watermelon is made up of 92 percent water and with the extra natural sweetness, it's a great way to hydrate your body and fuel it with nutrients. -
Is It Safe To Eat Orange Peels?
Oranges are one of those fruits that teeter on the line between good for you and maybe you should stay away. -
Don't Eat Costco's Frozen Yogurt Until You Read This
Costco's frozen yogurt is tasty on its own, there are ways to make it better. Here's what you need to know to get the most out of Costco's cold dessert. -
You've Been Stirring Your Tea All Wrong
You've most likely done it every time. You pour the tea into your cup, add milk, honey, sugar, or whatever else your tea-loving heart desires and then you place your spoon inside. You begin to twirl it around. Every now and then the spoon dings the side of the cup. -
Are Sweet Potato Fries Any Healthier Than Regular Fries?
As sad as it may be, we all know that french fries do not fall under any category of the food pyramid. Sure, they're made from potatoes which, according to Healthline, are a good source of potassium and vitamin C, but deep fry them and all that nutrition goes away. -
The Reason Orange Juice Tastes Horrible After Brushing Your Teeth
There are some things in life that just go together, like hot fudge on a sundae and ketchup on a hot dog. Then there are combinations we force together, like peanut butter and mayo, and as weird as they sound, actually end up being pretty good. -
Why You Should Never Buy A Rotisserie Chicken From Walmart
Hungry shoppers took home a total of 625 million rotisserie chickens in 2017 alone, and plenty of those rotisserie chickens had to come from Walmart. -
The Reason The Pioneer Woman Almost Never Happened
Ree Drummond didn't know that starting her food blog, The Pioneer Woman, back in 2006 would land her on television. Since 2011 Drummond has been a fan favorite as the face of The Pioneer Woman, one of Food Network's leading television shows. -
You've Been Peeling Potatoes Wrong Your Entire Life
Meat and potatoes go together like peanut butter and jelly. There's nothing better than sitting down to eat your perfectly cooked steak with a hefty side of potatoes, but there is a possibility you worked a little too hard to peel those potatoes. -
Put Salt On Watermelon And Watch What Happens
Salt can be used for so much more than adding a little extra boost to our margaritas, becoming the secret ingredient to spicing up many things in the kitchen. -
You've Been Peeling Oranges Wrong Your Whole Life
Let's face it, peeling an orange can be a difficult task. You can spend what seems like half your morning digging your fingernails into the rind trying to pull the skin off piece by piece. At times it seems easier to pour yourself a glass of orange juice and call it a day. -
Bobby Flay's Net Worth: Exactly How Rich Is The Celebrity Chef?
At the age of 17, Bobby Flay worked at a pizzaria. That was Flay's first real taste of the food industry, which would eventually make him a multi-millionaire. -
The Reason Cashews Aren't Sold In Their Shells
Cashews have become much more than just one of Oprah's go-to choices for a snack. Get creative in the kitchen and you can create cashew-based recipes you never thought possible, like dairy-free cream cheese. Any way you serve them up, one thing is for certain: You won't find them in the shell. -
Does Sparkling Water Actually Hydrate You?
You've heard it time and time again: A healthy body is a hydrated body, and that comes by drinking plenty of water. Although it is possible to drink too much water, sometimes just getting your recommended daily water intake can seem like a daunting task. -
The Reason Chick-Fil-A Employees Never Say 'You're Welcome'
Chick-fil-A has been known to throw out the rule book when it comes to fast food. They spent $50 million to ensure their delicious chicken stays in a league of its own, they stepped up the french fry game by serving waffle fries, and you'll never find a Chick-fil-A open on Sunday. -
Sneaky Ways Food Courts Are Scamming You
Food courts are using low menu pricing, fast service, and unique dining trends. Here's the inside scoop into how food courts are scamming their customers. -
Why Venti Starbucks Lattes Aren't Worth The Money
The love of coffee in the U.S. is no secret. 64 percent of Americans enjoy at least one cup on a daily basis (via Reuters), and plenty of us coffee-lovers are heading into Starbucks to grab our daily latte. The next time you put in your order though, think carefully about what size latte you get. -
The Best Way To Keep Bread Fresh
Few things are worse than watching a perfectly good loaf of bread go to waste because you couldn't eat it fast enough. After a few days on the counter, your once fresh bread is now hard as a rock. Bits of mold are starting to appear, and the next place that bread is going is in the trash. -
The Real Reason Starbucks Baristas Hate Limited Edition Frappuccinos
Starbucks can't deny that limited edition drinks are a huge win for the company, but not everyone is a huge fan of the limited edition Frappuccino phenomenon. -
The Best Way To Keep Your Apples From Turning Brown After Cutting Them
There is nothing better than the taste of a fresh and juicy apple. That's why it's so heartbreaking when only minutes after cutting an apple you find those perfectly pristine slices have turned brown. Although you can't fully prevent apples from browning, there are ways to keep them fresher longer. -
Signs That A Jackfruit Is Ripe And Ready To Eat
If you're a fan of the international market, you may have already heard of jackfruit. When first introduced to the U.S., this spiky fruit only came in cans, but now the actual fruit is slowly gaining popularity and making its way into grocery stores like Whole Foods. -
The Untold Truth Of CiCis
People can eat their pizza loving hearts out Cicis. Even pizza, though, doesn't come without its share of gossip. -
The Untold Truth Of Balut
There's no creative way to describe balut, but to just tell it like it is -- it's a fertilized duck egg. Here's how people eat it - and why. -
Chick-Fil-A Waffle Fries: How They're Really Made
For potato lovers, there is nothing more satisfying than a french fry. Is it possible to make them better? According to Chick-fil-A, the answer is yes. -
Secrets Panera Bread Doesn't Want You To Know
Things may be going well for Panera Bread, but it seems they have a few secrets they'd rather keep to themselves.