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The familiar coffee shop experience of lounging in comfy chairs and sipping a latte while other patrons work on laptops and mingle about is non-existent in just about every corner of the United States today. When can we expect to visit a Starbucks again?
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The Truth About Burger King's Exclusive Crown Card
If you come into possession of the Burger King Crown Gold Card, you can walk into any Burger King you want and get all the free food you want. That's right — while all the peasants are forced to hand over $1 for a Burger King taco, you can order them up without having to pay a dime. -
Behind-The-Scene Secrets Revealed By Aldi's Employee
Here's what Aldi employees say it's really like to work for the beloved chain. -
Great British Bake Off Winner Lands Her Own Netflix Show
Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain is a busy woman these days with numerous projects in the works. Hussain, who impressed Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood enough to win in the show's 6th season in 2015, will star in a new show for Netflix called Nadiya's Time to Eat. -
This Strange New Doritos Flavor Has Everyone Talking
When the geniuses behind Doritos emerge from their snack lab, you can bet that the world stops for a second to listen. Well, chip fans, today is one of those days and Doritos has finally done it. They've infused their chips with one of the most powerful sodas mankind has ever known -- Mountain Dew. -
The Real Reason They Don't Put Toys In Cereal Boxes Anymore
You gotta hand it to the cereal companies - back in the day, they really knew how to market to kids. Why are cereal box toys no longer a thing anymore, though? -
The Potato Chip Bag-Sealing Hack You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner
Nothing ruins a snacking session quite like opening up a bag of potato chips and finding out that they've gone stale because you failed to seal them up properly. Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi recently posted to Twitter a video of a smart chip-saving technique. Here's how to do it. -
How Guy Fieri Plans To Shoot Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives During The Pandemic
The restaurants in your hometown might have their dining rooms closed, but Flavortown is still open for business, and Guy Fieri isn't letting the coronavirus get in the way of discovering new food joints with Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. -
Alton Brown's Secret For Perfect Popcorn
How hard is it to pop a few corn kernels? Throw some salt and butter in and that's it, right? Nope. Food science nerd Alton Brown is all about finding the absolute best way to cook food that on the surface might seem easy, but far too often people get wrong. Here's how he makes perfect popcorn. -
The Amazing Way White Castle Is Helping During The Pandemic
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, businesses around the globe are stepping up to show their support for both their employees and healthcare workers on the frontlines. White Castle is doing its part to make sure that healthcare workers stay well-fed and offering them hot-off-the-grill sliders. -
This Is Bobby Flay's Secret To A Perfect Burger
There are plenty of mistakes people make when cooking burgers that leave them with dried out, salty patties on bad buns. No thanks. Enter Bobby Flay to share his culinary secrets with the world so that we might all enjoy juicy burgers for the rest of our days. -
Here's How Much Padma Lakshmi Is Really Worth
Padma Lakshmi might best be known as the long-running host of Top Chef, but she's an incredibly busy woman outside of the TV kitchen, too. Over the years, Lakshmi has done everything from launch her own jewelry and cookware line to modeling and writing numerous cookbooks. How much is she worth? -
The Real Reason Arizona Drinks Only Cost 99 Cents
Here's something to try and wrap your brain around. Why is it that if you walk into your local convenience store and grab a bottled water and an Arizona iced tea, the water is likely to cost more than the Arizona tea? Why is Arizona tea so inexpensive, anyway? -
The Truth About Sanitizing Your Groceries
Sanitize your hands, sanitize your kids, sanitize... your groceries? At no other time in recent history have groceries dominated so many headlines. Major media outlets are talking about everything from grocery shortages, to grocery delivery to grocery workers and how to grocery shop safely. -
The Untold Truth Of Trix
Breakfast cereals come and go, but Trix cereal has been a staple in the kid's breakfast cereal market for over 60 years. When the cereal first hit the shelves, it boasted that "no sugar was needed." What's the story behind this iconic cereal? -
Aldi's Big Decision During The Pandemic Has Everyone Talking
Working at Aldi during the COVID-19 pandemic can be downright dangerous for workers. Fortunately, the grocery chain has really stepped up in a big way. -
The Trick To Keep Berries Fresh, According To Food Scientists
Wait too long to use your berries and you'll quickly find that they're no longer fresh — instead, they're moldy and mushy. It's a real bummer, especially if you picked them yourself or shelled out some cash for organic strawberries at the local farmers market. -
How To Cook The Best Barbecue, According To Food Scientists
Good barbecue is definitely an art form, and whether you're talking about Texas barbecue, Kansas City barbecue, or North Carolina barbecue there are probably at least 1,000 opinions on how to do it properly — and ways you're probably messing it up. Here's what food scientists have to say. -
Why Agave Nectar Isn't A Healthier Sugar Alternative
There are no shortages of sugar substitutes out there to choose from. Whether needing something for cooking or simply adding to your tea, those substitutes range from things like Stevia to honey, various syrups, and the especially popular agave nectar. Is agave really a healthier alternative? -
What Makes Cold Brew Different From Iced Coffee?
Both iced coffee and cold brew have caffeine and ice, but what are the real differences between the two? -
Here's How Much Whole Foods Workers Really Make
When it comes to grocery store chains, Whole Foods is arguably the priciest. Thankfully, Whole Foods also pays their employees higher wages. -
The Unbelievable Reason This Grocery Store Was Forced To Destroy $35k Of Food
Grocery stores are certainly not throwing away hundreds of pounds of unspoiled food - well, at least most aren't, anyway. -
Is This Really How Triscuits Got Their Name?
How much do you think about the snack cracker Triscuit? Other than, 'What should I put on my Triscuit?' or, 'I need to buy some Triscuits,' probably not much at all, right? How about the name 'Triscuit' itself — any idea where it comes from? -
The Real Difference Between The Cheapest And Most Expensive Cuts Of Meat
Knowing what makes a good cut of meat at your butcher shop or steakhouse can be a bit confusing -- especially if all you have to go on is price. What's the real difference between the cheapest cuts, and the more expensive ones? -
This Is How Much Nigella Lawson Is Really Worth
Over the course of three decades, Nigella Lawson has built quite a career for herself with a number of best-selling books as well as popular cooking shows of the same titles, such as Nigella Bites and Nigella Feasts. How much is she worth? -
Workers Reveal What It's Really Like To Work At Taco Bell
This is what it's really like to work at Taco Bell, straight from those who know best — the people that work there. -
Where Does Paula Deen Live And How Big Is Her Home?
Where does Paula Deen live, and how big is her abode?