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If you're still coming to terms with the idea that some people willingly put pineapple on their pizza, you may want to turn back now. Just when you thought people were finished with tropical fruits better suited for boat drinks than pizza, here comes along a new, super-controversial pizza topping.
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This Is The Most Popular Beer On Super Bowl Sunday
As for which beer is the most popular brew of choice on this holiest of game days, well, just like the Super Bowl itself -- there can be only one winner. -
How Five Guys Really Makes Their Money
With such a simple menu, which item is Five Guys making bank on and using to fuel its year-over-year sales growth? -
Jeff Mauro: What The Winner Of Food Network Star Season 7 Is Doing Now
It's been a decade since Jeff Mauro won Food Network's talent search in 2011, and the Chicago native has been busy in and out of the kitchen ever since. -
Here's How Much Trader Joe's Crew Members Really Make
Trader Joe's isn't just popular with its customers — the grocery store chain also seems to be pretty popular with the employees who work there. If you're thinking about applying for a job at your local TJ's, here's what you can expect to make. -
The Truth About Chick-Fil-A's Icedream Cone
Chick-fil-A may have built its reputation for having some of the most popular fast food fried chicken around, but that's not all that keeps fans coming back. The chicken giant has also dished out quite an array of frozen sweet treats over the years, like the Icedream cone. -
The Truth About Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp
Red Lobster may not offer up every kind of shrimp dish there is, but what they might lack in variety they make up for in quantity with their annual Endless Shrimp celebration. -
The Truth About Starbucks' New Non-Dairy Drinks
Non-dairy coffee drinkers now have a special little piece of the Starbucks menu dedicated just to them with the Almondmilk Honey Flat White and Coconutmilk Latte finding a permanent residence. -
The Truth About Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
It should come as no surprise that one item fans of Trader Joe's can't seem to get enough of is its Everything But the Bagel seasoning. -
You've Been Storing Olive Oil Wrong The Entire Time
How you go about storing your olive oil can make all difference in whether it's good to the last drop or spoiled before the bottle's even half empty. -
The Reason You Should Never Put Wooden Utensils In The Dishwasher
When it comes to stainless steel kitchen tools, the dishwasher is usually the go-to cleaning route to take. You would be wise, however, to hold off on throwing that wooden spoon passed down by your grandmother in the dishwasher. -
What Grocery Stores Are Really Hiding With Pre-Marinated Meat
Grocery stores realize that their shoppers are busy folks, and they attempt to simplify by selling pre-marinated packaged meat. All that's left to do is take it out of the wrapper and throw it on the grill. But is this pre-marinated meat any good, and is it worthy of serving at your dinner table? -
You've Been Cutting Cake Wrong Your Whole Life
Cutting a delicious slice of cake seems simple enough, right? Well, perhaps you thought that you were eating cupcakes properly all along, too (hint: you're probably not). There's almost always a better way to do something, and slicing up a cake for your party guests is no different -
The Truth About Costco's Acai Bowl
While acai bowls have the reputation of being a healthy breakfast, not all acai bowls are created equal, and some - like Costco's - are packed with sugar. -
Damaris Phillips: What The Winner Of Food Network Star Season 9 Is Doing Now
Season 9 winner Damaris Phillips may not have the household name recognition of Guy Fieri just yet, but she's definitely a bonafide Food Network celeb. -
Is It Really Safe To Reuse Ziploc Bags?
As great as the Ziploc bag is, most of us are probably guilty of discarding these bags into the trash bin without much thought. After all, when a box of 40 can be purchased for only a few dollars, what's the point in holding onto them? -
The Real Reason Your Bougie Lunch Salad Costs So Much
For a lot of people, eating a healthy lunch is easier said than done. Traditional fast food chains don't tend to offer the healthiest meals, and opting to go the salad route has its drawbacks too -- especially when you consider the price. Why are salads sometimes so costly? -
Here's How Much Money Giada De Laurentiis Has Made From Being A Chef
If the Food Network had its own Mount Rushmore, there's a pretty good chance that Giada De Laurentiis would have her face up there. De Laurentiis has done quite well for herself in the culinary world and ever since her first show, she's pretty much been a staple on the cooking channel. -
Are San Marzano Tomatoes Really Worth It?
Are San Marzanos really worth the higher cost they bring? -
What You Need To Know About Kirkland Protein Bars
A chocolate chip cookie dough candy bar isn't exactly the type of food that would fall under the "diet-friendly" category. Except these aren't candy bars — they're protein bars, and they're incredibly popular. Per Costco's website, Kirkland protein bars have a 4.6-star rating with 2,000 reviews. -
The Reason You Should Never Use The Defrost Button On Your Microwave
Despite the existence of the defrost button, defrosting frozen food, especially meat, isn't something microwaves do particularly well. -
Does Tapping The Top Of Your Can Actually Do Anything?
Nothing ruins a beer or soda quite like shaking it. The solution? Simply tap the lid with your fingernail a few times and presto -- you're no longer wearing your drink. But does it actually work? -
The Secret Ingredient You Should Be Adding To Your Hot Chocolate
A packet of Swiss Miss does the trick when you're craving hot chocolate, but it doesn't exactly take cocoa to the next level. What you really need is something that will put your hot chocolate over the top. It turns out that secret ingredient is butter. -
Does Bottled Water Ever Expire?
You open a bottle of water and just when that refreshing H2O is about to hit your lips, your buddy yells, "Stop, that water's expired!" Water can't go bad, right? Nope. But if water can't expire or go bad, why even stamp an expiration date on a product that will stay fresh until the end of time? -
How Much It Really Costs To Open A KFC Franchise
There's a reason that Chick-fil-A, Church's Chicken, and Popeyes are doing so well with fans of fast food -- people love fried chicken. Owning a franchise might sound like a dream job, but how much does it really cost to become a KFC owner? -
The Most Expensive Food Failures Of This Past Decade
These food brands hoped their strategies would net them higher profits and a wider customer base (and spent big bucks in the process), but they often ended up on the opposite side of the coin. Sales declined, customers dwindled, and investors were left scratching their heads about what went wrong. -
The Real Reason Square Watermelons Are So Expensive
Cubed or square watermelons first emerged in Japan in the 1970s, but have now become a novelty item in many other parts of the world. Watermelons, of course, don't naturally grow square, which means there's a hefty price tag attached to them. Here's how much a square watermelon will cost, and why.