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Anybody can swing by McDonald's and pick up a burger. However, it's another thing when you're having a gold-encrusted McDonald's burger for lunch.
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Rice Cakes Are The Crunchy Base You Should Be Eating Egg Salad On
Next time you prepare egg salad, forget the bread and crackers. You'll want to slam a spoonful of it on a rice cake. After all, it'll give it a crunchy base. -
Here's Why Fast Food Employees Really Ask You To Pull Forward While Waiting
Have you ever been in line at a fast food joint only to be asked to pull forward after paying? Well, there's a reason why employees ask you to do that. -
The McDonald's Breakfast Item We Wish Would Make A Comeback
There comes a point where some beloved fast food menu items are taken down, which is what happened with a popular McDonald's breakfast item. -
The First McDonald's Happy Meal Toys Were Lowkey Disappointing
Many are well aware of the type of toys the Happy Meals from McDonald's offer nowadays. However, the first Happy Meal toys weren't all that fascinating. -
Get Ready For Back-To-School Season With These September Aldi Finds
With the kids going back to school, families are looking for bargains. As always, Aldi is stocked with reasonably priced options across a variety of goods. -
Is The Official Ted Lasso Shortbread Biscuit Release Hinting At A Return?
Shortbread biscuits are in the air, but do they smell like hopes of fans who miss "Ted Lasso," or should such optimism be lassoed and reined in? -
Oklahoma Smashburgers Prove That There's No Such Thing As Too Much Onion
Oklahoma isn't just OK with onions in its smashburgers. Onions are what helps make them a smash hit. -
The Biggest Difference Between Broccolini And Chinese Broccoli
Gai lan has numerous leaves and tiny florets, broccolini has few leaves, long stems, and many florets, but the biggest difference between the two is the taste. -
Coconut Milk Is The Secret Ingredient You Should Have On Deck For Braising Fish
Sure, coconut milk is be great for making piña coladas, but fish braised in in the sweet, nutty liquid is tender and irresistible tropical delight. -
The Hamburger Helper Spin-Off You Probably Forgot Existed
Hamburger Helper has been a kitchen staple for easy, economical meals since the '70s. However, one dessert version lacked the staying of the original. -
How Tea Leaves Can Help Keep Your Homemade Pickles Crisp
A mushy pickle is an icky predicament to have. Luckily, we're spilling the tea (leaves) on how to prevent that. -
Whataburger's Chicken And Pancakes Is The Secret Menu Combo Of Our Dreams
Whataburger has a secret menu item that they've officially promoted on social media: chicken and pancakes. -
What It's Like Eating At The Bougie McDonald's Worldwide Convention
McDonald's reach extends across much of the world. But sometimes the world comes to it in the form of a convention where burgers and bougie-ness ensue. -
Kraft Trolls Fyre Fest 2 By Offering To Cater
In response to the announcement of Fyre Festival II, Kraft took a jab at the festival organizers by calling back to the event's infamous cheese sandwiches. -
Real Talk: Is A Potato A Fruit Or Vegetable?
All eyes are on the potato as we discuss where its allegiances lie. Is the potato on Team Fruit or Team Vegetable? -
Pickle Sweatshirts Are TikTok's Latest Fashion Trend
The online shop responsible appears to have most successfully reached fans by posting videos on TikTok, but why exactly has this pickle sweater gone so viral? -
Frozen Pickle Juice Ice Pops Are More Versatile Than You Think
Pickle juice pops are both delicious and dill-icious. But you don't have to see them as a one-note treat. Take note: They're pretty versatile. -
How Fiesta Sunrise Is Doing After Kitchen Nightmares
Ideally, Fiesta Sunrise would have triumphantly ridden off into the sunset after "Kitchen Nightmares." However, things played out differently. -
Bobby Flay's Spicy BBQ Sauce Has A Nutty Twist
Bobby Flay makes quite a mean barbecue sauce with the aid of a nice, nutty ingredient, and the combination of these flavors is hard to beat. -
Krispy Kreme's Strawberry Glazed Donuts Are Making A Delicious Return
Krispy Kreme is closing out the summer with one last celebration of the season. Strawberry-glazed donuts are back on the menu for a very limited time. -
TikTok's Ice Cream Throw Challenge Is The Epitome Of Wasteful
TikTok food trends run the gamut from innovative and useful to downright absurd. However, we just can abide this wasteful ice cream throw challenge. -
The Reason Soggy Noodles Are Not A Problem With Canned Soup
Canned noodles somehow don't become mush when submerged in liquid for long periods. While it sounds like tin-tinged sorcery, it isn't magic but science. -
Pumpkin Steaks Are The Festive Way To Celebrate Fall
Fall is approaching, and an orange barrage is coming with it in the form of pumpkins. A tasty way to welcome the season is to turn them into steaks. -
TikTok Won't Let Disney Get Away With Slipping Food Standards
Is Disney's food fit for a magic kingdom? While it may be for many visitors, vocal TikTok users have been complaining about the quality. -
Why Salad Dressing On The Side Is A Bad Sign At Restaurants
If you order a salad at a restaurant, and it doesn't come with the dressing mixed in, it could be bad news for that portion of your meal. -
Camel Burgers Exist And They're Tastier Than You Might Think
When it comes to achieving widespread popularity in the United States, camel burgers probably have yet to get over the hump.