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Pretty much anyone who's snapped off a yogurt lid has seen the phenomenon: a puddle of translucent liquid that has risen to the top over the creamy curds below. Though innocuous enough to many, some have shuddered at the sight. Is it safe to eat yogurt that looks like this?
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KFC's New Menu Change Has Fans Seeing Red
KFC seems dedicated to shaking things up for 2020. First, a new "premium" chicken sandwich, now this: According to Business Insider, the chicken-focused chain is officially swapping out its iconic potato wedges for the new Secret Recipe Fries in all U.S. locations. -
What You Need To Know About The Meat Vending Machine
McCann's Local Meats, a butcher shop in Rochester, New York, is ready to "meat" customer needs round-the-clock with its newly installed "24/7 meat machine." -
This Is The Absolute Best Way To Chill Boxed Wine
However, boxed-wine drinkers should keep one caveat in mind. Because they usually contain more volume than, say, bottles or cans, they do require a bit of extra time to reach the proper temperature for serving. After opening, it's also best to keep boxed wine in the fridge. -
The Real Reason Roasted Vegetables Taste Sweeter
But there's an easy way to transform veggies into nuggets of melt-in-your-mouth sweetness when you have a little time on your hands: roasting. -
The Real Difference Between Regular Beer And Light Beer
The American thirst for light beer sometimes boils down to a question of taste (or lack thereof), sometimes to a desire for fewer calories or less alcohol. But is there actually a big difference between light and regular beer? -
Why You Should Absolutely Never Touch The Bread At A Buffet
Certain buffet foods have had their share of critics in the past, while diners and health watchdogs alike have targeted the concept as a whole. Bread is definitely one item you should always leave off your plate. -
Why Everyone Is Talking About KFC's New Chicken Sandwich
Until now, fans of KFC haven't heard a peep from the chicken chain in terms of a solid entry in the chicken sandwich department, but that's about to change. -
The Lemon Juicing Hack That Has TikTok Buzzing
If you've ever had the unfortunate experience of taking a squirt of lemon juice to the eye during an attempt to hand-squeeze, you know it's not a fun feeling. Perhaps that's one reason why the art of juicing lemons has inspired so many tips and tricks, including one that's become a hit on TikTok. -
Why McDonald's Employees Are Suing The Fast-Food Chain
From ripped-off kiddie characters shrouding its past to a recent $26-million settlement over complaints of cheating workers out of wages, McDonald's is no stranger to scandals and lawsuits. But its latest wave of allegations are related to a brand-new set of concerns caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. -
You Should Never Order Nachos At A Mexican Restaurant. Here's Why
Some critics have called out Mexican restaurants' nachos for being an underwhelming menu item. For starters, some say nachos barely qualify as Mexican fare. -
The Reason Aldi Can Keep Its Prices So Low During The Pandemic
While practices like limited hours, bare-bones staffing, and savvy operation decisions have long been a part of Aldi's well-documented money saving strategies, the company has also made headlines for its pandemic-related generosity, such as employee wage hikes to reward frontline workers. -
The Real Reason Fast Food Restaurants Won't Have Self-Serve Soda Anymore
As dining rooms reopen, multi-location giants are rethinking their rules for sit-down service and the beloved fountain soda may be a thing of the past. -
What's The Difference Between Hardee's And Carl's Jr.?
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are now owned by the same company, but it's a surprise they crossed paths at all, considering their vastly different origin stories. -
What Red Lobster Said About The Viral Brawl Video
Red Lobster's tagline might once have been "Sea Food Differently," but one angry diner in Pennsylvania was only seeing red in response to COVID-related holdups that happened on Mother's Day. In a viral video that has tallied more than 7 million views, a woman lost her cool at the location. -
The Reason You Shouldn't Eat Ice Cream Right Now
Food has become a major talking point in the times of COVID-19. What type of food should you be avoiding now? -
The Real Reason Animal Cracker Boxes Look Different Now
A debate was taking place regarding a seemingly innocuous, old-timey product: Barnum's Animals Crackers. Why do the boxes look different these days? -
Why Costco Sales Just Dropped For The First Time In Years
Despite initial reports of shopper slowdowns in April, Costco sales have remained strong for more than a decade, since the recession of the late 2000s. However, those early-April alarm bells were apparently predictive, as "comparable sales" from last year paint a very different picture. -
Uber Eats Just Added A Huge Feature Amid The Pandemic
In times of curbside service and contactless deliveries, gathering around the table for a meal among friends and family can seem like a long-distant pipe dream. But leave it to technology to attempt to make shared food and drink experiences a reality again — in a sense, anyway. -
Why Fountain Drinks Taste Different
For true soda snobs and sensitive palates, all soda is not created equal. Many consumers claim they can tell the difference between canned and bottled sodas. -
The Real Reason Absinthe Is So Expensive
Absinthe has a mystique that is part romantic, part hair-raising - here's the real reason the liquor, also called "the Green Fairy," is so expensive. -
Why Some McDonald's Are Making A Big Change To Their Burgers
Reporters have been warning for months that the COVID-19 virus would impact the food supply chain. Now, it's McDonald's Canada that has been forced to work its way out of a supply chain quandary, announcing in a press release this week that it would initiate a "temporary change to imported beef." -
The Untold Truth Of Cool Ranch Doritos
With a plethora of ever-evolving flavors, Doritos have spurred many rankings and debates over the years, but the now-iconic Cool Ranch variety has been firmly established as Doritos royalty. -
The Real Reason Costco, Trader Joe's, And Whole Foods Are Being Sued
A range of companies are being sued for accusations of price gouging on eggs during the pandemic. -
The Real Reason You Should Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup
As modern medical knowledge expands, sugar has been the target of a wealth of misconceptions — and a whole lotta hate. But perhaps no form of the sweet stuff is ostracized as much as high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Here's why you should avoid it. -
The Real Reason Taco Bell Got Rid Of Its Kids Menu
Taco Bell has had its share of long-forgotten and discontinued items over the years, but there is notably an entire section of the menu — standard at many other fast-food chains — that went the way of the dinosaur some years back: the kids menu. Why did they make this move? -
Here's How To Make Vegan Bacon Using Carrots
Vegetarians and vegans have long experimented with homemade bacon substitutes. An alternative is an internet sensation: Tabitha Brown's "good old carrot bacon."