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  • crab claw
    By Felix Behr November 17th, 2021

    Here's Why Stone Crab Is So Expensive

    The price for stone crabs rose unexpectedly in 2021, and the reason crab claws cost so much is likely due to the nature of their procurement.

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  • Collection of potatoes
    By James Lewis November 17th, 2021

    The Surprising Reason Potatoes Were Once Illegal In France

    There was a brief time in history where the now popular potato was banned in France. Can you even imagine a life without mashed potatoes and french fries?

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  • Assorted colors and shapes of gummy candies
    By Nancy Mock November 17th, 2021

    The Real Reason There Is Carnauba Wax In Candy

    You may not have noticed, but carnauba wax is an ingredient in most candy—here's why.

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  • Soaking dirty dishes
    By Emily Weaver November 17th, 2021

    Does Soaking Your Dishes Actually Help With Stuck-On Food?

    Cooking is all fun and games until you're the last man standing in the kitchen surrounded by a colossal mess of dirty dishes. Does soaking them actually help?

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  • Ketchup being poured from glass bottle
    By James Lewis November 17th, 2021

    The Reason Ketchup Can Be Hard To Pour, According To Science

    Ketchup is a popular condiment but can sometimes prove difficult to get out of the bottle. Learn more on why this tomato sauce can be a pain to squeeze out.

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  • cutting raw cucumber
    By Justine Lee November 16th, 2021

    This Prep Step Can Change The Way Vegetables Taste

    But how much does the way you cut vegetables really matter in the home kitchen, when the end goal is to throw together a quick and tasty dinner?

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  • Sprigs of vanilla and extract
    By Felix Behr November 16th, 2021

    There Probably Isn't Castoreum In Your Vanilla. Here's Why

    Castoreum comes from a somewhat unusual source and was once used to enhance flavor, but almost no artificial vanilla manufacturers use it anymore.

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  • Alex Guarnaschelli smiling
    By Karen Hart November 16th, 2021

    Alex Guarnaschelli Always Had This Hungarian Cake On Her Birthday

    Alex Guarnaschelli knows a thing or two when it comes to baking cakes, but her love for the baked delicacy goes all the way back to her childhood birthdays.

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  • Vegemite container beside bread on plate
    By Kathryn Shelton November 16th, 2021

    You Probably Didn't Know Vegemite Can Conduct Electricity

    The beloved Australia spread Vegemite was recently discovered as a conductor of electricity.

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  • Hawaiian Punch containers
    By Kathryn Shelton November 16th, 2021

    Hawaiian Punch Didn't Start Out As A Drink

    Though Hawaiian Punch has become archetypal when it comes to punches, it didn't even start out as punch, or even a beverage.

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  • Fried food on table
    By Chase Shustack November 16th, 2021

    This Ingredient Makes Fried Foods Extra Crispy

    Fried foods require some modicum of skill to ensure that you're not getting undercooked mozzarella sticks or chicken with skin falling off in soggy clumps.

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  • Chef Scott Conant smiling
    By Lauren David November 16th, 2021

    The Most Memorable Meal Scott Conant Ever Ate

    Celebrity chef and TV personality Scott Conant has had amazing meals in his lifetime, but there's one that takes top spot as his most memorable meal.

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  • Frankie Celenza smiling
    By Karen Hart November 16th, 2021

    How A Twitter Trend Became The Inspiration For Struggle Meals

    The show "Struggle Meals" connects with so many people trying to eat on a budget, but the show's origins might surprise you. It had a "trendy" beginning.

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  • holiday themed ice cream
    By Lucy Maddox November 16th, 2021

    Häagen-Dazs Just Brought Back This Popular Holiday Flavor For 2021

    Häagen-Dazs fans will be excited to know that this festive holiday flavor is back in freezer aisles.

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  • Ketchup on pasta
    By Chris Heasman November 16th, 2021

    Controversial Food Combinations We Wish Would Go Away

    The very existence of these food combinations raises so many questions. How did people discover them? Why would anyone try them? And why are they so popular?

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  • avocado halved
    By Justine Lee November 16th, 2021

    How To Tell If An Avocado Has Gone Bad

    Avocado fans know ripeness is essential for delicious results. But knowing how to distinguish a good avocado from one that's rotten is less common knowledge.

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  • Patagonia Provisions wine
    By Taylor Huang November 16th, 2021

    The Real Reason Patagonia Has A Food Line

    What if we told you that you could buy a winter jacket as well as food for your Thanksgiving table all from the same vendor? You actually can with Patagonia.

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  • Elvis Presley at comeback special
    By James Lewis November 16th, 2021

    This Was Elvis Presley's Last Meal

    The final meal of Elvis Presley was a comfort food session that might be enjoyed by many of us.

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  • Box of assorted donuts
    By Molly Harris November 16th, 2021

    The Best Type Of Donut For You, According To Your Zodiac Sign

    Mashed has created its own box of a dozen donuts to represent each Zodiac sign. Are you a jelly donut or classic glazed? Read on to find out.

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  • George Aristidou
    By Lauren Cahn November 15th, 2021

    The Truth About George Aristidou From The Great British Baking Show: Season 12

    Here's what to know about baker George Aristidou's time on Season 12 of "The Great British Baking Show."

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  • Trader Joe's food aisle
    By Emily Weaver November 15th, 2021

    What You Should Know About Trader Joe's Food Labels

    Trader Joe's has developed a 10-tier checklist (organized by yes's and no's), which every TJ's product must abide by in order to make it on the floor.

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  • Baker Freya Cox
    By Hannah Beach November 15th, 2021

    The Truth About Freya Cox From The Great British Baking Show: Season 12

    Here's what to know about Freya Cox, one of the youngest-ever contestants on "The Great British Baking Show."

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  • Matty Matheson
    By Erica Buehler November 15th, 2021

    The True Meaning Of Matty Matheson's Many Tattoos

    Even though Matheson doesn't love how all his tattoos look, the meaning behind them is worthwhile enough that he's opted to keep them around.

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  • Lizzie Acker
    By Taylor Huang November 15th, 2021

    The Truth About Lizzie Acker From The Great British Baking Show: Season 12

    Lizzie Acker stole our hearts on Season 12 of "The Great British Baking Show" with her love for her adorable dog, Pru.

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  • Scott Conant smiling
    By Lauren David November 15th, 2021

    This Is Scott Conant's Favorite Late-Night Snack

    Scott Conant may be a celebrity chef, but he is prone to midnight hunger pangs just like the rest of us. Learn what his late-night snack of choice is.

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  • Marshmallow Fluff sandwich on white plate
    By Kathryn Shelton November 15th, 2021

    Why A Massachusetts Senator Tried To Ban Marshmallow Fluff From Schools

    Massachusetts state Senator Jarret T. Barrios was sent into a tizzy when his son requested a Fluffernutter sandwich for lunch.

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  • Lori Loughlin
    By Felix Behr November 15th, 2021

    The Thanksgiving Side Dish Lori Loughlin Can't Live Without

    The turkey lies as the centerpiece of Thanksgiving — this is rather obvious. After all, we do lovingly call the holiday "Turkey Day. But what about the sides?

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