The Original Reason PEZ Was Created
Made with baking powders at first, Haas developed PEZ as a mint originally, but its intention was not to be consumed as a breath freshener at all.
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What Is Maggi Seasoning And How Do You Use It?
For those of us who stress about cooking, Maggi has come to our rescue with an all-in-one seasoning that can make any meal great.
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You Should Never Store Food In An Open Container. Here's Why
There's one storage error we should never commit regardless of how busy and tired we are: storing foods in uncovered containers or uncovered plates. Here's why.
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Why The White Truffle You're Eating Is Probably Fake
Truffles consistently rank among the most expensive ingredients in the world, but you might be eating fake truffles in your dishes. Here's why.
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The Untold Truth Of Shoney's
Almost everyone who grew up in America in the '80s and '90s knows Shoney's. But the family restaurant empire started off small.
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How Kobayashi Trains For His Competitive Eating Challenges
Competitive eating is one of the strangest sort-of-sports, and Takeru Kobayashi is living proof of how odd things can get. Here's how Kobayashi trains.
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This Is Why Jay-Z Won't Drink Cristal
Rapper and musician Jay-Z is not a fan of Cristal wines. In fact, he has been rather vocal about his feelings in the past — and there's a solid reason for that.
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Here's How Long Bacon Bits Will Actually Last On Your Shelf
Who can resist the salty, smoky flavor of bacon bits? Whether you prefer a real or artificial version, you might wonder: how long do bacon bits last?
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Here's How XO Sauce Got Its Name
The designation XO is generally reserved for fine cognacs and brandies. So how did an umami-rich Chinese condiment come to boast the same moniker?
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The Truth About Kenneth McDuffie From Hell's Kitchen Season 19
As far as Hell's Kitchen's latest season, there are several interesting participants that are going to be appearing on the show including chef Kenneth McDuffie.
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43% Of People Think This Is The Tastiest Vegetable
Mashed conducted a YouTube survey to determine what people think the tastiest vegetable is. Close to half of them consistently picked a single option.
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The Unexpected Link Between Lucky Charms And Circus Peanuts
As unlikely as it might sound, Circus Peanuts are such stuff that magically delicious dreams are made of and the very reason those dreams came true.
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The Surprising Location Of Cuba's Only McDonald's
It might be hard to believe, but Cuba has a McDonald's. It's in a place you might not associate with any flavor of joy, let alone a Happy Meal.
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The Shocking Number Of Bar And Restaurant Jobs Lost In December
Restaurants continue to close as the coronavirus pandemic takes an ongoing toll on establishments that depend on foot traffic, sit-down service, and crowds.
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Why People Think This Chick-Fil-A Sauce Might Give You Hiccups
Chick-fil-A's spicy chicken sandwich is giving some people hiccups, and the cause just may be the sweet and spicy sriracha sauce.
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The Truth About Adam Pawlak From Hell's Kitchen Season 19
It seems as if every new crop of Hell's Kitchen chefs has got to have a tattooed, bearded hipster dude, and Adam Pawlak is definitely season 19's dude.
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Is Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Actually Good For You?
You've probably noticed how objectionable it tastes, and you've probably asked yourself if it's actually good for you. To that we say: It depends.
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This Unique Valentine's Bouquet Is Perfect For Reese's Lovers
Reese’s has come out with two great gifts for Valentine’s Day — a box of 20 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and the Reese's extravaganza candy bouquet.
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This Is The Real Difference Between Pâté And A Terrine
There is a real difference between pate and a terrine, and it all comes down to how pates and terrines are prepared.
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So-Called Healthy Alternative Foods That Are More Likely To Kill You
We spoke with holistic health and nutrition expert, Piper Gibson, and she warned us about three types of not-so-healthy food substitutes we'd do well to avoid.
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You Should Never Get The Homestyle Chicken At Cracker Barrel. Here's Why
Cracker Barrel's Homestyle Chicken dish is so unhealthy that the restaurant might be better off if it began serving this dish less often — not on the daily.
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Why Eating Gummy Bears After A Workout May Be Good For You
It's the very ingredients that gummy bears are made up of that may be why some people believe they are the perfect post-workout snack.
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The Surprising Number Of Ingredients Smarties Are Actually Made With
The original Smarties rolls (the little powdery discs) are made with a surprising number of ingredients — much fewer than you may have originally thought.
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What Is Cranachan And How Do You Make It?
Another Scottish gift to the food world, that's little known outside the UK, is cranachan, a dessert that has oatmeal, whipped cream, raspberries, and Scotch.
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The Real Reason Red Delicious Apples Aren't Actually Delicious At All
There is no food quite as ubiquitous as the apple. However, the taste for the Red Delicious has waned since its introduction generations ago. Here's why.
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What Is Bourbon Chicken And What Does It Taste Like?
You may only think of apples and bourbon when reminiscing about holiday cocktails, but now you can imagine those same flavor profiles on chicken.
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Why You Might Want To Think Twice About Eating Sheep Cheese
Unfortunately, when it comes to sheep cheese at least, it's normally best to keep those purchases at a minimum. Here's why.
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