There are few fast food items so iconic that everyone knows their name, and even fewer that have their own economic index. But that's the thing about the Big Mac: It's been around for over 50 years, and it's still one of the chain's most popular items, with over 1 billion sold in 2017.
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There's no denying some of the foods that are staples in your kitchen have been more than a bit on the expensive side lately. Let's look at why.
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Every January 1, we make New Year's resolutions to get our live in order, starting with the food we eat. And it may go that way. At least for a while. But eventually, a food comes along that we can't resist. Here are the foods that most commonly knock us off our New Year's resolution diet.
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No matter how much you like food and challenges, these particular food challenges come with more risk than they're worth. Especially considering that none of them involve anything delicious, and that when they result in a food coma, it's not the ha-ha-ha-I'm-so-stuffed kind — it's the literal kind.
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Since hitting the market in 1876, Heinz Ketchup has become the ubiquitous condiment. And when you've been making perfect ketchup for over 140 years, there's bound be some juicy secrets and strange facts out there. Here's everything you don't know about your favorite ketchup.
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Packaged foods contain the nutrition information about each product, and there's a long list of ingredients on every box. And yet, companies have found ways to skirt the line, marketing their products in creative ways. These are the biggest lies food manufacturers told us this past decade.
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Every fast food chain has discontinued items, and McDonald's is no different. Items like Onion Nuggets, the Hula Burger, and Fish McBites have all graced the McDonald's menu in the past, along with cult favorites like Szechuan Sauce. But what ever happened to the McDLT?
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Known for their use in Swedish cooking, lingonberries tiny, red berries that grow on bushes that range from 2 to 16 inches tall. Lingonberries are said to taste tart and slightly sweet, which makes them great for jams and sauces.
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Costco takes in around $7 billion a year selling clothing. That's shocking, especially considering they're not even thought of as a clothing store. How they managed to make such a sweeping retail coup is impressive, and it'll make you look at their clothing section in a whole new way.
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There's been quite a debate over whether brown eggs or white eggs are better for you. Let's find out what the difference is between the two.
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There's a good chance you've already encountered a Salisbury steak in one of those delightful frozen meals, slathered with beef gravy and nestled in its own cubby beside mashed potatoes and corn. But what are Salisbury and Swiss steak, and how do they differ?
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If you want to fine tune your morning caffeine routine, picking out the healthiest coffee may come down to deciding if you want to try a hot cup of joe or a glass of cold brew. The main difference between the beverages comes in the form of how each person digests the drinks.
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We've all heard of "crimes against food," but it turns out laws involving food are totally real (and in some cases, totally ridiculous). We decided to round up some of the weirdest food legislation that has passed into law. Laugh all you want, but seriously, we didn't make this stuff up.
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There are a surprising number of things that can go wrong with ice, starting with the oh-so-common presence of fecal bacteria and getting no better from there. No matter how much you love a frosty soda or a chilled martini, these are all the reasons to skip the ice next time you order a drink.
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We know and love eggplant from dishes like eggplant parmesan and baba ghanoush, but there is a surprising truth behind eggplant. There are a surprising amount of fruits that we think of as vegetables, and eggplant is one of them.
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Is it possible for Spam to be any more beloved? Well, they've introduced a new line that marries their product — which is already a cult favorite — with something just about every human on the planet loves: fries.
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Healthy eating goes beyond what foods we choose. It turns out that how we prepare our food can also have a major impact on our nutrition.
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If you'd like your chicken nuggets served with a side of nostalgia and sprinkles, look no further the Kid Cuisine's frozen dinners. These affordable mini-meals are known to all 90s children as the frozen dinner equivalent of a Happy Meal. The current mascot is called KC the penguin .
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Peaches are instantly recognizable, not only by how they look and taste, but by how they feel. This delectable fruit has a gorgeous color and features a fuzzy skin — not a smooth one like many other fruits and vegetables.
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COVID-19 is impacting individuals and families around the world. Fear and anxiety have also led to what some have called panic-driven "pandemic pantry shopping," and people are making some very interesting purchaes.
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In the weiner war between Oscar Mayer and Ball Park, verbal hotdogging won't decide the winner. Here's how the brands' hot dogs differ.
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If you're vegan or lactose intolerant, love Starbucks, and dream of coffee and lattes made with oatmilk, have we got news for you. In a corporate blog post covering a variety of Starbucks news, Starbucks says it's now planning to offer oatmilk in all stores across the U.S. starting this spring.
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It's tough to make it through childhood without a trip to a Rainforest Cafe, whose motto is "A wild place to shop and eat. The restaurant is lauded (or infamous, depending on how you look at it) for its over-the-top rainforest theme, featuring fish, gardens, and storms.
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Outside of a stir-fry, when's the last time you ate some baby corn? More importantly, what is this quirky little vegetable known as baby corn? Surely, the answer can't be as simple as young corn. Can it?
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In 2010, home cooks everywhere rejoiced when the Instant Pot was released. The Instant Pot website describes the tool as a combination of a pressure cooker and a slow cooker, with the added versatility of a rice cooker. What are some of the hazards that await you if you don't clean it properly?
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Few restaurants offer a dining experience more entertaining than Benihana. Shrimp fly through the air, onion volcanos spout steam, and knives and spatulas become a slicing and dicing blur before the eyes of guests. How much do chefs at this restaurant really make?
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The world's most expensive coffee is something they'll never sell at Starbucks. Wait until you find out where this super-exclusive coffee comes from.
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