Burger King is an old name that has managed to amass a loyal fan following over the years. One of the most celebrated signature items at the fast food giant is the Whopper Jr. But guess what: The invention of the Whopper Jr. was entirely an accident.
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You're probably familiar with the delicate, flaky crust every baker aims for. Getting a light and airy crust can be tricky. When you replace the cold water in the pastry dough with hot, suddenly that delicate crust transforms into something else.
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You might think you know a great deal about Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman, but think again. Drummond shares in her new book Frontier Follies what can only be described as a truly bizarre personal story.
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Luxardo cherries have an intensely dark, reddish-brown hue and thick, aromatic syrup, these beauties bear no resemblance to the stemmed red variety you are used to. This is what Luxardo cherries taste like and what you can use them for.
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Cheese is a gift from the dairy gods — unless you are lactose-intolerant. If you have that condition, cheese becomes just like any member of the milk and dairy family. However, you might be able to easily tolerate Muenster — here's why.
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Goat cheese is not only good to eat, it's good for you; however, it is one of those cheeses people tend to either love or hate. Here's why you should eat more goat cheese, especially if you're one of the 30 to 50 million Americans who is lactose intolerant.
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The origin of chicken tikka and chicken tandoori are like night and day. Chicken tikka originated in a Scottish curry house in the 1970s, while chicken tandoori dates back to at least 3000 BCE in Harappa, Punjab. The ingredients that go into both chicken dishes resemble one another.
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Cadbury Creme Eggs are one of the best Easter treats you can get. Unlike chocolate bunnies, which can sometimes have a disappointingly hollow center or are made with cheap, waxy chocolate, every Cadbury Creme Egg has a deliciously gooey, sweet filling encased in melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolate.
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These are the whiskeys we're most excited about in 2020 and you're bound to love them too.
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Although celery and celeriac are kissing cousins, celeriac is not the root of the celery you buy at the store. This is what makes celery and celeriac different from each other.
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If you compare the taste of Grey Goose to that of its competition, you'd be surprised to know that it doesn't fare very well. Less expensive brands, such as Smirnoff and Titos, performed better in taste tests.
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When we think of Mexican beer these days, Tecate immediately springs to mind as one of the most easily-found Central American beers at most supermarkets. However, there are some things about Tecate beer you probably don't know about.
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For nearly 70 years, KFC's menu has evolved with various chicken offerings always coming and going. This is what the menu looked like the year you were born
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Lamb is the tender, mild-flavored meat from young sheep less than 12 months old, and there are plenty of options to consider. This is the tastiest cut of lamb.
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When it comes to beans, there are plenty of options to choose from such as soybeans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and more which means there is little room for boredom. However, there is one key rule that you shouldn't break at any cost: eat your beans cooked and never raw. Here is why.
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If you've spent way too much time and money trying to make your own pasta just to find it doesn't even live up to the fresh pasta you can buy at specialty stores, you're in luck. There's an infinitely versatile and incredibly easy version of fresh pasta called spaetzle you can easily make at home.
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Respected celebrity chef and the founder of Momofuku, David Chang hasn't had an easy life. While he may now be known as an immensely gifted chef with several honors to his name such as James Beard awards and Michelin stars, he didn't always know that he was destined to be a chef.
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Pizza Hut is the go-to spot for late night munchies, kid's birthday parties, and...perfume? At least, that was the case for a brief time in early 2013, when Pizza Hut launched its limited edition Eau de Pizza Hut in the United States, just in time for Valentine's Day.
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Let's take a look at two of the most popular non-dairy milks: almond vs. coconut. You might see both of them next to each other on the shelf at the grocery store, but aren't exactly sure which one to choose. That all depends on what nutrients or benefits you're looking to get from your next glass.
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You may have tasted a cup of joe from Equator Coffees and even grabbed an espresso at one of its flagship cafes, but how much do you really know about this signature beverage company? Learn about its history and why it was founded.
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December of 2020 has, somehow, rolled in already; and to celebrate the dumpster fire of a year, social media platform TikTok has published their "The Year on TikTok: Top 100" list to share what we were all watching over the last 12 months. It covers 10 food trends that defined the platform for 2020.
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Olive oil is great for drizzling on cold dishes and making things like salad dressing, and it's actually great for cooking with, too. But just because it's multi-purpose, doesn't mean you can do whatever you want with it. These are a few mistakes you're probably making with your olive oil.
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As highlighted by a Healthline piece, Ayurvedic practitioners do discourage people from combining bananas with milk and believe that it isn't great for your digestive health. But is there any science behind this?
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Yorkshire pudding is a savory type of popover that is served as a side dish and used to soak up gravy and juices from the traditional roast beef. It's a dish whose origins have yet to fully reveal themselves, and it is often noted that its past is somewhat of a mystery.
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Bourbon mainly uses corn mash, and is only produced in the US. Regulations specify that in order to be considered bourbon, the whiskey has to be made from a grain mash that's at least 51 percent corn, then aged in charred oak containers. Bourbon doesn't have a minimum aging period.
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If you frequently get stomach aches or acid reflux after consuming your morning cup of coffee, you might be interested ina. switch to a low-acid brew. This is how to know if you should be drinking low-acid coffee, which is a kind of coffee roasted and brewed with a lower acid level in mind.
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Italy is where the beloved pizza was born, so it only makes sense for the Italians themselves to have the final say. We scoured the Internet to find out whether or not pineapple is an acceptable pizza topping in Italy -- and what we discovered is bad news for the fruity pizza eaters among us.
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