Most of us purchase fruit with every intention of eating it, especially when you consider a superfood like raspberries. But, what happens when those gorgeous, plump raspberries begin developing black spots, become mushy, or start growing furry mold? Eek!
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Impossible Foods announced the next major step in its mission to transition cows from food to pets. The Silicon Valley company that gave us the Impossible Burger just gave the media a video demonstration of something we might as well start calling Impossible Milk.
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In the past, when you dined at an upscale seafood restaurant you would see items like caviar, lobster, and oysters on the menu. Today? You'll find another small crustacean: langoustines. At first look, they appear to be smaller lobsters, or in some cases, langoustines may look like bigger shrimp.
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Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 83rd birthday this Friday, July 17, with a buy one get one deal that you won't want to miss. The doughnut company is giving away a free dozen of its iconic Original Glazed doughnuts for one day only with the purchase of a dozen or more doughnuts of any type
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While Costco's bakery offers many temptations, one of the hardest to resist might be its muffins. If you've ever tasted one, you probably found yourself addicted. But while these muffins + our tastebuds = true love, they're no friend to our waistlines or to our overall health and well-being.
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The idea continued to grow and gather attention ever since, now ranking as the "#1 Thing to Do Before You Graduate" by N.C. State Student Government, and ranks as one of the Top 200 Races to Run Before You Die in Denise Malan's book The Runner's Bucket List.
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Just picturing the ability to walk into KFC or Burger King for the rest of your life and eat to your heart's content without paying a dime is enough to make you drool. But as enticing as this all sounds, there's something you should know about contests that claim to give you free food for life.
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Ice cream sundaes are a dessert staple, and there's nothing quite like a big bowl of your favorite ice cream with chocolate sauce. Even though you can find an ice cream sundae just about everywhere now, that wasn't always the case, and the origins of the sundae are hotly contested.
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Unless you are Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, you probably love garlic. For much of its history, it has been seen as something that was essential not only to cooking but within the ancient cultures that have regarded garlic as something to be revered.
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If you've never had a Percy Pig or a Digestive biscuit, chances are you also haven't heard of Jaffa Cakes. They are round snack cakes made up of three components: a "light sponge" cake, a layer of "dark crackly chocolate", and "the smashing orangey bit."
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It's an established fact that fruits in general are good for your health. Berries are some of the best fruits for you, as they offer a plethora of health benefits. Not only are berries packed with antioxidants, they are also good sources of fiber and several different nutrients.
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If you're a fan of fusion food, you've probably heard about the hipster food trend that is the sushi burrito. Essentially a mix of Japanese and Mexican cuisine, sushi burritos offer foodies a chance to get the best of both worlds by treating their tastebuds to an eclectic mix of flavors.
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Nothing makes us say "oui, oui" more than the smell, taste, and texture of warm French bread. It just has that je ne sais quoi that keeps us wanting more. Chewy and fragrant, French bread is unique in a number of ways.
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The White Russian is without a doubt a great drink; however, have you ever heard of the Colorado Bulldog? The Colorado Bulldog is like the White Russian, only better. It has a Laverne and Shirley vibe as well.
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When it comes to getting its name in the news, nothing daunts Burger King. So, when the news broke that Burger King attempt to win the record for selling the world's most expensive burger in 2008, no one was particularly surprised.
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How many of us have stared hungrily at our TV screens watching a chef sear a big beefy steak to what looks like perfection and thought, "I can do that." It looks so easy, right? Hot pan, juicy steak, and a glug of oil for cooking. Or wait, was it butter? Does it even matter? Yes. Immensely.
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What's a better way to unwind after a long week than relaxing with a plate of chips and a pint of cold beer? A lot of beer fans will vouch for draft beer, also known as draught beer. Why exactly does draft beer taste better than beer straight from the bottle?
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Jell-O is, without a doubt, a simple yet effective sweet treat. There are plenty of Jell-O flavors to choose from: cherry, lime, orange, mango, and more. In case you've wondered which is the most popular flavor, though, we have an answer for you.
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French fries are one of the easiest snack options out there, right? Perhaps you prefer to drip a french fry into ketchup or add spices. But as we know, fries aren't great for overall health. But you can make them healthier by cooking the fries with olive oil.
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You've probably wondered what the truth behind Harry & David is, or at least why their luxurious boxes of fruit are so expensive. As it turns out, both Harry and David were very real, and they faced a tough road to bring their business to the standing that it enjoys today.
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There are over 1000 varieties of tea in the world. Although tea as a whole is seen as a very healthy beverage - offering benefits like bone protection and immune system support - not all teas are made the same. You should steer clear of lemon-flavored tea.
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Honeycrisp apples are one of the most popular kinds of apples on the market these days. Despite their higher price tag, people continue to buy and love Honeycrisp apples. And it's all thanks to its delicious flavor. The source of that deliciousness goes down to the molecular level.
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Have you been paying attention to the color of the yolks inside? While you might be used to seeing an orange-ish yellow yolk, depending on where you buy your eggs, you'll sometimes notice slight changes in color. So, why are most of the egg yolks from the supermarket a similar color?
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Did you know that there's some rather interesting trivia associated with Burger King? Like it hired acclaimed actress Sarah Michelle Gellar as a child. There's something else you should know about Burger King, specifically its first outlet.
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While the tradition and lore of imbibing mead has been around since 3000 BCE, as Eater tells us, fast forward to present day and mead is having a moment, becoming hip and trendy. Thrillist notes the number of meaderies is on the rise. In the last 10 years, they've grown from 150 to 500.
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What is not to like about rainbow sprinkles? Two tablespoons can also deliver 10-20 grams of sugar, roughly what you would get from half a can of soda. There is even more to watch out for when it comes to rainbow sprinkles if you're vegan.
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In 1963, Coca-Cola introduced its first diet soda, calling it "Tab" stylized as "TaB." Despite a popular rumor, the name wasn't meant to stand for "totally artificial beverage." By 1980, Tab ruled as queen of all the diet sodas. Now, after 57 years, Coca-Cola said it is discontinuing the beverage.
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