One of the most absolutely polarizing foods, licorice rarely elicits a lukewarm response - you're likely to hear "ew!" or "I LOVE licorice" much more readily than "eh, it's okay." However, for the most part, Twizzlers aren't real licorice but more of a loose spinoff.
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Few people can resist the siren song of juicy, perfectly fried chicken nuggets. While there's nothing wrong with indulging your chicken nugget craving from time to time, too much of a good thing isn't always a good thing.
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If you've never heard of a Gin Rickey, then it's high time you have. While there are tons of gin cocktails out there that are incredibly popular, this is one vintage cocktail you need to start drinking now. It's so good, it might even dethrone the gin and tonic.
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Turkish red lentil soup (or mercimek corbasi) is one of the most popular soups in Turkish cuisine. In Turkish restaurants, this soup is often offered as an appetizer but it is satisfying enough to serve as a light dinner. Here's what makes it stand out.
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Call it a sauce, a dip, a spread - toum is basically the jack-of-all-trades of the condiment world. Toum is like mayonnaise without the eggs (yes - it's vegan!) and it's rather ubiquitous in Lebanese cuisine.
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Sifting flour can seem like a completely unnecessary step when you're baking. But it is actually worth the time and effort and can be important for that effort to succeed. In fact, failing to sift flour when a recipe calls for it can spell disaster.
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If you want to know what the difference is between tomato jam and ketchup, then you may have pondered the nuances of jelly and jam too. It just so happens that the two sets of condiments are different in similar ways.
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In 2016, there was certainly a lot happening in the world. But in early March, there was one current event that caught the attention of the Twitterverse. Whole Foods had recently started selling pre-peeled oranges in plastic containers for $6 a pop.
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American tacos are your typical taco night fare - they're known for having hard, crispy shells, and are usually filled with ground beef and piled high with toppings like lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheese. However, they're nothing like authentic Mexican tacos. Where did they come from?
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When it comes to sashimi, you really should slow your roll, according to award-winning food safety and nutrition expert Toby Amidor. In an interview with Mashed, she confirmed that sashimi is indeed as risky as it seems.
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While those of us who cook wouldn't think twice about preparing a chicken or turkey meal at home, we'd probably be a bit more hesitant if we were asked to consider preparing duck. We're guessing the hesitation could have something to do with the fact that ducks are just so greasy.
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Bologna is a classic cold cut. It did not achieve great popularity in the United States until around the 1920s. Bologna has been a staple in kids' lunches for decades, and we have the United States government to thank for that.
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Harry Styles just made history with his Vogue cover and in the interview, Styles admits that he likes to meditate, juice, and eat a certain type of way, which may come as a surprise to fans who thought they knew him.
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You might have heard a few weeks ago about large grocery retailers dropping a certain brands of coconut milk. The elimination of the product was based on an investigation that came from PETA that found the use of young monkeys who were trained and forced to climb trees to pick coconuts in Thailand.
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America likes to take things like tacos, pizza, and Chinese food (A. Whole. Country.) and alter them beyond recognition of where they originated, so much so you may not know what the original version is like. In the case of lasagna, it's far from the gluey artery-bomb we turn to on potluck nights.
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Americans love sushi, but they'd be in for a different experience in Japan. Here's how authentic sushi is different from the American version.
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Cheetos have to be one of the most popular snacks out there. It's hard not to love something so crispy-crunchy and cheesy. Cheetos also offers cheesy popcorn that brings all of the cheesy Cheetos flavor you crave to another classic snack.
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The value of these spiny delicacies hasn't diminished. You might believe this price relates to a scarcity of these sea creatures, but, their populations have been booming as of early 2020. With a population so high, anyone could wonder why the price of urchin remains so high.
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Some candies wane in popularity and eventually cease to exist. Others, however, fade in popularity but continue to be produced and simply become hard to find. You may not see these old-school candies often, but they're still out there.
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Unlike some beloved fruit snacks that have sadly gone by the wayside, Fruit by the Foot has some stretch when it comes to staying power.
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Different kinds of herbal tea can provide a range of benefits. The best part? They don't have caffeine so you can safely drink them whenever you fancy. However, not all kinds of tea are created equal, and cheap tea is not worth purchasing.
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When you break it down, mole is a sauce. But, when you really look at mole, it becomes something more. So, what is mole sauce, and what does it taste like?
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Mashed conducted a survey of 555 people around the country and found out... Stop the presses: Would you believe it, people hate washing dishes!! Who would ever have guessed? But wait, there's more...
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Consider this: processed foods are designed to last in your pantry for a long time, which means that there are plenty of preservatives and additives that are supposed to improve flavor or help its shelf life. Some of the additives in these products include things called BHA and BHT.
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It's safe to assume that nobody could have predicted that Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg would one day have a TV show together. The two have natural chemistry and the show has become a hit. Read on to get the scoop on how Martha Stewart really feels about her TV co-star Snoop.
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When you want to just kick back and relax, a cup of chai can make any moment special. The drink can trace its origin to India, but the aromas and flavors we love in our chai from the grocery store have been pared down to accommodate the American palate. This is where the flavor of chai comes from.
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Mashed conducted a survey of 555 people around the country and asked them which chicken sandwich they preferred. Well, the vox populi has spoken, and the results are incontestable, since the winner had more than twice the number of votes cast for the runner-up.
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