Costco wants all shoppers to wear a mask in their stores — and they mean it. Costco just doubled down on its mask policy, effective on November 16, 2020, which will require all members, guests and employees to wear a face mask or face shield at Costco locations.
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Golden, flaky pastry with a distinct, toasted crackle, phyllo dough is one of life's simple pleasures. You should start baking with phyllo because it's an excellent substitute for high-calorie, high-fat puff pastry, pre-made pie crusts, and canned, refrigerated dough.
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It goes without saying that 2020 was a year unlike any other, and its effects will still be felt in 2021, particularly when it comes to food and restaurants. From boxed wine to ghost restaurants, expect to see these food trends gain popularity in 2021.
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One TikTok user went viral when they posted a video comparing the size of McDonald's cups by filling them with soda. While the video appeared to show there was no difference in volume between the McDonald's cup sizes, you shouldn't fall for this TikToker's viral video.
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Some foods seem to have deep roots to several modern-day countries, and halva is definitely one of them. But instead of spanning a few current countries, halva actually has ancient ties that span continents making it one of the most culturally diverse candies in the world.
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So, what do you serve with a dish that boasts a base of melted cheese and mashed potatoes that looks almost like a fondue? Honestly, we could eat it all by itself, but the French are a little more sophisticated. What do they suggest?
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To understand the major differences between the current incarnation of the burrito we can get at our local Chipotle and the burrito that exists south of the border, understanding the origins of the American burrito remains essential.
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Called marinara, pomodoro, 'red sauce,' and even the oft-debated 'gravy' in certain regions. Marinara sauce is regaled and has a storied history, but it's easy to mix up with other Italian and Italian-American tomato-centric sauces, so we hope this can clarify those subtle variations.
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If you're like most wine drinkers, you probably haven't stopped to consider the difference between red and white wine beyond that you might like one more than the other. But, there are actually quite a few differences between red wine and white wine that may surprise you.
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What makes Thanksgiving TV so special? Well, it all depends on what you watch. In order to determine everyone's favorite holiday TV fare, Mashed conducted a survey of 555 people around the country and asked them what would be on the tube this Thanksgiving.
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According to Costco, the Gold Star membership, which costs $60 annually, and the Gold Star Executive membership, which is $120 annually, both offer the ability to shop all Costco warehouses and Costco.com. Here's how much you have to spend to make Costco's Executive Membership worth it.
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Everyone has heard how lean and healthy chicken is, but what about lamb? Let's answer the question of chicken vs. lamb: Which is more nutritious?
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So how are we ever going to come up with the conclusive verdict on the best fast food fries? Simple: We employed the scientific method. Mashed conducted a survey of 555 people around the country and asked them which fast-food chain had the best fries, and the winner is...
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The Great British Baking Show has had its competitors desperately staring at the oven since 2010, and a decade later, it's still going strong. Recently, this dessert had every Great British Baking Show contestant struggling.
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More than just a valid, 18-point Scrabble word, gravlax (also spelled "gravadlax") is a Scandinavian dish you can easily add to your cooking repertoire. The word's origins date back to a time when Swedish fisherman would salt their catch and bury it near the shore to ferment it.
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If you were asked to shell out over 60 bucks for a cup of coffee, would you? A cafe in London called Queens of Mayfair has coffee that costs much more than your regular coffee haunts. Its cup of java is priced at an unbelievable $64.
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We're always looking for ways to make prepwork in the kitchen a little easier. If you do a lot of baking, you definitely want to keep phyllo sheets stocked in your pantry. They're a lot quicker and easier than making your own pastry, and there are plenty of different ways you can use them.
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The Rusty Nail is a cocktail that you may not hear a lot of people ordering up at the bar when you are out with friends, but it's a classic drink with a past to match made with scotch and Drambui — an amber colored liqueur with a Scotch-whisky base.
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The health differences between chai and green tea start at the core of each of these fan-favorites. At the core of the comparison, the question boils down to comparing a cup of simple, unprocessed green tea to a complex glass of fermented and blended black chai.
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There are a number of things we do with eggs to get them ready to be eaten. The one thing we don't think about doing, is burying them in quicklime, salt, and ash, and coating in rice chaff. Read on to learn more about century eggs.
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Burfi, also known as barfi, is a sweet treat especially common in Northern India. This dessert is similar to fudge in texture, but made with milk rather than not chocolate that's found in traditional American recipes.
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If you're not one for home confectionery, you have probably noticed how pricey white chocolate can be when you go to purchase it from the store. Here's why that is, and a few other things you should know about it.
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If you don't feel like firing up the griddle but need a little something extra for your next meal, bacon bits have got you covered. In fact, you probably already have a stash of bacon bits in the cupboard for when the craving hits. Here's everything you need to know about them.
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Take a second right now and say pecan out loud. No, say it correctly. No, that's not right at all. It's pronounced pecan. See the issue? We all know how "pecan" is spelled, but until now, no one has known for certain how to pronounce it out loud.
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If you've ever had a homemade pumpkin spice latte, it probably tasted a bit more like chai than it did a liquid piece of pie. The reason for this is simple: the pumpkin spice flavor doesn't actually come from spices, it comes from flavoring chemicals designed by professional flavorists
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Whether you prefer fat or skinny asparagus is like asking people the correct way to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Everyone has strong opinions, and all of the options have merit. Here's the real difference between fat and skinny asparagus.
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Before you dig those chopsticks into a ceviche bowl, award-winning food safety and nutrition expert Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND, the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Best 3-Ingredient Cookbook, has a warning for you.
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