Ingredients You'd Be Surprised Are In The Chicken You're Eating
Though it's lean meat, chicken isn't inherently healthy, and that's especially true when it has been processed, breaded, seasoned, and fried.
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Here's The Real Difference Between Wet Aging And Dry Aging
If you're unfamiliar with meat production, you may think that once you slaughter, clean, and butcher the animal it's ready to be consumed — but this is not exactly true. All meat needs to be aged before it is good to eat. There are two ways to age beef — wet and dry. What's the difference?
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The Reason Jack Daniel's Has Its Own Fire Department
Maybe you've given thought to just how dangerous rickhouses, or storage houses, filled with around 1 million gallons of flammable liquor and aging wooden barrels might actually be. As it turns out, Jack Daniel's has its own fire department.
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The Untold Truth Of Salt Water Taffy
Walking through a candy shop will usually bring you into a whole world of possibilities. But there's one candy shop staple that has taken the world by storm for decades. We're talking about salt water taffy. This is everything you didn't know about the popular summertime sweet treat.
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Are Brown Eggs Really Worth The Extra Cost?
Is no secret brown eggs are going to cost more than white eggs. Some people who prefer to purchase brown eggs do so under the false assumption that they are healthier than white eggs. But there's a different reason for the higher price tag.
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The Real Reason Vault Soda Disappeared
There are certain soft drinks that seemed to have all of the right ideas but none of the staying power. One of these sodas that looked particularly good on paper was Vault. Vault's foray into the world of energy drinks only lasted six short years.
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Why Perilla Oil Is The Secret Ingredient You Need In Your Pantry
Aromatically rich and pressed from a leaf that related in the mint family, perilla oil may be the secret weapon you've been searching for to add to your cooking oil reserves. The honey-colored, velvety smooth oil is not only delicious, but it's also good for you.
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Here's What Happens When You Drink Sparkling Water Every Day
Many people guzzle sparkling water because it doesn't contain any calories or sweeteners like juice or sugar. But too much of anything can have an impact on health, even if it's something as innocuous as water. Here is a look at what will happen if you drink sparkling water every day.
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Why You Should Never Put Oil Down The Drain
Consider this your public service announcement. Cooking oil should never ever be poured down the drain. Pouring oil or other cooking fats, like bacon grease or beef tallow, into your kitchen sink can lead to serious damage. It may clog your pipes, and maybe do something even worse.
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The Biggest Flops In Chick-Fil-A's History
Chick-fil-A holds a unique spot in the American fast food landscape. But even Chick-fil-A has had some menu items that missed the mark.
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When You Eat Red Cabbage Every Day, This Is What Happens
Cabbage has a bit of a reputation as a boring vegetable. But perhaps that notion should be applied only to plain, green cabbage because nothing livens up a plate like it being bright purple. In fact, it's sometimes difficult to believe that red cabbage is grown naturally.
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The Secret To Properly Reheating Coffee
Any sane coffee lover might tell you not to reheat cold coffee. But is there a way to salvage coffee-gone-room-temperature without creating a bitter, unstomachable brew? Maybe, but you've got to go into it with your eyes wide open.
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Here's How To Find Your Grill's Hot Spots
Before you burn another expensive steak or render your grilled chicken breasts inedible, you may want to get to know your grill a little better. Just like the oven in your kitchen, grills have hot spots that tend to cook food faster. Here's how to find them.
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Here's The Real Difference Between Creme Fraiche And Sour Cream
Sour cream and creme fraiche can both add a tangy wallop to dishes whether garnishing flaky fish taco or a velvety chocolate mousse. However, each pearly condiment offers distinct cooking properties thanks to their somewhat subtle differences.
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This Is Why Colonel Sanders Couldn't Stand KFC
Colonel Sanders was no doubt successful because he was a perfectionist. But after Sanders sold Kentucky Fried Chicken and became a living mascot for the company, the locations he visited didn't live up to his standards.
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The Real Reason Bakery Bread Comes In A Brown Paper Bag
When shopping for bread, you may have noticed that your crusty whole-grain batard from the bakery section comes sleeved in brown paper, while your everyday sandwich slices are packaged in plastic. What's the difference?
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Why Prince Charles' Odd Eating Habits Frustrate His Staff
Prince Charles eats a light breakfast followed only by one main meal a day, dinner, while forgoing lunch all together. While this works for the prince, his courtiers are sometimes left wanting.
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The New Oreo Flavor That Has Coffee Lovers Buzzing
As many adults can attest, Oreos pair just as well with coffee as they do with milk. Aware of this not-so-secret, grown-ups only combo, national cookie brand Oreo is reportedly releasing an all new flavor inspired by the duo.
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Here's How To Save Chocolate That Has Seized
Melting chocolate appears to be a straightforward task on the road to confectionery nirvana, but anyone who has found themselves staring at a gritty, curdled mess instead of the perfectly smooth, molten sweet they were expecting knows that this technique can be a little trickier than it seems.
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Here's The Secret To Picking A Perfectly Ripe Watermelon
You have to know how to pick the right watermelon. Choose wrong, and you could end up with a fruit that is overripe and mealy or totally flavorless and rock hard.
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These Cooking Oils Have The Highest Smoke Point
Heating your cooking oil past its smoke point can imbue your food with a foul, burnt taste. Not all cooking oils go up in smoke at the same temperature. Depending on the meal, you may want to choose an oil with a high smoke point to prevent your meal from being the low point of your day.
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The Real Reason You're Craving Burnt Food
Do you and your family members ever fight over the burnt ends of a baguette, or a blackened blackened bit of barbecue? Or, do you order your bacon so crispy it's actually burnt, or purposefully letting the popcorn cook for a few minutes past when you can hear the last kernel pop?
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The Real Difference Between French Onion Soup And English Onion Soup
Onion soup makes the house smell like buttery, oniony heaven while you make it and makes you feel like all is right with the world when you eat it. Most people are acquainted with it in one form or another. That form is usually French onion soup or English onion soup.
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Why You Should Be Making French Toast The Authentic French Way
If your french toast comes out too eggy or soggy, overly spiced, and drowned in syrup, chances are you're making it the American way. Authentic French toast is golden and crispy on the outside and pillowy and custard-like on the inside.
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This Is What Eating Bacon Every Day Does To Your Body
Bacon is a popular way to start the morning in many kitchens across the country. However, most people save it for special occasions. Does the weekend count? Given that bacon is somewhat of a hassle to prepare, requires a good deal of cleanup, and people are concerned about the health impact.
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Here's What To Know About The Condensation In Your Leftovers
In the Saran-wrapped bowl where you kept last night's leftovers, an ecosystem has formed. It's moist and raining. That would be fine if the contents of your refrigerator were a science project. But now you've got to answer a real-life problem: to eat or not to eat.
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The Real Reason McDonald's French Fries Taste Different Now
Many longtime lovers of the Golden Arches may have noticed that the french fries today don't taste like the french fries of their youth. While the potatoes have been pretty consistent, the oil they have been cooked in has changed over time.
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