few things were as universally loved by '90s kids as Sunny Delight. Children loved its bright orange color and distinctive, yet somewhat hard-to-define, flavor. Parents thought it was similar to orange juice and healthier than regular soft drinks, so they were happy to buy it for their children.
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In an announcement that shouldn't surprise anyone, Seattle wins top billing for "coffee city" again. But the other members of the Top 10 and some honorable mentions might catch you by surprise in WalletHub's list of the "Best Coffee Cities in America."
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Doctors at a Massachusetts hospital came across a very rare case last year: a man who died from eating too much black licorice. he chemical that gives black licorice its peculiar sweet taste is called glycyrrhizin. Too much of this chemical can increase blood pressure and reduce potassium levels.
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For coffee enthusiasts everywhere, September 29th is quite an important day. If you're unaware, it's National Coffee Day -- An entire day dedicated to celebrating the perfect cup. This is how fast food chains, coffee shops, brands, and more are gearing up to celebrate
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While the hot dogs you'll find at your local Five Guys are not quite as famous as Five Guys' burgers or the famous peanuts that litter the tables and sometimes the floors of every Five Guys restaurant, they're still worth ordering from time to time. Read on to find out more.
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back when Mars Wrigley invented the bars, introduced after Milky Way and Snickers (via Mars), the confection came in three different flavors: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry in one Neopolitan-esque package. Thus the connection to the Musketeers of literature.
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Aldi's website doesn't mention in-store butchers, and you can't even find their average salaries on Indeed ... because the company flat out doesn't employ in-house butchers in its stores. But what could have prompted Aldi to avoid such a basic grocery store service?
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If you're sensitive to soy but a big fan of Asian cuisine, you might have heard of the trendy, new soy sauce alternative called coconut aminos. Coconut aminos taste like a slightly sweeter, milder version of light soy sauce, almost like teriyaki sauce.
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Oreo fans have had a lot be excited for this year. Earlier, Oreo came out with a new Java chip flavor and then brought back seasonal favorite product Cookie Pop Halloween Oreo Popcorn. Recently, fans began spotting a new and improved Gingerbread winter holiday flavor in stores.
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TikTok, popular for the fun short videos shot by its users, has been launching trends like pancake cereal and this bottled Starbucks Frappuccino hack, but sometimes the platform reveals truths that are hard to swallow — literally.
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The soda game can be pretty cutthroat and Pepsi is constantly trying out new products to keep customers interested. However, not all Pepsi products are winners.
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A majority of people in the United States consume caffeine in some form or other, but just as we're buying more booze to drink at home and less from bars and restaurants, our caffeine habits have been warped by the COVID-19 pandemic as well.
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When it comes to meat, while the quality Aldi is not necessarily bad, you may want to check out your other options.
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You might have noticed a change during your last trip to the grocery. You might have thought you were imagining things, but industry experts are confirming what you thought might be too good to be true at first: meat prices are finally climbing down from their highs.
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Anyone who knows of Aldi knows about their cut-to-the-bone style that allows for low prices. However, these reasons don't completely explain why the cheese, in particular, is so cheap. Aldi can get away with selling good supermarket cheeses at a low price thanks to private labeling.
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Whether you're making a recipe for cinnamon rolls or French bread, yeast factors into the equation. Yeast is a required ingredient for almost all bread recipes. While we typically just buy yeast at the grocery store and toss it in our mixing bowl, yeast has quite an interesting backstory.
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There are quite a few Reese's products. Its peanut butter cups have spawned a massive line of products. Here are some of the most popular, ranked best to worst.
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Chipotle may be one of the biggest names in fast casual, but its rise to the top hasn't come without a heaping amount of controversy. From food poisoning to untruthful advertising and labor law violations, Chipotle is still trying to live down these scandals.
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There are many reasons entrepreneurs become franchisees instead of starting their own restaurant from scratch, like guaranteed business assistance, an established name, and, in theory, higher profits. But with so many restaurant franchises to choose from, which one is the most profitable?
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When thinking about recreating your favorite flavors from far-off lands, Milwaukee, Wisconsin seems like an unlikely locale for the birthplace of the one of the United States' foremost spice retailers. Penzeys Spices began as a spice and coffee shop in 1957.
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Who doesn't know about and salivate over Auntie Anne's Pretzels, the much-loved brand that has been delighting its customers since 1988? What isn't as well-known is the story of Anne Belier, also referred to as Auntie Anne, the enterprising founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels.
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If America's various crimes against food mean we can't have nice things made in the USA, then butter is no exception. And as many discerning grocery shoppers know, Irish butter - particularly Kerrygold - rules over all.
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The process of deep frying ensures the satisfying crunch through breading into a smooth chicken interior. However, it also creates almost every reason why you shouldn't indulge in the food too often.
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If you're one of those who are trying to embrace the air fryer in all its glory and wondering whether you can whip up a burger with it, well, we have some bad news for you.
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The Coca-Cola brand is arguably one of the world's most popular and recognizable companies, but not everything they touch turns to gold — they've had some massive product failures over the years. These are some of the Coca-Cola products that fell completely flat.
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Chicken wings are obviously popular and when made properly are without a doubt lip-smackingly delicious. But what if you try to make them by yourself at home and they're disappointingly dry and hard to eat? There's hope yet!
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Vegemite on toast, meat pies, and jam-filled Lamingtons are just a few of Australia's preferred bites. Another lesser-known item is chicken salt. This down under favorite isn't often seen stateside but there are plenty of reasons to start the search for this Aussie condiment.
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