Some foods, as we know, just flop once they're microwaved — both figuratively and literally. Along with chewy pizza and soggy fried chicken, reheated fish certainly fits the bill: It's sad, dry, and, let's be real, unavoidably odorous.
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Peanut butter is the stuff of childhood lunches, and it's in the most delicious desserts in your repertoire. Let's talk about the untold truth of peanut butter.
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It seems like there should be a simple way around the unhealthy aspects of the preservatives used to cure bacon. Just buy uncured bacon, which won't contain any nitrites! Unfortunately, it's not that simple.
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With more than 21,000 Subway franchises in operation across the U.S., opening up a branch of the well-loved sandwich business for yourself must appeal to the entrepreneurial spirit. But just how much does it cost to open up a Subway franchise?
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Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee whiskey is almost as American as apple pie, crafted in Lynchburg, Tennesse for over 150 years. But history has a way of changing things, and the city of Lynchburg been a dry (meaning "no selling alcohol") since 1910.
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Fortified wines sit in a distinct category between wines and spirits. They were born out of a practical need to keep European wines from going off as they went on long journeys across the ocean to meet demand back in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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There is a reason the world has declared war on plastic bags. They don't biodegrade. They are the reason the earth's oceans and its sea life are full of plastic and why you probably eat microplastic. But are reusable bags an good alternative? Some researchers say probably not.
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Your stomach probably doesn't care what bananas are, but science does. And botanically speaking, while all berries are fruits, not all fruits are berries. Why is a banana a berry? Simply put, it fits all of the characteristics that botanists have defined.
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Turns out, you've been eating cheese wrong this whole time. And the secret to doing it right lies in how hot you let it get and how much of it you get. Melting cheese can wreak havoc, and serving cheese plates cold poses problems, too.
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Southern bakers swear that White Lily is the reason why biscuits in the Northern part of the United States have never been able to achieve the lift and the lightness of their counterparts in the south. So what is it that makes White Lily the southern baker's secret to top notch biscuits?
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Did you know that Taco Bell actually served a burger for a years-long stint in the restaurant's 58-year-long existence? Similar in consistency to a Sloppy Joe, the Bell Beefer was added to TB's menu in the 1970s.
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We've all heard the complaints. The pizza cuts are jagged. It isn't completely sliced. What happened to all of the cheese? It's time to face facts. You've probably been cutting your pizza wrong your whole life.
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While oranges have many healthy qualities, including a low calorie count, loads of vitamin C, and antioxidants, they can also potentially wreck your smile and contribute to some other unsavory health conditions.
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Fruit ice cream has been popular ever since ice cream was invented. One fruit flavor you're unlikely ever to see, though, is grape. Why has grape ice cream never really been a thing? The internet has floated all kinds of rumors, but the truth is hard to come by.
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If you're just beginning to get into whiskey based cocktails, a great place to start is with the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan. These cocktails are hugely popular, classic whiskey drinks that should appear on almost any bar menu. Here's how they differ.
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If you're cozying up to a bucket of KFC chicken, there's a good chance you have a side of mashed potatoes at the ready, too. After all, the magical combo of carbs plus carbs is hard to beat. But maybe you should consider scratching KFC's mashed potatoes from your next order.
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If you've ever been tempted to nuke a hot dog or a few strips of bacon in the microwave instead of firing up the grill or dirtying a frying pan, we get it. The convenience of a microwave is unrivaled in the kitchen. But using one to cook processed meats isn't doing you any favors.
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Krispy Kreme is a one-time regional southern icon that's now known and loved throughout the whole world. But the road to success has not been without its ups and downs. For a time, Krispy Kreme even seemed down and out.
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You might assume that the biggest thing to come out of August 1985 was Michael Jackson buying the rights to every Beatles song for 47 million dollars. We'd argue it was Airheads. Though well-known and well-known today, Airheads have a backstory that many candy fans may not know.
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So unless you have a peanut allergy or the very real phobia of having peanut butter stick to the roof of your mouth, there aren't many good excuses not to have a stockpile of the spread in your pantry. But if you find yourself craving peanut butter, there are good explanations for that.
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While sticking cheese in the freezer may seem like a handy storage solution, be warned: Your cheese will never be the same. technically, your thawed cheese will be totally edible. However, the flavor and texture of your cheese will take a turn for the worse.
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Bubble tea (or boba tea) is an institution in Taiwan. While many tea shops claim to have invented bubble tea, one shop on the island is popularly credited with discovering the delicious bubbles that make the tea famous.
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Sweet Baby Rays barbecue sauce consistently ranks on lists of best barbecue sauces. However, there's one Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce that never seems to get the love it deserves. Which one is it?
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Mustard oil holds a particularly special place in South Asian cuisines. However, in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration banned mustard oil. It's also been banned in the European Union and Canada. Here's why.
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Creole and Cajun are two food terms that get thrown around interchangeably, but chefs who are from the Louisiana area, from where both foods hail, will have you know that there is (or once was) a difference between the two.
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While doctors recommend that the average male needs 3.7 liters of water daily and the average woman needs 2.7, some people may have problems meeting that goal (via Mayo Clinic). It's quite a lot of water to take in every day, and so much water can get to be a bit boring if we're being honest.
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Next time you go grocery shopping, pause and look at the ingredients lists on all the foods you purchase. Chances are, almost everything you are intending to buy has some type of sugar added to it, even foods that you wouldn't associate with sweetness. Why is that?
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