• Whatever Happened To 3D Doritos?

    The snack world is full of chips, cookies, and other foods that developed a rabid following in their short lifespan. Doritos has experimented with chip flavors for years, but they were really thinking outside of the box when the introduced 3D Doritos. What happened to them?

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  • The Real Reason McDonald's Got Rid Of Ronald McDonald

    McDonald's has certainly changed quite a bit since its humble California beginnings in the 1950s, and a great deal of that change has happened just in the last decade or so. One of the more nostalgic aspects of McDonald's that's faded away has been their clown mascot -- Ronald McDonald.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Tacos

    Tacos are crispy, spicy, and delicious. But what secrets are hidden inside their delicious shells? Tacos have a lot of fascinating stories to to tell.

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  • The Real Reason Mozzarella Is Stored In Water

    While your Camembert or Parmigiano-Reggiano will do fine for long periods of time in the cheese drawer of your refrigerator, fresh mozzarella, beloved as a salad topping or eaten caprese-style with ripe tomatoes and basil, can most often be found in plastic containers full of liquid.

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  • The Real Reason Taco Bell Got Rid Of Its Kids Menu

    Taco Bell has had its share of long-forgotten and discontinued items over the years, but there is notably an entire section of the menu — standard at many other fast-food chains — that went the way of the dinosaur some years back: the kids menu. Why did they make this move?

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  • The Real Reason Ocean Spray Is Recalling Its Juice

    But when is a healthy food not a healthy food? When it is possibly contaminated, that's when. Ocean Spray, which seems to supply nearly all of the cranberry products in any given grocery store, recently announced a recall of one of its juice drinks.

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  • The Truth About Dollar Tree's $1 Steaks

    The first, and possibly most important, thing to know about Dollar Tree steaks is right there in the store's name — yes, their price really is just one single dollar. The second thing to know about them is, yes, these are real ribeye steaks, although obviously not from any prime bovine real estate.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Worcestershire Sauce

    Fans of Worcestershire sauce, a vinegary condiment usually used on meats, may have wondered what the ingredients are that make it so distinctive. It has a complex flavor profile. Here's what it's all about.

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  • The Real Reason Veggie Pastas Aren't Worth Your Time

    Pasta is a healthy food to eat if consumed in moderation, but tons of other types of pastas have popped up in response to healthy or clean eating trends. However, just because some pastas have vegetables in them does not automatically make them better for you.

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  • The Real Reason Your Whole Foods Delivery Time Might Get Stolen

    With stay-at-home orders in place during the pandemic, the demand for grocery delivery from Whole Foods has been at an all-time high. This has consequently meant that people, especially those in bigger cities, have not been able to find open delivery slots for days (or even weeks) at a time.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Dasani Water

    Dasani Water is a brand of bottled purified water that is ubiquitous in vending machines, grocery stores, and drug stores across the United States. What's it all about?

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  • The Truth About Sous Vide

    Sous vide cooking was, once upon a time, something only practiced by experimental chefs in fancy restaurants, but then sometime in the '00s it went mainstream. What's it all about?

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  • The Real Reason Grocery Stores Might Ban Customers

    Everyone agrees that grocery stores are highly essential, and they have remained open during the pandemic, but some people involved in the grocery business are saying that stores should close their doors to the public.

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  • The Real Reason We Put Candles On A Birthday Cake

    Just about everybody loves being presented with a birthday cake, and blowing out the candles before digging into the sweet treat is a tradition that carries on from childhood into adulthood. But why do we put candles on our cake and then insist on blowing them out while making a wish?

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  • Here's Why Costco Really Checks Your Receipt Before You Leave

    The receipt check at Costco is a strange thing, and a has a way of making the most innocent shopper feel like a criminal on the way out the door. But employees say they're not looking for stolen merchandise at all — in fact, they're there to help you.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Butterfinger

    It's "crispety." It's "crunchety." It's full of chocolate and peanut-buttery goodness that sticks to your molars like glue -- it's Butterfinger. There are candy bars just about everyone can say they've tried, and Butterfinger is certainly among those. Here's everything you need to know about it.

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  • Donald Trump's Biggest Crimes Against Food

    Some people love Donald Trump, and some... not so much. But nearly everyone can agree that something's just not right about the foods he eats and the way he eats them. From burnt steaks to soggy taco bowls, these are Donald Trump's worst crimes against food.

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  • The Truth About Regrowing Vegetable Scraps

    Whether you can't get to the store, are looking to pinch pennies, or just want to enjoy the process of growing your own produce, why not repurpose whatever vegetables and herbs you can find in the kitchen, encouraging regrowth through scraps you'd otherwise throw away?

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  • What Exactly Is Golden Milk And What Does It Taste Like?

    Golden milk can best be described as a drink that starts off as a hot, steamed, dairy-free milk – think almond, cashew, or coconut milk — which is then mixed with turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, maple syrup, and a dash of pepper.

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  • The Reason Your Home Bar Needs Vermouth

    Vermouth is highly versatile (and highly underrated) when it comes to stocking home bars. People tend to pick up a bottle of dry vermouth to make martinis, but it can be used for so much more.

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