The Untold Truth Of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Whether or not you've been to Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, you've probably heard of the fast-growing chain, their tasty chicken, and their much-loved sauce.
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The Real Reason You Shouldn't Use Distilled Water In Your Keurig
Keurig machines have their own series of drawbacks. However, they certainly have one thing going for them — they're super convenient. You shouldn't use distilled water in the machine, though.
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The Real Reason People Put Peanuts In Coke
If you've never heard of people pouring salted peanuts into a bottle of Coca-Cola, then you are most likely not from the South. To be more exact, you're probably not from the rural South, which is where this snack is really found (even those who live in urban areas of the region are not familiar).
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The Real Reason McDonald's Once Recalled A Million McNuggets
Buried somewhere deep in your brain may be the story of McDonald's recalling a million Chicken McNuggets a few years back. What was that all about?
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The Real Reason You Shouldn't Fry Your Mushrooms
Love 'em or hate 'em, mushrooms are a fungus to be reckoned with. Assuming most eaters aren't chowing down on raw caps and stems, those who look to mushrooms as a health food should keep in mind that some of those benefits can be altered, depending on the particular cooking process used.
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Why You Should Never Buy Gluten-Free Food At Whole Foods
Many people have gone gluten free, whether it's due to celiac disease, gluten sensitivities, or it just makes you feel better not digesting it. The popularity of gluten-free product options has inflated over the years — unfortunately, so too have the prices.
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Does It Really Matter If You Drink Wine Before Beer?
Those imbibing more than one type of alcoholic beverage on a night out might recall the old adages that recommend a preferred drinking order — namely, that drinking beer before wine is better than drinking wine before beer. Does it really matter, though?
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Here's How You Should Be Storing Your Clarified Butter
It's possible to keep ghee in the fridge, but as it is more often than not stored in a jar or can, it can be a little difficult to get the amount of butter you want when it's at refrigerator temperature. What's the best way to store your clarified butter?
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Why Egg Yolks Are Actually A Better Topping Than Parmesan Cheese
Some may have thought there couldn't be any more ways to use your leftover egg yolks, but we can officially add another unexpected entry to the egg-hack encyclopedia: cured egg yolks, and they make a great substitute for Parmesan cheese.
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Sneaky Ways Steakhouses Are Scamming You
The romanticized concept of Waygu begins with a bovine that's been spoiled rotten -- as in pampered, not actually rotten. However, the mythos surrounding luxury steak -- considered on par with caviar and truffles -- is udderly based on lies.
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Is Turkey Bacon Really Healthier Than Regular Bacon?
Of course, the popularity of bacon that has caused people to try and find a way to either cook it in a way that spruces up its nutritional profile or to come up with a healthier alternative. One such alternative is turkey bacon. Is it any healthier, though?
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The Real Difference Between Fish Sauce And Oyster Sauce
Oyster sauce and fish sauce are both used in a number of cuisines to add a salty, savory, umami flavor to the dish, but although they both come from seafood products, they're quite different from one another.
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This Is Where Flamin' Hot Cheetos Really Get Their Spice
The devotion to Flamin' Hot flavor is almost cult-like. Fans of this spicy, crunchy snack food have found creative ways to incorporate it into other foods: like adding Flamin' Hots to quesadillas and even creating a spicy Cheeto cake. What exactly makes this snack so dangerously delicious?
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The Real Reason You Should Be Saving Your Apple Skins
Eating fruits and vegetables is, without a doubt, beneficial to living a healthy life, and apples are among the powerhouses of fruits you should be eating. The peel is an important component of an apple's nutritional profile, so you should never discard it.
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Here's Why You Should Never Order Orange Juice At Breakfast
Unless it's after noon, or there's champagne or vodka present, please step away from the OJ. The truth is finally out, and it's backed up by science: Orange juice for breakfast is just gross. Here's why it tastes "somewhere between sauerkraut and battery acid" in the morning.
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Why You Shouldn't Throw Out Leftover French Fries
The experts make it look irritatingly easy to achieve perfectly crispy, crave-worthy french fries. Sadly though, like a fresh blowout on a humid day, the leftovers are quick to go soggy and limp. But leftover fries don't need to go in the trash. Here's how to make the most of the salty snack.
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The Real Reason You Shouldn't Rinse Your Produce In Bleach
Even though experts have reiterated that the likelihood of acquiring COVID-19 through food is extremely low, some consumers have apparently remained unclear on proper protocol when it comes to ensuring the safety of their fresh fruits and veggies.
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The Ingredient You'd Be Surprised Is Inside The Beer You're Drinking
While most people know about the more common ingredients you find in beer (yeast, hops, malt, water, and barley), many are not aware of a seemingly bizarre ingredient used to make your beer of choice.
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The Untold Truth Of Jackfruit
Have you ever been in the grocery store, walking through the produce aisles, and found yourself staring at a very large, prickly, greenish-yellow fruit and had no idea what it was? It was most likely a jackfruit.
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The Untold Truth Of Jack Daniel's
Jack Daniels is meticulous about its distillation process and has carved out a special place in the hearts of whiskey lovers across the globe.
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The Real Difference Between Spearmint And Peppermint
Many people talk about them interchangeably, but spearmint and peppermint are actually two distinct plants. What's the real difference between the two?
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The Untold Truth Of Taco Tuesday
Tacos are everywhere. In fact, tacos are so beloved they have their very own day of the week: Taco Tuesday. But how did Taco Tuesday become a thing and what makes us crave them?
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Soju: The Truth About The Best-Selling Liquor In The World
Based on sales, the world's most popular liquor is the Korean drink, Soju. Even if you've never heard of Soju, there's a good chance you've heard of the Korean superstar who drank it like a thirsty fish on YouTube: Psy, the guy behind the viral hit, "Gangnam Style."
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The Real Reason Espresso Servings Are So Small
Of course, nothing screams 'espresso' like the small, delicate mug in which the coffee is served. Why? Why is espresso served so sparingly, and in such an adorable vessel?
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The Real Difference Between A Gyro And Shawarma
They are both sandwiches, both make use of pita bread, and they are both made with packed slices of meat seasoned with a mouthwatering blend of spices, before being roasted slowly on a rotating skewer at very high temperatures. How different can a gyro really be from a shawarma?
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The Truth About The Origin Of Chicken And Waffles
In 2013, an NPR cooking show called The Salt produced a segment on fried chicken and waffles, but when they called it a traditional Southern food, Southerners were not amused — and they certainly let the show know it.
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The Real Reason So Many Donuts Come In Pink Boxes
But what about the United States' tendency to put donuts in pink boxes? That sounds too innocent for a morbid origin story, right? Wrong. The tradition of putting donuts in pink boxes is tied to atrocities wrought during the Vietnam War. President Richard Nixon commenced Operation Menu.
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