In China, the epicenter of the coronavirus, factories have shuttered, leading to 'snarled supply chains,' affecting companies in the United States and around the world — even ones as seemingly untouchable as Coca-Cola.
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We already know Olive Garden breadsticks are delicious. As far as salad goes, well, it's kind of hard to screw up a salad. The soups are okay, decent-enough comfort food. But put them all together, charge a not-too-high price, and then make it an all-you-can-eat deal? Now you've got a winner.
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If the thought of baking makes your heart beat with excitement, chances are your first encounter with a KitchenAid also meant love at first sight. They're not cheap, though — why are they so pricey?
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The hottest-selling bread in Ho Chi Minh City is just the loveliest shade of pink. This bread, which has become the baked goods version of a viral hit, was created not for its Instagram-worthiness, but as the result of an actual virus: coronavirus, that is.
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Bubly's list of two ingredients seems innocuous: carbonated water and natural flavor. The only problem? No one knows what those "natural flavors" truly entail.
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Let's take a minute to talk about Chipotle's tacos, and why they might not be the best option if you want the most bang for your buck. Yes, it seems a little odd to tell folks to avoid the tacos at a Tex-Mex place, but trust us on this one. Here's why you should say no to Chipotle's tacos.
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Although Michael Vale had long aspired to be a serious actor, he will live on in the minds and even the hearts of those who will remember him as the weary baker who dragged himself out of bed throughout the '80s and' 90s because it was "time to make the donuts."
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While you're probably not feeling any guilt over ripping Costco off for this steal of a deal, you may occasionally wonder just how they manage to keep their pizza prices so low. Costco has a good reason to persuade you into purchasing a low-priced pizza... sneaky merchandising psychology.
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Many people turn to the classic combination of chicken soup, saltines, and ginger ale when sick. It's easy, comforting, and almost universally understood to make you feel better. Drinking ginger ale seems like a no-brainer, since ginger has been proven to alleviate nausea.
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Let's clear up a few misconceptions about curry leaves: First, they are not related to curry powder; the latter is a blend of ground spices, as opposed to the curry leaf-producing plant, called Murraya koenigii. But if you can't get your hands on curry leaves, a few substitutions may do the trick.
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We often call any form of sparkling wine at any celebration 'champagne,' and since all sparkling wines around the world are made the same way, you might wonder why Champagne is so special — and why it is so expensive.
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It's a classic that's spent most of its culinary life hidden away in America's freezer section that is the northern Midwest. But the hotdish (yup, one word!) is having a moment in pop food culture, thanks to Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and her Hot Dish House Parties.
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Despite the fact that you probably just ate bacon, you likely don't know how it got to your plate. You know it's pork, but how is it actually made? What type of pig does it come from? Does it have to be cured? Can it be healthy? Fear not — we've got you covered. Here's how bacon is really made.
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It seems word has gotten out that MOD Pizza is not only quick and convenient — after all, that's pretty much the point of pizza chains — but that their pizza is yummy enough to stand out from the crowd of competitors.
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They used to be everywhere. History tells us that when the first Europeans reached the New World, lobsters would reportedly come ashore in piles up to two feet high, and thanks to their sheer abundance, lobsters were considered the poor man's protein. Why are they so pricey these days?
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Menudo and pozole are both traditional Mexican soups, and they are, in some respects, quite similar. The main difference between the two soup recipes, though, lies in the meat.
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It may come as a surprise that a sauce will have come from one of five 'mother' sauces. The mother sauces (or "grand sauces" as they are called by the Culinary Institute of America) are sauces that can be prepared in larger quantities, then flavored to create a 'smaller sauce.'
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There are plenty of ways to mix batter, at least that's according to noted cookbook author Mark Bittman, which makes the overmixing issue an even more confusing one. What really happens when you overmix batter?
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Costco sells just about everything and its Kirkland brand is incredibly popular with shoppers. Going cheap with liquor, though, doesn't always pay off. While we named Kirkland's Scotch Whisky as one of the best liquors to buy at Costco, the same couldn't be said for their tequila.
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While balut is well-known (and well-loved) in Southeast Asian cuisines like the Philippines, Vietnam, and Cambodia, the idea of downing a fertilized duck egg might not appeal to many diners. Why, exactly, is it considered a delicacy then?
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Costco is incredibly popular for a reason, and the store brand products, Kirkland Signature, have something to do with it, especially in the booze aisle. Kirkland Signature London Dry Gin has earned an 89 score from Tastings for its "crisp, dry light body" and "effortless" finish. But who makes it?
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Mayonnaise is the most popular condiment in the U.S. However, if you need something to substitute for mayonnaise, whether for health reasons, because you ran out, or because you're making a dish that requires it and you simply don't like the country's most popular content, there are options.
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Even if you, like America, run on Dunkin', there is one secret menu item you may not even be aware that you can order there. Not even talking about the endless variety of customizable drink options — this is something truly unexpected.
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Food trucks blew up in the late 2000s and early 2010s, surely spurred on by the recession as would-be operators looked for ways to cut costs instead of taking the financial plunge that accompanies brick-and-mortar businesses. But how much does it take to make these meals-on-wheels wonders run?
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Steak tartare is, as Newsweek describes it, "meat in its platonic ideal." Although the publication admits that the dish is potentially risky due to the ever-present possibility of foodborne illness, still, it is "delicious partly because it is dangerous."
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Should you find the paprika bottle empty, there are several alternative options you can use in place of the spice.
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One of the first things you learned about the freezer as a kid is that it wasn't a good idea to put any kind of beverage in there, lest you'd get a bursting-open can, big mess, and yelling mom. But what about one you're an adult? Doesn't vodka belong in the freezer? It turns out the answer is no.
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