Just when we were getting bored in the produce aisle, you see something new in the citrus section. It's labeled a "pink lemon," but on the outside, at least, it isn't even remotely pink, and doesn't look too much like a lemon, either. So what is this weird new fruit?
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The humble grape is quite a versatile fruit. Wineries turn grapes into the finest reds and whites. You can make jams and jellies with them, freeze them for healthy snacking, and bake them into pies. But there's one thing you shouldn't do with grapes: nuke them in the microwave.
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Some of our favorite confectioners have been busy in the corporate kitchen creating sugary delights for Easter 2020 that will not only satisfy, but ensure an empty Easter basket before the day ends. Some candy, though, doesn't seem to be that great.
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But thanks to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, lobsters aren't really traveling very much this year, and while you can get lobster on the cheap, those in the industry are suffering.
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Every year on March 14, Pi Day rolls around. This year, though, everything is different. Bakeries across the country are seeing profits nosedive as CNBC reports thousands of dollars worth of Pi Day orders being canceled due to fear of coronavirus.
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Do you ever watch Hot Ones and feel like you could stand up pretty well under the heat? Starting with season four of Hot Ones, the producers decided to come up with their own sauce that would be the hottest of the hot. How hot is it, really?
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Celery juice is one of the latest health trends, and there are a lot of medical benefits that one supposedly gets from drinking it. However, when you look at the science, there are some aspects of the claims that are true, while others are unconfirmed — and even false.
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Along with mangoes, pineapple, coconuts, rambutans, and limes, lychees are the ultimate tropical fruit. But unlike many fruits, the lychee could have a dark side.
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Cherries are a delicious and popular fruit, but unlike most fruits, they don't usually get cheaper when they are in season. Cherries are expensive all year round, if you can even find them. There are multiple reasons for the high price.
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If the Spanish have tapas — small plates that serve up bite-sized portions of meats or veggies that you can enjoy with your wine — the southern Chinese or Cantonese have dim sum — servings of buns, dumplings, and other savories and sweets that are normally enjoyed with tea. Is dim sum spicy?
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Okay people, hair we go! Now that Poppy from the hit movie Trolls is a queen, she is also getting her own Oreo cookie that's being released in advance of the new Trolls movie, Trolls World Tour, which hits theaters in April.
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Dasani water is currently the world's second-best-selling brand of bottled water — it's only outsold by Aquafina. Quite a feat, when you consider that Dasani's sales figures do not include any of the nearly 68 million residents of the UK. Why can't you buy a bottle of Dasani there?
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Sometimes you're having a dinner party and you want it to be a bit more exciting — maybe gross out your guests, or even make it life-threatening for a bit of entertainment. If so, then you need to hire chef Andrew Zimmern. How much will that set you back?
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When an ice maker sounds like a dead battery making a strong attempt to start, it's definitely disheartening. From clumping ice to no ice at all, there's a reason your ice maker isn't working. Good news, though — there is something you can do about it.
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What's the real difference between expensive and cheap wine? It may surprise you that the answer is as simple as, 'It's all in your head.'
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The old fashioned is a classic cocktail, and as whiskey is the main ingredient, it is on the stronger side. For fans of the old fashioned, or those interested in trying it for the first time, the type of whiskey used is an important factor in how the drink comes out.
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As the coronavirus continues to spread, people began to wonder: Is it possible to get coronavirus from food?
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If you plan to use your microwave to heat up anything containing hot peppers, watch out. You may find yourself in some serious pain as soon as you open the door and breathe in the fiery fumes. There's a reason why peppers are one food you should never, ever microwave, and that reason is chemistry.
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It all depends who you ask and how it has been prepared. First, what is ratatouille? According to Epicurious, this classic Provencal dish found its humble beginnings in Nice. The meal paid homage and tribute to the harvested vegetables grown in the region.
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Most of us have opened an ancient bag of white flour and discovered something horrific — bugs, otherwise knows as flour weevils. It's almost certain that anyone who has used white flour has consumed these tiny beetles in some form. They're no doubt disgusting, but are they dangerous?
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Panera's soups are pretty tasty, and a decent value as well as a not too unhealthy indulgence — under $7 a bowl and just 100 to 360 calories per serving. Still, there are a few things about these soups that may surprise you — starting with the not-so-secret fact that they are frozen, not fresh.
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Does anyone really hit McDonald's in search of health food? There are a few reasons you should avoid ordering salad at Mickey D's, and we've got them here.
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Safety concerns arising from the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has forced Costco to stop handing out free samples in states including California, Washington, and Florida. Costco has said they don't know when the free sample stations would be reinstated (via USA Today).
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Should you have missed the drink trend that rocketed to stardom in the summer of 2019, hard seltzer is by far the trend of the moment — and it still has plenty of room to grow. Who owns this popular brand?
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As if West Hollywood, California could get any hipper, 7100 Santa Monica Boulevard is set to play house to the Clueless pop-up restaurant, aptly named As If!, when it opens its doors on March 31. Here's what you can expect from this nostalgic dining experience.
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White Claw drinkers have had to make do for a very long time with just five flavors: mango, natural lime, black cherry, ruby grapefruit, and raspberry. Well, not anymore.
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Joey Chestnut will forever be linked in everyone's mind with one particular food product — the hot dog, or, more specifically, the Nathan's Famous hot dog. But he does branch out beyond hot dogs, and recently broke the world record for eating the most Big Macs.
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