What You're Really Eating When You Eat A Beyond Burger
Out of the 18 ingredients on Beyond's website, some are familiar, like brown rice and salt. Others, like methylcellulose, are a little less so.
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The Unexpected Product People Are Stocking Up On Due To Coronavirus
One of the precautions many people are taking is to stock up on basic household items just in case supplies run low or — worst case scenario — we all come under quarantine. What people are stocking up on now, though, might surprise you.
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Here's How Much Caffeine Is Really In Decaf Coffee
Decaf coffee is a great option when you want to drink coffee, but are feeling anxious or are afraid it will keep you from being able to sleep. However, contrary to how it sounds, decaf coffee is not completely caffeine-free. How much caffeine is in your cup of decaf?
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Here's What You Can Substitute For Black Pepper
Black pepper is a ubiquitous spice that can be found at any grocery store and on practically every dinner table in the United States. But what can you use as a substitute for black pepper if you find you've depleted the reserve in your spice cabinet?
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Is Seitan Actually Good For You?
Vegans and vegetarians who enjoy imitation meat products, such as soy burgers, probably consume seitan regularly, which is a plant-based protein option that often appears in imitation meats. Is it actually good for you, though?
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What To Know About Aldi's Award-Winning $10 Bottle Of Wine
One thing in-the-know shoppers appreciate is Aldi's small but decent booze selection. Their wine selection also includes a number of higher-end wines that are good enough to go up against pricier bottles. In fact, one such Aldi offering was just named best wine of 2020 by Product of the Year USA.
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The Difference Between Teppanyaki And Hibachi
There are two different cooking styles associated with Japanese grills and the chefs that use them — teppanyaki and hibachi. What's the difference, though?
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What Are Capers And What Do They Taste Like?
Capers are a staple in recipes like chicken piccata or sprinkled sparingly over bagels and lox, but many home chefs aren't aware of their origins and deep history. What are they, and what do they taste like?
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The Truth About Amazon Go Grocery
Most people have probably had the experience of using self-checkout at the grocery store or a drugstore. Often, it's faster. Now, Amazon is taking it one step further and introducing a cashier-less store to the $800 billion grocery business.
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The Reason Reheated Potatoes Could Make You Sick
While you may feel very savvy eating leftover potatoes for lunch or dinner, make sure you are cooling and reheating your food safely to avoid regretting those taters the next day — otherwise, you could get sick.
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How Much Does It Cost To Hire Bobby Flay?
Ever consider hiring your own celebrity chef? If you were thinking about hosting your own version of Iron Chef for game night, you might consider hiring Bobby Flay. How much will that set you back?
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Why We Might See Less Australian Wine In 2020
Just a few months ago, we watched seasonal wildfires devastate Australia. And while it might have seemed inappropriate back then to assess the probable damage the blazes might have caused to the country's vibrant wine industry, vintners and industry representatives have finally begun to do so.
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This Is What's Really In Ratatouille
What exactly is ratatouille? The New York Times describes it as a classic dish from Provence — a "soft, harmonious stew" made with summer vegetables, such as peppers, onions, eggplant, tomatoes, and zucchini, which are drenched in olive oil, and then roasted both separately and all together.
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The Reason In-N-Out Burgers Are So Cheap
In-N-Out is a household name despite its scarcity beyond California. But why are people so excited to grab a bite from this seemingly simple fast food chain? In short it's the company's budget-friendly prices and consistently impressive quality. But how do they keep their prices so low?
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The Weird Ingredient You Didn't Know Was In Your Shredded Cheese
However you enjoy cheese, you probably wouldn't expect a particular ingredient when looking at the back of the bag: cellulose, which is often made from wood pulp and helps ensure that the shreds don't all stick together.
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The Real Reason Miller High Life Is Known As The 'Champagne Of Beers'
If you've ever thought that the Miller High Life slogan, 'Champagne of Beers,' sounds like a hipster's hashtag from an Instagram story being posted from a cracked booth in a dive bar, you are not alone. Why is it known by this pretentious moniker?
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The Real Reason Dairy Queen Blizzards Don't Fall
Dairy Queen Blizzards are most likely famous for one characteristic above the rest: the creamy desserts are thick enough to be served completely upside down with the handle of the spoon pointing directly to the floor. Why is that?
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This Is What's Really In A Shepherd's Pie
Have you ever eaten shepherd's pie? Although it's not as well known in the U.S. as pot pie, this UK classic has been providing thrifty Brits with a tasty way to use up leftovers for nearly 200 years. What's really inside of this comforting, tasty dish?
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How The Coronavirus Might Affect Your Diet Coke Supply
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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The Truth About Olive Garden's Unlimited Soup And Salad
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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The Reason KitchenAid Mixers Are So Expensive
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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Why This Pink Vietnamese Bread Is The Result Of Coronavirus
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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This Is What's Really In Bubly Sparkling Water
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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You Should Never Get Tacos At Chipotle. Here's Why
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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Whatever Happened To Dunkin's 'Time To Make The Donuts' Commercial Guy?
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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The Reason Costco's Pizza Is So Cheap
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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Does Ginger Ale Actually Help An Upset Stomach?
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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