There are pricey ingredients, and then there are insanely priced ingredients. Let's talk about some of the most expensive ingredients you might pick up at the store, and why they're priced that way. We'll leave it to you to decide whether or not the cost is worth it.
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What were the major food challenges of the decade? There are a few big ones that truly swept up the world, and no, we're not talking about The Ice Bucket Challenge. If you're curious about which food challenges made our list, keep on reading.
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There's not much worse than preparing to unwind at the end of a long day with a glass of wine, only to pull that bottle of Syrah off the shelf or last weekend's half-consumed bottle of Pinot Grigio out of the fridge only to be met with the sinking suspicion that something just isn't... right.
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For something that's such a basic building block to life, there's almost no end to the new ways companies will attempt to market it, and the latest is the very hyped-up alkaline water. Broad claims that alkaline water can detoxify the body has seen it skyrocket in popularity, but is it all hype?
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While deviled eggs could possibly fit into the indulgent category since they tend to be high in fat as well as being super tasty, their name actually doesn't come from the "devil made me do it" excuse.
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While many food recalls tend to be precautionary in nature and don't involve reports of anyone actually sickened by the product in question, it does happen, and in some cases, it can even be fatal. What was the worst food recall all about?
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We've found ourselves curious about the real reason why donuts have holes. It can't just be because donut holes are adorably tiny and snackable, right?
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We're not here to hate on the chip clip, but there's a better way out there to store your chips and it's about time you put it into practice.
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It turns out that some of the rumors about how Jell-O is made are true, and it just might be one of those foods you'll never eat again after you know the ingredients.
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Some Taco Bell fans are getting an early treat this holiday season with the release of shredded chicken tacos. Even better -- they're just a buck! The new tacos are available in a soft shell and are filled with shredded chicken, as well as lettuce, cheddar cheese, whatever sauce you like, and crunchy tortilla strips.
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If you've ever gone to pick up the capsule version of turmeric to use medicinally, you may have found yourself with a bottle of curcumin instead, or with a bottle of turmeric that says it includes curcumin, making you wonder — what exactly is the difference between curcumin and turmeric?
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Ordering delivery food for dinner is so much easier, but these days, restaurants are so desperate to get people through the doors that they'll pay you to dine-in instead of order out. That's because food delivery is now the most popular way people dine "out" (or "in" as the case may be).
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Sour cream is just the thing if you need a little bit of tartness in your food. It can be a little unpleasant, however, when you reach into the fridge for some sour cream, pull the lid back, and see some water on the surface.
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Without a doubt, there's a lot of ground to cover if you are wondering about whether you should buy organic-labeled food or not. Sometimes, in situations like this one, it's helpful to simply go back to the beginning: What does organic food really mean?
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If you don't live near an Asian grocery store, don't have hours of free time to devote to keeping an eye on a simmering batch, or if you're simply new to the repertoire, you likely don't have a supply of freshly-made dashi on hand, which is where dashi powder can definitely come in handy.
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Hold up before you open up that ready-to-eat salad bowl, because there's a dangerous E. coli outbreak that you need to know about.
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Shopping at Costco can be confusing, with the towering shelves of bulk goods, the crowds, and getting distracted by all of those tasty samples. But if you've got a membership, there's one Costco hack you should know about — a bakery item that sounds too delicious to be true.
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The fast food chain Five Guys is known for their fresh, never-frozen burgers, their delicious fries, and a robust secret menu, thanks to their abundance of free toppings. But it turns out that one of the best secret menu items at the chain has to do with an unusual add-in for their milkshakes.
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Grapes seem like such a healthy food, don't they? How could they possibly have any unpleasant side effects? For all their health benefits, they do have their downside, especially if you eat a ton.
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We all know that it's a good idea to add more fruits and veggies to our diet, whether we reach for tomatoes, potatoes, or leafy greens. But if you eat too many carrots, what happens to you?
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If you're a burger-hungry billionaire looking for the most luxurious hamburger a diner could possibly enjoy, you're probably not going to grab what the Guinness World Records dubs as the world's most expensive hamburger. Instead, we have just the burger for your discerning tastes.
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Before you take another bite of cranberry sauce, the gooey, red Thanksgiving side dish and think you're bolstering your health, here's some info about it.
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Nobody wants to get sick because of food poisoning, but it can also be tricky to know for sure just how much danger is involved if you happen to find a piece of undercooked chicken on your plate.
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When it comes to cookware, almost nothing is as classic or iconic as Pyrex. But even if you're a veteran user of the glass bakeware, there's still a big mistake you might be making with your Pyrex.
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If you spend as much time in TJ's as we do, then maybe you've spotted a stuffed toy tucked in one of the aisles and wondered to yourself — what's the reason Trader Joe's hides stuffed animals in their stores?
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Steak 'n Shake has been around since the 1930s and has long been a popular diner that hungry Americans have turned to when looking for a good steakburger and hand-dipped shake. But what is a steakburger, and how are these burgers so different and tastier than much of the fast food competition?
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With smaller stores and less merchandise to load and stock, Aldi needs fewer employees per store. This is one of the ways Aldi keeps its prices so low, but what about the employee wages? Here's what you should know about the pay at Aldi before you fill out a job application.
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