People love themselves some Peeps when Easter rolls around. It's no surprise that millions of the marshmallow treats are churned out ever year and have been since 1953. As much as people enjoy eating Peeps -- even in particularly strange ways, like on pizza -- destroying them is equally good fun.
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Nutella, the creamy hazelnut-chocolate spread brought to the United States from Italy, is an indulgence that nearly everyone loves. A closer look at the ingredients list, though, reveals a fact that might be more than a little tragic for chocolate-lovers who don't eat dairy.
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You get home from work and realize you forgot to put your frozen hamburger in the fridge to defrost for the dinner you're about to make. Tossing any frozen, raw meat into your microwave and hitting the "defrost" button gets the job done, but is this the best way to defrost meat? Probably not.
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With the increase in health conscious lifestyles, frozen yogurt has become a popular alternative to ice cream. In fact, CNN reports that about 95 percent of Americans think that frozen yogurt is healthier than ice cream. But is it really?
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You know that it's important to chill food in the refrigerator once you're done with your hot meal, but how soon can you actually put your leftovers away? Do you have to give them a cool-down period on your counter before stashing them? Is it actually a bad idea to put hot food in the fridge?
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Eating fresh produce is a fantastic (and tasty) way to round out a healthy diet, but what if your favorite peaches, apples, or plums make your mouth or throat itchy? While it's natural to wonder if you're developing a true food allergy, it's likely something called oral allergy syndrome.
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Perhaps you've unwrapped a piece of last year's Easter candy and noticed that your chocolate bunny has a slight white or grayish coloring to it. This mysterious color change can be a little perplexing, and there's usually one or two culprits at play behind chocolate turning white.
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How many times have you grabbed a cup of coffee first thing in the morning? Or rolled through a drive-thru and the barista already knew what your order would be and had it ready for you? If so, you're not alone — a whopping 83 percent of U.S. adults drink coffee.
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If you're watching what you eat but occasionally grab a combo meal at your favorite fast food drive-thru, you're not just enjoying a "cheat" day — you're actually consuming far more than you probably thought you were.
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Bay leaves are well-known for a couple of reasons — the flavor they impart to your favorite dishes and the fact that you should discard the bay leaves before serving. If you forget to extract said leaf from your pot of stew, though, are you in danger if you accidentally eat it?
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While we've occasionally experimented with cooking food in the microwave, we usually just use our microwave to reheat leftovers, and many of us rely on wax paper to prevent a mess in doing so. But is it really safe to use wax paper in the microwave?
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As sad as it may be, we all know that french fries do not fall under any category of the food pyramid. Sure, they're made from potatoes which, according to Healthline, are a good source of potassium and vitamin C, but deep fry them and all that nutrition goes away.
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There are some things in life that just go together, like hot fudge on a sundae and ketchup on a hot dog. Then there are combinations we force together, like peanut butter and mayo, and as weird as they sound, actually end up being pretty good.
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What exactly is the process that makes sour candies so sour? How do they get that infamous sandy coating? And why do you like it so much? This is what really makes sour candy sour.
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There's no doubt that the diminutive Key lime is super-cute, but anyone who's ever tried to juice one knows what a chore it can be. It's understandable that you'd want to reach for a regular ol' lime instead, but are they even the same thing? What is a Key lime?
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You know how difficult it can be to grab a stick of butter from the fridge and then actually try to use it on fresh bread or rolls. It's hard — literally. You either have to warm the butter up first, or hope that your fresh-from-the-oven rolls will soften it for you.
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Maybe your leftovers are covered with plastic wrap, and you're wanting to pop them in the microwave. But wait — is this even a good idea? Is it actually safe to microwave food that's covered with plastic wrap?
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Love them or hate them, there's a good chance you feel pretty strongly about competitive eating contests. But there's a dark side to these eating contests, and it gets even more disturbing than you might be expecting.
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"Guacamole is extra, is that okay?" It's a common question at burrito joints, and the fact that adding avocado to just about anything comes with a surcharge has become a restaurant standard. But exactly why does it cost so much extra?
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Chick-fil-A, America's favorite fast-food chain, is a restaurant best known for, well, chicken. Most specifically, its famous chicken sandwiches, which it was prepared to defend to the death in an all-out Twitter war against arch-rival Popeyes.
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If it's been a while since you cleaned your coffee maker -- or you've never cleaned it -- you might want to do so before you pour that next cup of joe. Why? Because it's likely become a breeding ground for mold that is simply getting fired up every morning and ruining your coffee.
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Even though you'd probably struggle to define it, vinegar is a fascinating mainstay in the home.
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There are many reasons shoppers keep coming back to Costco, from the amazing bargains to the popular food court with its oh-so-delicious pizza and everybody's favorite $1.50 hot dog and a soda combo. Another reason Costco shoppers are so loyal to the company is its incredibly generous return policy.
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Nothing makes a meal feel more luxurious than a few shavings of black French truffle or white Italian truffle on top, but the next time you're out to eat at a restaurant you should remember that truffle fries can actually be a huge waste of money.
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If you've never heard of pine mouth, consider yourself lucky. Some people who consume pine nuts will be affected by this syndrome, which means that pesto (and other delicious recipes that use pine nuts) are pretty much off-limits. But what is pine mouth?
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Garlic cloves are generally creamy white or yellow in color, but sometimes during the preparation of a meal that creamy white garlic can turn an unappetizing color of blue (or even green) — and it's definitely a bit unsettling. But is there any cause for concern? Why does garlic really turn blue?
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Cashews have become much more than just one of Oprah's go-to choices for a snack. Get creative in the kitchen and you can create cashew-based recipes you never thought possible, like dairy-free cream cheese. Any way you serve them up, one thing is for certain: You won't find them in the shell.
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