When Bloomberg calls it, it's official. The cronut-loving, avocado-toast consuming, Aperol spritz ordering generation have adopted another food trend. Millennials have started drinking Folger's Coffee. We'll give you a moment to be properly shocked.
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There are certain desserts at Costco that everyone seems to love, and not just for the delicious desserts themselves, either — its the collectible, reusable dishes they come in. While you'll probably love having a few more ramekins in your kitchen cabinet, the desserts are pretty delicious too.
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Those of us who love coffee also know the beverage is shrouded in many myths. That you need boiling water to brew a good cup or that it's highly addictive. There is also one myth that engineers are prepared to debunk, that coffee pods are as bad for the environment as you think.
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You might have pondered the difference between muffins and cupcakes before. Perhaps you fell into the misconception that muffins are just cupcakes without the frosting on top, but there are actually more differences between the two, and it's a more technical distinction than you might expect.
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When it comes to buying high-quality bread in bulk, the options can feel endless. Whether you want to purchase a fresh roll or baguette to eat that day or make sure you have enough bread for an upcoming party, members-only wholesale chains like Sam's Club and Costco are promising options.
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Popovers are a delightfully airy and light bread, but this delicious roll can be quite difficult to make if you aren't careful. Though you might be convinced you need a popover pan to make perfect popovers, this actually isn't necessary, and it likely isn't the culprit behind their deflation.
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Jalapenos bring the heat to your taste buds -- that slow burn that makes your nose run, cleans out your sinuses, and makes your mouth do the cha-cha all in the same breath. Jalapenos are, in a word, "hot." But have you ever noticed that some jalapeno peppers are hotter than others and wondered why?
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However, peanut butter options are better for you than others, both in terms of taste and health. You might think that includes Smucker's Goober Peanut Butter, a combination of peanut butter and jelly that may seem like a godsend for those sandwiches. But it doesn't really deliver in the end.
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While peanuts are generally healthy, they are also fairly high in calories. Just one handful of peanuts contains around 170 calories, so it's easy to overdo it if you are snacking without paying attention. Many people don't realize that peanuts are high in fat, with around 15 grams of fat per ounce.
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There's something so satisfying about cracking open a cold, fizzy drink from the fridge. Enter flavored sparkling waters. LaCroix is probably the first one to spring to mind. Perhaps its strongest contender is Spindrift. How do the brands compare?
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While you might be used to seeing pears packaged carefully and wrapped in gold-colored foil from places like Harry & David, these pears go beyond even that level of care. These particular pears are so perfect, you might think they're photoshopped. But look again, and you'll see they are quite real.
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America has celebrated National Pizza Month every October since 1984, according to National Today. Many people celebrate pizza every day, so what makes October special? Could it be that Halloween is one of the busiest days of the year for pizzerias? That's true, says The American Pizza Community.
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Glazes are shiny, thick, luscious additions to any dish -- and turns out, they're pretty much the same thing as sauce, just with different amounts of water and sugar. The basics of making a glaze are simple, but to perfect the technique we have a few tips that will take you a long way.
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A common part of "adulting" has always been to eat healthier meals that incorporate more of the good stuff, like veggies, and take out the bad stuff, like fast food. Unfortunately, veggie burgers might not be all that they seem and may actually be way less healthy than you think (#gasp).
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On October 8, the newsroom of Sam's Club ran an announcement detailing the company's plans for 2020's Black Friday. What will be different this year?
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Guidelines on the health benefits of eggs have changed over time. Today, experts generally agree that eggs can be a beneficial part of your diet. A report released by the DGAC agrees on the health benefits, and adds that eggs can play an important role in infant development and prenatal health.
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Chicken salt is shaken on everything from fries (or "chips," to Brits and Aussies), to fried fish, grilled meat, and popcorn (via Mitani). According to the Australian News.com site, there's even a chicken-salt flavored mayonnaise line, bewilderingly.
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For people who want to avoid excess fat but still feel like keeping things crispy and delicious, the air fryer might very well be a game changer. However, because the kitchen appliance has only recently hit the mainstream, this potentially revolutionary cooking method still comes with a few caveats.
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Making low calorie beer is a balancing act: Find a way to bring down the calorie count without sacrificing too much of the taste. After all, if you're only interested in minimizing calories there are plenty of spiked seltzers on the market.
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Going vegetarian or vegan can be quite simple these days thanks to the abundance of information online. However, there are some dishes you might crave that seem difficult to substitute ingredients for. There's one vegan ingredient that's actually a perfect swap for fresh fish -- banana blossoms.
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Donuts are generally sweet, and bagels tend to be savory, but is that mostly because of the toppings and whatnot? Could it be that the only key difference between the two is really the fact that bagels tend to be chewier than the notoriously pillowy donuts?
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There are few ingredients that count themselves among those that work well in creating delicious salad dressings, savory meat marinades, sweet caramelized onions, syrupy glazes, and can add a deep and luscious flavor to your favorite vanilla ice cream, but balsamic vinegar can do all of that.
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You might've heard before that brown sugar is healthier than white sugar. Part of this myth might come from the color, since raw sugar is typically brown as well, and could lead to some people believing that brown sugar is less processed and refined than white, and therefore healthier.
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Onions can be a truly versatile addition to any dish. Whether you're using raw onion to spice up you salad or adding the allium to a thick gravy, most people agree that onions can be a game-changer. However, there is definitely some confusion as to what's the best way to prep them before cooking.
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This was a definite boon to dollars stores as their retail counterparts struggled to stay afloat during the crisis. However, despite the fact that their popularity has increased, it's worth noting that certain products at dollar stores are best avoided. Case in point? Canned food.
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Jambalaya and etouffee are both classic staples for both Cajun and Creole cuisines, and both dishes share several characteristics, so you might wonder what exactly the difference is.
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There's a new entry in the diet stakes: the Flexitarian diet. It's exactly what it sounds like: You're encouraged to stick to a mostly plant-based diet and occasionally indulge in meat in moderation.
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