Vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world today after saffron, because it can only be found in specific parts of the world and it can only be pollinated in a specific way by hand — or by certain animal and insect species.
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Good news, guacamole lovers! Burrito behemoth Chipotle has announced that they will be giving away guacamole for free! Well, not indefinitely, and not for everybody. Still, if you act now, it's easy enough to qualify.
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A block of Velveeta melted down is the easiest way to make queso, but the Costco version made by Good Foods is, of course, cheese-free. What's it all about?
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What would Valentine's Day be without those chatty little candy hearts we've all come to know and love? They're back this year, but they're not exactly like they've been in years past.
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While Trader Joe's Charles Shaw (aka Two Buck Chuck) may have popularized the concept of cheap wines you needn't be ashamed to drink, Aldi's Winking Owl is another rising star in the booze-on-a-budget field. But who actually makes this inexpensive wine that the masses rave about?
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There are some pretty fun and unique Valentine's Day promotions out there at a few fast food restaurants, and they're going to cost a lot less than a trendy French bistro you couldn't get into anyway.
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While it's no secret that Subway's sales have been slipping throughout the 2010s, resulting in the closures of hundreds of stores nationwide, the announcement on February 5, 2020 that they would be eliminating 300 corporate positions from their headquarters came as quite a blow.
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While rumors have persisted for years that Kirkland Signature Vodka, aka Costco's house brand, is really the same as Grey Goose, this rumor is not just an oversimplification, but it's evidently just not true. Who really makes Kirkland vodka?
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Everybody's got that one food they just can't stand, something that they'd have to be starving before they'd even consider eating, and even then it would be a tough choice. Antoni Porowski from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy recently revealed in an interview that there's a rather esoteric food that makes him say 'yuck!' What is it?
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One of the best parts of being an adult is the ability to buy your own snacks — in fact, buying your own snacks might be one of the only things that makes adulting even remotely worth it. Often though, childhood snacks that were once loved by an entire generation get discontinued, like Dunkaroos.
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While Planters held to its promise to back off on any "death of Mr. Peanut"-related promotions after Kobe Bryant's tragic helicopter crash, and they also refrained from showing the original commercial killing off the iconic brand mascot during the pre-game show, they never abandoned the funeral ad.
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If you've ever wondered whether celebrities still go to the Golden Arches for a meal, and what they might order when they get there, McDonald's has decided to answer that burning question for you in a 30-second Super Bowl pre-game spot called "Famous Orders."
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Impossible burgers were one of the most-hyped food trends of 2019, and now Trader Joe's is jumping in the already crowded plant-based meat pool.
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Every company loves free publicity, but Corona beer is probably none too thrilled that its name is now being associated with a deadly coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China, on December 31, 2019. But is there really any connection between the two?
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We all know that familiar smell of bacon sizzling in the pan. For those trying to fight their bacon addictions and stick to their resolutions to lose weight or cut back on meat consumption, this smell may be an asset to your efforts. Enter the scratch and sniff bacon patch.
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It's a great day for McDonald's fans — the chain has finally gone nationwide with its latest entry into the Great Chicken Sandwich War. What do the new McDonald's chicken offerings entail?
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When we were children, few things could make us feel grown up like a glass of Shirley Temple. The original mocktail was invented in the 1930s, but it gaining new life at the hands (and taste buds) of the Shirley Temple King.
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In light of Sunday's fatal helicopter crash involving former Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, suddenly the idea of a mascot funeral just doesn't seem so funny anymore. Planters released a statement on Monday that the company "has paused all campaign activities."
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If you want to be like Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, here's some bad news for you: You won't be eating very often. One of the most controversial — and hard-to-imitate — aspects of his routine may be his practice of intermittent fasting, since he only eats just one meal per day.
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Opinions may be divided on whether New Jersey or New York bagels are best, but Jersey does seem to be leading in one category, at least: most expensive bagel currently available to order from a regular restaurant menu.
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When you go out for coffee, are you looking for the place with the best-tasting brew, or would you rather get the most buzz for your buck? One chain touts the most caffeine in their coffee.
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There are numerous McDonald's menu hacks that one can employ to their order, and even some items a customer can order that aren't necessarily listed on the menu.
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One thing that most people, coffee pros and amateurs alike, have believed for decades is that using a lot of finely ground beans will result in a nice, strong cup of coffee. Well, what do you know, it seems science has proven us wrong once again.
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RIP, Mr. Peanut. It may come as news to some of you that this ancient advertising icon was, in fact, still alive up until just a few days ago. At the venerable age of 104, he passed away in a tragic accident.
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The identity of Costco's suppliers is an open secret to loyal customers whose households are stocked full of Kirkland Signature items. What company is behind Kirkland coffee?
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Cows dot Ben & Jerry's containers and promotional materials, and they've said that their ice cream is the result of "happy cows." Well — that last bit isn't true anymore, because they're dropping the wording for good.
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As overwhelming as the plastic pollution problem might be, Coca-Cola isn't about to say goodbye to the plastic bottle anytime soon. This doesn't necessarily mean Coke is throwing its hands up in apathy, though. According to Coke, it's all about what consumers want.
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