Things looked up for Montañez when his company's president encouraged all the employees to think big and "act like an owner." This was the turning point for him: "I looked around and didn't see a lot of reaction from my co-workers, but for me it was the opportunity to do something different."
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Over the years, the brand has also tried to mix things up with menu items that ultimately didn't stick around. One of the more promising items that didn't make it is the Big N Tasty burger. The Big N Tasty sounded delicious but didn't quite take off.
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Essentially a mix of dairy (milk and/or cream), eggs (sometimes just yolks), a sweetener (sugar, honey, maple syrup), spices (nutmeg, clove, cinnamon), and sometimes alcohol (typically brandy, rum, or bourbon), eggnog can be made in a variety of ways, including non-dairy versions popping up now.
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Unlike the majority of condiments and sauces, duck sauce is not named for its ingredients -- it's named for what it's typically served with. While this distinction has confused newcomers to Chinese-American food, the sticky-sweet sauce is one condiment that elevates almost any food it's served with.
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If you haven't been able to jump on the pandemic-baking bandwagon because you lack the appropriate kitchen tools, this year's Black Friday sales are your ticket to binge. You can find especially sweet deals on KitchenAid stand mixers, which are notoriously expensive.
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It turns out that Gouda doesn't just taste good, it is also Gouda for you, particularly Dutch Gouda. In fact, you should not just enjoy eating it, but feel good knowing it is providing you with an essential vitamin that most of us don't think about much, and perhaps haven't even heard of: vitamin K.
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Did you know that dark chocolate is even more magical than milk chocolate? Okay, maybe not magical, but healthier. In fact, the next time you decide to bake some brownies, you might want to consider doing so with dark chocolate. Here's why.
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If you're buying in bulk or just trying to make sure you always have a dinner option on hand, frozen chicken definitely seems like a good option. If you've mostly been buying chicken that's already frozen, however, your dinners probably aren't quite as juicy and delicious as they could be.
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If you only buy asparagus at the grocery store or farmers market, you're probably just used to seeing bundles of green spears. But if you grow your own asparagus, you'll see that the plant also produces tiny, bright red berries. They might look tasty and tempting, but steer clear.
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When there are irresistible options like popcorn and chips in the world, it's truly hard to say no. But of course, if there are health concerns, you need to ask yourself: What's better for you in the long run? Which option won't make you feel guilty (or worse) and bloated (or worse) the next day?
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Mounds was actually created first in the 1920s. In 1946, the Peter Paul Manufacturing Company created a sister candy, Almond Joy. But there's another difference between the two apart from wrapper colors and the presence of almonds or the lack thereof.
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Usually, just about any supermarket you walk into has its own bakery and meat counter, and some even have specialty stations with pizza or Chinese food. However, that wasn't always the case. Kroger completely changed the grocery store business.
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many of us are thinking about our favorite parts of the meal, like all the delicious sides we get to gorge ourselves on. Mashed conducted a survey of 555 people across the U.S. to find out which Thanksgiving side is the ultimate fan-favorite.
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Egg McMuffins are freakin' delicious. The Egg McMuffin is meant to be consumed on the go, in a rush, perhaps with one hand on the steering wheel. And it's likely the reason McDonald's is thriving to this day.
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There are days when your taste buds are wired for some tasty, tasty chipped beef. You've probably seen various versions of this deli meat at the grocery store, Who knows - you might be eating some right now. But how familiar are you really with this particular meat product?
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Even if you've never been to a Costco before, you probably know that you need a membership to shop there. Today, pretty much anyone with a photo ID can get a membership for $60 per year and shop all of Costco's bulk deals, but that wasn't always the case.
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A super simple pasta preparation is heaping a spoonful (or a few) of sauce on top of hot, freshly cooked noodles. While this is always delicious, it isn't the ideal way to make pasta. There is one component of pasta cookery that is non-negotiable: always finish cooking the pasta in the sauce.
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As simple as making stuffing may be in theory, it's a dish that's surprisingly easy to screw up. Just in time to rescue your Thanksgiving, though, we got some stuffing-saving advice from Adrienne Cheatham, a chef at the Institute of Culinary Education who was a runner-up on season 15 of Top Chef.
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Expiration dates can be more than a little confusing, especially since there are so many variations. But expiration dates aren't completely written in stone — actually, the process for determining expiration dates isn't as specific as you might expect.
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If a genie in a bottle could grant you this one wish, what celebrity chef would you want in your home cooking up a Thanksgiving feast? Mashed asked 550 people all from across the United States to pick between them. Are you ready for the winner?
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McDonald's wants to do its part to help you save money for gift-buying this holiday season — or paying your rent and water bill. The folks at McDonald's also want you to download their app already, and to make you do so it is bringing back one of its most popular meal deals.
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Stuffing doesn't get the same love as other Thanksgiving staples, but it's always a must-have. Read on to learn how to avoid these stuffing mistakes.
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Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone and thought, "I probably don't want this whole thing,"? Nope? Well, neither have we. For those instances of self-deprivation, er, self-control, Costco has just the thing -- and it's a miniature version of a classic treat you probably already know and love.
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On Jan. 23, the National Chicken Council projected that Americans would eat 1.4 billion chicken wings during this year's Super Bowl, an increase over last year by 27 million, or a two percent increase. But why is this dish so popular?
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The craving for treats to satisfy your sweet tooth, plus a strong drink to lift your spirits (oops) when holiday season rolls around is only natural. We have just the cure for both: eggnog. But to strike the right balance you have to be armed with an important key ingredient: the right alcohol.
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Fall is pumpkin spice everything season, right? Well, popularity has its arc, and every rise has its fall. According to a recent Mashed survey, 81% of people agree that pumpkin spice lattes are not the best fall drink.
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White Castle was around a long, long time before Harold and Kumar got the crave. In fact, the beloved burger joint predates McDonald's, Burger King, and pretty much all other such chains, having been founded in 1921. But do you know how to get the best deals and meals there? Check out these hacks.
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