One of the most intriguing rumors about KFC's Colonel Sanders is that he shot someone, but is there any truth to it? The story of how Colonel Sanders ended up in a gun fight goes back to the 1920s before he started his famous KFC chain.
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There comes a time when it seems everyone has to stand in the grocery store and choose between two ingredients that go by different names but are nearly identical. One of these pairings is bok choy and napa cabbage.
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Aside from his work ethic, another thing that is worth taking a sneak peek into is Colonel Sanders' marriages. His personal life wasn't straightforward. As reported by Entrepreneur, Sanders first got married to his first wife, Josephine, when he was just 19.
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Just because summer is over doesn't mean our love for squash ends with the season. Luckily, there are plenty of the winter varieties to fill the void if you're unable to find your summer favorites during your shopping expeditions.
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If you want to branch out the next time it's Taco Tuesday, there are some key things you should know about some Mexican dishes. One of those important tidbits is the difference between taquitos and flautas. Order both and you might not be able to tell them apart, but don't be fooled.
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While it may seem like a great idea to stop by and pick-up a fresh gourmet side or two for lunch or dinner, upon closer examination of the receipt you'll find that to be the only warning sign you'll need to rethink your future visits to the hot bar.
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We all love fresh herbs. They are fragrant, aromatic, and just taste better in our opinion, especially when a recipe calls for green basil or sweet smelling oregano or mint. But when can you use fresh herbs in place of dried?
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It's easy to overbake a cheesecake in the oven, which can leave a bunch of unsightly cracks on top. However, you can make near-perfect cheesecake every time just by switching from using your oven to using a slow cooker.
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First introduced to the menu in 1983, McNuggets came to be in an interesting way — and one that you might not expect. It wasn't because people asked for them or because chicken nuggets were one of the McDonald brothers' favorite foods.
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Scotch eggs, a food thing consisting of a boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat that is breaded before being fried, has become a sticking point in British news over the last week. The reason for this the new set of coronavirus restrictions implemented by the government.
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Vitamix blenders are one of the best brands on the market you can buy. However, these blenders tend to be pretty expensive for a small kitchen appliance. Fortunately, there's a way you can get one at Costco for a lot less, but only for a limited time.
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The problem with poached fish is that it's not very exciting, is it? In fact, it can seem more like a punishment when everyone else around you is chowing down on thick, juicy steaks and heaping plates of marinara-topped pasta and you're facing a plate of...plain fish.
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Costco's plan to offer only cage-free eggs is finally going to hatch, the warehouse announced in an email to investors this week. This move towards cage-free eggs is just one of the measures the company has taken in the name of animal welfare.
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Break Free From Plastic, a global movement for a plastic-free future, has released its annual audit of the worst plastic producing companies. During August and September of this year, they mobilized 14,734 volunteers across 55 countries to conduct 575 brand audits.
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The Great British Baking Show is reality TV but there's nothing underhanded, nasty, or hurtful about it. So, when the show's special holiday series premiered and dear, sweet judge Prue Leith teetered out on crutches, fans were surely shook.
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If Claudine Pépin's name sounds familiar to you, that's because the apple didn't fall far from the tree — you may have seen Claudine cheffing it up alongside her dad, the iconic Jacques Pépin, on TV over the last few decades.
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Theirs was a meeting of hearts that we all aspire to. For 54 years Jacques and Gloria "made sure to sit at the table every night for dinner." They were even known to spontaneously dance after to either Sinatra or Aznavour, "as long as Jeopardy! was over." The loving relationship was well documented.
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There's one big reason why McDonald's Happy Meals might be getting more expensive. As of 2021, McDonald's will no longer be subsidizing the costs of Happy Meals for its franchises nationwide, meaning these kids' meals will have to raise their prices.
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Even with COVID cases rising, you don't have to give up your cookie swapping tradition — the easiest way to safely spread the cookie love involves simply wrapping up your cookies and leaving them on the doorsteps of your loved ones' homes. Here's how to do a COVID safe holiday cookie swap.
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Aldi shoppers just can't get enough to ready-to-bake croissants the grocer now offers. The baked goods come in two flavors, including Aldi's Specially Selected Ready to Bake Butter Croissants and Chocolate Hazelnut Croissants. Here's why Aldi fans have to get their hands on these croissants.
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Wouldn't you just love to celebrate a traditional "merry olde English" Christmas? As long as you have a kitchen, you can still bake up a batch of cookies fit for a queen, as the Royal Family's website shared their favorite Christmas cookie recipes, including gorgeous meringue-topped cinnamon stars.
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Because Eric Ripert's practice has given him "respect for the lives of the products" his team uses, the acclaimed chef has found himself at the center of a moral dilemma that puts the customer's desire at odds with his Buddhist spiritual beliefs.
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Jacques and Gloria Pépin were married in 1966, and one year later their daughter was born. But before the couple married, they met in what we think is the cutest way possible. Apparently, it was Gloria that pursued Jacques, and he did not exactly make it easy for her to capture his attention.
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Although Gloria reportedly possessed some fine culinary skills of her own, Jacques Pépin evidently still often cooked for her. On December 4th, Jacques shared a video on Facebook revealing one of the recipes his wife enjoyed the most -- his version of Arroz con Pollo, or chicken and rice.
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Trader Joe's bags aren't just a convenient way to bring your groceries home. Trader Joe's fans will be delighted to learn this eco-friendly gift wrapping hack that utilizes the decorative holiday Trader Joe's paper bags.
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You'll want to make that Costco run ASAP since peppermint bark has finally arrived for the holiday season. Costco fans are so excited for the return of this festive peppermint bark, which sells for just $9.99 at the wholesale club.
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The holidays are approaching faster than anyone can really believe, and in a year maybe a little too full of home cooking, cookbooks are the perfect gift for just about anyone in 2020. From offerings from chefs Joanna Gaines to food scientist Nik Sharma, these are the best cookbooks of 2020.
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