Milk is a colloid: just a bunch of fat and protein particles hanging out together in a liquid. In their unspoiled form, milk's proteins dislike each other. When you leave milk out in temperatures over 40 degrees Fahrenheit, however, you invite the growth of bacteria, resulting in curdling.
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For about a minute there, famous New York chef Mario Batali sounded like a champion of feminism. Batali praised the women in the kitchen of his "fanciest restaurant," Del Posto. But his actions didn't match his words.
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Humphrey Bogart famously quipped, "A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz." How do you get a perfectly grilled hot dog that makes you want to hum the refrain of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" as you eat it?
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Did Rick Wetzel start a pretzel business simply because it rhymed with his name? In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Wetzel, who also owns pizza restaurant Blaze with his wife and business partner, Elise Wetzel, cleared up this mystery once and for all.
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Chicken is one of those foods that can take on tons of different flavors, making it super versatile for home cooks. A roast chicken is hard to beat, but there is one well-qualified contender that might just come out on top: beer can chicken.
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Bluefin tuna is one of the most sought-after fish in the ocean. It's a favorite delicacy for the well-heeled who can afford to purchase the deep pink flesh of this luxury fish. However, you might want to think twice the next time you see this prized seafood on a menu and wat to order it.
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NPC International was once the biggest franchisee for both Pizza Hut and Wendy's. So when the company filed for bankruptcy, it was only a matter of time before we were told just how many Pizza Hut branches we would be losing, and that day has come.
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Girl Scout cookie fans should start planning their orders now because there's a new cookie coming to the lineup next year. While there's nothing like a box of classic Thin Mints or Tagalongs, or even cult-favorite Samoas, this new flavor of cookie is really changing up the classic-flavor game.
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If you've never traveled outside of the US, chances are you didn't even know American eggs are different from eggs sold in other countries. These differences are due to a variety of factors such as how the chickens are raised and the rules surrounding how eggs are processed before they're sold.
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What a time for spicy chicken fans! Wendy's is celebrating the debut of their all-new Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich by including it as part of their 4 for $4 Meal Deal, which allows you to create your own meal
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While you might be tempted to go ahead and order a hot drink laced with warm and cozy spices even though the weather is still warm enough to make you sweat, Dairy Queen is offering up the perfect alternative this year.
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Red delicious apples? Cherries? Durian? What fruit truly is the worst fruit ever? It's a matter of opinion and that's precisely what we found when we asked Mashed fans which fruit in their opinion truly is the worst ever? Maybe you'll agree or maybe there's another fruit that you just can't stand.
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Aldi has released yet another must-try item to the shelves of its budget-friendly grocery locations. This time it's a new boozy beer to close out this summer season. Those who love a citrusy drink will love this interesting new sour beer.
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Rum is one type of spirit that was seemingly made for cocktails. It mixes with just about everything in the bar. One pairing you won't find often, however, is the mixture of rum and sherry. But Lynnette Marrero, bartender and mixologist with Zacapa Rum, wants to change that.
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Fat-free yogurt, milk, and even cheese have populated grocery store shelves in a manner that's either exciting or annoying, depending on your perspective. Turns out, using fat-free dairy products compromises the flavor of your food and can sometimes be less healthy than full-fat dairy items.
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There are brown eggs, and there are white eggs. And while most eggsperts have told us that there isn't any difference between the two, the story is a bit different where the colors of egg yolks are concerned.
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Tequila has risen from the land of salt- and lime- shots and frozen margaritas to being one of the fastest-growing spirit markets. While the growth is obvious, the differences between types of tequila might not be. For example, what's the difference between gold and silver tequila?
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One of Jack in the Box's most celebrated burgers is the Sourdough Patty Melt, which is as deliciously simple as it sounds. Unfortunately, it lost its job filling the stomachs of customers. But all is not lost. The Sourdough Patty Melt is back for a limited time.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has made many things in life more difficult. But simple pleasures do still exist. Better-than-ever TV, home-cooked meals, and wine. Unfortunately, imported bottles of wine may now be unaffordable for some, and could ultimately become a thing of the past entirely.
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Lately, whenever Taco Bell has been in the news, it seems it has something to do with their ever-shrinking menu, as one beloved item after another bites the dust. Well, this time, we're going to taco 'bout something different — a menu addition, instead!
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When it comes to all the different ways we can prepare some of our favorite foods, steak is pretty straightforward. But did you know that people around the world cook steak in many different ways? Check out these weird and wonderful ways that people around the world have of enjoying their steaks.
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If you've ever worked at a fast food restaurant, or any restaurant for that matter, then chances are there are some secrets you don't want customers to know. One of those secrets might have been a dish or two that customers would be better off avoiding. Little Caesar's is no different.
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Between the 1930s and the 1970s the size of shopping cart steadily grew. By the 1970s, it became a truth universally acknowledged within university economics departments that the bigger the shopping cart, the more the consumer was likely to purchase.
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Let's talk about Kamala Harris' favorite snack. It's french fries. "I love a good french fry, or a few, or many, or just the whole thing," she said. And to further confirm that point, Harris' husband Doug Emhoff revealed via Twitter just how she makes her fries so tasty.
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So many Starbucks secret menu drinks are about reliving childhood with flavors that take us back, whether it's a flavor or candy or even a favorite movie. The latest addition to the secret menu is straight out of yesteryear — it tastes just like a beloved classic cereal, Fruity Pebbles.
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While the coronavirus has led to soaring pizza sales, it's also brought on a barrage of shortages, like the nationwide flour shortage that puzzled home bakers everywhere. Now, America's beloved and greasy pizza topping is headed in the same direction.
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On Thursday, August 13th, fast food chain Jack in the Box announced the decision to bring back their popular 2019 menu item, the Spicy Chicken Strips.
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