The Untold Truth Of Bitters
Bitters are an important part of any liquor cabinet and bartenders likely go through cases of the stuff quite frequently given how tiny the bottles are and how integral they are to dozens of cocktails.
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The New Lucky Charms Cereal Has People Talking
General Mills-owned brand Lucky Charms recently released an all-new version of their popular breakfast cereal that looks like a pot of gold in every bowl.
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Why Everyone Is Talking About Chipotle's New Menu Addition
Last year, it was reported that Chipotle wasn't looking to bring its secret menu quesadillas out of the shadows since preparing it also means slowing down counter service, which was designed to deliver burritos and burrito bowls at lightning speed. But there's new hope for quesadilla lovers.
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Costco's Surprising Bakery Change Has Cake Fans Seeing Red
While families nationwide are celebrating graduations and hosting socially distanced barbecues, there's one less option when it comes to the pre-party Costco run.
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The Real Reason You Should Stop Eating Cherries
No, the reason that you shouldn't be eating cherries has nothing to do with their pits. Nor does it have anything to do with their inordinately high price. It's actually all about their nutritional content — or lack thereof.
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The Untold Truth Of The Inventor Of The Jack Daniel's Recipe
In a moment in history where so much of how we look at our own past is under justified scrutiny, it can be helpful to look at companies who were making efforts to correct incorrect, racist narratives ahead of the curve, like Jack Daniel's.
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You Should Never Press A Spatula Against A Burger Patty. Here's Why.
There's nothing quite as satisfying the sound of oils and meaty juices sizzling over a hot grill. You may be tempted to smash your burger to hurry it along, but definitely resist that urge.
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The Surprising Way McDonald's Generates Most Of Its Income
As tempting as it is to attribute all of Mickey D's profits to people snorting Happy Meals in alleyways and selling televisions for french fry money, the food actually isn't the biggest moneymaker for the McDonald's cartel.
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Whatever Happened To Taco Bell's Extreme Nachos?
Taco Bell is known for keeping things exciting with an ever evolving menu of fast food fare. Some innovations have been big winners — think Doritos Tacos Locos and the Quesarito — while others are a mere flash in the pan, like the Bell Beefer and Extreme Nachos. Remember those?
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The Truth About Anthony Bourdain And Nigella Lawson's Friendship
Anthony Bourdain has taken us around the world with no reservations. His acerbic wit, defining taste, and infectious enjoyment of the absurd are trademarks of his lasting legacy. In addition to Bourdain's edgier side are displays of the bonds of friendship, like his relationship with Nigella Lawson.
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The Real Reason So Many Kitchen Nightmares Restaurants Fail
Fans of Kitchen Nightmares know episodes will have the following features: a recalcitrant manager, a filthy kitchen appliance, frozen food served instead of fresh, and someone being called a donkey. Famous for his colorful temper as well as his exacting culinary standards, Chef Gordon Ramsay helped.
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The Secret Ingredient That Will Take Your Bread To The Next Level
Step aside and make way because there's a new secret ingredient in town, er, sitting on your pantry shelves, or perhaps tucked away in the back of your refrigerator, and you will want to use the next time you are making bread. What is it? Pickle juice.
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You've Been Boiling Your Potatoes Wrong This Whole Time
Boiling potatoes is a common first step in making a number of potato-based dishes and requires just two ingredients: potatoes and water. However, as with anything cooking-related, there are a number of small steps you can take to ensure the best possible finished product.
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The Surprising Secret To The Pioneer Woman's Chocolate Cake
It's hard not to love all of the Pioneer Woman's recipes, but her twist on chocolate cake is really something to swoon over. Though cakes can get complicated quickly or heavily rely on difficult techniques, this deliciously chocolatey cake is a thing of simplicity. (And it comes with a secret.)
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The Real Reason You Shouldn't Eat Bananas
Americans like their bananas. On average, we eat 27 pounds of bananas per person, per year (via Consumer Reports). In fact, in 2019 bananas were the most widely purchased and consumed fruit in the United States (via Statista). Bananas are awesome. Or are they?
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Here's What Happens When You Drink Milk Every Day
Americans have a love hate relationship with milk. We drink a lot of it: In 2019, the United States produced about 217.5 billion pounds of milk for human consumption (via Statista). But over the years we've become increasingly skeptical as to whether or not it is good for us.
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You Should Add Chocolate To Your Scrambled Eggs. Here's Why
Believe it or not, chocolate eggs are not just for your Easter basket. As it turns out, there is also a fan following for chocolate in everyday eaten-for-breakfast eggs, too. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate — there are endless options, should you decide to ride this breakfast train.
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The Real Reason These Melons Are So Expensive
If you've ever been to Japan, you may have noticed that in certain department stores and luxury food shops, you can find unusual fruits with outrageous price tags attached to them. One example is this melon.
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The Real Difference Between Ice Cream And Gelato
Both desserts include milk and sugar in their bases. After that, the differences begin. Ice cream uses a large amount of cream and sometimes egg yolks in proportion to the milk. There is actually a legal requirement that ice cream has to have a minimum of 10 percent fat (via Spruce Eats).
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Why Vegetarians Should Think Twice About Eating A Veggie Hot Dog
Proving once again that learning how the hot dog is made always makes you regret eating it, USA Today reported in 2015 that veggie dogs might not be so vegetarian after all.
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The Truth About Five Guys' Nacho-Style Fries
Who doesn't love a good secret, especially when it's covered in cheese? Nacho-style fries exist and you can find them at Five Guys — if you know to ask for them. That's right; they're just one of the items found on Five Guys' elusive secret menu dreamt up by the fast-casual chain's hungry customers.
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The Real Reason Guy Fieri Fans Want To Rename Columbus, Ohio
The capital of the great state of Ohio is embracing change. The mayor of Columbus, Ohio has already announced the city's statue of its namesake, Christopher Columbus, will be removed ASAP. Will its name change, too? And if so, what would his fans like it to be?
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The Real Reason Candy Cigarettes Were Almost Banned
Candy cigarettes come as chalky hard candies, or as bubble gums that turn into a silly-putty consistency faster than you can blow a bubble. It's hard to believe that such an unattractive candy was once so popular it was almost contraband. Why did kids long for them?
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This Air Fryer Donut Hack Changes Everything
If you've ever wanted to make fresh donuts at home but are averse to bringing a large pot of oil to a boil for fear of burning yourself, we totally understand the struggle. Now, it seems like everyone across the country owns an air fryer, which means there's a much safer and healthier way.
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The Fascinating Reason Margarine Used To Be Pink
Butter and human mouths go together like bread and — see that? You can't even complete that classic phrase without butter. Once margarine was introduced, however, dairy farmers were not pleased. The dairy lobby began decrying margarine — and even managed to turn it pink.
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The Surprising State That Drinks The Most Wine In The U.S.
You'll never believe which state is sucking down the largest amounts of wine per capita.
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Why Everyone Is Talking About Starbucks' New Menu Item
Seattle-based coffee chain Starbucks is making headlines once again, this time for their new menu item targeted towards the company's goals of giving customers more plant-based food options and becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
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