Pecans are one of America's most valued nuts. There are countless varieties, sizes and uses, according to the National Pecan Shellers Association. Beyond Thanksgiving pie, pecans have a plethora of culinary uses and health benefits. While some nuts get a bad rap, pecans are one you should definitely put on your to-eat list.
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The average American coffee drinker regularly enjoys three cups of joe per day, according to the National Coffee Association. While there are many fascinating truths about our favorite beverage, there are also several myths that need to be put to rest.
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Unless you enjoy scraping fish bits off your pans all night, do not put raw fish into a cold pan.
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Near the end of Colonel Sanders' life, he frequently made cutting remarks about what he considered the declining quality of KFC's food.
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We know movie theater popcorn tastes better than homemade, no matter how bad it may be for us. So, what's the real difference between the two? How do they make it taste so good at the theater, and can you recreate that same flavor when you make popcorn at home — sans all the extra fat and calories?
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Freezing slows down the decomposition process of food, but also exposes it to the possibility of freezer burn. How can you prevent it?
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If you're looking for something thick, cold, smooth, and sweet to drink and you happen to be close to McDonald's — may we suggest you don't drop by and order a milkshake, because there are none to be had. Instead, the thick, ice-cream based drinks served at McDonald's are simply known as "shakes."
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Still, many people tend to shun freezing their bread for fear that it will end up with yucky freezer burn, or absorbing too much moisture when it comes time to use it. That is simply because they've been freezing it wrong. Bread can last up to six months in the freezer when it is stored properly.
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If you are a Burger King fan, then you might have noticed that the fast-food chain has been holding some interesting interactive promotions. There's a new promotion in place that sounds like a lot more fun while getting customers active, and Burger King has even partnered with TikTok for this one.
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Even though it might seem like the main price pitfall at Pizza hut would be toppings, the most overpriced item doesn't have any toppings at all.
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If you find yourself opting for Quaker Oats' tried-and-true Life Cereal, there are some things you should know. This is the untold truth of the cereal.
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Though many of the country's famous fast food restaurants have expanded to become multinational corporations with locations in all corners of the globe, they almost all had humble beginnings. Taco Bell is no different, but you can no longer dine there.
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There seems to be something of a split when you talk to people about whether coffee grounds are safe to put down the drain or not. However, experts say that you definitely should avoid doing so.
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Just a few days ago, the singer Kirby posted a video entitled, 'How Not to Make a Racist Breakfast' that drew attention to the fact that so many brands' logos and images, like Aunt Jemima, are still deeply rooted in offensive stereotypes.
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Thanks to the pandemic, things won't be the same as far as our favorite restaurants are concerned, and that includes IHOP.
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While decaf coffee may not keep you up all night, research suggests that it might have an impact on your heart health. Scientists at the Piedmont Mercer Center for Health and Learning found that because caffeine-free coffee tends to be made from beans with a higher fat content than other coffee.
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It's all about the coffee: how quickly we can get it. But espresso — the base of your morning cappuccinos, lattes, macchiatos, and flat whites — has an etiquette of its own. In Italy, the drink's birthplace, espresso is an everyday ritual, meant to be sipped at the bar and savored
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Of course, every chef has their own view on how best to whip up scrambled eggs. Some eschew dairy products all together, saying that it detracts from the egg flavor of the dish. But Ramsay's secret ingredient is indeed a spoonful or two of dairy, in the form of crème fraiche.
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If the price of eggs is keeping you (and your food budget) on your toes, join the club. Before the coronavirus pandemic hit in March, the country's egg producers were talking about challenging conditions and lower revenues because eggs were cheaper. But all that changed after the pandemic.
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Then again, coleslaw doesn't have to be that way. Slaw can be dressed up and repurposed in ways we never could have imagined. The neutrality of cabbage (it's not exactly packed with flavor) allows for so many variations. So, to bring your coleslaw from sodden to sensational.
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Ah, the classic, hit-or-miss side dish at the summer cookout. We commend you for trying: when it comes to pasta salad, there's ample room for mistakes. At its worst, pasta salad is a mayonnaise-soaked mess that isn't worth tasting. Then again, pasta salad has the potential for greatness.
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Drinking from an ordinary plastic water bottle, meanwhile — the kind your supermarket sells in pallets — is looked down upon in certain circles. Carton water, on the other hand, has been embraced as a more sustainable option. But you might not be doing Mother Earth that many favors by drinking it.
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Necessity is the mother of invention, but fortuitous accidents often play a role in creating the products we now consider iconic. The ICEE (and thus its 7-Eleven spinoff, the Slurpee) combines a little bit of both.
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It may only be June, but the dedicated fans of competitive eating are already making plans for the Fourth of July. Namely, to tune in to ESPN at noon (ET) for Nathan's international hot dog eating contest. It will be a little different this year, though.
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While families have been hunkering down in their homes the past few months, waiting out the COVID-19 pandemic, they have rediscovered their kitchens — as well as certain kinds of foods.
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Heinz didn't make it onto the ketchup scene until 1869. But it was in 1834, in the hands of Dr. John Cook Bennet, that tomato ketchup caught its big break — but it wasn't as the condiment that we know and love today.
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Nobody wants to deal with sad shrimp — it's there to add texture, flavor, and lovely color to your pasta, your stir fry, or your salad. Here's why your shrimp comes out rubbery.
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