we may accidentally be throwing out the best bits of the potatoes for no reason other than we didn't know. Doing away with potato skins means that you are losing out on the most nutritious part of the potato. "Potato skins contain about 3 grams of protein, about 5 grams of fiber."
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The checkout aisle of the grocery store is where you'll typically find the impulse buys — things the store would love for you to throw into your cart at the last minute to increase the purchase price. You might grab a few candy bars, some gum, a bottle of soda, magazines, or gift cards.
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Who is not down for a yummy, flaky, buttery croissant for breakfast or brunch (or for a snack)? These crescent shaped masterpieces of the French culinary world are absolute perfection with your morning coffee on any day of the week. The only thing that could make these soft, pillowy pastries better?
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While you may not need yet another reason to love your instant pot, we're going to give you one that may make you love yours so much you want to marry it — yes, it's true, you really can make wine in your instant pot! We're not talking mulled wine, either, but actually turning fruit juice to wine.
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Instant coffee is a controversial choice among coffee aficionados, as many look at it as fake or weak coffee. It does have a convenience factor, though, and it is actually real coffee.
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Some parts of the country may be getting ready to reopen, but it won't be business as usual for casual dining restaurant TGI Fridays, whose CEO admits the chain may close as much as 20 percent of its restaurants.
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Did you miss Necco Wafers? The classic disks, invented in 1847, had the longest production run of any candy in America until Necco's Massachusetts factory was closed in July 2018. You'll be happy to hear, though, that the candy is making a comeback.
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Whether you bought a new house with an unfamiliar oven or you are planning to remodel your kitchen and are doing some homework on your options, chances are you might wonder what the differences are between the two main kinds of ovens: convection and conventional.
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Popular fried chicken fast food chain Popeyes is becoming known for its ability to create newsworthy menu items. This summer, they decided to try for another crispy chicken craze, releasing a twist on their ever popular chicken tenders.
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Applesauce is something of an underrated food. It seems to be written off to childhood a lot of times, but it's actually a wonderful item to keep in the pantry no matter your age. What's the best way to make it yourself?
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Yes, mini sushi cereal now exists. Thrillist reveals that it all began back in April with the viral mini pancake cereal video posted on TikTok, made up of a bunch of dime-sized pancakes in a bowl, doused them with butter, syrup, and... milk? But with sushi, has this trend gone too far?
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Sometimes you feel like enjoying a citrusy sweet snack, but the sunshine's got you sluggish. If this sounds like you, you're in luck because Popeyes caught on to this perfect summer combo and added a Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Pie for a limited time.
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As things heat up with summer, 7-Eleven is there to quench your thirst with free drinks. While the promotion is restricted to 7-Eleven's reward program members, 7Rewards, it's free to join and very easy.
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The company just announced that samples will be returning to Costco in June. What will that look like?
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Disney always seems to find new ways to reveal magic, whether it is in the parks or at home. The Disney parks are brimming with delicious dishes, treats, and drinks, and now your favorite cup of coffee can be brewed right at home.
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Jack in the Box loves to play on the restaurant's name, touting their ability to "think outside the box" and their secret menu takes that thinking to another level. Check out these creative and tasty secret menu items that are worth ordering. Or as Jack in the Box calls them... #JackHacks.
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If you've ever tried vegan cheese, then chances are you know not all dairy-free cheeses are created delicious. Some vegan cheese substitutes don't taste even close to the real thing, but the best alternatives you can find at Whole Foods are worth the price, and hit the spot.
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Real Simple simply raves about the new potato preparation technique that involves cooking them in butter (actually a relatively moderate and totally non-Paula Deen-ish amount of the stuff) and chicken stock, calling these potatoes "creamy, caramelized coins that melt in your mouth."
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Unless you're using the precooked kind (which is fine in a pinch, though the texture's a bit off), any way you cook your bacon, there's bound to be a lot of leftover grease. So just how do you dispose of your bacon grease? You do know not to pour it down the sink, right?
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Hot cocoa mix is one of those items we tend to pick up and always have on hand in the back of the pantry. While it's an easy mix for quick hot chocolate during cooler months, the sweetened, chocolatey, pre-packaged item serves as a good base for other dishes, too.
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Aldi's boozy June Finds line-up is the perfect sidekick to your summertime kick-back. All you need is the ice cubes. The company is known for totally fun and affordable seasonal items, so this summer's drink line-up is obviously amazing.
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The American thirst for light beer sometimes boils down to a question of taste (or lack thereof), sometimes to a desire for fewer calories or less alcohol. But is there actually a big difference between light and regular beer?
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Cheetos have been called "one of the most marvelously constructed foods on the planet" and there's no denying that this snack food is incredibly popular.
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A sparkling fermented mushroom tea may not sound delicious, but that's exactly what kombucha is and people are nuts over the stuff. Model and body positivity advocate Ashley Graham is in the know about the healthy fungus drink and told the world via an Instagram story her thoughts.
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Starbucks is sometimes criticized for having coffee that is overly roasted resulting in what tastes to some like a burnt flavor. But if you're someone who enjoys the bold taste of the Seattle-based company's beans, you might be wondering what Starbucks considers to be its strongest coffee blend.
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Some people like to keep a lot of produce on hand in the refrigerator, but for vegetables to remain fresh, it'll require some extra care and technique. One vegetable that you might be storing wrong is broccoli, whether it is raw or cooked. Chopped broccoli doesn't keep in the fridge for long.
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If you're going to jump through all of the hoops to make your own fried chicken, it's extremely disappointing for the finished product to come out in any way other than perfect. One of the most comment complaints when it comes to fried chicken is that it turns out soggy.
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