It might feel like a good idea to purchase olive oil in bulk; but beware, overbuying can end up wasting more money than was saved if you don't use your olive oil quickly enough or store it properly. Here's how to tell if your olive oil has gone bad.
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The long, processed ingredients list of Froot Loops speaks to a cereal with a similarly processed and questionable history, from lawsuits to mascot redesigns.
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Restaurants across the nation have closed their doors to dine-in guests. This has forced eateries, even those in the fine-dining world, to shift their operations to focus on delivery and takeout only. That's on the way out for many restaurants, though.
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Have you ever been the friend at a sushi restaurant caught ordering pot stickers? Or is it gyoza? Do you even know what the real difference is? We're here to set the record straight. Despite pot stickers and gyoza being similar in appearance, the two are more like cousins than they are siblings
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The best way to get love is to give it, and that's exactly what major pizza chains are doing. Domino's recently announced plans for each one of its locations to donate 200 pizzas to those in need, and now Little Caesars is following suit.
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Caviar was once exclusive to royalty, yet in the early 19th century when America was just a baby, this luxury food was served at saloons during free lunches because its salty flavor encouraged drinking and increased profits. That's no longer the case, though.
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It was originally inferred that since the cholesterol in eggs comes from the yolks, and high cholesterol levels lead to cardiovascular disease, eating egg yolks was unhealthy — which lead a lot of people to just eating egg whites. There's good news, though — you can start eating whole eggs again.
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Jelly beans are a complicated candy of sorts, with multiple steps to their production process before they're bagged up and make their way to your local store. They may be small, but they're mighty, and we have the scoop. This is how jelly beans are really made.
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Bread is great, until it isn't — and it always seems like there are just a few slices that do not get used before the loaf starts to get hard and stale. Luckily, there are several ways to bring stale bread back to life.
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Just in time for Easter 2020, there's a huge run on baby chicks at many farm supply stores that deal in livestock. It's been reported that this has less to do with inappropriate gifting and more to do with coronavirus-induced panic buying.
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With so many people cooped up at home during shelter-in-place orders and self-quarantine, there have been quite a few trends for passing the time. While you might not think sourdough bread is trendy or controversial — well, it's time to think again.
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Maybe you can recall a time when you were bar-side, perusing the spirits list, perhaps you were trying to impress a date or a potential business partner and you decided to order two cognacs. Secretly you had no idea why you didn't order brandy — is it any different from cognac?
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We've all been in the olive oil aisle faced with dozens of options ranging anywhere from a few dollars in cost all the way up to hundreds of dollars per bottle. It can feel completely overwhelming, and we're left wondering if the extra cash is worth it when it comes to the extra-virgin stuff.
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Despite their personal struggles, the proprietors of a Chicago pizzeria have decided to go out of their way to help health care workers during this crisis.
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Perhaps even more than curry leaves, cardamom, or turmeric, ghee is the cornerstone of the Indian kitchen. What's it all about, anyway?
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Whether you're an impatient home cook, needed a quick meal done five minutes ago, or simply need a break from the stove, this hack for cooking rice could be your best new secret. If you weren't aware, it is actually possible to cook rice in the microwave. Here's how.
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Tofu and tempeh have a lot in common: They are both adored by vegetarians and vegans as an animal-protein replacement, have been enjoyed for hundreds of years in Asia, and originate from the humble soybean. There are plenty of differences, though.
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Yet another set of changes is coming to McDonald's fast food locations in response to the quickly-spreading novel coronavirus. The chain recently announced that it would be taking new, additional steps to ensure the health and safety of employees.
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Beloved burger chain Shake Shack is known for its quality ingredients and long wait times. Now, you can get the ingredients to make your own Shake Shack burgers right in your own home.
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Let's be honest — we would all start to sweat during an interview with Gordon Ramsay. The celeb chef is known for his dramatic (and some would even say abusive) outbursts of rage in the kitchen. But why did Sean Evans, who's interviewed loads of people, feel so uncomfortable around the chef?
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When it comes to fast food restaurants, it can be hard to stand out, but Del Taco made it happen. It might be the super low prices, or the mix of Mexican and American fare — or maybe a combination of both. Here's everything you don't know about Del Taco.
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What's your go-to breakfast? If you're like millions of Americans, you may have been grabbing an Egg McMuffin every morning at your nearest McDonald's drive-through. If you're not getting out to your local McDonald's, though, you can still make its iconic sandwich at home.
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Registered dieticians have named the keto diet as the most popular diet in the United States again. What foods sound like they're keto-friendly, but really aren't?
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Arepas are popular all throughout Latin America, but have a particular place in the hearts of Venezuelans and Colombians, where the food originated. What's the difference between Venezuelan and Colombian arepas, anyway?
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Lemons are a versatile staple in the kitchen pantry and can add a tangy or sour twist to recipes, both sweet and savory. If you don't have any on hand, thankfully there are oodles of substitutes you can use.
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With so many ways to prepare a steak, which one do you choose? Well, according to award-winning chef, J. Kenji López-Alt, the best way is the reverse sear. This method involves roasting your steak in the oven followed by searing in a pan.
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If your stove is full with skillets and pans cooking pancakes or bacon, you don't need a burner to free up to make the perfect poached egg. You can actually them in the microwave. Microwaves are incredibly versatile appliances, and sometimes they can be used for more than you can even imagine.
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