Wild-caught oysters are more likely to contain certain types of disease-causing toxins during the summer months. Commercially farmed ones are likely to be safe year-round. Even so, food safety expert Toby Amidor says that the immune-compromised might just want to skip raw oysters altogether.
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Nothing says "celebration" quite like Champagne. And nothing says "cancel the wedding" or night of club-hopping or first-class airline ticket more than COVID-19. No wonder sales of the bubbly wine are going down the drain.
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Better late than never, Shake Shack is about to jump on the fast food bandwagon. Unlike other big burger chains — think In-N-Out and Steak n' Shake — Shake Shack locations do not offer drive-thru service to their customers. Not yet, anyway.
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At the start of 2020, it looked like fast-food breakfast was going to be the next big thing — or rather, even bigger thing. However, one of the many casualties of the pandemic-stricken restaurant industry has been the fast-food breakfast.
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There's nothing like fresh garlic. But chopping it can be time-consuming and create uneven chunks. However, even poorly chopped fresh garlic is better than the alternative: minced garlic from a jar, or, as we like to call it, garlic in purgatory.
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Calling themselves the 'ultimate Southern duo,' soda brand Mountain Dew has partnered with regional fried chicken and biscuit fast food chain Bojangles to release an exclusive flavor designed specifically to help Southerners beat the summer heat.
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Spoiler alert: Mayo and aioli are not the same thing. Yes, on bistro sandwiches, they often appear interchangeable — creamy, white, and slathered thickly on a slice of fresh bread.
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Chipotle is left with 300 million avocado pits that it needs to deal with somehow at the end of every year. Instead of sending the pits to the (trash) pit, Chipotle is choosing to upcycle the unwanted seeds.
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Arby's is known for its signature roast beef, but the menu is packed with so much more. From gyros to deli sandwiches, the menu is full of customizable options.
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If you're trying to eat healthy, fast food is probably not the best way to go, but sometimes it is unavoidable and you have to make do with the options that are available. With that in mind, we searched the McDonald's Breakfast Menu to find the three lowest-calorie items for you to choose from.
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There's a reason why what we think are fresh fries — particularly ones that come from your favorite restaurants — taste so much better than their frozen counterparts do, and that all has to do with the way you prepare them. How can you elevate your frozen french fries at home?
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It was a case of if you blinked, you missed it. In mid-December 2019, Coca-Cola announced on Twitter that it would be launching a Coca-Cola Insider's Club. While it didn't last, it's supposed to be coming back. What's it all about?
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From mayonnaise, to soda, to ice cream, there is a long list of unusual ingredients that can be mixed into cake batter with surprisingly delicious results. This unexpected add-in, however, takes the proverbial cake. Thanks to the addition of sauerkraut, your chocolate cake will never be the same.
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There's nothing quite like beer can chicken: The barbecue hack is half myth, half pseudoscience, and 100 percent a great conversation starter for your cookout. You might find the science of beer can chicken confusing, and the origin story is no different.
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People who really appreciate and enjoy a good cup of coffee will naturally want to know how they can make sure the coffee beans they buy to have at home are high-quality.
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Get ready for a big tray of some greasy, deep-fried nostalgia. For years, McDonald's and their chaotically fun PlayPlaces have served as a kid-friendly fixture for families. There is a potential change looming, though.
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In many cases, bottled orange juice includes artificial flavoring — regardless of what the label says. Alissa Hamilton, the author of Squeezed: What You Don't Know About Orange Juice, writes orange juice drinkers are "misinformed about what it is they are drinking."
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You reach into the refrigerator to grab some eggs to scramble. You notice that the container is past its use-by date, but they look fine. Should you toss them?
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More than 19 tons of ground beef delivered to retailers in the southeast U.S. have been recalled and should not be eaten, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The department's Food Safety Inspection Service determined the meat was not inspected at its port of entry.
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If you're eating an expensive cut of meat like steak, there's a lot of easy mistakes to make. Read on so you don't make these mistakes again.
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When you purchase a jar of peanut butter, you probably assume you know what's inside. Just ground peanuts and maybe a little bit of salt, right? While some all-natural spreads can boast this short ingredients list, many jars of peanut butter on your supermarket shelves have a lot more in them.
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rom not caramelizing the onions to skipping the classic crouton garnish, there are many mistakes that can spoil a beloved bowl of French onion soup. Make sure you start off on the right track by selecting the best type of onion for the dish.
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In practice, pancakes are really kind of a hassle. Until now! There's a hack for that and it comes from the most reliable of sources: Nadiya Hussain, winner of The Great British Bake-Off and host of her own cooking show, Nadiya's Time to Eat on Netflix.
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Wawa really takes on-the-go food and drinks for the road to a new level. That's why the chain has very exciting news for fans who just can't get enough Wawa eats.
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A special survey undertaken this year by the U.S. Census has revealed an alarming trend during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the pandemic and resulting economic shutdown have dragged on for months, the Census Bureau is reporting that the food insecurity problem is only getting worse.
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Wilford Brimley was the face behind one of American's favorite breakfasts: oatmeal. The 85-year-old has passed away, confirms People. His manager Lynda Bensky told CNN the actor died in the hospital in Utah while receiving treatment for unspecified medical issues, and undergoing dialysis.
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There's nothing better than a heartwarming meet-cute story, and Rachael Ray and husband John Cusimano have the cutest. They recently told happy fans about the dish that inspired their first conversation, leading to many years together. Ray recently posted a video to Instagram.
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