It seems fair to say most coffee and tea drinkers need that jolt of energy caffeine provides to get us functioning and moving in the morning. But which of these drinks is the healthier way to begin your morning ritual?
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If you've ever tried to cut a mango or bitten into one, then chances are you know there is a big, flat seed in the middle that makes enjoying the fruit a little more difficult. Luckily, there is a proper way to cut mangos so you won't waste their flesh in the process.
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Bobby Flay's charismatic personality and wit have definitely made him a fan favorite on the Food Network. And he's almost always the favorite to win on his show, his hit series, Beat Bobby Flay. Now we think we know why.
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Coke is winning the cola wars against Pepsi. Coke is found in more fast-food restaurants and can also claim a more colorful origin story. Despite all of Coke's apparent advantages, we take the unpopular stance that Pepsi is actually better than Coke.
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Intelligentsia Coffee was started by two friends who found the local coffee scene to be lacking high-quality freshly roasted varieties. After fruitlessly searching for the perfect cup, the pair embarked on a mission to be the change they wished to see in the coffee world.
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When it comes to hosting a food-centric travel series, Phil Rosenthal is an unlikely candidate. The host of Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil is better known for his role as the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond.
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American pizza, of course, is a descendent of the Italian pie. Pepperoni, on the other hand, is a New World addition. Food writer and historian John Mariani called pepperoni "purely an Italian-American creation."
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For as long as most of us have been alive, the concept of "seasonal fruits" has been somewhat vague since it seems that even in the dead of winter, supermarkets still carry a wide selection of fruits. But there are certain fruits that are best enjoyed at the summer.
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The wildly popular Popeyes chicken sandwich opened new opportunities for franchises in different markets that serve a broader demographic. But how much money do you actually need to open your own Popeyes franchise and start selling those famous chicken sandwiches?
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Maybe you can't put your finger on it, but you always knew, deep down, that there had to be a difference between Wendy's and Burger King burgers. Not only are they shaped differently, but the two burgers hold some very substantial differences.
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RC Cola may not have been the first cola on the market, but it certainly has a long history of trials and tribulations - and innovations.
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It's hard not to love Ina Garten for her popped collar flair and elegant approach to food and entertaining, but everyone needs a break sometimes. While a stiff drink is a pretty easy way to imagine Garten unwinding, there is one junk food she secretly loves. Her pick comes from a high-quality brand.
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There are many advantages to indulging in a spoonful or two of peanut butter, like the tasty satisfaction you get from the salty and sweet combo of buttery smoothness. Peanut butter is one food you can eat every day without posing much risk to your health. In fact, it's full of healthy fats.
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You can find Starbucks anywhere now, just like McDonald's. If Starbucks is the fast food of coffee shops, then you'd think customers could expect consistency. However, it's not hard to find Starbucks customers who complain that their drink isn't the same every time.
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Topo Chico is the latest brand to jump on the hard-seltzer bandwagon. The Coca-Cola Company announced on its website that Topo Chico Hard Seltzer will hit markets in Latin America later this year, and it will show up on U.S. store shelves sometime in 2021.
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Ben Watkins, an innovative cook and Masterchef Junior contestant, has faced more difficulties at age 13 than most people do in a lifetime. After losing his parents three years ago, the young teenager has been diagnosed with a rare tumor.
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Lovers of all things autumnal rejoice! Starbucks has officially confirmed that its now-classic fall drink, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, will return this year as usual, assuaging fears that the ever-popular seasonal beverage might be affected by menu reductions due to COVID-19.
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Working at McDonald's might not seem like a glamourous job. What you might not know, is that McDonald's has some pretty weird rules that employees must follow.
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You can find hundreds of dessert options on the shelves of this warehouse club. Check out the ones we recommend.
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First they came for Dunkin's 450 shops at Speedway gas stations. Now Dunkin's company officials say they could add as much as 350 more stores, which they describe as "low volume sales locations" to their list of locations that won't survive 2020 — bringing the total number of closures to 800.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Jim Gaffigan talked about what he eats, reflected on his experiences with foods ranging from clam juice to a Spanish delicacy called "tiger nuts" while filming The Pale Tourist -- and revealed how he really feels about Hot Pockets.
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As a True Brit, Queen Elizabeth II is naturally partial to fish and chips, but forget the greasy newspaper-wrapped takeaway from the chippy down the corner. Instead, her personal chefs prepare the royal fish and chips to the queen's exacting specifications.
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The current reckoning on race and cultural appropriation has landed in a big way in our kitchens. Sure, the subject matter this time is a tempest in a teacup compared to issues the U.S. is now facing. This particular debate stems from the right and wrong way to cook rice.
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There are few things better than waking up and taking a long pull of fresh coffee from your mug. But when that sip is overwhelmingly bitter, it is easy to want to pour it all down the drain and move on with your day. Here's why that could be happening.
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Let's put on our history helmets and sprint headfirst into the weird orders that White House chefs must follow - some are quite strange!
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If you've ever accidentally set your smoke alarm off while cooking something in oil over high heat, you were probably using cooking oil with too low of a smoke point.
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There are some things people have said over and over about beer to the point you might even believe them, but many of the stereotypical things you've heard about beer are probably myths.
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