Starbucks really didn't put a huge amount of effort into coming up with a name for their Pink Drink, and yet, it's been a best-seller since it was first added to the menu in 2016. Why is it such a big deal?
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If you plan to use your microwave to heat up anything containing hot peppers, watch out. You may find yourself in some serious pain as soon as you open the door and breathe in the fiery fumes. There's a reason why peppers are one food you should never, ever microwave, and that reason is chemistry.
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It's pretty rare these days to go into a restaurant without having diners take out their phones and take pictures of whatever is placed in front of them. And the drive to create camera-worthy meals to share on Instagram could be taking away from a niche form of cooking: comfort food.
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While Burger King is on the budget end of the restaurant spectrum, there's actually quite a wide price range between the different items offered on its menu. And is there really such a difference in size or quality as to merit what could amount to a 600 percent price markup?
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It all depends who you ask and how it has been prepared. First, what is ratatouille? According to Epicurious, this classic Provencal dish found its humble beginnings in Nice. The meal paid homage and tribute to the harvested vegetables grown in the region.
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Most of us have opened an ancient bag of white flour and discovered something horrific — bugs, otherwise knows as flour weevils. It's almost certain that anyone who has used white flour has consumed these tiny beetles in some form. They're no doubt disgusting, but are they dangerous?
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Panera's soups are pretty tasty, and a decent value as well as a not too unhealthy indulgence — under $7 a bowl and just 100 to 360 calories per serving. Still, there are a few things about these soups that may surprise you — starting with the not-so-secret fact that they are frozen, not fresh.
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Costco's Kirkland brand offers one of the best selections of economically priced alcohol. But have you ever wonder who actually makes it?
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Does anyone really hit McDonald's in search of health food? There are a few reasons you should avoid ordering salad at Mickey D's, and we've got them here.
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Safety concerns arising from the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has forced Costco to stop handing out free samples in states including California, Washington, and Florida. Costco has said they don't know when the free sample stations would be reinstated (via USA Today).
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Chick-fil-A is a chicken-serving, money-making machine. It's the third-largest restaurant chain in the United States, and year after year, the Atlanta-based chain seems to be expanding its footprint and growing its sales. How much money, though, would they make if they were open on Sundays?
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Should you have missed the drink trend that rocketed to stardom in the summer of 2019, hard seltzer is by far the trend of the moment — and it still has plenty of room to grow. Who owns this popular brand?
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Ever had a Burger King taco? If not, you're hardly alone in this, as they're not really one of the chain's more popular offerings. If you haven't tried one yet, here's why you may not even want to bother.
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As if West Hollywood, California could get any hipper, 7100 Santa Monica Boulevard is set to play house to the Clueless pop-up restaurant, aptly named As If!, when it opens its doors on March 31. Here's what you can expect from this nostalgic dining experience.
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White Claw drinkers have had to make do for a very long time with just five flavors: mango, natural lime, black cherry, ruby grapefruit, and raspberry. Well, not anymore.
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The morning caffeine fix isn't a want but a need for a lot of folks and often times the drive-thru is the preferred option. Zipping into the Starbucks drive-thru is supposed to be about saving time and getting back on the road a little bit quicker. Is it really all that much faster though?
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Whether the world is ready or not, Food Network TV will soon be releasing its latest series, Bakeaway Camp with Martha Stewart. Here's what you need to know.
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We're barely three months into 2020 and already a strong contender has emerged for the "Biggest Crybaby of the Year" award. According to KTVU news, the Twitter account @BestNextDoor, which shares neighborhood drama from social networking service Nextdoor, recently posted this doozy.
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Joey Chestnut will forever be linked in everyone's mind with one particular food product — the hot dog, or, more specifically, the Nathan's Famous hot dog. But he does branch out beyond hot dogs, and recently broke the world record for eating the most Big Macs.
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Out of the 18 ingredients on Beyond's website, some are familiar, like brown rice and salt. Others, like methylcellulose, are a little less so.
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Dairy Queen just announced that they will be serving up a sweet treat for the next 10 days. When you stop in and buy one Blizzard, you can get one for almost free, too.
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One of the precautions many people are taking is to stock up on basic household items just in case supplies run low or — worst case scenario — we all come under quarantine. What people are stocking up on now, though, might surprise you.
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KFC, who is best known for its buckets of fried drumsticks, thighs, and breasts is continuing its creativity streak with chicken tacos. While there's nothing especially groundbreaking about chicken tacos, these are no ordinary chicken tacos.
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Thanks to the continually-spreading coronavirus, efforts have been made to curtail how the virus is passed between people. In an attempt to help as it continues to get around, Starbucks is taking action to help keep its customers and employees safe.
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Decaf coffee is a great option when you want to drink coffee, but are feeling anxious or are afraid it will keep you from being able to sleep. However, contrary to how it sounds, decaf coffee is not completely caffeine-free. How much caffeine is in your cup of decaf?
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Saying that Gordon Ramsay is a man of strong opinion would be a bit of an understatement. Food trends come and go, of course, but there are a few hanging around that Ramsay thinks should go away forever and never return.
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While how 'crispy' and 'tender' Burger King's nuggets are is debatable, you really can't fault them on the price. So how exactly does Burger King make a nugget with all-white meat chicken that it sells for a dime apiece without losing money?
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