• Here's Why Sugar Is Added To Almost Everything We Eat

    Next time you go grocery shopping, pause and look at the ingredients lists on all the foods you purchase. Chances are, almost everything you are intending to buy has some type of sugar added to it, even foods that you wouldn't associate with sweetness. Why is that?

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  • The Real Reason You're Craving Pickles

    What does it mean if you are constantly craving these crunchy favorites? In fact, if you find that a pickle is the only food that can satiate your appetite, there are a few reasons why it could be happening.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Andrew Zimmern

    Andrew Zimmern's passion and talent go much deeper than just a television host, and he has a philosophy about life sure to inspire anyone willing to listen. This is the untold truth of the television host, restaurateur, producer, journalist, author, and food critic, Andrew Zimmern.

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  • You Should Never Store Potatoes In The Freezer. Here's Why

    In 2019, each American consumed, on average, around 34 pounds of fresh potatoes (via Statista). The problem with buying fresh potatoes, of course, is that you can never buy just one. Ever ended up throwing out a bag of unused potatoes? Yup, then you know the pain of storing potatoes is real.

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  • This Is The Best Method For Reviving Stale Spices

    Because spices tend to be sold in bulk and recipes only call for small amounts of ingredients such as cumin and nutmeg, your spices can lose their pungency after sitting in the drawer for a few years. Spices don't actually spoil and won't make you ill, but can lose their bite.

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  • Here's The Secret For Perfectly Moist Chicken

    The table is set, the candles are lit, the wine is poured. You sit down to a beautiful chicken dinner, biting into meat that's so dry, your dinner guests guzzle half the wine on their first bite. What happened? You listened to Martha Stewart when she taught you how to time the cook on your chicken.

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  • This Dangerous Mistake You're Making With Your Kitchen Knife

    Whether you are new to the kitchen or not, making mistakes with your kitchen knives can have serious consequences. Unlike cooking shows on television, there isn't a qualified professional to run to your assistance if you call "medic." Some things seem obvious when using knives, but accidents happen.

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  • This Is The Right Way To Dip Your Sushi In Soy Sauce

    If you were most worried about using chopsticks wrong while eating sushi, then you might want to take a deep breath. There is, in fact, a wrong way to eat sushi, and it has everything to do with how you handle your soy sauce. There is quite a bit of etiquette involved with eating sushi.

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  • Here's The Trick To Knowing If Your Milk's Gone Bad

    if you've ever taken a gulp of sour milk, then you probably know it isn't something to ever repeat. No morning should start out that way. Fortunately, there are quite a few signs that can alert you to the fact that the milk has gone bad.

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  • The Untold Truth Of El Pollo Loco

    El Pollo Loco exists at the crossroads of Texas barbecue and Mexican cuisine. The food has a reputation for being fresh and often veggie-forward, which makes it appealing to more than just your typical fast food audience. It's this appealing menu that has fueled the success of El Pollo Loco.

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  • You Should Never Eat American Eel. Here's Why

    For every food that's having a heyday, there's one that's not quite as popular as it used to be. One example is the American eel, which was once a staple of North American cuisine. Due to concerns about the waning eel population, it might be better to steer clear of the American eel.

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  • The True Reason You Can't Buy Naturally Decaffeinated Coffee

    There are a number of methods by which coffee beans are decaffeinated. Lots of progress has been made since its inception in 1905, when a hazardous chemical called benzene was used. It seems like perhaps there should be a simpler and more natural way to produce decaffeinated coffee.

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  • The Real Difference Between Impossible Foods And Beyond Meat

    Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are both companies that use plant-based proteins to create meat-like products for home consumers and restaurants. While that sounds pretty similar, there are actually plenty of small differences between the two companies and their products.

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  • You Need To Take Your Eggs Out Of The Freezer. Here's Why

    But what can you do if your eggs are approaching their expiration date, and you don't want them to go to waste? Eggs can be kept in the refrigerator for three to five weeks, but according to the Food and Drug Administration, eggs should never be placed in the freezer.

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  • The Lie People Still Believe About White Chocolate

    While white chocolate is a popular dessert ingredient for everything from ice cream to cookies, it's something of a misnomer because it's not actually chocolate. Typically, the main ingredients for white chocolate are sugar, cocoa butter, milk products, vanilla, and lecithin.

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  • You've Been Separating Eggs Wrong Your Whole Life

    Learning to properly separate an egg is a little like learning to drive a car with a stick shift. Using the shell-to-shell method can be as precarious as trying to ease up on the clutch and down on the gas at the same time. Why not consider a little insurance policy to pave the way for you?

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  • This Is What Padma Lakshmi Eats For Breakfast

    As the host of Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi gets to sample a lot of different foods. But Lakshmi also pays close attention to her health. Since breakfast is often seen as the most important meal of the day, you might wonder what she eats for breakfast.

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