• The Weird Ingredient That's In The Gum You're Chewing

    Do you ever wonder what strange ingredients might be in the candy you love to eat? For instance, red food dye used in candy is commonly made out of crushed beetles (via Huff Post). No, this is not a joke. Likewise, gelatin made from pig parts is used in candies from gummy bears, to Starburst.

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  • This Is The Best Way To Reheat Fish

    But, after all that effort and attention, the last thing you want to do is waste your carefully-prepared meal. Well, the food geniuses over at Bon Appetit have a suggestion for us. Leftover fish doesn't have to end up dry and disappointing, if you know how to reheat it properly.

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  • El Pollo Loco Just Announced Exciting News For Vegans

    If you're a vegan (or hang out with one), you would know that the struggle of picking a restaurant that everyone can agree on is real. And for that alone, vegans can appreciate the lengths fast food chains are going to. The latest restaurant to offer a completely animal-free option is El Pollo Loco.

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  • The Real Difference Between Coffee And Espresso

    The differences between coffee and espresso might seem pretty clear if you are considering the drinks themselves. But if you ponder the differences between the ground beans that make both coffee and espresso, you will find a more nuanced answer.

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  • You Shouldn't Throw Out Your Kale Stems. Here's Why

    Almost every recipe holds the same advice when it comes to preparing kale: Cut or pull the leaves away from their thick, fibrous stems. Nine out of ten times, it's the leaves you want, so that you can simmer them, sauté them, grind them into pesto, or toss them into a warm grain salad.

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  • Hallmark Channel's New Wine Line Has Everyone Talking

    Hallmark Channel has given us one more reason to reach for the tissues and, this time, we're crying tears of joy. They've just announced a new Christmas-themed line of wines that are available for pre-order now and will arrive at your doorstep in October.

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  • You've Been Storing Ketchup Wrong This Whole Time

    It's an age-old debate, right up there with if pineapple pizza is good, and Pepsi versus Coke. How does one properly store ketchup? Maybe you've faithfully kept it refrigerated, nestled between the half-finished jar of mayo, and the giant bottle of Sriracha you snagged at Costco.

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  • You Should Never Dump Dairy Down The Drain. Here's Why

    For some, odd inexplicable reason, it turns into a busy week that leads to takeout and little, to no cooking. When you do finally get around to popping off the plastic top, it smells sour. Your first instinct might be to pour the milk down the kitchen sink drain, but resist the temptation.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Coca-Cola's New Touch-Free Soda Machines

    The pandemic has sparked significant changes within the restaurant industry and we can expect them to be around for at least the foreseeable future. One big shift has to do with beverage stations. Coca-Cola has been busy at work to create a contactless solution for its existing Freestyle machines.

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  • Whatever Happened To Taco Bell's Enchirito?

    Part enchilada, part burrito — Taco Bell's Enchirito offered the best of both worlds. That is, until it was dropped from the taco titan's menu. First introduced to five establishments on a trial run in the 1960s, Taco Bell's enchilada-burrito swept the nation by 1970.

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  • The Real Difference Between Soda Bread And Sourdough Bread

    If you go on a trip to Ireland, one thing you'll see on almost every traditional restaurant menu is soda bread. It may be unfamiliar to those on the other side of the pond, but it's a staple on the Emerald Isle. What sets it apart from other types of bread is that it uses sodium bicarbonate.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Pirate Joe's

    People who've fallen in love with Trader Joe's but live near one might go to extremes to buy Trader Joe's products elsewhere. One man took buying the stores' products to an entirely new level by filling his own store, Pirate Joe's, with Trader Joe's products

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  • The Real Reason Almonds Are Destroying California

    Californian almond groves produce 80% of the world's almond crops. In 2020, the California almond industry predicts it will churn out 3 billion pounds of the nut. Good news for the almond industry -- catastrophic news for the environment.

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  • The Absolute Worst Donut You Can Order At Dunkin'

    If you're a loyal customer of Dunkin' you might already be well on your way to receiving the prestigious Dunkin' Donuts black card for enthusiasts and celebrity fans like BJ Novak, but how much thought do you put into your standing order? There are over 15,000 possible drink combinations alone.

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  • The Truth About Kate Hudson's Vodka

    There's nothing Almost Famous about Kate Hudson, who has won a Golden Globe, snagged an Oscar nomination, and starred in rom-cam extravaganzas. She's also an entrepreneur. Most recently, Hudson launched King Street Vodka, in partnership with Skinnygirl co-creator David Kanbar.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Bubble Tape

    Bubble Tape became a hugely popular product amongst kids in the early 90's. Chances are, though, that you haven't had it in years. So, why was Bubble Tape such a memorable product, and why isn't it as popular today?

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  • The Real Reason You Should Stop Eating Catfish

    There's no arguing that fried catfish is heavenly. But US catfish production is falling dramatically, thanks to an increase in imports from Vietnam and Southern China. These countries set dramatically different safety standards for harvesting catfish.

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  • The Surprising Truth About Bread Crust

    It's a truth almost universally accepted that the world can be divided into two types of people: bread crust lovers and bread crust haters. It turns out a 2002 study that claimed bread crusts are healthier than the inner crumb because of all the antioxidants is not all it's cracked up to be.

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  • You've Been Eating Kale Wrong This Whole Time

    The texture can make the superfood a little bit difficult to stomach, according to nutritionist Deirdre Orceyre, who told The Washington Post that the vegetable, when raw, "can be hard on the digestive system." So, if you plan to eat raw kale, and you want to prepare it in the most beneficial way.

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  • Whatever Happened To Mountain Dew Pitch Black?

    It seems that soft drink manufacturers are always coming up with flavor variants and limited edition flavors and Mountain Dew is no exception to the rule. Mountain Dew Pitch Black was introduced initially in 2004 as a grape-flavored version of Mountain Dew.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Stouffer's

    Stouffer's is synonymous with frozen food now, but the brand had a much more interesting and roundabout journey to the freezer aisle than you would expect.

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