The Truth About Kirkland Vodka

According to several blind taste tests, it seems that Kirkland vodka may even be better — and, of course, a whole lot cheaper — than the overpriced, overhyped Grey Goose.

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The Important Difference Between Napa Cabbage And Regular Cabbage

While the contrast in appearance between the two types of cabbage is important to know, in order to make sure you've got the right kind in your shopping cart, the main difference between them lies primarily in their texture, as this factor determines how each one is used.

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This Is The Queen's Favorite Christmas Cookie

When it comes to holiday fare, insider info from the royal pastry chef reveals that Queen Elizabeth's favorite Christmas cookie is a classic: she's a fan of gingerbread.

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This Is What You Can Substitute For Liquid Smoke

Liquid smoke is a kind of magic in a bottle — just a few drops of this powerful substance will add the tang of wood smoke to meats, veggies, and even cocktails. It's not the kind of ingredient that can be easily duplicated with a DIY version, though, so what do you do if you don't have any on hand?

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The Real Reason Square Watermelons Are So Expensive

Cubed or square watermelons first emerged in Japan in the 1970s, but have now become a novelty item in many other parts of the world. Watermelons, of course, don't naturally grow square, which means there's a hefty price tag attached to them. Here's how much a square watermelon will cost, and why.

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Here's How Much Money The Heirs To Aldi Are Really Worth

Founders Karl and Theo Albrecht built Aldi into what it is today, but both men have now passed away and the grocery store fortune is causing some major family drama among their heirs.

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The Surprising Ingredient You Can Use To Thicken Soup

One of the best ways to thicken soup involves vegetables. If the soup is vegetable-based, you can just strain out some of the veggies, puree them, and add them back to the pot. Even if it's not a vegetable soup, however, you can always thicken it up using one specific (and surprising) ingredient.

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The Untold Truth Of Netflix's Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Whether you've binged Netflix's Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, are curious if it's your cup of tea, or are just obsessed with David Chang and everything he touches, here are a few fun facts about Netflix's newest foodie series by Chang.

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Here's How Much Popeyes Has Made From Their Chicken Sandwich

Chicken sandwiches are hardly a new food item to Americans, yet, somehow, Popeyes had people waiting hours in line and even coming to fisticuffs over their version of the fast food delicacy. How much money did Popeyes actually make off their fried chicken sandwich?

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The Best Way To Tell If Your Steak Has Gone Bad

Eating food that's gone bad because of bacteria can really make you very sick. Before you bust out the steak sauce, it's worth familiarizing yourself with the tell-tale signs that your steak could be past its prime and better in the garbage than on your plate.

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The Truth About Liquid Smoke

You may have seen it in its little bottle up there on the grocery store shelf next to the barbecue sauce selection, and wondered, what the heck is liquid smoke anyway?

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Don't Eat Costco Salmon Until You Read This

While the revelation that some Costco salmon contains live worms that are large enough to be visible might seem like no big deal to Costco management, it's pretty shocking — and super gross — for anyone who was thinking of purchasing, much less eating, that fish.

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The Real Reason Organic Food Is More Expensive

There is one pretty significant roadblock that stands in the way of everybody converting to an all-organic diet, and that is the simple fact that organic equals significant price bump. So why is it that organic food is such a budget buster?

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The Simple Trick For Sharpening A Knife With A Coffee Mug

One of the worst things you can do with your knives is to sharpen them with an electric sharpener, which is why we're so in love with this simple trick for sharpening a knife with a coffee mug.

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Flip'd: The Truth About IHOP's New Fast Casual Restaurant

IHOP is disappearing across the country, which is alarming to breakfast lovers like us because IHOP's pancakes are just so delicious. But it looks like they have a plan for getting back on everyone's radar, and we've learned the truth about IHOP's new fast casual restaurant.

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Restaurant Chains That Might Be Closing In 2020

We can't say for sure that these restaurants will be gone for good in 2020 - but things aren't looking good. That said, enjoy these chains while you can.

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The Truth About Taco Bell's New Meat Substitute

Until now Taco Bell has relied on their existing ingredients for a vegetarian meal, like black beans, refried beans, and potatoes, which customers can make their own substitutions from. But all of that is changing — the chain now has an actual meat substitute that isn't just refried beans.

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The Dirty Secret Behind Free Bread In Restaurants

There are a lot of reasons why we dine out, like being too tired to cook something yummy for ourselves at home. So when we started hearing rumors about the dirty secret behind free bread in restaurants, you know we had to do a little investigating.

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Here's What You Can Substitute For Vanilla Extract

Vanilla extract is a baking staple, and one that seems to be called for in nearly every recipe for cookies and cakes — as well as making frequent appearances in numerous other desserts. The problem with vanilla is, when you run out and need to buy a new bottle, you may be in for some sticker shock.

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You've Been Frying Eggs Wrong Your Whole Life

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and the star of many breakfasts is a fried egg — runny in the middle, set around the edges, and buttery in flavor. But no matter how many breakfasts you've enjoyed, it turns out you may have been frying eggs wrong your whole life.

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What Is Mincemeat Really?

Those in the United States or outside of the UK might hear the words "mince," "meat," "pie," and "dessert" and start wondering — what exactly is mincemeat? Does it really contain actual meat?

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Everything You Should And Shouldn't Do When Freezing A Cake

Cakes lend themselves very well to being kept in the freezer. In fact, freezing your cake might make it taste even better than it would have if sliced and served fresh. Not to mention, there's zero risk of burning your mouth! And yes, you can also freeze cakes after they've been frosted.

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The Real Reason These Expensive Ingredients Cost So Much

There are pricey ingredients, and then there are insanely priced ingredients. Let's talk about some of the most expensive ingredients you might pick up at the store, and why they're priced that way. We'll leave it to you to decide whether or not the cost is worth it.

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The Secret To Reheating French Fries

French fries have long been considered to be a kind of Jekyll and Hyde food — they are absolutely delicious when they're fresh out of the fryer, but after they've cooled off a bit, they lose quite a bit of their appeal, and any leftovers are notoriously difficult to revive.

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Food Challenges That Broke The Internet This Past Decade

What were the major food challenges of the decade? There are a few big ones that truly swept up the world, and no, we're not talking about The Ice Bucket Challenge. If you're curious about which food challenges made our list, keep on reading.

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The Best Way To Tell If Your Wine Has Gone Bad

There's not much worse than preparing to unwind at the end of a long day with a glass of wine, only to pull that bottle of Syrah off the shelf or last weekend's half-consumed bottle of Pinot Grigio out of the fridge only to be met with the sinking suspicion that something just isn't... right.

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The Truth About Alkaline Water

For something that's such a basic building block to life, there's almost no end to the new ways companies will attempt to market it, and the latest is the very hyped-up alkaline water. Broad claims that alkaline water can detoxify the body has seen it skyrocket in popularity, but is it all hype?

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