The can opener is by no means a new kitchen tool. In fact, the modern version of it was first developed way back in 1870 (via Smithsonian Magazine). But even with over 100 years of practice, it turns out people still might not be using can openers correctly.
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Isn't there something you heard about cakes from Costco? Is a sheet cake from a big box store really going to cut it at your party? Yes, absolutely. But before you ask around to see who's got a Costco card and is willing to take you shopping, here are a few fast facts regarding their cakes.
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There's no shortage of eggs to choose from in the grocery store aisle, but they all have one thing in common - that numbering on the side of the carton.
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With smaller stores and less merchandise to load and stock, Aldi needs fewer employees per store. This is one of the ways Aldi keeps its prices so low, but what about the employee wages? Here's what you should know about the pay at Aldi before you fill out a job application.
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Ask somebody if they want some chips and fresh guacamole and they're bound to reply with an enthusiastic "yes." Ask them if they'd like some chips and two-day-old guacamole and you'll probably get a questionable look as they stand up to leave. How do you successfully store guacamole, though?
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Just as Popeye's prepares to bring back its chicken sandwich, there comes an indication that McDonald's is preparing to enter the arena with its own revamped chicken sandwich in January 2020.
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It may seem logical to throw a hot pan in the sink as soon as you're done cooking, but it turns out that thrusting hot cookware under the faucet is one of the worst things you can do to your pots and pans.
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Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone tells us we've been resting our steaks wrong the whole time. How so? According to Curtis, our steak still deserves to take a break, but in the middle of the cooking process, not at the end.
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Whether or not you love Starbucks, you've heard about their red holiday cups. From their surprisingly simple (and not red) origins, to their many varieties, to the newsworthy rows that put them on the map, here's the untold truth of Starbucks' red cups. There's a lot more to it than you think.
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Sure, the grocery store has pretty much all the stuff you need, but it also has plenty of tricks up its sleeves. From the way the aisles are laid out to the way its products are labeled, everything inside a grocery store is deliberately designed to get the most money possible out of shoppers.
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Just how delicious are the McDonald's breakfast menu items? We decided to take a hard look. From the Egg McMuffin that started it all, to one of the newest breakfast additions, the Chicken McGriddles, we've compiled a list of McDonald's breakfast menu items and ranked them worst to best for you.
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While Chick-fil-A may catch a lot of flak for openly promoting their politics, including upholding a rather unpopular policy of staying closed on Sundays, there's another popular fast food franchise that is doing a little evangelizing of its own without drawing nearly so much attention to itself.
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Pumpkin spice is more than just an ingredient — these days it's a lifestyle, inspiring everything from coffee drinks to Spam. It is, however, an actual baking ingredient, so what to do when you go to make a holiday favorite only to discover that you're fresh out of pumpkin pie spice?
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If you were ever to truly smell what The Rock was cooking, chances are you'd catch a whiff of cod. On cheat days, though, Dwayne Johnson goes all out, and we were astounded to see the huge cheat day meal The Rock recently shared on Instagram.
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Nothing beats cutting into a juicy, perfectly seared steak, but try cooking one at home and chances are you'll make a mistake. But if you were hoping you could just treat yourself to an indulgent meal at Peter Luger Steakhouse in New York and get that perfect beef experience, think again.
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While Bobby Flay maybe a super-successful celebrity chef with more than a few hit cooking shows under his toque (or fedora), neither his fame, nor his bank account, nor even his cooking skills can completely compensate for the fact that he can be, at times, a bit hard to get along with.
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Adding too much or too little of even the simplest ingredient can really be the difference between delicious and inedible. Luckily, we have measuring cups, pitchers, spoons, and other kitchen tools to get those ingredients just right — except recipes aren't always that straightforward.
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Pasta is affordable, delicious, and can be made with everything from a simple tomato sauce to a variety of vegetables to a few hunks of hearty meat — but that doesn't mean figuring out how to cook it is easy.
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You may think it's a donut chain, but Dunkin is all about the coffee. These are popular Dunkin' coffee drinks, ranked worst to best.
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After weeks (and weeks) of asking when the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich is going to be back on the menu, the popular chicken restaurant has answered with good news — and even more good news. Popeyes' Chicken Sandwich is coming back to stay.
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Fast food companies are like any other big corporations - they have secrets. Here are some secrets these fast food favorites have tried to keep safe.
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Guy Fieri does own some successful restaurants, but is he a qualified chef — or merely a famous face who is capitalizing on his TV success?
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McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, KFC, Five Guys, and a ton of other restaurants... there are a lot of fast food signs that feature a heavy amount of red in their logos. Marketing is a powerful tool in getting people in the door, and psychology plays a significant role in color choices when it comes to fast food.
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When it comes to nonstick cookware, there seems to be two different camps of people. There are people who throw away a Teflon pan the second it gets a scratch on it, and then there are those of us who will use a pan that has so many scratches it looks like somebody took a belt-sander to it.
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Freaking out over the possibility that your kiddos might be coming home with trick-or-treat bags full of cannabis candies this Halloween? You might want to pop a few CBD gummies yourself and just chill out.
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Who is Rachael Ray's husband John Cusimano? We delved into his history to find out all about who he is, and what secrets he may have to hide.
Read MoreMcDonald's is known for its unhealthy offerings, but are there healthy things you can order at McDonald's without hating yourself?
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