Bacon really is the best, right? It's versatile and can be enjoyed as part of another recipe, slapped on a cheeseburger, or eaten by itself in all its glory. But if you've ever eaten bacon that wasn't cooked well (or perhaps it was cooked a little too well), then it's basically the worst thing ever.
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There are many reasons shoppers keep coming back to Costco, from the amazing bargains to the popular food court with its oh-so-delicious pizza and everybody's favorite $1.50 hot dog and a soda combo. Another reason Costco shoppers are so loyal to the company is its incredibly generous return policy.
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If you've ever tried to make your favorite Mexican side dish or pot of chili at home using canned beans, you may have noticed a big difference in texture and flavor compared to what you get made by the pros.
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Ever since Alton Brown's show Good Eats went off air, we've felt a void in Food Network's programming. No one talks the nitty gritty details of food science and cooking technique like Brown, and we're finally about to get another taste of his signature dry, wry style, because Good Eats is back.
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Nothing makes a meal feel more luxurious than a few shavings of black French truffle or white Italian truffle on top, but the next time you're out to eat at a restaurant you should remember that truffle fries can actually be a huge waste of money.
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Let's face it, peeling an orange can be a difficult task. You can spend what seems like half your morning digging your fingernails into the rind trying to pull the skin off piece by piece. At times it seems easier to pour yourself a glass of orange juice and call it a day.
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Target is well-known for being the store you go to with just a few items on your list — and exit an hour later with a cart full of glorious finds and no idea how you just spent several hundred dollars. For Target fans who like to eat, there's yet another reason to fork over your cash.
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Chick-fil-A might be America's most popular fast food restaurant, but it looks like Popeyes isn't going to cede the chicken crown without a fight. Popeyes recently rolled out a chicken sandwich of their own which looks strangely familiar.
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If you've never heard of pine mouth, consider yourself lucky. Some people who consume pine nuts will be affected by this syndrome, which means that pesto (and other delicious recipes that use pine nuts) are pretty much off-limits. But what is pine mouth?
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Garlic cloves are generally creamy white or yellow in color, but sometimes during the preparation of a meal that creamy white garlic can turn an unappetizing color of blue (or even green) — and it's definitely a bit unsettling. But is there any cause for concern? Why does garlic really turn blue?
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Cashews have become much more than just one of Oprah's go-to choices for a snack. Get creative in the kitchen and you can create cashew-based recipes you never thought possible, like dairy-free cream cheese. Any way you serve them up, one thing is for certain: You won't find them in the shell.
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You've heard it time and time again: A healthy body is a hydrated body, and that comes by drinking plenty of water. Although it is possible to drink too much water, sometimes just getting your recommended daily water intake can seem like a daunting task.
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Leave something in the freezer long enough, and when you pull it out you're likely to find that it looks like something from the Ice Age. Still, there's no reason to toss that half-eaten pint of Ben & Jerry's in the trash because of a little freezer burn, right?
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If you do any sort of regular cooking, there's a good chance you have some olive oil in your pantry. This wonderful nectar of the Greek gods is great for everything from using as a base for salad dressings to simply pouring into a dish for bread dipping.
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One superfood that isn't going out of style any time soon is apple cider vinegar. The reason for apple cider vinegar's enduring popularity may lie in its versatility — not only can it be used as a food ingredient, but it's also been known to play a role in DIY beauty and household cleaning hacks.
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When you eat a banana, you likely peel it, then chuck the skin into the garbage or toss it onto your compost heap. However, did you know that some people actually prepare and eat the banana peel?
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Perhaps you've noticed in your social media feeds people professing their love for Chick-fil-A items like the peach milkshake or the strawberry passion tea lemonade. Well, these same folks are likely to soon find themselves tweeting in anger and disappointment.
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Let's not kid ourselves — the idea that the delicious lobster on your plate at your favorite seafood restaurant spent its last moments of life being boiled alive is rather morbid. Think about it too long and you might just decide that you'd prefer to have a nice piece of tofu instead.
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In terms of beverages with a somewhat off-putting color and strange name, kombucha has been the it drink for a few years now. The fizzy tea that's rife with health benefits is made with fermented sugars and bacteria, and because of the resulting alcohol content, you can get carded when buying it.
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If you've ever eaten beets and been alarmed by what you later saw in the bathroom, chances are you've experienced beeturia, a phenomenon that affects about 10 to 14 percent of people. Basically, it means that eating beets turns your urine pink or red (via CBC).
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Cherries are tasty and they're quite nutritious. However, lurking within each cherry lies a pit, also known as a stone. While you may not worry about swallowing a watermelon seed, a cherry pit might give you pause.
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After a big Thanksgiving feast complete with a roasted turkey dinner and all the classic side dishes, you've probably heard a relative or two start talking about how all of the tryptophan in the turkey is making everyone sleepy. But it turns out that we can't lay all the blame on the tryptophan.
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We live in amazing times, friends. Plant-based Whoppers are a reality, grapes taste like cotton candy, and avocados come in a diet version. If you've been out of the guacamole game for a while, you may be under the impression that avocados are just avocados.
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Many restaurant owners on Kitchen Nightmares are stubborn (which Ramsay tries to help them break like a culinary drill sergeant), and it often leads to tense verbal bouts. He tries the food, as well, and the dishes on this list stand out as the cream of the "crap." Welcome to Ramsay-land, folks.
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If there's one food trend that's just completely taken off in 2019, it's that of the meaty-tasting plant-based burger. The Impossible Burger, the Beyond Burger, and numerous imitators can now be found absolutely everywhere.
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Captain Sandy Yawn, head honcho of the mega-yacht Sirocco, which is currently trolling the south of France on season four of Below Deck Mediterranean, knows a few things about good — make that great — food.
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Pumpkin spice season is almost upon us, but this year it's not the Starbucks PSLs that we're most intrigued by. Instead, this year we're preparing ourselves for something a little more savory: Pumpkin spice Spam, which will be available for a limited time starting September 23.
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