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Facts (34)

  • Can You Eat Bay Leaves?

    Bay leaves are well-known for a couple of reasons — the flavor they impart to your favorite dishes and the fact that you should discard the bay leaves before serving. If you forget to extract said leaf from your pot of stew, though, are you in danger if you accidentally eat it?

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  • Is It Really Safe To Microwave Wax Paper?

    While we've occasionally experimented with cooking food in the microwave, we usually just use our microwave to reheat leftovers, and many of us rely on wax paper to prevent a mess in doing so. But is it really safe to use wax paper in the microwave?

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  • Are Sweet Potato Fries Any Healthier Than Regular Fries?

    As sad as it may be, we all know that french fries do not fall under any category of the food pyramid. Sure, they're made from potatoes which, according to Healthline, are a good source of potassium and vitamin C, but deep fry them and all that nutrition goes away.

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  • What Really Makes Sour Candy Sour?

    What exactly is the process that makes sour candies so sour? How do they get that infamous sandy coating? And why do you like it so much? This is what really makes sour candy sour.

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  • Is There Really A Difference Between Limes And Key Limes?

    There's no doubt that the diminutive Key lime is super-cute, but anyone who's ever tried to juice one knows what a chore it can be. It's understandable that you'd want to reach for a regular ol' lime instead, but are they even the same thing? What is a Key lime?

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  • Do You Really Have To Refrigerate Butter?

    You know how difficult it can be to grab a stick of butter from the fridge and then actually try to use it on fresh bread or rolls. It's hard — literally. You either have to warm the butter up first, or hope that your fresh-from-the-oven rolls will soften it for you.

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  • The Dark Truth Of Food Eating Contests

    Love them or hate them, there's a good chance you feel pretty strongly about competitive eating contests. But there's a dark side to these eating contests, and it gets even more disturbing than you might be expecting.

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  • The One Reason Costco Might Revoke Your Membership

    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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  • The Real Reason Truffle Fries Are A Waste Of Money

    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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  • Why Does Garlic Turn Blue?

    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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  • The Reason Cashews Aren't Sold In Their Shells

    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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  • Does Sparkling Water Actually Hydrate You?

    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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  • Are Banana Peels Safe To Eat?

    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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  • Why Does Lobster Have To Be Cooked Alive?

    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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  • Can You Actually Get Drunk Off Kombucha?

    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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  • The Real Reason Beets Turn Your Urine Red

    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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  • What Happens If You Swallow A Cherry Pit?

    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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  • Does Eating Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?

    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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  • Is The SlimCado Really A Healthier Avocado?

    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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  • Why Does Asparagus Make Your Pee Smell Funny?

    Perfectly roasted asparagus is a thing of beauty, but after eating your share of this green vegetable, you might notice that your urine has a special new smell. You're not alone — about 40 percent of people agree that folate-rich asparagus makes their pee smell funny.

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  • Here's How The Pineapple Got Its Name

    Pineapples don't grow on pine trees, and they are definitely not apples. How, then, did this wonderful tropical fruit come by its unique moniker, and why did people call pinecones "pineapples" back in the day?

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  • Why Do Tomatoes Split?

    If you grow your own tomatoes (or buy them from your local farmers' market), you might notice that some ripe tomatoes have a split or two in their skin. Sometimes, people notice that their tomatoes tend to split following a heavy rain, or in specific spots on their tomatoes, such as near the stem.

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  • Does The 5-Second Rule Really Work?

    You drop some food on the floor, but you know that if you pick it back up again within five seconds, it's totally fine to eat. Right? If you're wondering if the five-second rule really works because you're hoping to keep eating your dropped nibbles, well, this might be some bad news for you.

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  • Is Eating Burnt Food Bad For You?

    Sometimes we're simply too hungry to care that we left the pizza in the oven a little too long and burned the crust. A charred pizza might not taste perfect, but a little bit of burnt food never killed anybody, right?

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  • How To Tell If Your Oven Temperature Is Accurate

    If you love baking, you've probably noticed that a lot of your favorite recipes call for setting the oven temperature to 350 degrees. But how can you tell if your oven temperature is accurate so that you don't end up with a tray of treats that are undercooked or, even worse, burnt to a crisp?

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  • What Happens When You Eat Too Much Protein

    Protein is an essential part of the human diet. Different kinds of proteins help build muscle, carry out chemical reactions, and help protect us from viruses and bacteria. It's also a major component of certain diets, such as the ketogenic (or keto) diet.

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  • Is Eating Ice Bad For You?

    It can be difficult to stop yourself from chewing on ice​ after finishing the last sips of a drink. There's something so satisfying about that crunch, and a few ice cubes can go a long way towards providing some extra relief to your thirst — but the habit could be doing damage to your health.

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  • The Real Reason A Grill Brush Could Land You In The Hospital

    Whether you only fire up the grill in the summer months, or you barbecue year-round, millions take to their grills each year armed with the essentials: tongs, spatulas, and a wire grill brush. But before you fire up your grill again, you may want to dump that wire grill brush in the trash.

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  • The Real Reason Whiskey Is Healthier Than Any Other Drink

    There's no denying that many of these carb-heavy, calorie-laden, sugar-filled drinks aren't great for you (or your waistline). But choose wisely — and choose whiskey — and you'll find you can pour yourself an almost surprisingly good-for-you drink after all.

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  • The False Watermelon Fact You Always Thought Was True

    There are a lot of claims floating around the Internet, and it seems that for every statement made on just about any topic, you can also find a statement that claims the exact opposite to be true, even when that subject is something as innocuous as watermelon.

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News (29)

  • The Real Reason Popeyes Ran Out Of Chicken Sandwiches

    When Popeyes launched their fried chicken sandwich on August 12, it got a lot of positive attention — their Twitter announcement got more than 31,000 likes, which is pretty impressive considering that their posts usually get less than 400.

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  • Taco Bell Is Killing Off These Menu Items

    Remember how excited you were when the fast food wizards at Taco Bell said they would be making taco shells out of Doritos? That was way back in 2012 and naturally, people lit up social media with their exclamations of joy over the Doritos Locos Taco.

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  • Whole Foods CEO Says Plant-Based Meats Aren't Healthy

    Plant-based meats have certainly taken off. A couple of brands have even found their way into mainstream fast-food restaurants — Burger King recently debuted its Impossible Whopper from Impossible Foods, while KFC is dipping their toes into Beyond Meat territory with Beyond Fried Chicken.

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  • Unearthed Blog Reveals Meghan Markle's Favorite Summer Cocktail

    While Meghan Markle might have had a little bit of a learning curve as she transitioned from being an American model and actress to becoming a member of the British royal family​, a long-ago blog post that's recently been unearthed reveals it's actually a role she may have been born to play.

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  • The Unhealthiest Meal Found On The Wendy's Menu

    We all know that fast food menus are full of foods that can send one's daily calorie count through the roof with just a few bites. That hasn't stopped us from regularly hitting the drive-thru of our favorite burger joints, though, and Wendy's these days is selling burgers like gangbusters.

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  • Are Plant-Based Burgers Really Any Healthier?

    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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  • Has Pumpkin Spice Spam Taken The Fall Food Trend Too Far?

    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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  • Here's What Meghan Markle's 38th Birthday Cake Looked Like

    Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently had her 38th birthday, and she celebrated with (what else?) cake. We finally got a glimpse of Markle's gorgeous birthday cake, and it looks both extravagant and simple all at once, which shouldn't come as a surprise considering Markle's personal style.

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  • The Chick-Fil-A Hack Brielle Biermann Swears By

    Brielle Biermann, reality TV star and daughter of Don't Be Tardy's Kim Zolciak-Biermann, really loves Chick-fil-A. In fact, she says CFA is responsible for her rockin' bod. Biermann took to Instagram Stories in June to explain this fried chicken weight loss phenomenon.

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  • Chick-Fil-A Just Added A Cheesy New Menu Item

    If you love Chick-fil-A and are hoping for a new side item to pop up on their menu, get ready for some incredible news. The super popular fast food chain may be well-known for its chicken and waffle fries, but starting Monday, August 12, you can hop into your nearby location and grab something new.

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  • That Extra Cup Of Coffee Might Be A Bad Idea, Study Finds

    Coffee is likely part of your morning routine, and in fact, you might down multiple cups each day trying to stave off fatigue. In 2018, Reuters reported that 64 percent of adults in the United States noted they'd had at least one cup of coffee the previous day.

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  • Rick And Morty Pickle Rick Cereal Drops In September

    Anybody want some pickle cereal for breakfast? No? What about if that cereal was Rick and Morty Pickle Rick cereal? Suddenly people become a lot more interested. Funko's latest contribution to breakfast is an awesomely bizarre cereal dedicated to the somewhat minor character Pickle Rick.

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  • Chick-Fil-A Knockoffs Just Landed At Sam's Club

    Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular restaurants in the United States, but like many eateries, they're not open 24-7 — and they're not even open every day of the week. And if you don't happen to have one nearby, you can't simply just hop on over there when you're hungry.

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  • Tom Brady's Famously Strict Diet Now Includes Some Surprising Foods

    New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is famously known for his extraordinarily strict diet. However, Brady may not vigorously follow this diet as he always has, as nestled deep within a recent interview with Men's Health he mentions some pretty surprising foods that he actually does eat.

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  • Burger King's Impossible Whopper Might Not Be Vegetarian After All

    Following in the footsteps of restaurants including Red Robin, White Castle, and Fatburger, Burger King will offer the Impossible Burger in their new Impossible Whopper starting August 8. But some are questioning whether the burger, though it doesn't actually contain any meat, is vegetarian at all.

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  • Here's Why Your Local Pizza Hut Might Be Gone Soon

    If Pizza Hut is your go-to spot when you get a craving for a loaded up, cheesed out pie, then you'd better head to the Hut soon because it may not be around much longer. At least if you plan on eating there. The company recently said its days of serving dine-in customers could be drawing to a close.

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  • The Starbucks Drink Nobody Orders But Should

    The last few gulps of any big drink isn't going to taste great. Whether we're talking about milkshakes, soft drinks, or coffee, it's usually too cold or too warm by the time you get to the bottom of it. Luckily, in the case of coffee — specifically Starbucks — there's something we can do about it.

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  • 6 Best And 6 Worst Secret Menu Items

    It's great to be in-the-know about what's available at your favorite fast food place — even if it doesn't show up on the menu boards. But sometimes, ordering from the secret menu isn't all it's cracked up to be. These are the best and worst secret menu items out there.

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  • Why Adding Avocado Costs So Much Extra In Restaurants

    "Guacamole is extra, is that okay?" It's a common question at burrito joints, and the fact that adding avocado to just about anything comes with a surcharge has become a restaurant standard. But exactly why does it cost so much extra?

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  • The Real Reason Chick-Fil-A's Menu Items Disappear

    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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  • Why Venti Starbucks Lattes Aren't Worth The Money

    The love of coffee in the U.S. is no secret. 64 percent of Americans enjoy at least one cup on a daily basis (via Reuters), and plenty of us coffee-lovers are heading into Starbucks to grab our daily latte. The next time you put in your order though, think carefully about what size latte you get.

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  • This Is Why Costco's Hot Dog Combos Really Cost $1.50

    True Costco fanatics know that a big part of the wholesale club giant's success is served at the Costco food court: The legendary hot dog and soda combo, which clocks in at a wallet-pleasing $1.50. But why is it priced so low, and how long will it stay that way?

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  • Whitney Miller: What The Original MasterChef Winner Is Doing Now

    Chef Whitney Miller was just 22 when she staked her claim to fame in reality TV and became the first American winner of MasterChef season one in 2010. Miller was still a nutrition student at the University of Southern Mississippi but walked away from the series with $250,000 and a cookbook deal.

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  • The Reason The Pioneer Woman Almost Never Happened

    Ree Drummond didn't know that starting her food blog, The Pioneer Woman, back in 2006 would land her on television. Since 2011 Drummond has been a fan favorite as the face of The Pioneer Woman, one of Food Network's leading television shows.

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  • Here's How To Watch Good Eats: The Return Before Everyone Else

    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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  • The Worst Kitchen Nightmares Dishes Ever Served

    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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Tips (35)

  • Here's What You Can Substitute For Cornmeal

    Nothing complements a bowl of chili quite like a slice of fresh cornbread. If you find yourself coming up short when searching for cornmeal in the back of your pantry, it's understandable that the cornbread may not happen. Luckily, there are some shortcuts you can take when you're out of cornmeal.

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  • The Trick To Reheating A Baked Potato Without Drying It Out

    If you've ever taken a leftover​ baked potato out of the fridge and simply thrown it in the microwave, well, you probably know the disappointment that follows when the microwave dings. Aside from giving them new life as hash browns or mashed potatoes, there's not much you can do... or is there?

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  • The One Reason You Might Want To Skip Costco's Beef

    Costco has just about everything you could ever want, including some of the biggest packs of fresh steaks you've ever had the opportunity to snatch up. While some find it too big a hit to the wallet to bulk buy prime cuts of pricey beef even at warehouse prices, there's another factor to consider.

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  • You've Been Stirring Your Tea All Wrong

    You've most likely done it every time. You pour the tea into your cup, add milk, honey, sugar, or whatever else your tea-loving heart desires and then you place your spoon inside. You begin to twirl it around. Every now and then the spoon dings the side of the cup.

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  • The Secret Ingredient You Should Be Using In Your Chili

    Chili is one dish for which it seems like everybody and their dog has their very own recipe, and that recipe, of course, owes its success to a super-secret ingredient that makes all the difference. Most of them sound pretty decent — beer, sriracha, ghost peppers.

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  • What To Do When Your Instant Pot Says 'Burn'

    The Instant Pot makes dinner a total breeze, and if you're a parent it's a lifesaver on busy weeknights when you forgot to plan ahead for dinner. But we can't help but panic when we're making dinner and our Instant Pot suddenly reads "burn." Is dinner ruined? Is the Instant Pot ruined?

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  • Is It Really Safe To Microwave Plastic Wrap?

    Maybe your leftovers are covered with plastic wrap, and you're wanting to pop them in the microwave. But wait — is this even a good idea? Is it actually safe to microwave food that's covered with plastic wrap?

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  • You've Been Peeling Potatoes Wrong Your Entire Life

    Meat and potatoes go together like peanut butter and jelly. There's nothing better than sitting down to eat your perfectly cooked steak with a hefty side of potatoes, but there is a possibility you worked a little too hard to peel those potatoes.

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  • The Reason You Need To Clean Your Coffee Maker Immediately

    If it's been a while since you cleaned your coffee maker -- or you've never cleaned it -- you might want to do so before you pour that next cup of joe. Why? Because it's likely become a breeding ground for mold that is simply getting fired up every morning and ruining your coffee.

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  • The Real Reason You Should Start Cooking Bacon In Water

    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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  • You've Been Peeling Oranges Wrong Your Whole Life

    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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  • How To Tell If Your Olive Oil Is Real

    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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  • Here's What You Can Substitute For Apple Cider Vinegar

    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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  • The Trick To Keeping Salad Fresh

    If you've ever bought a bag of mixed greens in anticipation of eating healthy salads all week only to discover that it's turned into a bag of green slime after just a few days, chances are you could use this trick to keeping salad fresh for longer.

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  • Ina Garten's Secret To Foolproof 'Barbecue' Ribs

    Ina Garten is one of our favorite Food Network stars, and we trust her explicitly when it comes to transforming recipes that seem complicated into something easily made at home. Ina Garten's foolproof barbecue ribs recipe is just that.

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  • The Best Way To Keep Bread Fresh

    Few things are worse than watching a perfectly good loaf of bread go to waste​ because you couldn't eat it fast enough. After a few days on the counter, your once fresh bread is now hard as a rock. Bits of mold are starting to appear, and the next place that bread is going is in the trash.

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  • You've Been Peeling Bananas Wrong Your Whole Life

    Americans eat, on average, 27 pounds of bananas per person per year (via Fair Trade Campaign), but it turns out there's a good chance you've been peeling bananas wrong. Luckily, the right way to peel a banana for a quick healthy snack is really simple.

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  • Why Dryer Sheets Actually Belong In The Kitchen

    Should the thought of dryer sheets ever cross your mind, it's probably in some sort of laundry-related context, right? Would it shock you to learn that dryer sheets actually have many uses outside the laundry room? One of the best ways to use them is for cleaning pots and pans in the kitchen.

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  • Signs That A Jackfruit Is Ripe And Ready To Eat

    If you're a fan of the international market, you may have already heard of jackfruit. When first introduced to the U.S., this spiky fruit only came in cans, but now the actual fruit is slowly gaining popularity and making its way into grocery stores like Whole Foods.

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  • How To Prevent Watery Coleslaw

    Maybe you like vinegar-based coleslaw, maybe you like mayonnaise-based, but no matter what your preference of dressings, nobody likes soggy, watery coleslaw — and nothing ruins a batch of the classic side dish faster than that dreaded puddle of diluted dressing at the bottom of your bowl.

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  • The Trick To Keeping Coffee Fresh

    There are few things more disappointing than making a pot of coffee and discovering that the pricey beans you purchased a few weeks earlier have gone stale. Fear not, caffeine fiends, keeping your coffee fresh is actually pretty simple.

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  • You've Been Marinating Meat Wrong Your Whole Life

    It's sort of amazing that we were able to enjoy any sort of food before the Internet came along, because it seems like we've been cooking and eating just about everything wrong our entire lives. We can now add marinating meat to the list of things we've been doing all wrong.

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  • The Secret Ingredient No One Adds To Their Coffee But Should

    How do you like your coffee? Black as night, or sweet and creamy? Flavored or unadulterated? Dairy or non? Or did you, perhaps, jump on board the bulletproof coffee train and start doctoring your morning cup with coconut oil and butter? Well, forget that greasy joe.

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  • The One Ingredient That's Ruining Your Hamburgers

    There is nothing like a burger straight from the grill. Fresh patties, lovingly formed by your own hands, become one of the greatest joys your palate can behold — as long as you avoid ruining them by adding salt at the wrong time. Yes, salt is an ingredient that can totally ruin your hamburgers.

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  • The Everything But The Bagel Seasoning Hack You Need To Know

    Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Seasoning hit shelves in early 2017, and it didn't take long for the unassuming jar of seeds and spices to reach cult status. The masses immediately recognized how versatile this seasoning blend was, and commenced adding it to every dish they could think of.

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  • The Fastest And Easiest Way To Peel Tomatoes

    We've all been there — a recipe calls for fresh peeled tomatoes, and rather than using whatever method the directions suggest, you decide that it would be so much easier to just pick away at the skin with your fingernails.

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  • The Best Way To Test Eggs For Freshness

    Americans eat almost 300 eggs per person each year, but that familiarity doesn't make figuring out if your eggs are fresh any easier, especially since the yolk and white float out of sight inside each mostly-opaque shell.

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  • The Perfect Yuzu Juice Substitute

    You may not realize it, but if you've ever had ponzu sauce at a Japanese restaurant, you've also tasted yuzu juice, which comes from the yuzu fruit. Since the fruit is hard to find in American grocery stores, many gourmands find themselves struggling to find the perfect yuzu juice substitute.

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  • You've Been Storing Peanut Butter Wrong Your Entire Life

    If you're still living that elementary school cafeteria lunch life with your jars of Skippy and Jif in the cabinet solely because natural peanut butter is such a pain to deal with, we've got good news for you: You've just been storing it wrong your whole life.

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  • How To Tell If A Watermelon Is Good

    What do you do when you're faced with the task of choosing a good watermelon? If you just close your eyes, pick blindly, and hope for the best, chances are you've cut into your fair share of flavorless and unripe or mushy and mealy fruit.

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  • The Trick To Ripening Avocado Faster

    Is there anything worse than the disappointment you feel when a guacamole craving hits and you realize that your fruit bowl is full of nothing but unripe avocados? You know that it can take up to seven long days for those rock-hard avocados to soften on their own, and you need your fix fast.

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  • Is Food With Freezer Burn Safe To Eat?

    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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