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  • The Untold Truth Of Angry Orchard

    More and more people are opting to switch up their boozy beverage of choice and grab a hard cider, and many are reaching for the distinctive and fun varieties of Angry Orchard. So, what should you know before you pop the top on your next bottle of Angry Orchard?

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  • The Truth About Cured Vs. Uncured Bacon

    There are few things so constant in the world of food than the agreement that bacon is pretty much the best-tasting thing ever. But if you've ever tried to decipher the bacon packaging at the supermarket, you may have found yourself wondering what the difference is between cured and uncured bacon.

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  • Are Green Potatoes Really Safe To Eat?

    Potatoes are a staple starch most can't resist, but what about green potatoes? Should you be slicing and dicing them for your next party recipe? Here's the lowdown on whether or not green potatoes are safe to eat.

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  • The Reason Why Matt Stonie Started Competitive Eating

    In an AMA post on Reddit, Matt Stonie admits that he first entered the competitive eating world to simply make a buck. The California native made $1000 and he was eager to do it all over again. "I won by a quarter of a lobster roll," he said, and thought that maybe he could do this.

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  • Why Is Caviar So Expensive?

    Caviar is practically synonymous with wealth and extravagance. It features prominently in parties thrown by Russian oil barons, has made an appearance on a $1,000 pizza, and was even used to moisturize the skin of first son Barron Trump. Yes, caviar is definitely some high-end stuff — but why?

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  • Are Avocados Really Vegan?

    If you happen to be a vegan who really loves avocados, well, we have some news that might have you spitting out your avocado smoothie in compete and total shock. Avocados aren't as vegan-friendly as you've been led to believe.

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  • Can You Eat Raw Salmon?

    Salmon is an incredibly versatile fish which is why you'll see it served in many forms from smoked and grilled to even raw. According to Smart Source Seafood, yes, you can eat raw salmon, but there are a few things that you need to keep in mind.

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  • The Reason Chilean Sea Bass Is So Expensive

    Good luck finding Chilean sea bass on the menu at your local Red Lobster. The dish can be incredibly pricey and is typically found only in high-end restaurants. What is it that makes Chilean sea bass so expensive, though? Well, the short answer would be supply and demand.

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  • Can You Eat Zucchini Raw?

    Zucchini is very healthy and has the benefit of being extremely versatile in the kitchen. While it makes an excellent addition to any meal, and can be sautéed, battered and fried, grilled, and baked, you might wonder why you don't hear about people eating it raw.

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  • Does Celery Really Have Negative Calories?

    Negative calorie foods are every dieter's dream. You can just eat a ton of whatever and watch those pounds magically melt away! Of all the foods frequently touted as having negative calories by food gurus, one of the best known is good old celery. Does it really have negative calories, though?

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  • What Happens When You Swallow Gum By Accident

    Chewing gum is widely enjoyed in the United States (in fact, more people chew gum than not), and once you're done, you usually spit it out — hopefully into the garbage. Sometimes, though, instead of into the trash can, it winds up unintentionally going down the hatch and into your gullet.

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  • Can You Eat Sweet Potato Skin?

    Deciding which potatoes to use in your favorite recipes can be a little bit more of a challenge in the era of stores that offer up an abundance of potato types. Aside from its nutritional profile, color, and flavor, the sweet potato does have something in common with others: you can eat the skin.

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  • Is Brown Lettuce Safe To Eat?

    Whether it's some leafy greens on your burger, in a wrap, or on a salad, most of us would prefer that our lettuce be green. What if you have less-than-fresh-looking leafy greens? Is it safe to eat brown lettuce, and why the odd color change?

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  • Can Apple Seeds Really Kill You?

    Have you heard somewhere that apple seeds are poisonous, or even that you could drop dead if you accidentally ate one? Well, these rumors are true in a sense, but it's going to take way more than a single wayward apple seed to finish you off, especially if you don't grind it to a pulp first.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Coconut Oil

    Superfoods are nutrient-dense, super healthy foods that we all know we should be working into our diets more often. Blueberries, salmon, kale, green tea... and coconut oil? That last one just doesn't seem to fit, but coconut oil has been touted as a health food for years. Is it really that healthy?

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  • How Long Is Lunch Meat Safe To Eat?

    Sometimes we just need a quick bite, and what's faster than stacking a couple slices of deli meat and a few of your favorite toppings between two slices of bread? Though it might not be the healthiest in terms of meal choices, lunch meat sure does serve its purpose.

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  • Is The Blood Spot In Eggs Safe To Eat?

    Eggs can hold a few surprises when you crack open the shell. While some of these are actually quite good, such as the gift of finding double yolks nestled inside, sometimes they don't seem to be quite so wonderful, like when you find a blood spot in your egg.

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  • The Real Reason Cold Pizza Tastes So Good

    The pizza​ world is fully of fiery debates. Is pineapple an acceptable topping? Chicago deep-dish or New York thin crust? One that people seem to take up sides for pretty quickly is the issue of eating cold pizza.

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  • Can You Safely Eat Mango Skin?

    Mangoes can be enjoyed on their own or mixed in with other ingredients for a wholesome smoothie, but let's face it, peeling and cutting a mango can be torture. From the pit in the middle to the thin skin on the outside, getting to the delicious, juicy fruit takes time.

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  • The Truth About Refreezing Thawed Chicken

    Does this scenario sound familiar? You've taken out some chicken to thaw for dinner but when you get home after a long day, ordering pizza and vegging out to Netflix sounds a lot more appealing than standing over a hot stove. Do you throw the chicken back in the freezer for another night?

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  • Does McDonald's Use Real Eggs?

    Breakfast is big business for McDonald's, and much of their menu is dominated by items that contain eggs. The only problem is that not all of those items are actually made with real, fresh eggs.

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  • Microwave A Peep, And Watch What Happens

    People love themselves some Peeps when Easter rolls around. It's no surprise that millions of the marshmallow treats are churned out ever year and have been since 1953. As much as people enjoy eating Peeps -- even in particularly strange ways, like on pizza -- destroying them is equally good fun.

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  • Is Nutella Vegan?

    Nutella, the creamy hazelnut-chocolate spread brought to the United States from Italy, is an indulgence that nearly everyone loves. A closer look at the ingredients list, though, reveals a fact that might be more than a little tragic for chocolate-lovers who don't eat dairy.

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  • Is Frozen Yogurt Actually Healthier Than Ice Cream?

    With the increase in health conscious lifestyles, frozen yogurt has become a popular alternative to ice cream. In fact, CNN reports that about 95 percent of Americans think that frozen yogurt is healthier than ice cream. But is it really?

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  • The Reason Your Mouth Itches After Eating Some Fruits

    Eating fresh produce is a fantastic (and tasty) way to round out a healthy diet, but what if your favorite peaches, apples, or plums make your mouth or throat itchy? While it's natural to wonder if you're developing a true food allergy, it's likely something called oral allergy syndrome.

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  • Why Does Chocolate Turn White?

    Perhaps you've unwrapped a piece of last year's Easter candy and noticed that your chocolate bunny has a slight white or grayish coloring to it. This mysterious color change can be a little perplexing, and there's usually one or two culprits at play behind chocolate turning white.

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  • Why Drinking Coffee Might Actually Make You Tired

    How many times have you grabbed a cup of coffee first thing in the morning? Or rolled through a drive-thru and the barista already knew what your order would be and had it ready for you? If so, you're not alone — a whopping 83 percent of U.S. adults drink coffee.

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  • The Reason It's Safe To Eat Moldy Blue Cheese

    Most people prefer not to eat moldy food. One major exception to this rule is in regards to blue cheese where mold isn't seen as a bad thing. Here's why a little mold won't sentence your blue cheese to a sad fate in the garbage can.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Qdoba

    Despite its popularity, there are some underground fun facts about the Mexican fast-casual chain, Qdoba, that you probably don't know. so we thought we'd delve into some Qdoba 4-1-1. This is the untold truth of your queso bearing, cilantro-rice-loving haven, Qdoba Mexican Eats.

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  • The Story Behind Chuck E. Cheese's Mascot Is Actually Really Sad

    When you think of Chuck E. Cheese's, what comes to mind? Super happy place? Or perhaps a bit creepy, or maybe even mildly terrifying (particularly if you're a Five Nights at Freddy's fan)? Yep, dubious pizza, singing rodents, and screaming kiddies can be a bit... overwhelming.

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  • The Original Chick-Fil-A Tagline Will Make You Cringe

    Chick-fil-A may be America's sweetheart now (sorry, Wendy's!), but they've actually been around a long, long time — over 50 years. Though Chick-fil-A's signature chicken sandwich hasn't seen much change over the decades, the spelling of the chain's name, along with its logo, sure has.

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Television (16)

  • Emeril Lagasse Reveals What He Really Thinks About 'BAM!'

    Emeril Lagasse's infectious personality has been seen on more than 2,000 Food Network shows, and his upbeat attitude earned him the food correspondent position for ABC's Good Morning America, according to the celebrity chef's website. On top of that, he's the best-selling author of 19 cookbooks.

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  • The Secret Ingredient Ina Garten Adds To Her Oatmeal

    Ina Garten probably had no idea when releasing her first cookbook back in 1999 what was in store for her. The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was an immediate best seller, and by 2002 she was three published cookbooks in and ready for more (via Barefoot Contessa).

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  • Who Is Alton Brown Married To Now?

    Alton Brown was the host of the hit Food Network show Good Eats until 2012, taking a seven-year hiatus until the show returned, revamped, in 2019. But longtime fans may have noticed another big change that happened in the star's life during his Good Eats absence.

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  • Ina Garten Reveals The Reason She Never Had Children

    Ina Garten has been married to her husband Jeffrey for over 50 years. The couple seems very happy together, and are definitely successful and affluent, so some people have wondered — why didn't Ina and Jeffrey ever have kids?

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  • How Long Has Ina Garten Been Married To Her Husband Jeffrey?

    If you're a fan of Ina Garten, chances are you've seen and heard a lot from her husband Jeffrey, inarguably Ina's most impassioned follower. The two are so close it seems like they've been together forever, and that made us wonder — how long have Ina and Jeffrey Garten actually been married?

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  • The Secret Ingredient The Pioneer Woman Adds To Her Iced Coffee

    Ree Drummond, also known as the Pioneer Woman, has made it abundantly clear that iced coffee is life in her Oklahoma home. There is, however, one unique ingredient that Drummond adds to her iced coffee to create an irresistible flavor — a spice you never would've thought of.

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  • Why The Great British Baking Show Really Films In A Tent

    While we'll always wonder how they manage to cast such sweethearts on the show compared to the people you see on reality TV in the USA, one thing we're really curious about is why The Great British Baking Show is filmed outside in a tent.

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  • Kim Zolciak-Biermann Reveals Her Surprising Eating Habits

    Kim Zolciak-Biermann, reality TV star and matriarch of Bravo's Don't Be Tardy, isn't what we'd call an adventurous eater. Fans of the show know that personal chef Tracey Bloom has sometimes struggled to get the Zolciak-Biermann family to think outside the box when it comes to food.

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  • The Surprising Food The Pioneer Woman Eats Every Day

    Ree Drummond, host of The Pioneer Woman on Food Network, 23rd largest landowner in the United States, business mogul, and mom, cooks a lot of food, both for her job and for her big family. But there's one food she eats every day, in any way, shape, or form: cheese.

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  • Ina Garten's Honest Cooking Confession Will Surprise You

    Cooking can be hard, especially if you're venturing beyond pasta with jarred tomato sauce or ramen noodles, but Ina Garten somehow makes it all look easy. On her Food Network television show, Barefoot Contessa, and in her cookbooks, Garten turns elaborate dinner parties into effortless affairs.

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  • Sophie Flay Dishes On Her Relationship With Dad, Bobby

    Sophie Flay is starring in a new Food Network show, The Flay List, with her famous chef dad Bobby. While we're excited to learn about the delicious local dishes they'll be featuring on the show, we're most excited to hear more about the relationship between Bobby Flay and his daughter.

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  • Celebrity Chefs Who Hate The Pumpkin Spice Trend

    Once summer is here, can pumpkin spice season be far behind? Seriously, every year Starbucks and the like seem to push out their pumpkin spice offerings earlier and earlier and let it linger on later and later, so pumpkin spice season now apparently runs from August to January.

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Tips (27)

  • Here's What You Can Substitute For Evaporated Milk

    If you love baking, chances are your pantry is stocked full of necessities. Most of the time you're prepared when it comes to last-minute cakes, pies, and cookies, but there's always that one time you try something new, you look around and you're missing that one special ingredient.

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  • The Secret Ingredient The Pioneer Woman Adds To Her Potato Salad

    The Pioneer Woman is known for her midwestern home-cooking recipes, which are usually her takes on classic comfort foods. But sometimes she really goes out on a limb, and we were honestly a little shocked when we heard about the secret ingredient she adds to her potato salad.

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  • Here's What You Can Substitute For Cool Whip

    Nothing compliments a piece of pie or bowl of strawberry shortcake like a healthy dollop (or two) of Cool Whip. Whether out of its traditional blue tub or in an aerosol can, this popular dessert add-on has been around for decades.

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  • The Trick To Removing Salmon Bones Easily

    Salmon is a staple of weeknight meals, and is a healthy protein that we can grill, bake, or steam for dinner, knowing it will always come out flavorful and delicious. Before you get daunted by purchasing that salmon filet, you should know that there's actually a trick for removing them easily.

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  • How To Store Carrots So They Stay Fresh And Crisp

    Carrots are quite a versatile vegetable, delicious whether eaten raw or cooked. They can even be used as a deterrent when you're trying to ignore that extreme chocolate craving — just skip the cupboard and head to the fridge for a handful of baby carrots.

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  • Do You Really Need To Remove Silver Skin From Meat?

    If you're a lover of barbecued ribs, chances are you've noticed that there's a thick, slightly translucent skin, called silver skin, on one side of the slab. It can seem like a daunting task to get rid of it, so aspiring chefs might wonder if they really need to remove the silver skin from meat.

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  • Freezing Avocados: Here's What You Should Know

    If you don't pop open an avocado within a few days of it ripening, then you could be in for an unhappy surprise when you finally do, because there is nothing sadder than a gross, squishy, browning, too-ripe avocado.

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  • The Secret Ingredient You Should Be Using In Your Meatloaf

    Despite being a staple of American comfort food since the 1870s, meatloaf doesn't always get the respect it deserves. It's certainly not the prettiest looking dish, and if prepared poorly, choking down dry meatloaf can turn an enjoyable meal into punishment.

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  • The Trick To Reheating Mozzarella Sticks

    You're rummaging through your fridge and what's that you see? It's some leftover mozzarella sticks from when you went out to dinner the other night -- score! Now the only issue is how to go about reheating those cheesy bad boys so that they come out crispy and hot instead of soggy and disappointing.

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  • Here's How To Tell If Ground Beef Has Gone Bad

    Ground beef is a dinnertime staple in many houses, as it's an affordable way to make a flavorful meal without having to spring for pricier cuts. But if you've ever stocked up on ground beef only to see that's it's grayish brown inside and wondered if it's still safe to eat, you're not alone.

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  • Why You Should Never Buy Ground Beef At Walmart

    While Walmart may be your best one-stop shopping destination for those occasions when you've just got to pick up a cremation urn, a fursuit and, oh yeah, some groceries, there are still a few things you should really shop for elsewhere.

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  • The Secret Ingredient Snoop Dogg Adds To His Mashed Potatoes

    So you need a killer mashed potato recipe that's really going to knock the socks off your dinner guests, huh? Well, you could see what a celebrity chef like Bobby Flay or Gordon Ramsay recommends, but maybe that's a little too obvious, and you want to get outside the box a bit.

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  • Does Washing Mushrooms Really Ruin Them?

    Pick up a container of mushrooms and you'll likely see some dirt present. Of course you're going to want to wash them, but you might have heard that washing mushrooms ruins them, which you definitely do not want to do. Is water really the enemy of the mushroom?

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  • You've Been Eating Pringles Wrong Your Whole Life

    Potato chips, one of the most common party snacks and lunchtime treats around, are basically a no-brainer to eat — open bag, put chips in mouth, chew, and enjoy. But when you're eating Pringles, things get a little more complicated.

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  • Why You Should Stop Defrosting Meat In The Microwave

    You get home from work and realize you forgot to put your frozen hamburger in the fridge to defrost for the dinner you're about to make. Tossing any frozen, raw meat into your microwave and hitting the "defrost" button gets the job done, but is this the best way to defrost meat? Probably not.

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  • You've Been Eating Pineapple Wrong Your Entire Life

    Pineapples are delicious — there's no doubt about it. But before you can indulge in that deliciousness, you have to go through the extensive amount of labor it takes to cut a pineapple. Wouldn't it be nice to know that there was an easier way to get to the parts of the pineapple that matter?

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  • Is It Bad To Put Hot Food In The Fridge?

    You know that it's important to chill food in the refrigerator once you're done with your hot meal, but how soon can you actually put your leftovers away? Do you have to give them a cool-down period on your counter before stashing them? Is it actually a bad idea to put hot food in the fridge?

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  • The Weird Ingredient That Will Rescue Cheap Wine

    Thanks to the vast selection of wine on shelves, you may have to do a lot of taste testing to find the ones you like. But the good news is if you happen to head home with a cheap bottle of wine that doesn't quite do it for you, there may be a way to save it.

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  • How To Crack An Egg Perfectly Every Time

    You might feel a bit sheepish Googling something as simple as "the best way to crack an egg," but you shouldn't. In this day and age, thanks to the Food Network, the Cooking Channel, and the rise of the celebrity chef, you've probably seen a dozen different egg-cracking methods.

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  • The Trick To Keeping Brown Sugar Soft

    It's happened to you before. You've stumbled across an amazing chocolate chip cookie recipe. You scroll the ingredient list and see that it calls for brown sugar. You know it's in the cupboard somewhere, and after a few minutes of searching, there it is. There's only one problem.

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  • The Best Way To Cut A Watermelon

    When you're looking for a way to quench your thirst and water just isn't enough, watermelon is a great alternative. Watermelon is made up of 92 percent water and with the extra natural sweetness, it's a great way to hydrate your body and fuel it with nutrients.

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