The Real Reason You Should Only Shop At Aldi On Wednesdays
Aldi is also known for introducing specialty items that fly off the shelves almost as quickly as they come in.
Read MoreAldi is also known for introducing specialty items that fly off the shelves almost as quickly as they come in.
Read MoreMore 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?
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MorePotatoes 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreCaviar 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?
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreSalmon 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.
Read MoreGood 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.
Read MoreOrganic is one of those buzzwords that has taken the grocery industry by storm, and in the egg department, organic egg sales are booming. So how do you know if that carton of eggs you've picked up in the grocery store labeled organic is the real deal?
Read MoreZucchini 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.
Read MoreNegative 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?
Read MoreSweetbreads sound like some kind of yummy breakfast pastry, don't they? A sweetbread is actually organ meat, and isn't so yummy-sounding after all. Recently, however, sweetbreads have experienced a surge in popularity with the nose-to-tail eating crowd.
Read MoreChewing 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.
Read MoreWhen it comes to deciphering sell-by versus use-by dates, you'll be surprised to find that one has nothing to do with you and the other isn't always right.
Read MoreBobby Flay's cat Nacho is a Maine Coon cat more famously referred to as Nacho Flay — and being the sidekick of a famous chef has its perks. If you aren't familiar with Nacho Flay, here are a few things you should know.
Read MoreDeciding 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.
Read MoreWhether 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?
Read MoreHave 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.
Read MoreSuperfoods 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?
Read MoreSometimes 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.
Read MoreEggs 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMangoes 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.
Read MoreDoes 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?
Read MoreBreakfast 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.
Read MorePeople 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.
Read MoreNutella, 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.
Read MoreWith 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?
Read MoreEating 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.
Read MorePerhaps 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.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreMost 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.
Read MoreChipotle's latest limited-release menu item? Carne asada, which even has "meat" right in its name, as this Spanish phrase translates to "grilled meat."
Read MoreCompetitive eaters might not garner the same sort of acclaim as professional ballplayers, but they can make a professional athlete's salary -- if they're good enough. When it comes to the world of competitive eating, there's more than one way to make a buck, but making a career of it isn't easy.
Read MoreChicken sandwiches have been on everyone's mind in the summer of 2019, after Popeyes ran out of its wildly popular spicy chicken sandwich and all of the major chains started warring on Twitter about whose fried chicken reigned supreme. Now, KFC is getting in the game.
Read MoreThe nationwide Popeyes Chicken Sandwich mania takes an unexpected turn with a brand new way to get one of their coveted sandwiches, even though the franchise has actually been sold out since August 27 (via Eater). Don't get too excited, though.
Read MoreHostess, the creator of the iconic, golden, cream-filled snack Twinkies, has been known to fiddle around with flavors in the past, but a recent tweet had people wondering if they'd finally gone over the edge. "Only the real ones know about these," they tweeted.
Read MoreIn news you never thought you'd read today, KFC has developed a dating simulator that focuses on winning the heart of a sexy Colonel Sanders (via CNET). "I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin' Good Dating Simulator" is a real game, that will be available for free on Steam on September 24.
Read MoreIf you don't eat meat, you probably know that vegetarians have been able to order off Taco Bell's regular menu for years by either selecting meat-free items, like bean burritos, or subbing beans for meat. However, it's now going to be easier than ever.
Read MoreIf you've ever ordered delivery and thought that your pizza tasted suspiciously like a microwaved pizza from the grocery store, you might be onto something. At least one YouTuber has been scamming diners by serving them microwaved frozen dinners from his "Italian restaurant."
Read MoreIf you've been looking for another easy breezy breakfast option (that you can also get at a drive-thru), Wendy's is investing a whopping $20 million into rolling out a brand-spankin' new breakfast menu nationwide.
Read MoreOMG, how could this be happening? How could White Claw, the it beverage of summer 2019, be in short supply? This is, like, the worst thing to happen since Popeyes ran out of chicken sandwiches! What's going to happen now?
Read MoreWho doesn't love Chick-fil-A? Besides, maybe, chickens, whose population Chick-fil-A has done its share of depleting. Perhaps dietitians might also have a chicken bone to pick with this popular chain, too.
Read MoreIf you like your coffee large and in charge, then you're going to have to order something besides a Nitro Cold Brew the next time you roll through your local Starbucks if you want a big one — as it turns out, you can only order this particular beverage in a 12-ounce tall or 16-ounce grande.
Read MoreThe vegan who sued her neighbors for cooking meat in their backyard probably didn't expect this to happen. Even though the courts in Australia tossed out her lawsuit, Cilla Carden certainly tried to sue her neighbors because she couldn't stand the smell of grilling meat when she was in her backyard.
Read MoreYes, it's pumpkin spice season, which means everything (even Spam) is turning a bit orange as we prepare to welcome fall back with open arms. If you're a Pumpkin Spice Latte fan, it's already back and ready to order from your local Starbucks barista, along with the new Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew.
Read MoreWhen you were growing up, your parents likely insisted that you eat a variety of healthy foods. As a child, it's possible you resisted, resulting in a classic picky-eater scenario that meant your parents tried to accommodate you while still attempting to feed you the foods your body needed.
Read MoreIf you're watching what you eat but occasionally grab a combo meal at your favorite fast food drive-thru, you're not just enjoying a "cheat" day — you're actually consuming far more than you probably thought you were.
Read MoreDespite 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreChick-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.
Read MoreSubway has around 42,000 locations in more than 100 countries, meaning you can pretty much "eat fresh" in almost any corner of the world.
Read MoreAt eateries all across the country, you can find chicken wings, ranging from totally inedible to downright delectable. We've compiled a list of some of the most popular spots to get chicken wings in U.S., and ranked them from the worst to the best.
Read MoreEmeril 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.
Read MoreIna 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).
Read MoreAlton 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.
Read MoreIt's been over a year since chef and television host of the popular programs No Reservations and Parts Unknown took his life, and this fall, fans will a chance snag a personal item of Anthony Bourdain's. In October, 215 items belonging Bourdain will be up for auction to the highest bidders.
Read MoreIna 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?
Read MoreThe Busbys have been charming viewers of TLC's OutDaughtered since its debut in 2016, and the masses can't get enough of the family of eight. We happily tune in each week to watch Adam and Danielle wrangle their 8-year-old. and 4-year-old quintuplets.
Read MoreIf 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?
Read MoreRee 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.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreWhen Jax Taylor goes grocery shopping, he doesn't mess around. The Vanderpump Rules star recently shared snaps of his Costco cart on Instagram, and its contents will be fairly unsurprising to anyone who's ever seen the show's cast in action.
Read MoreKim 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.
Read MoreJoe Bastianich was pretty much destined for a culinary career, though his beginnings weren't so glamorous — Bastianich spent his younger days washing dishes and sweeping the sidewalks of his parents' restaurant in Queens.
Read MoreRee 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.
Read MoreCooking 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.
Read MoreSophie 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.
Read MoreOnce 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreNothing 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.
Read MoreSalmon 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.
Read MoreInstant ramen noodles have been a staple of American budget cuisine for so long that at times we've almost come to forget their Asian origins, or at least that was the case up until recently when gourmet ramen restaurants became a thing.
Read MoreBefore you toss out that used tea bag and get back to your cup of Earl Grey and a book, how about placing it in the sink with that waiting pile of dirty pans? Tea bags are great for cleaning, and if your kitchen sink is full of dirty dishes, tea could be the trick.
Read MoreCarrots 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreGreen onions are an incredibly versatile vegetable. Although they're often associated with Chinese, Korean, and other Asian cuisines, sliced green onions also add a nice touch to potato salad and even pizza.
Read MoreYou're looking forward to devouring that egg you just hard boiled, but once you start cracking the shell and peeling it, you're not having a great time because it doesn't peel easily and — wait, why are there chunks of egg coming off with the peel?
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreDespite 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.
Read MoreYou'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.
Read MoreGround 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.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreOreo has introduced a wild selection of flavors, and each new addition is a little bit more surprising than the last. Here's our definitive ranking.
Read MoreSo 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.
Read MorePick 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?
Read MoreAre you ready to up your bacon game? I've assembled some of the best ways out there for cooking everyone's favorite meat candy.
Read MorePotato 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.
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MorePineapples 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?
Read MoreYou 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?
Read MoreThanks 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.
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MoreIt'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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreEven if you didn't know him, you could tell that Food Network personality, restaurateur, and chef Carl Ruiz was a guy who would be fun to hang out with.
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