Paula Deen, the one time "Queen of Southern Cooking," was, just a few short years ago, seemingly sitting on top of the world. After a string of controversies, though, her net worth took a huge hit as she lost most of her sponsorships, but there's no need to set up a GoFundMe for poor Paula just yet.
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Many interviews on Hot Ones are amazing. How can they not be, especially when your favorite actor is spewing molten hot sauce while trying to explain the plot of their favorite film? However, not all Hot Ones episodes are created equal. So which are the best and which are the worst? Let's find out!
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It turns out that some of the rumors about how Jell-O is made are true, and it just might be one of those foods you'll never eat again after you know the ingredients.
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If you've ever gone to pick up the capsule version of turmeric to use medicinally, you may have found yourself with a bottle of curcumin instead, or with a bottle of turmeric that says it includes curcumin, making you wonder — what exactly is the difference between curcumin and turmeric?
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Sour cream is just the thing if you need a little bit of tartness in your food. It can be a little unpleasant, however, when you reach into the fridge for some sour cream, pull the lid back, and see some water on the surface.
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Without a doubt, there's a lot of ground to cover if you are wondering about whether you should buy organic-labeled food or not. Sometimes, in situations like this one, it's helpful to simply go back to the beginning: What does organic food really mean?
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If you don't live near an Asian grocery store, don't have hours of free time to devote to keeping an eye on a simmering batch, or if you're simply new to the repertoire, you likely don't have a supply of freshly-made dashi on hand, which is where dashi powder can definitely come in handy.
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Shopping at Costco can be confusing, with the towering shelves of bulk goods, the crowds, and getting distracted by all of those tasty samples. But if you've got a membership, there's one Costco hack you should know about — a bakery item that sounds too delicious to be true.
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Grapes seem like such a healthy food, don't they? How could they possibly have any unpleasant side effects? For all their health benefits, they do have their downside, especially if you eat a ton.
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We all know that it's a good idea to add more fruits and veggies to our diet, whether we reach for tomatoes, potatoes, or leafy greens. But if you eat too many carrots, what happens to you?
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If you're a burger-hungry billionaire looking for the most luxurious hamburger a diner could possibly enjoy, you're probably not going to grab what the Guinness World Records dubs as the world's most expensive hamburger. Instead, we have just the burger for your discerning tastes.
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Before you take another bite of cranberry sauce, the gooey, red Thanksgiving side dish and think you're bolstering your health, here's some info about it.
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Nobody wants to get sick because of food poisoning, but it can also be tricky to know for sure just how much danger is involved if you happen to find a piece of undercooked chicken on your plate.
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When it comes to cookware, almost nothing is as classic or iconic as Pyrex. But even if you're a veteran user of the glass bakeware, there's still a big mistake you might be making with your Pyrex.
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If you spend as much time in TJ's as we do, then maybe you've spotted a stuffed toy tucked in one of the aisles and wondered to yourself — what's the reason Trader Joe's hides stuffed animals in their stores?
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Ordering delivery food for dinner is so much easier, but these days, restaurants are so desperate to get people through the doors that they'll pay you to dine-in instead of order out. That's because food delivery is now the most popular way people dine "out" (or "in" as the case may be).
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When you hear the deal Starbucks is offering Black Friday shoppers this year — well, you could maybe even skip the bog box store hullabaloo, since you just might be able to get all your shopping done at the same place you're enjoying a tasty peppermint mocha or other Starbucks holiday drink.
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Hold up before you open up that ready-to-eat salad bowl, because there's a dangerous E. coli outbreak that you need to know about.
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Here's a tip for any In-N-Out employees: If David Chang comes into your restaurant, don't bother asking him if he wants fries with his order, because he most certainly does not. Chang apparently thinks that In-N-Out's fries are "total garbage." Ouch.
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We were totally blown away when we heard that Seth Rogen spend more than $21,000 on Postmates. Did he order too many appetizers? What happened?
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Whether you like to drink a Frosty, or dunk your french fries into it, Wendy's Frosty is one of the most iconic fast food milkshakes out there. In celebration of their 50th birthday, Wendy's has announced a new, festive take on the classic: the Birthday Cake Frosty (via Elite Daily).
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With their low prices, kids' menus, and even toys and prizes for pint-sized patrons, fast food restaurants are typically the go-to spot for busy parents looking for a place to feed the whole family, but all this might have changed rather drastically if one Arby's franchise had its way.
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It's been a week since Popeyes' chicken sandwich returned to menus. For the last seven days, Popeyes has been dominating headlines, with news outlets dissecting every ingredient, reporting on the stabbing death of a customer who cut in line, and revealing what Justin Bieber really thinks of it.
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We've been closely following the coverage of the Popeyes chicken sandwich, but we never expected the fervor around a fast food sandwich to become so hot that someone would actually get stabbed over it. That's exactly what happened after an argument erupted in line between two Popeyes customers.
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So much for trying to eat healthy. There's a huge vegetable recall right now over concerns that certain products have been contaminated with listeria, and it includes major brands like Del Monte, HEB, Trader Joe's, Kroger Organic, and more.
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Krispy Kreme makes a mean donut, but the chain's sweet breakfast pastries aren't available everywhere. One college student tried to solve this problem by driving all the way to Iowa from Minnesota to pick up donuts at a Krispy Kreme location and then driving them back to resell.
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Popeye's chicken sandwich is back, y'all... but for how long? Popeyes is promising that this time the sandwich is back for good (via CNN), but then, they admit they were not expecting, nor did they prepare for, the sandwich to sell out quite so soon after it was first introduced back in August.
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You may have heard that Popeyes has been in on the chicken sandwich scene for awhile now — first, they debuted their chicken sandwich offering in August to a ton of hype and fanfare, and almost as quickly, they were completely sold out.
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With smaller stores and less merchandise to load and stock, Aldi needs fewer employees per store. This is one of the ways Aldi keeps its prices so low, but what about the employee wages? Here's what you should know about the pay at Aldi before you fill out a job application.
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Just as Popeye's prepares to bring back its chicken sandwich, there comes an indication that McDonald's is preparing to enter the arena with its own revamped chicken sandwich in January 2020.
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Some Taco Bell fans are getting an early treat this holiday season with the release of shredded chicken tacos. Even better -- they're just a buck! The new tacos are available in a soft shell and are filled with shredded chicken, as well as lettuce, cheddar cheese, whatever sauce you like, and crunchy tortilla strips.
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Shake Shack's delicious burgers might be the favorite of New York, but when it comes to California, In-N-Out is the burger chain that reigns supreme. The fast food joint has been serving burgers to hungry folks since the 1940s and they know that fresh ingredients are key to keeping an edge.
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You can certainly try and replicate that perfect Shake Shack burger at home, but there's nothing quite like the real thing. Shake Shack has a special way of making their burgers stand out from the crowded fast food burger market, and here's how they do it.
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McDonald's has seen its fair share of failures, and for these particular mess-ups, McDonald's only has itself to blame. From chicken wars, to bloated menus, to artificial intelligence, here are some of the worst decisions McDonald's has ever made.
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The fast food chain Five Guys is known for their fresh, never-frozen burgers, their delicious fries, and a robust secret menu, thanks to their abundance of free toppings. But it turns out that one of the best secret menu items at the chain has to do with an unusual add-in for their milkshakes.
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While an order of Five Guys fries does cost a little more than McDonald's, Wendy's, or In-N-Out fries, Five Guys delivers with unusually large servings. Here's what you should know about these popular fries and how they differ from the competition.
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Think you're the master of your bar domain? Check in to see if you're making any of these grievous bar-ordering faux pas.
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Steak 'n Shake has been around since the 1930s and has long been a popular diner that hungry Americans have turned to when looking for a good steakburger and hand-dipped shake. But what is a steakburger, and how are these burgers so different and tastier than much of the fast food competition?
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With new flavors and old favorites of Starbucks holiday drinks all contending for menu space, how do you decide which festive drink to order? We can help with that. This is our definitive ranking of Starbucks' offerings of holiday past — many of which are making a valiant return in 2019 .
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Fast food restaurants need to keep up with changing trends, but in recent years, it hasn't been all smooth sailing and clear skies for Burger King. In fact, Burger King is really struggling. Why are they in such a tough spot? It's complicated. This is the real reason Burger King is struggling.
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Are you familiar with the Popeyes chicken lady? She's that sweet (yet sassy) Louisiana lady who spends her time dreaming up new dishes for her favorite restaurant to feature on its menu. What's the real story behind her, though?
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Whether you make Popeyes a regular stop in your fast food rotation, you're ready to go back after a long time away, or you've never been there before, there are some things you should know before you follow that smell of frying chicken and head right into Popeyes.
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How will you have the time to sample all the Dorito flavors in your lifetime? Fret no longer, as we have compiled a list of of every Doritos flavor, ranked.
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Warehouse clubs don't always save consumers money over time. But if you're hip to these missteps, you can certainly make membership worthwhile.
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While Shake Shack doesn't have a complicated menu, there are some items that shouldn't be missed... and some you probably shouldn't waste your time on.
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Use it to glaze bacon, pour it over IHOP's famous pancakes, or use it as a sugar substitute — no matter what, everyone should have maple syrup in their pantry at all times. Or is is the fridge? It turns out, you've been storing maple syrup wrong your whole life.
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For the contestants who go on MasterChef and manage to survive the harsh eyes and unforgiving palates of the judges, there's no doubt a great reward waiting for them. How about the other contestants, though?
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Paula Deen used to be one of the core performers on Food Network, with multiple shows (including Paula's Home Cooking, which aired from 2002-2012 and filmed 124 episodes), appearances on talk shows and other programs, and even a few cookbooks under her belt.
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Every episode of Fear Factor had at least one nausea-inducing "food" segment, and lucky for you, we've compiled a list of the nastiest dishes. Buckle up, and make sure your Pepto-Bismol's within reach. Things are about to get gross.
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What is up with Guy Fieri's intolerance of the ever-innocuous egg? It's not like he's allergic, or objects to them on religious or ethical grounds, since a number of his recipes contain eggs or egg-derived products such as mayonnaise. What's the real story here?
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As the holiday season rushes at us, there's one thing everybody's been wondering — at least, everybody who got an Instant Pot last Christmas, and has been looking for more ways to make use of this wonder appliance — is it possible for me to prepare my holiday turkey in said Instant Pot?
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Perhaps you've eaten corn on the cob hundreds (or thousands) of times in your life and you're wondering how someone could possibly eat corn on the cob wrong. Well, let's consider that perhaps you've been eating corn on the cob in an ill-advised manner for your entire life.
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One problem with deviled eggs, however is that no matter how pretty they look on the platter at first, the filling does tend to get a bit weepy after a while. You can, however, exorcise your deviled eggs' demons and cheer up their weepiness with one secret ingredient.
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When it comes to the greatest sandwiches of all time, you'd have to put the classic grilled cheese right at the top of the list. But it turns out coating the bread with butter isn't the best way to go. Until you've had a grilled cheese sandwich made with this secret ingredient, you haven't lived.
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Milk thistle doesn't really sound too appealing, but despite its unappetizing name, it's is actually quite popular with both home cooks and people who are into natural remedies. If you don't have any on hand and you need some, though, what can you do?
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A really good steak doesn't come cheap, but can a really cheap steak be made to taste not just edible, but actually really good? It's something that has surely perplexed many a bargain shopper, but it's not entirely impossible.
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Whether you're thinking of applying for a job at Sam's Club, or if you're just curious about what it's like to work there, we have the answers. Here's a look at what former and current employees are saying about what it's like to work at Sam's Club.
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So, what's one to do if they go to do their once-a-year holiday baking, only to discover that they're out of corn syrup? Luckily, there are a few substitutions you can use.
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Cupcakes are our favorite way to celebrate birthdays, holidays, and other fun events, but as anyone with a nose knows, when you go to take a bite out of your cupcake, you're more likely to just get a schnoz full of frosting. So what's the proper way to eat a cupcake?
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If you've ever gotten ambitious enough to try your hand at preparing a Middle Eastern dish or gotten the urge to challenge your skills with an Indian curry, you've probably stumbled across cumin as an ingredient. But what if you're halfway through your prep before you realize you don't have it?
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Whether you like it tossed with your chicken wings or find yourself craving it drizzled on pizza, tangy-spicy Buffalo sauce adds a big boost of flavor to your meals. But if you've ever wished you could add just a little bit of complexity to it, there's one secret ingredient you should try adding.
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Nothing keeps the catch of the day as fresh as possible for as long as possible better than reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP), aka vacuum packaging. Unfortunately, there's a downside to packaging fish in this manner, since not only is the fish preserved, but so are some unwelcome little visitors.
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The can opener is by no means a new kitchen tool. In fact, the modern version of it was first developed way back in 1870 (via Smithsonian Magazine). But even with over 100 years of practice, it turns out people still might not be using can openers correctly.
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Isn't there something you heard about cakes from Costco? Is a sheet cake from a big box store really going to cut it at your party? Yes, absolutely. But before you ask around to see who's got a Costco card and is willing to take you shopping, here are a few fast facts regarding their cakes.
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There's no shortage of eggs to choose from in the grocery store aisle, but they all have one thing in common - that numbering on the side of the carton.
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Ask somebody if they want some chips and fresh guacamole and they're bound to reply with an enthusiastic "yes." Ask them if they'd like some chips and two-day-old guacamole and you'll probably get a questionable look as they stand up to leave. How do you successfully store guacamole, though?
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