What's The Difference Between Red And Yellow Watermelon?
There is such a thing as a yellow watermelon and, although slightly different in taste to the familiar red watermelon, the yellow variety is equally delicious.
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What You Need To Know About Kirkland Protein Bars
A chocolate chip cookie dough candy bar isn't exactly the type of food that would fall under the "diet-friendly" category. Except these aren't candy bars — they're protein bars, and they're incredibly popular. Per Costco's website, Kirkland protein bars have a 4.6-star rating with 2,000 reviews.
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Does Tapping The Top Of Your Can Actually Do Anything?
Nothing ruins a beer or soda quite like shaking it. The solution? Simply tap the lid with your fingernail a few times and presto -- you're no longer wearing your drink. But does it actually work?
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Does Bottled Water Ever Expire?
You open a bottle of water and just when that refreshing H2O is about to hit your lips, your buddy yells, "Stop, that water's expired!" Water can't go bad, right? Nope. But if water can't expire or go bad, why even stamp an expiration date on a product that will stay fresh until the end of time?
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What You Don't Know About Costco's $1 Hot Dog
Chances are that if you've ever set foot inside a Costco you've had the famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, but there's probably a lot you don't know about it.
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This Is How Much Dollar Tree Employees Really Make
The retail industry certainly has a reputation for asking employees to work long hours for not always great pay. Despite The Washington Post reporting that minimum wages are going up, retail still doesn't pay great money, and the story is no different at the dollar store.
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What Is Blue Raspberry Flavor Really?
Blue raspberry is such a hard-to-pin-down flavor. When asked to describe it, what comes to mind first is that it's an eye-catching color, somewhat reminiscent of windshield wiper fluid, although much tastier. What does it actually taste like, and where did it come from?
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The Truth About Kirkland Vodka
According to several blind taste tests, it seems that Kirkland vodka may even be better — and, of course, a whole lot cheaper — than the overpriced, overhyped Grey Goose.
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The Important Difference Between Napa Cabbage And Regular Cabbage
While the contrast in appearance between the two types of cabbage is important to know, in order to make sure you've got the right kind in your shopping cart, the main difference between them lies primarily in their texture, as this factor determines how each one is used.
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The Real Reason Square Watermelons Are So Expensive
Cubed or square watermelons first emerged in Japan in the 1970s, but have now become a novelty item in many other parts of the world. Watermelons, of course, don't naturally grow square, which means there's a hefty price tag attached to them. Here's how much a square watermelon will cost, and why.
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The Truth About Liquid Smoke
You may have seen it in its little bottle up there on the grocery store shelf next to the barbecue sauce selection, and wondered, what the heck is liquid smoke anyway?
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Don't Eat Costco Salmon Until You Read This
While the revelation that some Costco salmon contains live worms that are large enough to be visible might seem like no big deal to Costco management, it's pretty shocking — and super gross — for anyone who was thinking of purchasing, much less eating, that fish.
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The Real Reason Organic Food Is More Expensive
There is one pretty significant roadblock that stands in the way of everybody converting to an all-organic diet, and that is the simple fact that organic equals significant price bump. So why is it that organic food is such a budget buster?
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The Dirty Secret Behind Free Bread In Restaurants
There are a lot of reasons why we dine out, like being too tired to cook something yummy for ourselves at home. So when we started hearing rumors about the dirty secret behind free bread in restaurants, you know we had to do a little investigating.
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What Is Mincemeat Really?
Those in the United States or outside of the UK might hear the words "mince," "meat," "pie," and "dessert" and start wondering — what exactly is mincemeat? Does it really contain actual meat?
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The Real Reason These Expensive Ingredients Cost So Much
There are pricey ingredients, and then there are insanely priced ingredients. Let's talk about some of the most expensive ingredients you might pick up at the store, and why they're priced that way. We'll leave it to you to decide whether or not the cost is worth it.
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The Best Way To Tell If Your Wine Has Gone Bad
There's not much worse than preparing to unwind at the end of a long day with a glass of wine, only to pull that bottle of Syrah off the shelf or last weekend's half-consumed bottle of Pinot Grigio out of the fridge only to be met with the sinking suspicion that something just isn't... right.
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The Truth About Alkaline Water
For something that's such a basic building block to life, there's almost no end to the new ways companies will attempt to market it, and the latest is the very hyped-up alkaline water. Broad claims that alkaline water can detoxify the body has seen it skyrocket in popularity, but is it all hype?
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The Real Reason Deviled Eggs Are Called Deviled Eggs
While deviled eggs could possibly fit into the indulgent category since they tend to be high in fat as well as being super tasty, their name actually doesn't come from the "devil made me do it" excuse.
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The Absolute Worst Food Recall Of All Time
While many food recalls tend to be precautionary in nature and don't involve reports of anyone actually sickened by the product in question, it does happen, and in some cases, it can even be fatal. What was the worst food recall all about?
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The Real Reason Donuts Have Holes
We've found ourselves curious about the real reason why donuts have holes. It can't just be because donut holes are adorably tiny and snackable, right?
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You've Been Storing Potato Chips Wrong Your Entire Life
We're not here to hate on the chip clip, but there's a better way out there to store your chips and it's about time you put it into practice.
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Dangerously Easy Two-Ingredient Appetizers
Plan your party with super simple appetizers —we're talking two ingredients here! — that you can whip up even if you've only got 10 minutes until guests arrive.
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Here's How Much Money The Heirs To Aldi Are Really Worth
Founders Karl and Theo Albrecht built Aldi into what it is today, but both men have now passed away and the grocery store fortune is causing some major family drama among their heirs.
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Here's How Much Popeyes Has Made From Their Chicken Sandwich
Chicken sandwiches are hardly a new food item to Americans, yet, somehow, Popeyes had people waiting hours in line and even coming to fisticuffs over their version of the fast food delicacy. How much money did Popeyes actually make off their fried chicken sandwich?
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Flip'd: The Truth About IHOP's New Fast Casual Restaurant
IHOP is disappearing across the country, which is alarming to breakfast lovers like us because IHOP's pancakes are just so delicious. But it looks like they have a plan for getting back on everyone's radar, and we've learned the truth about IHOP's new fast casual restaurant.
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The Truth About Taco Bell's New Meat Substitute
Until now Taco Bell has relied on their existing ingredients for a vegetarian meal, like black beans, refried beans, and potatoes, which customers can make their own substitutions from. But all of that is changing — the chain now has an actual meat substitute that isn't just refried beans.
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What You Need To Know About KFC's Fried Chicken-Scented Firelog
The holidays are here and that means people are getting cozy by a fire as the smell of fried chicken fills the air. That's right, fried chicken. KFC wants to make your holidays as merry as possible and they aim to do that by filling your house with the smell of Colonel Sanders' fried chicken.
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The Truth About Papa John's Pizza Recipe
Papa John's pizza motto is, "Better Ingredients, Better pizza." Former CEO and company founder, John Schnatter, has an issue with those ingredients, and according to him, they aren't resulting in a "better pizza." So what's really up with the ingredients?
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Here's How To Win Free Starbucks For Life
We go out for coffee almost every day, and it's such a part of our lives that we've basically memorized the Starbucks secret menu. So when we heard that there's a way to win free Starbucks for life our ears perked right up.
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Where To Get Free Cookies On National Cookie Day
There's an abundance of food holidays we seem to observe these days, and from coffee to pizza, our favorite part of these celebrations is getting discounted and free food at our favorite restaurants. We're doubly excited for National Cookie Day on December 4, 2019. Here's how to score free cookies.
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The Truth About Starbucks' Baby Yoda Frappuccino
Anyone looking at Baby Yoda probably wouldn't think "yum" upon viewing the wrinkled green flesh and large pointy ears. But one enterprising Starbucks fan came up with a delightful concoction that pays homage to the Star Wars character in a way that's actually appetizing.
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The Truth About McDonald's New Chicken Sandwich
The biggest of the big-name fast food giants has decided to roll the dice, and not for the first time, as the chain has offered tons of chicken sandwiches over the years. Time will tell if this is the chicken sandwich that puts McDonald's on the map.
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The Real Reason There Might Be A French Fry Shortage
A french fry shortage? Say it ain't so! How can we possibly enjoy a burger without its trusty sidekick? So why are we being told to prepare for the frypocalypse? What has brought down this curse upon us?
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The Untold Truth Of Baskin-Robbins
From what goes into the ice cream, to the two ice cream fanatics who started the business, there's a lot to learn about Baskin-Robbins. We took a deep dive into the history and the mystery behind one of the best-known ice cream shops in the world. This is the untold truth of Baskin-Robbins.
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Signs You're Eating Pre-Made Food At A Restaurant
Even at fine dining restaurants, serving pre-made food is a commonality most patrons are not aware of. Here's how to tell if the food you're eating is fresh.
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What You're Really Eating When You Order Taco Bell
Taco Bell has come under scrutiny in the past for some of their ingredients, so we thought we'd take a closer look at the ingredients they use.
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The Untold Truth Of Netflix's Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Whether you've binged Netflix's Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, are curious if it's your cup of tea, or are just obsessed with David Chang and everything he touches, here are a few fun facts about Netflix's newest foodie series by Chang.
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Restaurant Chains That Might Be Closing In 2020
We can't say for sure that these restaurants will be gone for good in 2020 - but things aren't looking good. That said, enjoy these chains while you can.
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The Most Over-Hyped Fast Food Items Of The Last Decade
Sometimes fast food chains can get so carried away about new menu items they make claims that aren't entirely true, and you'd better believe people on social media are going to call them out on it. Looking back, you'll find that 2010 kicked off a whole slew of over-hyped products. Remember these?
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The Reason Customers Hate The McDonald's Uniform Change
McDonald's has rolled out several changes over the last decade or so that were a hit with both the general public and its investors. One change, though, didn't exactly hit it big with the general public.
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The Craziest Stuff We Learned During Hot Ones Interviews
The genius of Hot Ones is the way physical discomfort can cause the barriers between your mental filter and mouth to crumble. A few bites of spicy and you're suddenly blabbing about everything. Here are some of the craziest things viewers were privy to on Hot Ones.
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You've Been Storing Apples Wrong Your Entire Life
Apples are one of the longer-lasting fruits — as long as you store them correctly, you may be able to enjoy your autumn harvest throughout the winter when other fruits are in short supply.
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The Secret Ingredient You Need For The Most Tender Meat
If you're looking for an easy, one-ingredient method that will ensure even the toughest of meats will wind up fork-tender, there's one tenderizing trick that involves using something you might not have thought of: baking soda.
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Here's What You Can Substitute For Almond Flour
What if you are allergic to (or just don't care for) almonds? What, then, can you substitute for almond flour?
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Here's What You Can Substitute For Sherry Vinegar
Sherry vinegar tends to be a bit harder to find, not to mention pricier, than other vinegars. If you need to find a substitute to use in a recipe calling for sherry vinegar, there are several other types of vinegar you may be able to substitute without compromising the dish to any extent.
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The Biggest Mistake You're Making With Your Dishwasher
If you're rinsing your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, you're doing it wrong. There's an actual scientific reason why you should just go ahead and stick your dishes in dirty. Yay, science!
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The Truth About Bone Broth
So just what is bone broth, anyway? It's getting a ton of buzz lately, like it's some trendy new superfood, but isn't broth made from bones just regular old broth? If so, what's the big deal?
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The Secret Ingredient You Should Be Adding To Your Hot Chocolate
A packet of Swiss Miss does the trick when you're craving hot chocolate, but it doesn't exactly take cocoa to the next level. What you really need is something that will put your hot chocolate over the top. It turns out that secret ingredient is butter.
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Here's What You Can Substitute For Cilantro
Cilantro, like so many other foods, is one of those things that either you love or you hate. If you, or one of those you're feeding, is a cilantro hater, has a cilantro allergy, or you just can't find or don't want to use the stuff, what can you use in its place?
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The Right Way To Cut A Tomato
It doesn't seem like it should be hard to cut a tomato: procure tomato and then apply knife, right? It's not so simple, thanks to the structure of the plump red fruit.
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The Secret Ingredient You Should Be Adding To Your Eggnog
Whether you choose to booze it up or not, though, there is one ingredient that will add a sweet, fragrant note that can really take your eggnog to the next level.
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Costco Food Court Menu Hacks You Need To Know
The food court at Costco is known for some amazing food deals, but their menu is not extensive. And although there is no Costco food court "secret menu" per se, you can, with some creative ordering and DIY combo-ing, hack a few special items of your own.
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Items You Should Be Buying At Dollar Stores
As long as you aren't expecting the world for a handful of loose change, the dollar store has a lot to offer. Here are some deals you should definitely take advantage of — make sure to grab these items the next time you pass by a dollar store.
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Why You Should Never Buy Chips From The Dollar Store
When you stroll into a dollar store with a wad full of singles and everything on the shelf is a buck, it might seem like there's no way you can't get a bargain. Food is a huge part of the sales formula for dollar stores, after all.
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Here's How To Keep Cookies Soft
Nothing tastes just like a soft, fresh, ever-so-slightly chewy cookie fresh out of the oven, but most of those just-baked cookies are going to stick around before they disappear. As each day goes by, the sad news is that those cookies will probably just keep getting harder and harder.
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This Is The Queen's Favorite Christmas Cookie
When it comes to holiday fare, insider info from the royal pastry chef reveals that Queen Elizabeth's favorite Christmas cookie is a classic: she's a fan of gingerbread.
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This Is What You Can Substitute For Liquid Smoke
Liquid smoke is a kind of magic in a bottle — just a few drops of this powerful substance will add the tang of wood smoke to meats, veggies, and even cocktails. It's not the kind of ingredient that can be easily duplicated with a DIY version, though, so what do you do if you don't have any on hand?
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The Surprising Ingredient You Can Use To Thicken Soup
One of the best ways to thicken soup involves vegetables. If the soup is vegetable-based, you can just strain out some of the veggies, puree them, and add them back to the pot. Even if it's not a vegetable soup, however, you can always thicken it up using one specific (and surprising) ingredient.
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The Best Way To Tell If Your Steak Has Gone Bad
Eating food that's gone bad because of bacteria can really make you very sick. Before you bust out the steak sauce, it's worth familiarizing yourself with the tell-tale signs that your steak could be past its prime and better in the garbage than on your plate.
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The Simple Trick For Sharpening A Knife With A Coffee Mug
One of the worst things you can do with your knives is to sharpen them with an electric sharpener, which is why we're so in love with this simple trick for sharpening a knife with a coffee mug.
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Here's What You Can Substitute For Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract is a baking staple, and one that seems to be called for in nearly every recipe for cookies and cakes — as well as making frequent appearances in numerous other desserts. The problem with vanilla is, when you run out and need to buy a new bottle, you may be in for some sticker shock.
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You've Been Frying Eggs Wrong Your Whole Life
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and the star of many breakfasts is a fried egg — runny in the middle, set around the edges, and buttery in flavor. But no matter how many breakfasts you've enjoyed, it turns out you may have been frying eggs wrong your whole life.
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Everything You Should And Shouldn't Do When Freezing A Cake
Cakes lend themselves very well to being kept in the freezer. In fact, freezing your cake might make it taste even better than it would have if sliced and served fresh. Not to mention, there's zero risk of burning your mouth! And yes, you can also freeze cakes after they've been frosted.
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The Secret To Reheating French Fries
French fries have long been considered to be a kind of Jekyll and Hyde food — they are absolutely delicious when they're fresh out of the fryer, but after they've cooled off a bit, they lose quite a bit of their appeal, and any leftovers are notoriously difficult to revive.
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Food Challenges That Broke The Internet This Past Decade
What were the major food challenges of the decade? There are a few big ones that truly swept up the world, and no, we're not talking about The Ice Bucket Challenge. If you're curious about which food challenges made our list, keep on reading.
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Can You Really Cook A Steak In The Microwave?
Surprisingly enough, your microwave can be used for more than just reheating leftovers — you can use it to poach eggs, toast nuts, whip up an almost effortless risotto and, yes, you can even use it to cook a steak.
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You've Been Storing Tomatoes Wrong Your Entire Life
How you store your tomatoes is going to make all the difference in not just how long they last, but how good they taste when you finally do eat them. What is the best way to do so?
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The Best Way To Tell If Your Eggs Have Gone Bad
Guy Fieri might hate eggs, but light and fluffy scrambled eggs are a staple of our diet, especially at breakfast. But what's the best way to tell if your eggs have gone bad?
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The Truth About The Fluffiest Pancakes On Earth
As far as food crazes go, it's hard not to be drawn in when one is as photogenic as the sky-high jiggly pillows of pancakes that have been making the rounds on social media lately. A quick search of #fluffypancakes on Instagram, for instance, yields photo after photo of this new take on pancakes.
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