Food & Drink
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Walmart’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Beat Top Brands in Taste Test
Store-bought cookies can satisfy your craving in less time than it takes to bake a batch of homemade. But which kind to get from that endless grocery aisle? To find out, we bought 16 bags of chocolate chip cookies from…
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‘Healthy’ Habits That Can Cause Harm
Having a healthy lifestyle seems like an easy goal to achieve — but not necessarily. There are some seemingly healthy habits that can actually do more harm than good. Others may have no advantage over tried-and-true methods, like time-restricted eating,…
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I Tried Cannabis-Infused Ice Cream — Here’s What Happened
Is there ever a bad time to eat ice cream? We savor scoops of the creamy dessert when we’re happy, when we’re sad, when we’re celebrating, when we want to get a little … high? Yup, it’s true: Cannabis-infused ice…
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I Tried Too Good To Go, a Food Waste App. Here’s What Happened
It’s a staggering statistic: In the United States, 40% of the food produced every year is ultimately wasted, both in restaurants and our own kitchens. Fortunately, there has been a recent surge to combat food waste while saving money, resulting…
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Applebee’s Distances Itself From Memo Advocating Lower Wages
Think twice before you type. It’s advice an Applebee’s executive probably wishes he’d followed now that a controversial memo has been leaked online. Wayne Pankratz, an executive with Apple Central, a Kansas City-based company that operates Applebee’s restaurants, has lost his job…
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The Best Bagel Shops Across America
Whether you prefer yours smeared with cream cheese, loaded with lox, or topped with other fixings for an epic sandwich, nothing compares to a crusty, chewy, soft-on-the-inside bagel fresh out of the oven. Bagel fiends, particularly NYC ex-pats, have strong…
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30 Under-the-Radar Trader Joe’s Pantry Staples
Everyone is well aware of popular Trader Joe’s products like Mandarin Orange Chicken and those amazing peanut butter cups, but what about the less exciting pantry staples? Many of those…
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The Best Spice Subscription Boxes to Stock Your Pantry
A quick peek inside your spice cabinet might reveal the usual suspects: salt, pepper, oregano, maybe some chili flakes. But if you’re hoping to add some oomph to your cooking,…
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What the Heck is a Pineberry? Here’s What the Latest Fruit Fad is All About
If you’ve seen white strawberries on store shelves or in your social media feeds and confused them for unripe fruit, you’re not alone. Related: Which Fruits and Veggies Go Bad the…
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Applebee’s Takes a Cue From Fast Food, Adds Drive-Thrus
Soon you may be able to eat good in the neighborhood without ever leaving your car. Applebee’s has added a drive-thru to some of its locations, and more are coming.…
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What’s the Most Popular Fast Food in Your State?
Fast food restaurants are as busy as ever during the pandemic thanks to conveniences like drive-thrus and relatively inexpensive prices. But which ones are the most popular? World Population Review…
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Burger King, Subway Among the Last Remaining Big Brands in Russia
Prominent companies have announced that they’re pulling out of Russia left and right thanks to its invasion of Ukraine, including big names such as Disney, Apple, and BP. But some…
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21 Surprising and Fun Facts About Campbell’s Soup
We all know that Campbell’s soups are mmm mmm good, but did you know that Chicken Noodle got its name by mistake? There’s a lot of history behind a business…
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The Most Extreme Tacos in America
The taco premise is simple: Layer inexpensive or decadent proteins, assorted vibrant toppings and “pack a punch” salsa and sauces inside a corn or flour tortilla and, voila, you have…
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Vegan Burger Joint Looks to Ruffle McDonald’s Feathers
A new plant-based fast-food restaurant in Los Angeles is turning heads for its tongue-in-cheek branding that might seem a little, well, familiar. Related: 25 Weird and Wonderful McDonald’s International Menu Favorites…
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Kroger-Brand Products That Belong in Your Grocery Cart
Trader Joe’s is famous for its tasty, quirky in-house brands. So is Costco, with its beloved Kirkland Signature products. But what about Kroger, the nation’s largest supermarket chain? Though its…
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The Best Frozen and Ready-to-Eat Meals from Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s is well known for its cult-like-following and with good reason: the food. The chain has a relatively small offering of products — roughly 4,000 compared to a regular…
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15 Hearty Brisket Recipes for an Easy Weeknight Dinner
Brisket isn’t something you may think of for a weeknight dinner, but maybe you should. Try these easy recipes to put a hearty meal together.
