Food Trends & Trivia
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Secret Ingredients That Made Grandma’s Food Amazing
Some of our families’ favorite, time-honored recipes include ingredients that make the dishes incredibly delicious — and make today’s health-conscious cooks cringe. So long as you don’t overindulge, we think it’s perfectly fine to take a journey through time and…
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Don’t Feel Like Cooking on Thanksgiving? Costco Has You Covered from Dinner to Dessert
Let’s face it: Cooking Thanksgiving dinner is a lot of work. You can’t just pop a turkey in the oven and be done with it. The turkey alone involves brine, injections, stuffing, seasoning, and hours of oven time. Throw in…
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Put the ‘Friends’ in Friendsgiving with These Recipes Inspired by the Beloved Sitcom
Whether you’re hosting a Friendsgiving get-together or you’re just a “Friends” fanatic looking to get a little festive, the best way to do either is through your stomach (just ask Joey). Throughout its ten-season, 236-episode run, the beloved sitcom featured…
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12 Things You Should Never Do on Thanksgiving
We’re in the home stretch heading toward Thanksgiving and gearing up for the holiday isn’t just about getting in the mood for turkey and mashed potatoes. There are some unspoken rules revolving around Turkey Day that should be revered, including…
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Tired of Eating Burgers the Same Way? Here Are 9 Tips From Home Cooks To Spruce ‘Em Up
Burgers are a good ol’ American classic. They’re cherished by many families for their convenience and affordability — cementing their status as the go-to meal for both quick dinners and weekend cookouts. After all, nothing quite hits like a fat, juicy…
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Former McDonald’s Chef Reveals How To Recreate Big Mac Sauce at Home
Chef Mike Haracz, a former executive chef at McDonald’s, has been making waves on TikTok for sharing insider secrets from his time at the fast-food giant. One of his most popular videos includes a recipe for the chain’s iconic Big…
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Want to Know What a $7,000 Cheeseboard Looks Like? Wonder No More
An extravagant cheeseboard created by Emmy Rener, who owns a business known as @sophisticatedspreads, has taken TikTok by storm — stirring both amazement and skepticism among viewers. The $7,000 cheeseboard,…
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Alani Nu Flavors: 13 Alani Energy Drinks, Ranked
In a world where energy drinks are already abundant, Alani Nu burst onto the scene offering an ultra-low calorie, sugar-free, caffeine-packed beverage full of vitamins from biotin to B12. Alani…
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‘Tastes Just Like an Orange Creamsicle’: This Hack Makes McDonald’s Soda 10 Times Better
Who knew that the secret to unlocking a nostalgic taste of summer could be easily recreated at McDonald’s? Thanks to a TikTok video that’s as simple as it is genius,…
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Insanely Simple McDonald’s Ordering Hack Guarantees Your Food Is Fresher
Fact: McDonald’s french fries are only elite when they’re fresh. Also a fact: Everything else from McDonald’s is also going to be better when it’s fresh (mind-blowing, right?). Still, sometimes…
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‘Those Traditional Recipes Should Have Died With Your Granny’: Viral Green Bean Casserole Recipe Nixes Canned Goods
Green bean casserole is one of those Thanksgiving side dishes that many people can make with their eyes closed. You throw together some canned green beans, a couple of cans…
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‘You’ll Enjoy These More Than a Salad’: Are These Adult Lunchables a Lunchtime Game Changer?
Packing lunch for work is one more tidbit of tedium that comes with adulting. Salads can get soggy. Sandwiches get boring. And going full bore on meal prep can be…
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Why You Should Never Microwave Cup Noodles (or Any Styrofoam Container)
Cup Noodles recently announced that it’s abandoning its characteristic polystyrene packaging — colloquially called Styrofoam — for a microwaveable paper cup in 2024. The news confused fans online and left…
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From Crab Croquettes To McSpicy Paneers: Here Are 25 Fan Favorites From McDonald’s International Menu
Few brands are seen as more all-American than McDonald’s. But as the world has grown smaller, the fast food giant’s menu has grown wider. The chain has served up locally…
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‘Now My Life Is Ruined:’ 10 Angry (and Hilarious) Recipe Reviews By People Who Failed to Follow Instructions
There are two types of cooks in the world: You’ve got the bold experts who season meals by eyeballing everything and going, “Hmm, that looks about right,” and then you’ve…
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Trader Joe’s Customer Reveals Genius Homemade McGriddles Hack
Unfortunately, with the widespread rising costs for just about anything these days, even ole pastimes like shameless trips to your local fast-food joint have become borderline financially questionable decisions. But…
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‘Literally Undrinkable’: Superfans React to Costco’s Mango Smoothie
Last summer, many shoppers were excited about Costco’s new mango smoothie. The news generated widespread excitement as Costco users in Hawaii shared pictures of the tasty drink at test locations. …
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Taxidermy to Robots: A Look Inside Unusual McDonald’s Restaurants Across America
When we say “The Golden Arches,” you know we’re talking about McDonald’s. When you picture the fast-food joint, images of beige brick and that giant yellow “M” likely flood your…
