Food Trends & Trivia
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10 Things You Should Never Do When Grilling Steak
It’s summertime, and that means grilling season. Chances are, you’ve thrown a steak or two on the grill in your time, but that can be a little stressful if you’re on a budget. Steaks are a relatively expensive cut of…
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The 20 Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors in America, Ranked
For as many millions of ice cream flavors in this world as there are, there is a person that loves that flavor more than anything. Our preferences for ice cream are as different as anything, but where’s our common ground?…
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McDonald’s Discontinued Snack Wraps Are Returning to the Menu
After years of “bring back the Snack Wrap” petitions, social media pleas, and mild public unrest, McDonald’s finally gave in. Next month, the fast-food giant is bringing back the discontinued fan-favorite — with a few changes. Here’s the scoop. When…
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Classic ’80s Recipes You Know You Still Love
The ’80s were known for a lot of things (can you say The Brat Pack, Madonna, and shoulder pads, for starters?), but we bet you didn’t know its cuisine was also something memorable. Hop back in time for some classic…
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30 Old-School Recipes Everyone Used to Love (But Can’t Stand Now)
It’s easy to forget food trends as we race to try the latest one. Here are a few old-school recipes from over the decades that we forgot for good reason. Liver and Onions As any kid who grew up in…
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10 Things You Should Never Eat in the Morning
Starting each morning with the right breakfast is crucial to help you feel energized, invigorated, and ready to tackle the day. Just like you wouldn’t put the wrong kind of gas in a car, you also shouldn’t eat certain foods…
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15 Vintage Fast-Food Ads From Simpler Times
Fast-food ads today are all over the map. Whether it’s Chick-fil-A trying to convince you that their employees offer the world’s greatest customer service, Taco Bell aiming for people on…
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Popular European Fast-Food Chains America’s Missing Out On
American fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Taco Bell have spread across Europe without much resistance. But that doesn’t mean Europeans are only eating Whoppers and Crunchwraps. The continent…
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15 Vintage Photos of A&W Drive-ins
Founded in 1919, A&W has given us over a century of memories — and still counting. Named for its founders, Roy Allen and Frank Wright, the chain is well known…
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7 Foods to Never Eat If You Have High Cholesterol
If you’re struggling with high cholesterol, it’s really important you pay attention to what foods you’re eating to understand how they can impact your levels. While you might find some…
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17 Once-Loved Grocery Stores That Are Gone Forever
Countless grocery store chains have come and gone over the years, many that were household names at one point in time. With competition from upstarts, razor thin profit margins, and…
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The Best Things to Order From In-N-Out’s Secret Menu
The late chef Anthony Bourdain, a New Yorker through and through, famously said that In-N-Out was his favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. “This is like a ballistic missile … a…
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28 Delicious Spam Recipes Even the Haters Will Love
Love it or hate it, Spam has developed a cult following since it was invented in 1937. Though the salty canned meat may be off-putting to some, its versatility, convenience,…
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19 Foods You’ve Never Heard Of Unless You’re From New England
New England is not all clam chowda and lobsta rolls. It’s a lot of that, granted, but not all. The region’s real food identity is built on traditions that rarely…
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20 Popular American Snacks That Are Way Older Than You Think
We love our snacks. Our cravings for munchies fueled $186 billion in sales last year, according to trade association SNAC International (yeah, they really nailed it with that acroynm). As it…
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The Best Fried Food In Every State
America’s love for the deep fryer knows no bounds. This is the country that has fried everything from Coke to Oreos to butter. Every state has its signature fried dish…
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Unusual New Fruits You’re Suddenly Seeing at the Grocery Store
Grocery stores these days try to attract customers to the produce section with choices beyond ordinary apples and oranges. Specialty stores, such as Asian grocers, are even better sources for…
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23 Foods You Should NEVER Freeze
Sure, the freezer helps you extend the life of foods and beverages, a bonus in these tough economic times. But there are a number of items that do not do well…
