Food Trends & Trivia
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Easy Cooler-Ready Dinner Ideas to Pack for Busy Summer Nights
Ball games got you away from home at dinnertime? Sick of leaving the lake early to head home for dinner? Maybe you’re just looking for something cold to fill your belly for summertime supper. Check out some of our favorite,…
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Crumbl Cookies Is America’s Fastest-Growing Dessert Chain— But Are The Cookies Any Good?
You’re probably already familiar with — if not already in love with — Crumbl Cookies. It’s the fastest-growing dessert chain in the U.S., and that’s not surprising considering the number of locations I’ve seen pop up in various suburban strip…
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Forget Chicken Sandwich Wars — the Taco Wars Have Arrived
Recently, Taco Bell was trying to “liberate” the trademark Taco John’s put on Taco Tuesday in, um, 1989. A little late to the party, but whatever. Anyway, the competing food chains squabbled a bit, got some free press, and everyone…
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Quiz: So How Much Do You Really Know About Grilling?
The unmistakable sizzling, smoking, and smells of a cookout tells the neighborhood that summer is here. You know how awesome grill marks look on a perfectly cooked steak, you know that everyone is certain that their rub recipe is the best,…
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‘Chick-fil-A Is Discontinued”: Mom Transforms Kitchen into a Cafeteria for Summer Break in Viral Video
School is almost out for the summer and parents everywhere are faced with the harsh reality that their ears will soon be subjected to round-the-clock, “I’m hungry,” and “Can I have a snack?” badgering. Gone is the convenience of packing…
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Panera Grilled Cheese Fans: Here’s the Trick to Recreating This Gooey Goodness at Home
Ever wished your grilled cheese sandwich wasn’t so crispy? That’s a concern for @cocobean, who took to Reddit to ask Panera workers how they keep grilled cheese sandwiches soft when heating. “I made grilled cheese sandwiches for my kids the other…
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Let’s Talk About Those New Lay’s Sandwich-Inspired Chips
Cheapism staffers Jenn Magid and Lacey Muszynski got their hands on Lay’s newest sandwich-flavored chip flavors. Are they worth the hype? Here’s what they had to say about it. (Be…
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Taco Bell Is Battling a Rival Chain to Liberate ‘Taco Tuesday’ — and We’re Here for the Fireworks
You’ve got to hand it to Taco John’s for getting the jump on a much bigger chain — Taco Bell. It seems Taco John’s, which has a paltry 400 or…
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One Company is Giving Chocolate a Healthy Makeover, and We’re Not Sure How to Feel About That
Biting into a luscious piece of chocolate is something most of us admit is a predictable mood lifter, at least until we remember what that piece (or many pieces) of…
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I Compared This Pricier Meatless Bacon to a Popular One — Here’s How That Worked Out
When I realized I’d had pets that were not as smart as pigs (I’ve had a lot of really dumb animals in my life), I cut out most of my…
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A Beloved Costco Food Court Favorite Returns — But Fans Are NOT Happy With the New Price
If you thought you were thrilled about the return of chopped onions to Costco’s food court a couple week ago, wait until you hear this: The chicken caesar salad is…
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‘Common Sense Isn’t That Common’: Taco Bell Workers Snap Back at Belligerent Customer in Viral Video
Judging by the childish behavior of some fully-grown adults, fast-food etiquette lessons apparently need to be a thing. Following a recent incident where a couple of manchildren destroyed a Popeyes restaurant…
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10 Foods You Can Freeze That Won’t Turn Into Freezer-Burned ‘Mush’
If you’ve ever tried to freeze and reheat a bowl of cooked pasta or a handful of soggy french fries, you know that some foods aren’t exactly freezer friendly. That…
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‘Taco Bell at Their Peak!’: 20-Year-Old Menu Sparks Serious Nostalgia on Reddit
Someone posted a picture of an old Taco Bell menu board on Reddit, and hoo boy, it’s stirring up some feelings. The menu is from 2003, which brings up the…
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Tacos to Tequila: The Best Cinco de Mayo Restaurant Specials Nationwide
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Friday this year, in case you needed any more excuse to celebrate Mexican culture with tacos and tequila. Though it’s only a loosely observed…
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Waste Not, Want Not: 10 Slick Ways To Use Bacon Grease, According to Redditors
Bacon makes everything better, but does bacon grease? The topic is a hot one on Reddit, with users sharing hundreds of unique ways to use bacon fat to make other…
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Find a Farmer, Fill a Freezer: The Whole-Hog Guide to Buying Locally Sourced Meat
Cheapskate carnivores, listen up. If you’ve been spending your hard-earned money on grocery store meat with questionable origins (and quality, freshness, appropriate pricing, etc.), there’s an alternative approach you might…
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This Genius Starbucks Hack Gets You Two-for-One Cold Brews
Can’t function without a pick-me-up, but tired of spending a fortune buying coffee every day? This viral Starbucks hack might come in handy. Steven Sushi, @stevensushi, a well-known food blogger…
