Food Trends & Trivia
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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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10 Foods You Should Never Eat Raw
There are plenty of foods that are absolutely wonderful raw. Carrots, celery, strawberries … the list goes on. But there are probably even more you should definitely cook before indulging. Whether they’re dangerous or just downright disgusting, here are 10…
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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, which has raised eyebrows due to its insane price tag,…
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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 Nu energy drinks are popular as pre-workout drinks (the brand…
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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, you can now transform an orange soda fountain drink into…
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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 when we hit the Golden Arches, we’re met with stale-tasting…
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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…
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‘Smart and Concerning’: Viral Lifehack Every Costco Wine Lover Needs To See
We’ve all been there: You’re walking through Costco, grabbing a 50-pack of paper towels, a 600-pack of pens, and 15 pounds of some cheese you’re probably not pronouncing correctly when…
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25 Discontinued Candies Trick-or-Treaters Won’t See This Halloween
Head to any doorstep on October 31 and say “Trick-or-treat” and your bucket will be filled with the likes of Snickers, Reese’s peanut butter cups, Skittles, and M&M’s. But if…
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‘30% Less Enjoyable’: Why McDonald’s Fans Aren’t Happy About McFlurry’s ‘Sustainable Makeover’
McDonald’s announced on Tuesday that its beloved McFlurry is getting a “sustainable makeover.” Across the U.S., the fast food giant is swapping out its iconic hollow, plastic McFlurry spoon for…
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‘Bring Back the Coffee Samples!’: 8 Ways To Perfect the Trader Joe’s Experience, According to Fans
With its charismatic employees, laid-back atmosphere, and affordable prices, Trader Joe’s almost feels like a utopia. Of course, the operative word here is “almost.” If you shop at Trader Joe’s…
