Food Trends & Trivia
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Stocking the Freezer? Here’s How Long Your Favorite Foods Will Last
Maybe your most recent freezer sweep will yield some surprises: slices of homemade bread that have crumbled beyond use; freezer-burned fruit stored for healthy shakes never made; and those long-forgotten, once-pink (pork?) chop. Read on for a sampling of guidelines…
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Korean Corn Dogs and Other Fast Food Trends Coming to a Restaurant Near You Soon
Not long before the pandemic, the chicken sandwich wars were big news for fast-food chains. And they’re still raging — even Panda Express is joining the fray with its own Asian-inspired take — but other trends have emerged from pandemic,…
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Trader Joe’s Superfans Share Their Favorite No-Cook Meal Ideas
Are you loath to turn on the oven or stove this time of year? Or maybe you need meal ideas to get you through a move or kitchen renovation. On the Trader Joe’s subreddit, users have shared their favorite simple…
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This Homemade Cinnamon Toast Crunch Recipe Has TikTok Raving
A homemade twist on Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal has been taking TikTok by storm. If you’re looking for a (slightly) healthier, gluten-free alternative to making the classic childhood cereal at home, this quick and easy recipe may be worth a…
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The Secret History of How Coffee Took Over the World
How coffee became the preferred morning pick-me-up for most of humanity — as well as a most sought-after global commodity — is one of modern history’s greatest success stories, littered with controversies and colorful legends. Here are facts you probably…
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Childhood Cereals We Wish They’d Bring Back
Cereal has had a spot at the breakfast table for decades, but longtime favorites such as Cheerios and Frosted Flakes are the exception, not the rule. So many cereals have come and gone that many varieties we loved as kids…
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Cracker Barrel Patrons Irate Over Veggie Sausage, but It’s a Growing Trend
The gooey, out-of-this-world cheesy hashbrown casserole and the knickknacks you don’t need but buy anyway are two reasons lots of customers love Cracker Barrel. For more than 50 years, the…
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12 Healthy Meal Plans for Less Than $10 a Day
Eating well can be a challenge. Between work, family, and social functions, it’s hard to maintain a cheap, healthy diet while avoiding those tasty indulgences loaded with empty calories. Some…
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Things You Didn’t Know About Mushrooms
It’s neither plant nor animal, it can glow in the dark, and it can be deadly. No, not aliens. We’re talking about mushrooms — those strange, mouthwatering morsels that grow…
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The Surprising Stories Behind Popular Regional Desserts
You probably don’t think a lot about the history of the desserts you eat, and understandably so. But there’s a lot of interesting, unusual, and just plain weird stories behind…
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How McDonald’s Restaurants Have Changed Inside and Out
Walk into your local McDonald’s, and head to the counter to order a meal. Well, you can, but it seems preferred that you place your order at a kiosk, pay…
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Restaurant Horror Stories That Will Ruin Your Appetite
You’ll want to eat at home after reading these stories of filthy kitchens, horrible service, restroom mishaps, and sky-high bills that sent customers into a frenzy. From bugs swimming in…
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You’ll Never Believe What You Can Buy From These Vending Machines
Vending machines are known for dispensing cheap treats such as candy bars, chips, and soda — but pretty much anything can fit in one. In Japan, there is said to be a…
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11 Hot Tips to Make Your Grill Last
There’s nothing like firing up the grill when the weather starts to sizzle. Since grills are meant to be investments that last for years, knowing how to properly store and…
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Cold Brew Cereal? Lava Salt? The Weirdest Foods You Can Buy Online
Adventurous eaters, assemble! If you think you’ve pushed your palate to the limits, just wait. There are dozens of bonkers foods online waiting to be tasted, from earthworm jerky to…
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22 Things You Didn’t Know About Jell-O
There’s something comforting about Jell-O, that simple-if-jiggly edible pleasure that reminds us of cafeteria lunches back in elementary school. But Jell-O is a versatile product (and cooking ingredient) that’s certainly…
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The 3 Adult Beverages You Need to Add to Your Summer Drinks Repertoire
Summer is here and we all know what that means: The sippin’s easy — or at least it should be, in the form of refreshing summer drinks to enjoy with…
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Twinkies, Moon Pies, and Other Guilty Pleasures You Can Make at Home
Packaged snack foods offer convenience that can be a real time-saver, but they can also take a toll on the wallet and waistline over time. Thankfully, there are many ways…
