Food & Drink
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Applebee’s Distances Itself From Memo Advocating Lower Wages
Think twice before you type. It’s advice an Applebee’s executive probably wishes he’d followed now that a controversial memo has been leaked online. Wayne Pankratz, an executive with Apple Central, a Kansas City-based company that operates Applebee’s restaurants, has lost his job…
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The Best Bagel Shops Across America
Whether you prefer yours smeared with cream cheese, loaded with lox, or topped with other fixings for an epic sandwich, nothing compares to a crusty, chewy, soft-on-the-inside bagel fresh out of the oven. Bagel fiends, particularly NYC ex-pats, have strong…
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30 Under-the-Radar Trader Joe’s Pantry Staples
Everyone is well aware of popular Trader Joe’s products like Mandarin Orange Chicken and those amazing peanut butter cups, but what about the less exciting pantry staples? Many of those products, from barbecue sauce to chocolate chips, are easy to…
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The Best Spice Subscription Boxes to Stock Your Pantry
A quick peek inside your spice cabinet might reveal the usual suspects: salt, pepper, oregano, maybe some chili flakes. But if you’re hoping to add some oomph to your cooking, experimenting with spices is a surefire way to get there.…
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What the Heck is a Pineberry? Here’s What the Latest Fruit Fad is All About
If you’ve seen white strawberries on store shelves or in your social media feeds and confused them for unripe fruit, you’re not alone. Related: Which Fruits and Veggies Go Bad the Quickest and Which Last the Longest? The fruit is actually…
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Applebee’s Takes a Cue From Fast Food, Adds Drive-Thrus
Soon you may be able to eat good in the neighborhood without ever leaving your car. Applebee’s has added a drive-thru to some of its locations, and more are coming. It’s a pivot to capture the ever-expanding market share of…
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Burger King, Subway Among the Last Remaining Big Brands in Russia
Prominent companies have announced that they’re pulling out of Russia left and right thanks to its invasion of Ukraine, including big names such as Disney, Apple, and BP. But some…
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21 Surprising and Fun Facts About Campbell’s Soup
We all know that Campbell’s soups are mmm mmm good, but did you know that Chicken Noodle got its name by mistake? There’s a lot of history behind a business…
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The Most Extreme Tacos in America
The taco premise is simple: Layer inexpensive or decadent proteins, assorted vibrant toppings and “pack a punch” salsa and sauces inside a corn or flour tortilla and, voila, you have…
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Vegan Burger Joint Looks to Ruffle McDonald’s Feathers
A new plant-based fast-food restaurant in Los Angeles is turning heads for its tongue-in-cheek branding that might seem a little, well, familiar. Related: 25 Weird and Wonderful McDonald’s International Menu Favorites…
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Kroger-Brand Products That Belong in Your Grocery Cart
Trader Joe’s is famous for its tasty, quirky in-house brands. So is Costco, with its beloved Kirkland Signature products. But what about Kroger, the nation’s largest supermarket chain? Though its…
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The Best Frozen and Ready-to-Eat Meals from Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s is well known for its cult-like-following and with good reason: the food. The chain has a relatively small offering of products — roughly 4,000 compared to a regular…
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15 Hearty Brisket Recipes for an Easy Weeknight Dinner
Brisket in and of itself is a hearty cut of meat. While it is often associated with barbecue recipes, there are tons of unique ways to prepare it, making use…
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Delicious International Fast-Food Chains America Is Missing Out On
If you’ve spent time traveling abroad, you’ve likely encountered unique foods in other countries that you wish we had here in the U.S. — including some unexpectedly great flavor combinations.…
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Foods Diabetics Should Avoid
Uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes can bring on kidney failure, heart attack, or stroke, so most diabetics learn quickly that their diet needs a drastic makeover. Knowing the health effects and…
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50 Slow-Cooker Family Recipes Under $20
Slow cookers are a busy cook’s best friend, especially with an entire family to feed. Many of these easy recipes are dump-and-set, requiring just a few minutes of prep time, and…
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Walgreens Has Added High-Tech Fridge Doors, but Shoppers Are Skeptical
Stepping into a store, opening a fridge, and grabbing a drink is a process we hardly think about. Walgreens, however, sees it as yet another chance to pepper you with…
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Something Important is Missing From the Costco Food Court
Something is missing from the Costco food court, and the internet isn’t happy. The warehouse giant has long been known for its $1.50 hot dog-and-drink combo, a food-court mainstay and…
