Food & Drink
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Beware of Fly Vomit … It’s More Dangerous Than You Think
From unrepentant buzzing around your head to annoyingly painful bites on your ankles, flies are a nuisance from their slimy, squirmy maggot beginnings to their fly-swatter spatter endings. But as obnoxious as those bites might be, they aren’t the most…
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40 Foods That Americans are Missing Out On
Few things are as essential to any world culture as its food. Despite increased globalization of many popular food brands, tastes and basic ingredients alike still vary wildly between countries, so a stroll through the supermarket can yield vastly different…
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The Brands Behind Trader Joe’s Most Popular Products
Trader Joe’s may seem like an easygoing, carefree brand, but the higher-ups at corporate treat its inner workings more like an intelligence agency than a grocery store. Case in point: even longtime Trader Joe’s employees have no idea who supplies…
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We Tried 23 Brands of Edible Cookie Dough and These Are the Best
There are two types of people: those who can’t help but taste the raw cookie dough when they’re making cookies, and those who don’t eat cookies. Edible cookie dough is nothing new (its popularity in ice cream will forever stand…
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Chipotle Employees Dish on How Customers Can Make Their Jobs Easier
Between the rude customers, fast-paced work environment, and low pay, it’s clear that food service is hard work — and Chipotle is no exception. As any Chipotle customer has seen, the chain’s burrito assembly line can quickly get hectic, especially…
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The Craziest Burritos Across America
Burritos have come a long way since their origins with chefs introducing new and unusual ingredients into the mix or fusing cuisines together when creating their version. Whether you’re in search of a burrito that stays true to its beginnings…
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Every Major Food Recall in the Past Year
As the saying goes, nothing is certain in life but death and taxes, but we’d add another reality to that list: recalls, recalls, recalls. Government agencies are constantly blasting notices…
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22 Stupidly Expensive Foods You Won’t Believe Ever Existed
Sure, there are some status-symbol foods out there, like expensive champagne, high-end caviar, or Costco’s 72-pound wheel of imported cheese. But would you pay $200 for French fries dusted in…
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Taco Bell Superfans Share Their ‘Controversial’ Menu Opinions
Taco Bell fans are some of the most passionate in the fast food industry. (Just look at this Baja Blessed tattoo). And like most superfans and fanatics, Taco Bell die-hards…
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Old El Paso Introduces Mess-Free Tortilla Pockets
If you’ve ever tried (and failed) to roll a burrito, you know how difficult it can be. Old El Paso, the General Mills-owned Tex-Mex brand, is capitalizing on that difficulty…
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This Thanksgiving Staple Is Threatened by Drought
Love them or hate them, cranberries are on most Thanksgiving tables. But they might be harder to find around the holidays this year thanks to a widespread drought in Massachusetts,…
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Aldi Fans Share Their Fall Favorites
As the leaves change and the weather cools, retailers begin to stock the shelves with autumnal desserts and decorations. For frugal foodies who can’t wait for a good pumpkin-flavored treat…
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Who Says You Can’t Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog?
Food rules are meant to be broken, right? Read on for a playful tour of food faux pas, some of which are slowly finding favor in the ever-changing culinary world.…
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15 Drinking Pilgrimages Worth Taking
One of the best ways to stock your bar at home is by visiting where favorite spirits, wines, and beers are made. Not only will you have the chance to…
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30 Things You Didn’t Know About Puerto Rico
Hurricane Fiona pummeled Puerto Rico over the weekend, resulting in power outages for much of the island. Widespread flooding with more than 2 feet of water, with more rain on the…
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Delicious Savory Pies From Around The World
Warm, comforting meals start to taste even better in the fall. Tired of the savory pies you already know and love? Never fear — there are options from around the world…
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Historic Dive Bars Across the Country
The term “dive bar” doesn’t always signify a saloon of questionable reputation. Many watering hole owners are embracing a new definition: a no-frills establishment where you can find a stiff…
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Easy Two-Step Meals You Can Make in a Flash
Busy schedules call for meals that can be prepared between Zoom calls, or while you’re squeezing in a short workout. While a few of these low-prep, two-step meals require a…
