Food & Drink
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Dark Chocolate Bars Found To Contain Unsafe Amounts of Lead and Cadmium
Dark chocolate is commonly heralded as a heart-healthy sweet and is known as a nutritious — and delicious — source of antioxidants. Whether you indulge in dark chocolate for the sake of your blood pressure or your happiness (chocolate makes just about…
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Traditional Holiday Dishes From Around the World
Throughout history and throughout the world, cultures have celebrated festivals around the time of the December solstice, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day in the Southern Hemisphere. In America, the two best-known…
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11 Vegan Meat Substitutes That Actually Taste Good
Vegan and plant-based foods have seen a huge rise in popularity in recent years. Boosted by social media trends and activists that promote healthier eating and environmentally conscientious lifestyles, plant-based foods have seen a 54% increase in sales in the…
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Sober Bars Are on the Rise. Here’s What You Need To Know About Them
For the sober or sober curious, going out to a bar used to mean navigating a menu devoid of mocktails, with only a couple of fruit-based beverages, sodas, or water as an option. But the demand for nonalcoholic beverages in…
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Taco Bell Might Make This Fan Favorite a Permanent Menu Item
Taco Bell CEO Mark King made a bombshell announcement this week that might change the way you think of the taco- and Crunchwrap-slinging fast-food chain. The company is looking at making the beloved nacho fries a permanent menu item, according…
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12 Must-have Seasoning Mixes From Trader Joe’s, According to Super Fans
Trader Joe’s has built a reputation among foodies for unconventional snacks, affordable wines, and surprisingly tasty pre-made meals. In addition to groceries, the chain boasts an impressive spice and seasoning collection that can help add oomph and versatility to meals.…
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Swap Out These International Delicacies With Made-in-America Products
With the rising prices of, well, just about everything, consumers may be re-thinking seasonal splurges on international delicacies. Read on for a sampling of made-in-America alternatives, many of them gourmet and…
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Where To Order a Stress-Free Holiday Takeout Meal
Half of consumers plan to order restaurant takeout or delivery during the holidays, according to a recent survey. And why not? The holidays can be one of the busiest and…
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Celebrate Hanukkah by Making Sufganiyot — Also Known as Israeli Doughnuts
Every culture has its own delicacies and sweet treats. Israel’s take on doughnuts is called sufganiyot (pronounced Soof-GAA-NEE-yote) — and it’s a game changer. Best described as a hybrid between a beignet and…
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The History Behind Ikea’s Iconic Meatball — And How To Make the Dish Yourself
Ikea is famous for the furniture it sells from mazelike showrooms and sprawling warehouses, but also for its meatballs. The furniture giant sells more than a billion of its trademark…
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Most Unbelievable Lawsuits Filed Against Big Companies
In the lawsuit-happy U.S., multimillion-dollar corporations are tempting targets for some interesting claims. In one case to raise eyebrows, a consumer in Illinois says a TGI Fridays grocery product doesn’t…
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Domino’s Will ‘Tip’ You to Come Get Your Own Pizza
Domino’s doesn’t have enough drivers right now, so it wants you to come get your own pizza — and it’s even ready to pay you to do it … kinda. From now…
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Worried About Inflation? Here Are the Fast-Food Restaurants Raising Prices the Most
No one has been immune to 2022’s wave of inflation — not even multibillion-dollar corporations and fast-food giants. Reeling from job cuts, faltering supply chains, and a stagnant post-COVID economy,…
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The Most Searched Recipes of 2022, According to Google
Between restaurants, social media, TV shows, and movies, there’s no shortage of recipe inspiration swirling around, leaving home chefs to take to the internet to track down their newly favorite…
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Keto and Low-Carb Products That Costco Customers Love
A few years ago, going keto or low-carb would have meant cooking and preparing most meals or treats from scratch. Now there’s a whole industry focused on keto- and low-carb-approved…
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The Craziest Customer Requests on Uber Eats in 2022
Ordering restaurant and retail delivery through third-party apps exploded during the pandemic as consumers hunkered down, and the convenient service remains popular. Uber Eats, one of the most popular apps,…
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I Tried 14 Flavors of Utz Chips — These Are the Best (and Worst)
Utz slaps its name on quite a few products, throwing a hat into every corner of the snack ring from Pub Mix to Zapp’s chips. The brand also offers a…
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This McDonald’s Iced Coffee Hack May Be the Cheapest Way To Drink Coffee
While a coffee addiction seems relatively benign, overindulging your caffeine-dependent brain can drain your savings quickly. With tip and tax, Starbucks coffee drinkers can easily spend $100 a month — money…
