5 Sourdough Starter Kits Reviewers Say Are Actually Worth The Money
You can create your own sourdough starter with just flour, water, and a jar. But there are pro kits, too — and we've compiled the 5 best according to reviews.
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Remember The George Foreman Grill From The '90s? Here's What It Looks Like Today
If you turned on the television during the 1990s, you more than likely saw a George Foreman Grill infomercial. Here's how the iconic appliance has changed.
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11 Trader Joe's Finds That Employees Say You Should Buy
Who is more familiar with the products at Trader Joe's than the employees that work at the grocery store? Here are some of their favorite items.
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The Grocery Store Ground Beef Red Flag That Should Send You Running Every Time
Alarm bells should be ringing in your head when you see this grocery store red flag for ground beef. This is why it's not fine to purchase it.
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The Twinkie-Like Hostess Snack From The '70s That You'll Probably Never Get To Eat Again
From the '70s to the early '90s, Twinkie fans could enjoy the original version and a chocolatey variation with a different name. Unfortunately, it's long gpne.
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Find The Hands-Down Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In Any City By Spotting These Clues
When you find that amazing, out-of-the-way restaurant, you want others to know. But how to find it in the first place? We have tips to narrow down your search.
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5 Grocery Store Freezer Sections Customers Love The Most
You've seen plenty of disappointing grocery freezer sections, but probably not at these stores. Here's why customers buy frozen foods here again and again.
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The 7 States That You Still Can't Run On Dunkin' In
Dunkin' may have its sights on a total national presence, but that's not to say it's achieved it yet. These seven states don't have a Dunkin' yet.
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Reddit Says These 8 Bottled Water Brands Are Far Above The Rest
A good water bottle brand can be a lifesaver in a pinch and a great way to hydrate on the daily. According to Reddit, these are the best water brands.
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This Ingredient Difference Between Coke And Pepsi Behind Why You Hate One And Love The Other
Love Coke? Loathe Pepsi (or vice versa)? For many, there's no argument, while for others, it's a clear-cut choice. Why is that? It all comes down to content.
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The British Frozen Dessert That Totally Dominated The '90s
If you were eating grocery store desserts in the 1990s, chances are you remember this British frozen treat that some considered the height of luxury.
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Here's Why Burger King Fries Are Wildly Inconsistent, According To Reddit
The idea of fast food is to provide consistency between restaurants, so why do Burger King's french fries seem so unpredictable? Here's what Reddit thinks.
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This Floating McDonald's Was Abandoned In 1986 - Here's What It Looks Like In 2026
Proving that McDonald's locations can be found almost everywhere, a floating McDonald's set sail in Canada in the '80s. Its fate, however, wasn't seaworthy.
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The Southern Food John Wayne And Elvis Presley Had In Common
There's a connection between John Wayne and Elvis Presley in their chosen professions. But there's another link, and it has to do with a beloved Southern dish.
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This Almost-Forgotten Cereal Brand Was Truly Beloved By Gen Xers
Among the food archeology finds that Gen-X is said to love: Pizza Rolls, Applebee's and Burger Chef restaurants, and this long-forgotten breakfast cereal.
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Consumer Reports' Highest-Rated Dutch Oven Knocks Le Creuset Down A Peg
Le Creuset spends quite a bit of money on marketing which has the brand name on every cook's tongue, but Consumer Reports knocks it down a peg.
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1948 Vs 2026: McDonald's Logo Was Completely Different Originally
McDonald's has been around for an impressively long time and has gone through many changes. Even its original logo from 1948 differs from today's.
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The Texas Roadhouse Community Agrees: This Is The Most Annoying Thing About The Restaurant
Texas Roadhouse does most things right, which is why it's so popular, but the community agrees that this is the most annoying thing about it.
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Not Hash Browns Or Waffles: Waffle House's Best Selling Menu Item Might Surprise You
You did read that correctly: The top-selling item at the Waffle House chain is not, in fact, waffles. Nor is its famous hash browns. Prepare to be surprised.
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Where Does Trader Joe's Ice Cream Really Come From?
It's well-known that Trader Joe's sources some of its food items from private labels. So which ice cream companies provide it with sweet, creamy treats?
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5 Absolute Best Grocery Stores To Buy Candy In 2026
A go-to spot for a candy resupply is a must, and these five grocery stores are some of your best options due to their affordability or unique finds.
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The Grocery Store Chain Consumer Reports Ranked The Absolute Lowest Might Surprise You
Consumer Reports put in the effort to rank all the major grocery store chains in the United States across several metrics and this chain ranked the lowest.
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This Discontinued Chocolate Bar Rivaled KitKat In The '70s; Boomers Remember It Well
KitKat may be more famous these days, but back in the 1970s this discontinued chocolate bar was a prominent rival that fans still think of fondly.
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Consumer Reports Says This Is The Absolute Best Grocery Store Chain In The Entire Midwest
The Midwest has plenty of grocery store options to choose from, but according to Consumer Reports this local chain is the best grocer in the area.
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The Norwegian-Style Trick To Getting A Heartier Egg McMuffin At McDonald's
We're not saying you should go to Norway to have a better Egg McMuffin. But if you did, you'd learn about their very clever take on the McDonald's staple.
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Is Self Checkout Actually Quicker Than The Cashiers?
Self checkout lanes have become a nearly ubiquitous sight at grocery stores, but are they actually any quicker than when ringing out with a cashier?
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The Extra Wet Wings At Buffalo Wild Wings Should Come With A Sauce Snorkel
When you order chicken wings at Buffalo Wild Wings and ask for them to be "extra wet" — what exactly does that mean? The answer is: as wet as it can get.
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