Why You May Want To Avoid Buying Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
Worcestershire sauce is great for marinating steaks, in a Bloody Mary, or as an umami booster, but you might want to try a brand other than Heinz.
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Stories By Joe Hoeffner
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The One Step You Can't Miss When Making Hash Browns
The key difference between the crispy shredded hash browns that you get in a restaurant and the ones you make at home is a crucial step during preparation.
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What Was Actually Served At The Last Supper?
Thanks to famous paintings, we have a visual of what the Last Supper may have looked like, but thanks to archaeologists, we can guess what was really eaten.
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The Storied Pennsylvania Brewery That Went From Church Pews To Pouring Brews
This hip brewery in Pittsburgh restored the towering columns, elegant stained glass windows, and wooden pews of a historic church to bring people together.
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The Bustling City With The Most Michelin Starred Restaurants In The World
The city with the most Michelin starred restaurants may surprise you as it isn't Paris. But it's still a bustling and world renowned capital.
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The Only State In The U.S. Where You'll Find A UFO-Shaped McDonald's
McDonald's franchises are steadfast in their uniformed presentations in some ways, but this UFO themed location is in a world all its own.
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Does KFC Really Make Its Gravy From Fryer Scraps?
Since its founding, KFC has served flavorful gravy. Many customers believe that the chain uses fryer scraps to make its rich gravy, but is this really the case?
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The Grocery Store Salsa Verde You Should Leave On The Shelves
We tested as many grocery store salsa verdes as possible and unfortunately this popular brand ranked the bottom of the list due to its taste and texture.
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Why Corn Looks So Much Different Than It Used To
The corn we eat today and the corn we find at the local grocery store, looks radically different from the corn grown thousands of years ago.
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The Unique Cooking Method That'll Make Steak Black And Blue
We consulted an expert to find out what a black and blue steak is, how to cook it properly, and whether or not it can be done at home.
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Customers' Least Favorite Fast Food Taco Is Cheap For A Reason
Let's face it, sometimes, nothing's better than a very cheap late night fast food taco. But we often have to wonder, why exactly are they so cheap?
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How Aromatics Take Food From Fine To Five Star
If you don’t use aromatics when cooking, you’re missing out on a huge amount of flavor. Here’s how to use them to enhance all kinds of dishes.
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Will The Bourbon Barrel-Aged Fad Ever Flicker Out?
We asked an expert for his opinion on the fad of making products in a barrel that was used for aging bourbon to absorb its flavor.
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Why We Typically Avoid The First Items In A Buffet Line
When you're at a buffet, it's a good idea not to take the first items you come across but they're the ones the restaurant doesn't want you to avoid.
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The Unique West Virginia Tavern Built Where Two Presidents Headquartered During The Civil War
West Virginia is chock full of history, not the least of which is this local watering hole built where two U.S. presidents headquartered during the Civil War.
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Our Least Favorite BBQ Sauce Left Us Looking For An Ounce Of Flavor
We tasted thirteen different brands of barbecue sauce and ranked them from worst to best and this one at the bottom came up way short in flavor.
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The Only Restaurant In Alabama Where You Can Eat A 2-Pound Burger Inside A Cave
We all love a food challenge, but how about a food challenge that takes place in a cave? That's exactly what this unique Alabama restaurant offers.
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The Fast Food Restaurant That Once Aired A 13-Hour Commercial
In order to quash any rumors about how its food is made, this company pulled back the veil and broadcasted a television ad lasting more than half a day.
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The Biggest Mistake You're Probably Making When Cleaning Your Dishwasher
Your dishwasher is an amazing machine and makes cleaning up so much easier. However, most dishwasher enthusiasts are making one common mistake.
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The Louisiana Creole Restaurant That's A Popular Haunt For Locals And Spirits Alike
This historic restaurant in Old New Orleans has a table set with bread and wine for the ghostly permanent resident that was once the owner.
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Potato Chips Or Something Else: What's The Deal With Pringles?
If you open a bag of regular potato chips, you'll find a bunch of irregular shaped slices of fried potatoes, but Pringles are uniform for a good reason.
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Studding Your Ham Before Cooking Isn't The Hack You Think It Is
We asked chef George Zakarian how to season baked ham, and got his advice as to whether or not we should be studding it with cloves.
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The Legend Of The McDonald's Breakfast Buffet
Although smorgasbords seem to be a thing of the past, it has led to some debate as to whether or not McDonald's all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet ever existed.
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Crispy And Crunchy Are The Same Thing, Right? Actually, There's A Big Difference
The texture of a bite of food can be just as important as the taste, so knowing the difference of crispy and crunchy food matters.
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Here's Why Tomato Juice Tastes So Good When You're On An Airplane
Wondering why it feels like you're flying to a tomato juice convention? Fasten your seatbelt, here's why tomato juice tastes so good on an airplane.
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Unpeeled Shrimp Are A Hassle To Deal With, But They're Actually The Better Buy
When you’re buying shrimp, there’s no doubt they're easier to prep if peeled, but unpeeled is often the best option to choose. Here’s why.
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Requesting A Drink Be Made Strong At A Bar Is Pointless. Here's Why
There are several things you should avoid saying to your bartender. Asking them to make your drink "strong" is definitely one of them.
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