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Learn how to keep mashed potatoes light and fluffy with simple expert tips that prevent them from turning dense, gummy, or gluey as you serve your family.
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Hot summer heat is a great time to run over to a gas station for an ice cold slushy, but there's a very good reason to avoid doing so if you hate getting sick.
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Trader Joe's has a KitKat copycat product known as Chocolate Covered Wafers, but the truth is they are a complete miss. Here's what the brand got wrong.
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Although the public has lost sight of what it means to be a decent human being in a grocery store, that doesn't mean you need to be one of them. Don't do this.
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Ever wonder why deli meat usually starts feeling a little slimy? Don't worry, it's not probably not spoiled; the main reason is actually pretty boring.
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The magic word required to receive something is usually "please." But if you want a fresh Filet-O-Fish from McDonald's, you'll need a few extra words.
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Vacuum-sealed fish pose the risk of exposure to potentially life-threatening bacteria if stored or thawed incorrectly. Here’s how to do it safely.
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Who doesn't love a toasty tray bake straight outta the oven and covered in fatty flavor? But before you drizzle the oil, a pro weighs in on how to do it right.
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Americans eat a lot of fast food. It's quick, affordable, and widely available. But out of all the options, what kind of fast food is America most in love with?
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When you think of Southern comfort food, country fried steak likely comes to mind. But if you're eating at Cracker Barrel, here's why you should skip it.
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Nothing hits the spot quite like the comfort foods you grew up eating, and Dean Martin had a strong attachment to this Italian classic his mother made him.
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We're still lamenting the loss of Hostess Twinkies, but the snack dessert company had a Twinkie-esque twin that got discontinued years beforehand.
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In the landscape of modern, mass-produced foods, a small error or malfunction in the production line can lead to thousands of contaminated products.
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While Taco Bell is undoubtedly the Goliath of the fast food taco world, one of its competitors is stacking up accolades and gaining faithful fans.
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Costco has great products in its Kirkland Signature brand, but customers are seriously irked with the problems stemming from its maple syrup.
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Many of Costco's Kirkland Signature items are well-loved with good reviews, but this essential grocery item is one that literally everyone struggles to open.
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