A Hot Cheetos Lawsuit Was Just Filed And Things Are Getting Spicy
Richard Montañez has filed a lawsuit against Frito-Lay that alleges the company defamed him by claiming he did not invent Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
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Stories By Angela L. Pagán
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Make The Most Decadent Canned Cinnamon Rolls With Just A Few Extra Ingredients
A viral TikTok video hack takes premade cinnamon rolls from just good to fluffy game changers. Find out how to transform canned rolls into a cafe indulgence.
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The Kelce Brothers' Cereal Is Worth The Wait (But Luckily You Don't Actually Have To)
The Kelce brothers are releasing a signature cereal, but it's not coming out until fall. Fortunately, you can make a DIY version of Kelce Mix Cereal.
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TikTok's Viral Fluffy Coke Is A Messy Miss
TikTok's viral Fluffy Coke brings together Marshmallow Fluff and Coke. It may look cool on the internet, but the taste isn't worth the cleanup.
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Burger King's New Fiery Menu Only Delivers A Few Sparks
With five new menu items, Burger King's Fiery line promises escalating levels of heat. We tried each item to see if they deliver, and the line came up short.
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How Long That Opened Jar Of Pickles Will Last In The Fridge
Pickles make a great snack alone and can add some zest to many different meals. But how long can you keep that opened jar of pickles in the fridge?
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Is Costco's Kirkland Brand Vodka Really Grey Goose On A Budget?
There have been unstoppable rumors that Kirkland brand vodka is just Grey Goose in different packaging, but what's the truth about this Costco spirit?
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Claussen's Pickle Cupcakes Were Not Created For Pickle Lovers
Baked by Melissa has teamed up with Claussen to release pickle cupcakes. Sadly for pickle fans, these cupcakes don't have enough briny bite.
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Do Ice Cream And Chili Crisp Mix? We Tried The Jeni's X Fly By Jing Collab To Find Out
Jeni's Ice Creams has partnered with Fly By Jing to pair ice cream and chili crisp in a frozen dessert that is an absolute must-try this summer.
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Costco's Viral Hot Dog Pizza 'Hack' Isn't Even Worth The $3.85 I Spent
Across TikTok, you'll find popular videos showing people at their local Costco food court wrapping hot dogs in pizza slices. But does this combo need to exist?
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The Largest Pizza Chain In The US Isn't Actually A Pizza Place
You might be surprised to find that the largest pizza chain in the U.S. isn't a standalone pizzeria - it's a brand located exclusively in convenience stores.
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The Coffee Mate Orange Cream Pop Creamer Isn't As Gross As It Sounds
We tasted the new Orange Cream Pop Flavored Duo Coffee Creamer from Coffee Mate to see if oranges belong in your morning cup of Joe. It was surprisingly okay.
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Dippin' Dots Are The Result Of A Science Experiment Gone Right
Dippin' Dots are a novelty you can't ignore on a hot summer day. But, did you know these tasty beads came from a love of science and not just dessert?
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The Temperature Of Your Pan Is The Key To Gooey Grilled Cheese
Making a perfect grilled cheese sandwich doesn't have to be tricky or complicated. Here's the simplest trick you can use to make it tasty every time.
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Sorry To The Bear, But Changing The Menu Every Day Doesn't Prove Anything
In Season 3 of "The Bear," Carmy decides his restaurant should change its menu every day to try to earn a Michelin star. Here's why that's ridiculous.
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Starbucks' New Energy Drinks Have Us Buzzing (But Only Because Of The Caffeine)
Starbucks has entered the energy drink market. We tasted the chain's new Iced Energy beverages to see if they get the heart pumping in a good way.
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Don't Bother Trying The Viral Onion Coffee This Summer
TikTok creators have begun testing out a combination of spring onions mixed into a simple iced latte. It tastes about as good as you would think.
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How Banana Pudding Became The Queen Of Desserts In The South
Today, many would associate banana pudding with southern comfort food, but some of the dessert's components started elsewhere before arriving in the South.
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Why Arby's Sourdough Bread Is Banned In Europe
Arby's is known for having the meats, but it's the bread that is keeping some of the fast food chain's most popular menu items out of Europe.
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Blue Bell Creameries Originally Didn't Even Sell Ice Cream
Blue Bell began as the Brenham Creamery Company, founded by a group of local Texas businessmen in 1907. It did not start making or selling ice cream until 1911.
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Here's Who Makes Costco's Legendary Food Court Hot Dogs
The Costco food court's eternally $1.50 hot dog is the stuff of legend, but where do those Kirkland hot dogs come from? The answer might surprise you.
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The Forgotten Fast Food Giant That Inspired Happy Meal Toys
McDonald's wasn't the first chain to offer a kid-oriented meal that came with a toy. A now-defunct burger chain beat it to the punch by six years.
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Out Of DiGiorno's 4 Deadpool & Wolverine Pizzas There Is One Clear Villain
We tasted four limited-time pizzas based on the movie "Deadpool & Wolverine." Only one of these Marvel and DiGiorno collaborations disappointed us.
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The Saucy McDonald's Trick For A Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich
We tried the TikTok hack that adds spicy Buffalo and ranch dipping sauces to a Spicy McCrispy to make a McDonald's Buffalo chicken ranch sandwich.
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Outback Steakhouse Is Not Nearly As Australian As You Might Think
If you're looking to try authentic Australian cuisine, don't go to Outback Steakhouse. Despite the restaurant chain's motif, it's 100% American.
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What Is That White Film All Over Baby Carrots?
Don't worry, the white film on your baby carrots probably isn't mold. These veggie snacks can be perfectly safe to eat despite their visual flaws.
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The Unspoken Connection Between Trader Joe's And Aldi
Aldi and Trader Joe's have a lot in common, and their similarities aren't necessarily by chance. The two have been connected since the late '70s.
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