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Try This Before Throwing Away Your Leftover Sushi KarepaStock/Shutterstock By Erica Andrews/Oct. 21, 2021 3:56 pm EST While there are many different incredible foods to choose from, sushi has to be at the top of the list. It comes with the ideal amount of protein, vegetables, and the perfect amount of rice in each delectable bite. Each piece is truly like its own little flavor explosion in your mouth. Sushi is also relatively healthy for you and features a variety of mouthwatering varieties from a classic spicy tuna roll to a warm dragon roll....

Viral TikTok Has The Internet Questioning Canada’s Peanut Butter Shutterstock By Laine Doss/Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 6:39 pm EST Peanut butter is one of America’s favorite snack items and sandwich spreads. According to the National Peanut Board, peanuts are the most consumed nut by Americans (which is especially impressive when you consider that peanuts aren’t really nuts). Whether we eat them from the shell or spread them on our toast, we eat huge quantities....

Why In-N-Out Burger Probably Won’t Be Coming To Your City samroundy/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Oct. 15, 2021 4:41 pm EST It is one of the most popular burger joints in the U.S., but if you live on the East Coast, you’ll only hear about it online as some sort of mythical fast food legend. Operating for more than 70 years (via the chain’s website), In-N-Out has been the talk of West Coast fast food fanatics — and even Anthony Bourdain gave it a glowing review (via YouTube)....

Why TikTok Is Cracking Up Over This Chocolate Chip Cookie ‘Tip’ Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/Sept. 7, 2021 3:31 pm EST Ah, cookies and the internet. Two of our favorite things of all time. Both satisfy the need for immediate gratification and are only really problematic if consumed in excessive quantities. And of course, chocolate chip cookies are basically a global symbol for peace and harmony, whether you’re team crispy and crunchy or team soft and chewy....

Why Trader Joe’s Ravioli Is Raising Questions On Reddit TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Jan. 12, 2022 3:50 am EST Trader Joe’s has a tendency to cause quite a stir on social media for various reasons, ranging from its fun food options to its commendable customer service. Their specialty items are also regularly lauded, from their new Pizza Bread Cheese to their famous Jingle Jangle seasonal favorite. Even some of their stores get a lot of attention, like the recently opened Upper East Side location in Manhattan....

Why You Should Skip The Country Fried Shrimp At Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel By Sophie Putka/Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 11:49 am EST If Cracker Barrel’s history of discriminatory hiring practices, racism, razor blades in burgers, or lawsuits over sexual harassment, wrongful death, and wheelchair accessibility weren’t enough to dampen your enthusiasm for this roadside caricature of homestyle country charm, a health warning for their shrimp dish probably won’t, either. But for those who find themselves stranded on a highway with nothing but Chicken N’ Dumplins as far as the eye can see, it’s probably a good idea to skip this shrimp platter and opt for something else from the Cracker Barrel arsenal....

10 Best Substitutes For Brandy Igor Normann/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Dec. 3, 2021 10:34 am EST Brandy is a liquor made from fermented fruit. Similar to wine, it’s typically made from grapes, but can also be made from other fruits such as apples, apricots, cherries, or peaches. Like its rich amber color, brandy tends to have a strong flavor along with some bitter notes. Brandy may be distilled from fermented fruit juices, but when it comes to brands and styles, it can get a bit confusing....

Bubly Flavors Ranked Worst To Best Jason Koerner/Getty Images By Korey Denton/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 10:35 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It’s no secret that sparkling water has become super popular as of late. Whether you drink it as an alternative to sugary sodas, a contrast to plain water in your quest to stay hydrated, or just a way to quench your thirst on a hot day, sparkling water has seemingly taken over the beverage aisle at your local grocery store....

Can You Really Cook Shrimp In The Microwave? AnnaMedia/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Oct. 25, 2021 1:59 pm EST Shrimp are one of the more versatile seafood options out there, and they’re also one of the more beginner-friendly to prepare at home. There are tons of ways to cook the tiny crustaceans: You can fry them, bake them, grill them, steam them, or sauté them, to name a few. But as with most seafood — or really, anything that you don’t make or eat regularly — it can be intimidating trying to prepare shrimp properly, especially if you’re an amateur home chef....

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter And Rolls Recipe Lindsay D. Mattison/Mashed By Lindsay D. Mattison/Updated: Nov. 2, 2021 10:58 am EST Texas Roadhouse is known for great steaks, free peanuts, and house-made bread. In fact, when you think of Texas Roadhouse, you probably think of their rolls before you think of their steaks. We don’t blame you. It’s impossible to visit their restaurant without chowing down on more than a few of their signature house-made rolls, and their cinnamon butter is crave-worthy good....

Costco Has Good News For Fans Of Its Ham And Cheese Pastry Andy.LIU/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Jan. 9, 2022 10:40 am EST Costco is lauded for its low prices on bulk items, and the store itself has somewhat of a cult following. Not only does the warehouse’s food court have a super affordable hot dog and soda combo that makes the perfect lunch deal any day of the week, but their free samples are the stuff of legend, especially for those who take full advantage on a shopping trip....

Costco Shoppers Are Loving This Chipotle Cashew Dip costco_doesitagain/Instagram By Taylor Huang/Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 6:16 pm EST If you thought that dairy was the only way to make a sauce creamy, then this chipotle cashew dip will prove you wrong. Available at Costco in 24-ounce tubs for $4.99, the Blue Moose Chipotle Cashew Dip has already accumulated favorable responses on a recent Instagram post by @costco_doesitagain. One user, @andrea.derose3, commented, “This is amazing!...

Fruitcake Fraud: How To Watch It, Plot, And More - What We Know So Far Charles Brutlag/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Dec. 2, 2021 9:22 pm EST With the Christmas season upon us, fans of Will Ferrell may remember a project that was announced back in 2019. According to The Dallas Morning News, the film, titled “Fruitcake,” would depict how Sandy Jenkins stole nearly $17 million from his Texas-based employer, Collin Street Bakery....

Funny TikTok Shows Turkey’s Reaction To The Harsh Reality Of Thanksgiving Bochkarev Photography/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Nov. 29, 2021 5:02 pm EST Although most of us don’t give much thought to how turkeys feel about Thanksgiving, we still have our fair share of turkey reaction memes. You know, the ones about turkeys mourning their friends and family, or on the other end of the avian moral spectrum, turkeys trying to sacrifice their friends or family in their place (via Country Living)....

Here’s What Makes Black Salt Unique Andrii Horulko/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Jan. 12, 2022 5:49 pm EST While regular white table salt is featured prominently in American cuisine, it is far from the only variety out there. Black salt, a volcanic rock salt which is known by several different names, including Himalayan black salt, Indian black salt, and kala namak, is commonly used in Indian cooking and other types of Asian cuisine (via Fine Dining Lovers)....

How Coffee Once Helped Send Brazil To The Olympics Roman_studio/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Oct. 11, 2021 1:37 pm EST Seven out of 10 Americans drink coffee every week, according to the National Coffee Association, and 62% drink it every day. The coffees we love best and that routinely fill our coffee mugs, most likely hail from Brazil, which produces 25% of the world’s coffee, per the Nomad Coffee Club. In fact, 40 to 60 million bags of java are produced by this South American country on an annual basis, with Belgium, Japan, Italy, the United States, and Germany being the countries which receive the most imports of this Brazilian brew....

Instagram Is Loving Duff Goldman’s Holiday Present For His Daughter Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Dec. 27, 2021 10:35 am EST When you think of star baker Duff Goldman, images of elaborate cakes might spring to mind as he often teams up with trained artists and designers to create some very ornate baked goods, including those seen on the competition show, “Buddy Vs Duff,” like a recent winter wonderland creation that received a perfect score on the holiday season finale....

Is There Actually A Secret Royal Palace Tunnel That Leads To A Cocktail Bar? Mistervlad/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Oct. 13, 2021 1:39 pm EST Mysterious figures moving through ancient, underground passageways for secret meetings and forbidden trysts — this sounds like the fictional stuff of historical romance novels or the plot of a “National Treasure” movie. In London, however, centuries-old tunnels like this really do exist. In fact, The Londonist compiled a list of 12 such underground tunnels, some of which were used as meeting places and hideouts during wartime and one as a private entrance for British royals to access the tube subway system....

Katy Perry Created This Nonalcoholic Aperitif Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Jan. 10, 2022 6:36 pm EST It’s official: Just saying no to booze — whether it be for a single occasion, an entire month in observation of Dry January, or a lifetime in a complete commitment to sobriety — is now the height of fashion, at least, according to some celebrities. For decades, a glamorous lifestyle has been synonymous with cocktails and Champagne, but it’s hard to sparkle when you’re sloshed....

Kraft’s New Flavor Boosts Will Upgrade Your Boxed Mac And Cheese danhusseyphoto/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Jan. 18, 2022 3:27 pm EST Fans of Kraft’s classic blue box mac and cheese now have the opportunity to upgrade their orange-hued noodles with the help of the company’s latest innovation: tasty powder packets. Last fall, Kraft announced the limited debut of Flavor Boost seasoning packets, as well as the KRAFT FLVRS CLUB, an online club that offered Kraft fans the opportunity to be the first to try out various Flavor Boost flavors before they hit store shelves (via Business Wire)....