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String Cheese Brands, Ranked Worst To Best Jacek Fulawka/Shutterstock By Kristen Carli/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 10:43 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a few factors that we look for to evaluate a good string cheese brand. First, we look for good flavor. No one wants bad-tasting cheese (and yes, such a thing exists). Second, we look for texture. A good string cheese texture is not too rubbery and peels easily, because let’s face it, we love to string our string cheese....

Sunny Anderson Cracks Up Instagram With Hilarious Bobby Flay Meme Amy Sussman/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Jan. 23, 2022 10:29 am EST Sunny Anderson is a true gem of food television. Most recently, she has been co-hosting “The Kitchen” with fellow celeb chefs Geoffrey Zakarian, Jeff Mauro, Katie Lee, and Marcela Valladolid (via Food Network). And, before this stint, Anderson also successfully ran her own catering company, hosted several solo Food Network shows (including “Cooking for Real” and “Home Made in America”), and wrote several cookbooks lauded by the New York Times, as noted in a bio on Food Network’s website....

The Chocolaty Treat Burger King Only Sells In 2 Countries Savvapanf Photo/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Oct. 13, 2021 11:55 am EST While some fast food chains and coffee shops can make “secret menu” items based on the ingredients they offer at store locations in America, there are some items that remain exclusive to other countries around the world. From Starbucks Frappuccinos only available in specific countries to Auntie Anne’s pretzel flavors specific to different locations, visiting a chain in another country can be well worth the stop....

The Moment That Sparked Milton Hershey’s Chocolate Obsession Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Sept. 16, 2021 4:05 pm EST Milton Hershey’s chocolate obsession began early in life. According to Biography, after dropping out of school in the mid-1800s at age 13 to work as an apprentice to a candy maker, Hershey asked his aunt for a $150 loan to start his own candy shop. When the shop failed, Hershey began working with another candy maker who taught him the art of making caramel with fresh milk....

The Real Difference Between Five Guys And Shake Shack Burgers Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Ben Fisher/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 2:44 pm EST The country’s best known burger chains go back to the 1950s. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Burger King came onto the scene in 1954. McDonald’s followed a year later in 1955. Two other successful burger joints have come onto the scene in recent years and spread like wildfire across the country....

The Real Reason Decaf Coffee Pots Are Orange Twitter By Ben Fisher/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 3:18 pm EST At diners and breakfast joints across the country, there are typically two coffee pots on the burner (sometimes three, when there’s a pot with hot water for tea). Most folks in the crowd would be able to pinpoint which pot houses decaf coffee, and which pot is for regular coffee in a millisecond — because there tends to be a dead giveaway....

The Seasonal Starbucks Drinks You Can Only Find In Asia Starbucks By Khyati Dand/Nov. 1, 2021 2:15 pm EST As with most global chains that have outposts all over the world, Starbucks is known to serve caffeinated beverages to suit the taste buds of the specific country that they’re in, especially when it’s time for the holidays. Take for example the Caramel Brûlée Latte or the Chestnut Praline Latte only reserved for Starbucks drinkers in the U....

The Surprising Snack Timothee Chalamet Once Handed Out On The Red Carpet David M. Benett/Getty By Ceara Milligan/Nov. 2, 2021 1:27 pm EST Timothée Chalamet is making quite a name for himself in Hollywood. The famous young heartthrob known for his boyish good looks, quirky sense of humor, and lustrous wardrobe has stolen the hearts of millions of cinemagoers through starring roles in films like “Call Me By Your Name,” “Beautiful Boy,” “The King,” and “Little Women....

The Untold Truth Of Espresso nerudol/Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Feb. 1, 2022 4:59 pm EST There are few joys as reliable as an espresso first thing in the morning (or any time of day, really). Espresso comes in a small cup and may very much be dwarfed by a venti Starbucks number, but that’s not to say it doesn’t pack a punch. It feels like a shot of energy into your veins, yet it somehow manages to offer a rich flavor that many coffee drinkers can’t get enough of....

The Untold Truth Of Tootsie Pops Regine Poirier/Shutterstock By Allison Smith/Nov. 15, 2021 10:10 am EST Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that the Tootsie Pop, with its hard shell coating and chewy chocolate interior, is a classic American candy. It’s slightly ironic that Tootsie Pops were partly born out of the imagination of the Austrian immigrant Leo Hirshfield, who invented Tootsie Roll Industries’ signature chocolate nougat in 1896 in Brooklyn, New York (via Snack History)....

Things You Should Never Do In A Vietnamese Restaurant Shutterstock By Matt Meltzer/Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 12:08 am EST Whether you enjoy savory beef broths or not, “pho” is undeniably fun to say. The problem is, fun as it is to pronounce, a lot of people still get it wrong. That, folks, is the veritable tip of the iceberg when it comes to some of the mistakes people make when they walk into a Vietnamese restaurant....

This Bay Leaf Trick Will Repel Pests From Your Pantry Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 3:56 pm EST If you’ve ever had to buy an entire pack of bay leaves to make a recipe that calls for one measly leaf while the rest of the leaves go sadly unused, we have a suggestion to help you feel a little less wasteful. Bay leaves might have an unconventional (but practical) use beyond just adding flavor to recipes....

Tips For Hosting The Very Best Holiday Cookie Exchange JeniFoto/Shutterstock By Jen Wheeler/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 1:25 pm EST A holiday cookie exchange party is the best kind of party — because you get to go home with dozens of different cookies, of course. But it’s also a fun way to spend quality time with friends during the busy holiday season without having to do too much heavy lifting in the way of hosting....

What Andrew Zimmern Really Thinks About Vaccine Mandates For Restaurants Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Sept. 13, 2021 1:41 pm EST Andrew Zimmern is not one to shy away from using his social media platforms for expressing his political beliefs. So, it should not surprise anyone to learn that he voiced his opinion on the idea of a vaccine mandate on Twitter as well. “It’s overdue!” he exclaimed. “This is a deadly global pandemic and like many other requirements in life (school shots, car insurance to drive, licenses to hunt etc) there should be vaccine mandates AND education for all who refuse....

What Simmering With A Lid Really Does Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 4:48 pm EST Ah, the elusive question of when, why, and how to use a pot lid while cooking. Even the most seasoned home chefs wonder what exactly changes with a lid. We’ve all been there — after a long day, you return home starving and impatient as you cook what was supposed to be a quick meal, but each minute feels like an eternity....

Why Some Costco Shoppers Are Unhappy With This Rabbit Wine Set Alexander_Kuzmin/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 8, 2021 11:03 am EST During the holidays, popular stores like Costco have set up generous discounts for their customers to ensure that they can make the most of the season. Per Yahoo!, Costco has been selling certain products at affordable rates. Last month, Costco members could buy a coveted product like a bottle of the Eternally Silenced Pinot Noir from The Prisoner Wine Company at $25 instead of its usual price of $50....

Why You Should Always Check The Back Of The Shelf At Grocery Stores Michaelspb/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Jan. 20, 2022 1:27 pm EST Nothing is worse than carrying a gallon of milk home from the grocery store only to realize it expires in two days. Most grocery stores are busy enough that they rotate their stock often, so you’ll usually never find anything outright expired. Still, sometimes, you might end up with something approaching its expiration date much sooner than you would like, forcing you to use it quickly or worse, throw it away before it’s done....

26% Think They Could Cook Eggs Better Than This Celebrity Chef Milleflore Images/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Sept. 25, 2021 9:30 am EST If you have actually paid attention to a chef’s hat, you have probably noticed that it adds height and plenty of it because it is also 12 inches tall. The hat, known as a toque blanche, is not only tall, it also has pleats that are meant to symbolize skill, signaling how many years a chef might have spent in the kitchen....

Aldi’s Returning Sweet Potato Casserole Is Turning Heads Foodio/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Nov. 4, 2021 3:58 pm EST With the holiday season in full swing, we’re starting to turn our attention to the dishes that will grace our holiday tables this year. From a classic roasted turkey to a tender baked ham to creamy mashed potatoes to green bean casserole, there are so many classics to choose from — and that’s not even touching upon less traditional options such as wild rice with fruit, cheesy grits, and pumpkin souffle....

Babybel Cheese Has Great News For Vegans By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 28, 2021 3:39 pm EST Whether you’ve been vegan for years or are a plant-based-eating newbie, you are all too aware of all the things you can’t eat — like cheese. That’s a tough one for a lot of people to give up, especially when you consider how popular cheese is, with more than 1,800 varieties around the world (via Wisconsin Cheese) and a 19% increase in per capita cheese consumption in the U....