Food

The Real Reason Aldi's Milk Is So Cheap

The price of milk at Aldi is so low, we can't help but wonder whether the chain is compromising on quality. Here's the real reason Aldi's milk is so cheap.

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The Real Reason Costco Is Restricting The Purchase Of This Product

Costco recently announced it will limit purchases on an in-demand product to make sure more of its members can get what they "want and need."

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The Real Reason You Shouldn't Order Lo Mein At A Chinese Restaurant

The best lo mein lives and dies on its sauce. Here's why you probably don't want to order lo mein in a Chinese restaurant.

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The One Ingredient Your Fried Chicken Desperately Needs

Are you actually frying your own chicken, instead of leaving it to the Colonel? Well, congrats to you! There is, however, one more step you might want to take that will allow your chicken to reach 100 percent perfection, and it involves adding just one single ingredient.

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This Is The Secret To Perfect Tuna Salad

Cans of packed tuna are essential to a well-stocked food pantry. But what happens when, well, you get a bit excited and now tuna's all you've got left? Before you pull a face over the thought of consuming endless bland servings of tuna, there's one ingredient that'll seriously raise your tuna game.

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You Shouldn't Use Your Microwave's Defrost Button. Here's Why

We've all experienced meal prep nightmares. For some, it's forgetting a critical ingredient. For others, it's forgetting to defrost the meat you intended to cook. But before you take the centerpiece of your dinner plans and toss that into the microwave to thaw, there are some things you should know.

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3 Best And 3 Worst Name-Brand Cereals

There's nothing like a bowl of cereal to stir up feelings of warmth, longing, and nostalgia for the good old days. But just as we're willing to swear eternal loyalty to cereals we loved as children, there are others we could live without. These are the three best and three worst name-brand cereals.

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Mexican Foods You Absolutely Need To Try

Mexican food continues to grow in popularity year after year. If you want to experience some of the best that Mexican cuisine has to offer, however, you're going to need to think outside the Taco Bell box and expand your outlook beyond what Chipotle's menu has to offer.

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The Reason Food Tastes Different When You Have A Cold

Feeling achy, having a sore throat, and suffering from a stuffy nose are telltale signs you may have a cold. After an abundance of sleep, you still feel groggy and exhausted. Now to top it off, your go-to comfort food tastes different. If you've experienced this, you're not alone.

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When You Eat Cheese Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

If you're confused about what really happens to your body when you eat cheese every day, you'll want to keep reading.

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The Sam's Club Hacks That Will Truly Improve Your Shopping

Before you walk through those Sam's Club swinging doors, check out these tips for how you can get even more out of your membership.

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You've Been Making Sourdough All Wrong This Entire Time

So you thought you'd try your hand at making sourdough bread. You've actually been making sourdough all wrong this entire time

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Here's How You Should Really Be Frying Your Eggs

Sorry, but we are about to blow your mind and change your egg game forever. Again. You may have only just learned about why scrambled eggs are best made without milk, and been like, whoa. Now, consider that you have also been frying your eggs incorrectly all this time.

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The Real Reason You Shouldn't Bake A Potato In Foil

If you grew up with your mom wrapping potatoes in aluminum foil, then cooking them to oblivion, you are not alone. And yet, according to Dr. Potato from the Idaho Potato website, wrapping potatoes in foil should be outlawed. He's that adamant that the potato practice stop. But why?

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Aldi's New Pizza Snacks Have The Internet Buzzing

Oh, the unbridled joy of childhood when pizza rolls were the after-school snack everybody craved. Then you grew up (a little) and learned to read nutritional labels and... sigh. But Aldi has a new version that contains cauliflower and lets us feel good about pizza rolls again.

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Here's What You Should Never Cook In A Cast Iron Skillet

Cast-iron skillets are the all-around workhorse of any even-moderately-equipped kitchen. That does not mean, however, that you can use your cast iron skillet to cook all the things. While cast iron is pretty versatile, there are just a few dishes that are best prepared in some other type of pan.

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This Is The Secret To Making The Perfect Cup Of Coffee

Preparing the perfect cup of coffee is the holy grail of, well, life. Many devotees think Starbucks has nailed the best coffee stateside. In the event you can't make it there, you'll obviously need to step up your java game so you can enjoy a nice, strong cup at home. Here's how.

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The Real Reason You Shouldn't Keep Vodka In The Freezer

Not that you can freeze vodka, because its high ethanol content means it will get nice and chilled but won't ever turn into a drinkable ice sculpture. But if you put a nice, quality bottle of vodka in your freezer, the flavor and aroma get diluted.

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The Truth About Who Really Makes Costco's Kirkland Beer

Kirkland products are a signature part of the Costco experience. Already known for reasonably priced beer, wine, and liquor, it should come as no surprise that the Kirkland line of artisan beers is a favorite, affordable option for many. But who makes them? Is there a Costco brewery we can tour?

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Why Kroger's Big Move During The Pandemic Is So Important

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many grocery stores are struggling to keep up with grocery shopping's shifting landscape. Kroger's latest push to protect their workers and keep them safe has been an important one -- here's what they did and hopefully other grocery stores follow suit.

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Aldi Foods You Should Get Your Hands On Immediately

Next time you're roaming the aisles at Aldi, try these must-try foods available only at the German grocery chain. Try one or try them all, you're bound to find a few you'll fall in love with, and even the ones you're not so crazy about won't set you back more than a few bucks.

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Here's Why You Should Never Add Milk To Your Scrambled Eggs

Have you been making your scrambled eggs all wrong all of your life and not even known it? If you, like the rest of the world, add milk to your favorite breakfast food, the answer is, sadly, "yes."

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Here's How You Should Really Be Storing Your Apples

Is there anything worse than biting into a mealy apple? Answer: No. To get your apples to stay crisp and delicious as long as possible, it's all about storage.

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Here's What You're Doing Wrong When Ordering Groceries Online

Online grocery shopping has taken some time to catch on. It does seem kind of weird to have a stranger picking out your fruits and veggies, but the convenience won out. Still, there are a few things you'll need to watch out for -- but don't worry, not a single one of these involves breaking a sweat.

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Read This Before Stepping Foot Inside Aldi Again

Even if you love Aldi, you may not have heard of some of the chain's secrets. Before stepping foot in Aldi to grocery shop again, this is what you should know.

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What You Should Know Before Eating Sushi While Pregnant

Anyone who has been pregnant before isn't likely to forget the ups and downs that comes with carrying a child. One of the better parts of pregnancy is food cravings (nothing tastes quite as good as satisfying that craving) -- unless you happen to crave nigiri sushi, which could present a problem.

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When You Drink Kava Tea Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

You may have found refuge in a kava tea bar if you're someone who enjoys the nightlife without alcohol. But what happens to your body if you drink it every day?

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