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Cacao vs. Cocoa: What’s the Difference?

While they sound the same, they are in fact two very different things.


13 Things Ice Cream Truck Workers Won’t Tell You

The classic sound of the ice cream truck instantly alerts kids to beg their parents to hand over cash for...


70 Secret Family Recipes That Are Requested Again and Again

From Mom's Italian beef sandwiches to Aunt Marion's fruit salad dessert, you can now make these secret family recipes from...


The Craziest Ice Cream Flavors You Can Buy Right Now

Traditional vanilla is always a hit, but this year's craziest new ice cream flavors include bold bursts of popcorn, loquats,...


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The Real Reason the McDonald’s Logo Is Yellow and Red

There’s a little bit of science behind why the golden arches are golden.


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What Can Happen If You Don’t Wash Your Produce

Not washing produce before you eat it it isn't necessarily a recipe for disaster, but rinsing and scrubbing can help...


13 Weirdest Potato Chip Flavors You’ll Actually Want to Try

Have you taken a trip down the chip aisle at your local grocery store lately? The shelves are bursting with...


The Surprising Ingredient Grandma Used for Unbeatable Coffee

Her secret ingredient elevates ordinary coffee to new heights of richly flavored, well-balanced perfection.

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13 Times Food Brands Changed Iconic Recipes—And Shocked the Industry

Change can be good or, in the case of some iconic brands that decided to switch things up, a total...


Professional Chefs Reveal Their Favorite Grilling Tricks

Summertime and the cooking's easy. Just follow these surefire tips to flame-broiled heaven.


This Is Why Soda Tastes So Much Better in Glass Bottles

You might not have noticed that soda from a plastic bottle tastes just a little bit different.


The Only Crash Diet to Consider If You Must Lose Weight Fast

You want to lose weight fast—is it possible to crash diet safely? Dietitian Christy Brissette reveals how you can without...


The Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Cooking Pasta

You might not even realize the trouble it causes.


13 Ways Anthony Bourdain Changed How the World Eats

TV personality, author, and culinary genius Anthony Bourdain was considered among the most influential chefs in the world. Here, we...


The One City Anthony Bourdain Would Have Lived in Forever

The chef has visited more than 80 countries in his lifetime. Here's why this city was Anthony Bourdain's favorite.


What’s the Difference Between a Pinch, a Dash, and a Shake?

We love vintage cookbooks, but sometimes we need an exact measurement when trying a recipe for the first time—not just...


The Gross Reason You Need at Least Two Cutting Boards

Bacteria can thrive in unexpected places—which is why you need separate cutting boards in your kitchen. We got the full...

Plastic or Wooden Cutting Boards: Which Is Better?

Find out the safety benefits and drawbacks of both.


10 Soda Secrets Coca-Cola Isn’t Telling You

How much do you think you know about the iconic soda brand?


Should I Worry About Condensation on Food Container Lids?

What's up with all those water droplets on the lid of your leftovers? If you see them when you take...


Kitchen Hacks to Scoop the Perfect Pasta Portion Size

Turns out, you *might* be able to measure spaghetti with your spoon.


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How Much Pasta Is the Right Portion?

Figuring out pasta portion sizes is as easy as using our handy chart to determine a recommended serving of pasta


The Gross Meat Ingredient You’re Probably Eating

The name suggests something not so appealing, but transglutaminase, or meat glue, is used commonly in many processed foods. Questions...

The Most Popular Dessert the Year You Were Born

You might be a Bananas Foster baby—or were you born in the year of Hummingbird Cake? Take a look back...


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Here’s Why We Put Ketchup on French Fries

Their relationship is more complicated than you thought!



Stock vs. Broth: What’s the Difference?

Even though the two generally sit right next to each other in the grocery aisle, there's a difference between stock...


Here’s the Truth About Refrigerating Butter

It would be much more spreadable if we could keep it at room temp.


The Secret to Getting the Freshest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Doughnuts are good, but fresh doughnuts are better.