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Just about everyone is strapped for money, time or both. These food tips will help you learn how to save money at the grocery store, keep food fresh for longer and give you a better understanding of all your ingredients.

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The Best Atlanta Airport Restaurants to Try on Your Next Layover

Forget your actual destination. These 12 foodie hot spots at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport are the places to be.


The Real Reason King’s Hawaiian Bread Is So Popular

The sweet rolls are melt-in-your-mouth delicious, but they're not as unique a concept as you might think!


Here’s The Snack Joanna Gaines Loves to Make for Fall

Inspired by Joanna Gaines, we discovered a sweet snack that we feel good about feeding our kids (and ourselves) this...


The Dangerous Mistake You’re Probably Making with Your Pyrex Dish

Pyrex was made to withstand high heat and won't ever shatter—right?


The Best Ice Cream in Every State

We scream, you scream, everybody screams for ice cream! Here's where to order a scoop of the best ice creams...


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Here’s Where to Buy the Best Grocery Store Rotisserie Chicken

It's hard to think of any bird that isn't simply ah-may-zing. But we've rounded up the best grocery store rotisserie...


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The Real Reason Guacamole Costs Extra in Restaurants

Paying an added price for your avocado topping is the pits, but there's a reason it's so expensive. From planting...


Best Restaurants in the U.S., According to Customers

TripAdvisor ranked the top ten restaurants for everyday dining in the United States based off customer reviews. You'll never guess...

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17 Secrets Olive Garden Doesn’t Want You to Know

Here's everything you've wanted to know about your favorite breadstick-serving restaurant.


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...


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.


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 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!