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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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15 Weird Food Combinations Chefs Secretly Love

No one would ever think to combine these foods. But when these chefs did, they made mouthwatering dishes.


The Best Hot Dog in Every State

If you have opinions about kielbasa vs. frankfurters, you'll want to keep this rundown of the best hot dog restaurants...


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Here’s What Happens to Your Body After Eating a Fast Food Burger

No one's ever claimed that burgers are health food, but even the occasional sandwich could wreak all kinds of havoc...


This Is Why You Can’t Buy Fresh Olives at the Supermarket

This is one fresh fruit that you won’t find on the shelves of any grocery store.


11 Seafood Facts That Will Change How You Eat Fish Forever

Yes, some fish contain mercury and yes, some of the rumors about farmed fish are true, but we got the...


What Are Truffles—and Why Do They Cost So Much?

Here's everything you need to know about what a truffle is and why this luxury ingredient is so darn expensive


The One Thing You Should Never Do to Your Hamburgers

Before you put salt IN your hamburger mix, give this a read!


The Best Coffee Shop in Every State

We investigated every mud hut and java joint from sea to shining sea in our search for the best coffee...

7 Foods That Are Banned from Space

Zero gravity and little storage space seriously limits astronauts' menu options. Here's what's off limits in outer space.


The 10 Best Foodie Cities in the World

The local cuisine is a major draw for travelers—you can tell by the fact that food-focused tours are on the...


What Is Imitation Crab Meat, Exactly?

You might not even know that it's not real crab meat inside your California roll


7 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your Coffee Maker

Avoid these things if you want to make sure your beloved coffee maker doesn't die on you too early.


Professional Chefs Reveal What They Always Do When Cooking Chicken

Perfect your poultry with tips from in-the-know professional chefs who work with chicken each and every day.


This Is the Real Difference Between Chocolate Cake and Devil’s Food Cake

It's not all about name preferences—certain ingredient tweaks change the taste and texture of these two chocolate desserts.


11 Things Trader Joe’s Employees Want You to Know

Trader Joe's has almost a cult-like following thanks to their amazing products, great prices, and happy employees. But all that...


The Real Reason Why Egg Yolks Are Different Colors

An egg yolk's color can range from pale yellow to deep orange. We break down eggs-actly why that happens, and...


This Is the Best Potato Chip Brand, According to a Taste Test

A Test Kitchen went on the search for the absolute best potato chips. Find out which brand had them craving...

Here’s What Happens When You Eat Leftover Rice—and Why Reheating It Doesn’t Help

If it's handled and stored improperly, leftover rice can make you sick. Here's why—and how to avoid so-called fried rice...


Are Rhubarb Leaves Really Toxic?

The answer is more complicated than you think.


13 Things Starbucks Employees Won’t Tell You

If you're looking to save bucks on Starbucks, look no further: We've got the inside scoop from frequent customers and...


8 Vintage Kitchen Items That Are Worth More Than You’d Think

Purging your kitchen of old things you don't use anymore is not only therapeutic, but potentially profitable. Find out what...


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The Best Supermarket in Every State

From a place that serves craft beer as you shop to the biggest selection of organic produce, these are the...


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The “Wasabi” You Get in Asian Restaurants Isn’t Really Wasabi

Here's what that green paste that comes with your sushi is really made of.

Here’s the Difference Between Air Frying and Baking

If you have a convection oven, do you really need an air fryer? As it turns out, there are a...


Do Condiments Expire? Here’s How Long Condiments Really Last

We know you have a collection of condiments in your fridge or pantry—here's how long you can use them safely


This Is What Milk Label Colors Really Mean

You’ve probably never noticed how colorful the milk section is.


This Taste Test Found the Best Pancake Mix

Learn which brand of pancake mix made us flip in our blind taste test.


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This Fast-Food Chain Makes More Money Per Store Than McDonald’s

McDonald's as a corporation might dominate the fast-food market, but when you break it down by store, its restaurants actually...


The Easy Trick to Knowing When Chicken Is Done Cooking

Don't assume your chicken is done just because you followed a recipe.