Food Tips

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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11 Things You Should Always Wash Before Cooking

To wash, or not to wash: That is a question that has puzzled many home cooks. Here, food safety experts...


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12 Fast Food “Facts” That Are Actually False

For some reason, we love to tell whoppers about the horrors behind the counter at fast food restaurants. Don't fall...


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9 Things You Should Always Buy at Wegmans

This popular supermarket sells more than your typical groceries.


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9 Gross Things Restaurants Do to Save Money

You might think twice about going out to eat after reading this.


25 Nutritionist-Approved Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism

Want to boost your body's calorie burn even at rest? These tips come straight from the experts.


13 Surprising Things Dunkin’ Donuts Employees Want You to Know

For best results, read with a fresh Boston Kreme Donut and coffee!


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The Surprising Birthplace of 20 Favorite Foods and Drinks

Like superheroes, many beloved dishes, desserts, and drinks have interesting, stupefying, and sometimes even controversial origin stories.


13 Things Whole Foods Employees Want You to Know

Learn how to spot organic fruit, save big on nuts and seeds, and more insider Whole Foods secrets that every...

The Best Craft Beer in Every State

When it comes to craft beers, every state has a unique brew to try. Did your favorite make the list?


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50 Insider Secrets to Help You Save at All Your Favorite Stores

A $5 or $10 savings here and there can add up. Here's how to get them everywhere from Costco and...


13 Food Scraps You Never Knew You Could Eat

Americans waste 133 billion pounds of food annually, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Curb food waste in your...


10 Things Chefs Never, Ever Order at Brunch

Chefs would rather starve than eat these particular brunch foods—here's why.


10 Secrets of Working Parents Who Cook Dinner Every Night

If you're staring at an empty fridge again and reaching for the take-out menus, use these insider tips to make...


14 Horrifying Fried Foods at State Fairs

Craving a heart attack? Check out these fried fair foods at your local state fair.


The Simple Trick You Need If You’re Sick of Stirring Natural Peanut Butter

Natural peanut butter keeps its ingredient list simple, just like this hack for no-stir satisfaction.


13 Foods Worth Trying at a Greek Restaurant

Are there other healthy and delicious options you are missing out on at your neighborhood Greek restaurant? Here are some...


9 Weird Things That Can Mess With Your Taste Buds

Surprisingly, these everyday factors can give your palette a different taste.

This Is Why Some Orange Peels Are Dyed

Which came first, the color or the fruit? We got to the bottom of the debate to find out something...


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18 Secrets Chipotle Employees Won’t Tell You

The ultimate insiders dish up Chipotle secrets you'll want to know


10 Foods Even Professional Chefs Cook in the Microwave

Even the worst cook can manage to use a microwave to heat a cup of instant ramen noodles, but...


What Your Daily Coffee, Tea, Juice, or Smoothie Is Really Doing to Your Weight

The truth is the calories and sugar you consume when you drink is just as important—and often overlooked.


16 Secrets a Food Stylist Won’t Tell You

You'll never look at food photography the same way again.


The Weird Reason Mango Makes Your Mouth Itch

There's a strange reason why mango makes some people's mouths feel itchy, but once you learn why, a mango allergy...

What Most People Don’t Know About Venti Lattes at Starbucks

Get the most caffeine for the least money by putting this tweak on your order.


Why You Should Never, Ever Add Oil to Your Pasta Water

We hate to break it to you, but you’ve probably been making pasta wrong this whole time.


Are Peanuts Nuts? Two Experts Break It Down for Us

It's time to set the record straight about whether peanuts are actually nuts—and find out why so many people are...


20 Alternative Names You Never Knew for Common Kitchen Utensils

Slow cooker or Crock-Pot: What's the difference, exactly?