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12 Fast-Food Items You Should Never Order, According to Employees

Before you coast up to that drive-through, find out which menu items fast-food employees think you should skip and why.


12 Funny Food Names That Sound Ridiculous but Are Totally Real

Looking for a side of laughter with your dinner? These funny food names deliver. But be warned: Names can be...


This Is the Best Way to Eat Soup Dumplings, According to Pros

Avoid etiquette errors—and painful burns!—by learning how to eat soup dumplings before ordering your first batch


How to Eat Oysters Like a Pro (A Complete Guide)

Not sure how to eat oysters? Here's our step-by-step guide so you can order your next freshly shucked dozen with...


Can You Really Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk?

Here's the verdict on that famous saying about frying an egg on the sidewalk


How to Eat Mussels Like You Know What You’re Doing

Want to learn how to eat mussels like a pro? We're shelling out all the expert tips.


When Every Fruit and Vegetable Is in Season—and Costs the Least

Eating seasonal produce is good for your health, your wallet and your community. Learn why—and what to eat when.


McDonald’s Announces a Major Menu Change—Here’s What’s Leaving and Why

It's time to say goodbye to three much-loved McCafe bakery items

17 Top Foods Chefs Are Buying This Fall

See how experts stock their kitchen and which ingredients they're adding to their fall food list this season


This Fast and Easy Burger Hack Guarantees the Juiciest Patties Ever

Skip the ice cube and go for this better burger hack for the juiciest bite ever


How to Clean a Grill with an Onion—and Why You Should

Have you tried cleaning your grill grates with an onion? Use this simple cleaning hack at your next cookout.


What Is Prepared Mustard, Exactly?

It wouldn't be grilling season without this zesty, tangy, sometimes spicy condiment. But what is prepared mustard—and can you make...


The Surprising History of Ketchup

Sure, ketchup is a beloved condiment in America today, but ketchup's origins are actually ancient. Discover the surprising history of...


This Is How to Get the Freshest Meat in the Grocery Store

This clever tip will ensure you're buying the freshest, safest cuts of meat at the store every time you shop!


15 Things Chefs Always Buy Frozen

Looking to save time and effort without sacrificing quality? So are professional cooks—and that’s why they stock up on...


What Are Pralines, Exactly?

What are pralines if not the perfect sweet and creamy treat? Here's everything you need to know about this favorite...


What Are Plantains, Exactly?

Go beyond bananas with their lesser-known cousin. Here's what plantains are and how to eat them.

There’s a Pasta Crisis In Italy—Will Prices Be Affected in the U.S.?

In Italy, the pasta crisis is so bad that the government called a special meeting to address skyrocketing prices, up...


This Viral TikTok Explains How to Perfectly Poach an Egg

One of the trickiest kitchen tasks just got a whole lot easier.


This Is the World’s Stinkiest Fruit—and Why It Smells So Bad

It may smell like sweaty socks, but it's also considered a delicacy


This Is the Best Hack for Your Costco Rotisserie Chicken

Getting every single bit of a Costco rotisserie chicken used to be a struggle, but not anymore. This hack can...


Does the Viral TikTok Hack for Cutting Hard-Boiled Eggs Work? We Put It to the Test

Has TikTok figured out how to cut hard-boiled eggs quickly and cleanly, or is this viral hack nothing but hype?


This Hack Shows How to Flip an Egg Without Breaking the Yolk

No more sacrificing an entire carton of eggs for breakfast

These Are the Top 10 Most Wasted Foods

You know avocados are on this list.


Food Prices Continue to Climb at Grocery Stores—Here’s Why

Wet, cold, extreme weather has battered the United States so far this year, and consumers will feel its effects at...


You Can Now Get McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce To-Go

McDonald's infamous Big Mac sauce is now available in dip cups for everyone who ever wanted their very own side...


This Is the Most Popular Item Sold in Grocery Stores

Can you guess what item is a grocery store bestseller?


I Taste-Tested 14 Off-Brand Sodas to Find the Best Ones

What Coke copycat is most like the Real Thing? And what about Mountain Dew, Sprite and Dr Pepper doppelgangers? To...


I Feed My Family of 5 on $200 a Week—Here’s How

It's tough to stick to a grocery budget right now, but I use a couple strategies to save hundreds of...