The Worst Store-Bought Dark Chocolate Bar Is A Total Miss
When we ranked store-bought dark chocolate bars, the worst option flopped across every category — including flavor, texture, and value for your money.
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Stories By Andrea Carlo
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For More Flavorful BBQ Chicken, Add A Can Of Cola To The Crock-Pot
To ensure your slow cooker barbecue chicken is as flavorful and delicious as possible, be sure to add a can of your favorite cola to the mix.
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Why Azerbaijan Loves The Simple Pomegranate
When you think Azerbaijani cuisine, you must include the pomegranate. Not only is it an important part of its culture, but its cuisine relies on it too.
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The 1979 Cookbook That Belongs In Every Kitchen, According To Alton Brown
While trendy cookbooks often end up focusing on fleeting fads, Alton Brown's recommended classic provides decades of tasty, reliable recipes.
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Coke Vs Pepsi: Why The Powerhouse Sodas Taste Different
A cola is a cola, so why do two of the biggest names in the business (specifically, Coke and Pepsi) taste so markedly different from each other?
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5 Easy Ways To Upgrade Your Breakfast Greek Yogurt
If Greek yogurt is helping you hit your protein goals on a daily basis, you might be getting a little bored with its neutral flavor. Try these delicious ideas.
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Why Avocado Toast Always Tastes Better At A Cafe Or Restaurant
With something as simple as avocado toast it seems like it would be difficult to find much variation, and yet it always tastes better at a restaurant.
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The Fast Food Restaurant That Uses Locally Sourced Ingredients
"Locally sourced" has become a go-to phrase for the food service industry, but not many fast food chains can claim it as their own. That is, except one.
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What Subway Does With Unsold Food
Not every restaurant and fast food chain handles its leftovers the same way. Here's what it looks like Subway is doing with unsold ingredients.
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Does McDonald's Have High Quality Chicken?
When it comes to poultry, fast food options abound. That said, some chains serve higher quality meat than others.
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This Vegetable Was The Centerpiece Of Victorian-Era Dinner Tables
Back in the Victorian era and the Gilded Age, those who were well to-do served a particular vegetable as one might present a flower bouquet on the table.
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Culver's Vs Five Guys: Which Burger Chain Has Better Value?
Culver's and Five Guys both use fresh, never frozen food and serve up tasty burgers with their own fan clubs, but which chain has the better value?
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US Vs Norway: How Does The McDonald's McMuffin Differ?
You might think that McDonald's Egg McMuffin is the same no matter where you go in the world, but there's a vastly different version available in Norway.
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5 French Restaurant Rules American Tourists Immediately Break
Navigating French dining customs takes a little background knowledge. Here are the top restaurant blunders to avoid so you can eat like a local.
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Upgrade Your Croissant With This Delicious Ice Cream Hack
Croissants make a fantastic snack on their own, but you can upgrade them considerably (and make a refreshing summer treat) with an ice cream hack.
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Italian Vs British Sausages: How Do The Meats Differ?
When it comes to sausage, both Italy and Great Britain take their cylindrical meat quite seriously. Even so, the two countries produce very different products.
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Does Food Actually Taste Better When Someone Else Cooks It For You?
It often seems like even the simplest dish tastes inexplicably better when prepared by someone else. Is this actually real — and why does it happen?
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The Pizza Chain That Gets Its Cheese From Local Farmers
In the Midwest, there's a famous pizza chain that all Midwesterners love, and best of all, it uses only local farmers for its cheese supply.
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The Difference Between NYC's 4 Most Common Styles Of Pizza
You can find endless varieties, but New York City pizza generally falls into four distinct categories, each with its own style, history, and preparation method.
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This Canned Fruit Took Over Breakfast Tables In The '30s
Back in the 1930s, canned fruit was much easier to get than fresh (in certain areas). Little wonder, then, that this canned fruit took off in popularity.
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Olive Garden Customers Have A Major Gripe With The Chain's Pasta
Olive Garden was the country's most popular restaurant for a good long time, but even so, there is one common complaint among its regular diners.
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Make The Easiest Coffee Granita Ever By Using One Kitchen Staple
If you love having a nice bowl or glass of coffee granita in the morning, but you don't like having to scrape it as it freezes, we're about to change your life.
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Does Bobby Flay Ever Actually Make Food At His Restaurants?
Bobby Flay has opened countless restaurants in his time, but can you actually expect to find him there, cooking behind the scenes? In fact, you can.
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What Qualifies As A Tipped Employee In The Restaurant Industry?
In the United States, tipping isn't just a formality or basic courtesy, as it can determine how a restaurant employee is classified and paid.
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The Brilliant Carl's Jr. Burger Concept Inflation Destroyed
Once upon a time, when food was less expensive, Carl's Jr. launched a campaign that was clever, tasty, and oh-so satisfying. Unfortunately, it couldn't survive.
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This Australian Coffee Drink Incorporates An Unexpected Fruit
Australia has innovated some delicious coffee (the flat white comes to mind, though New Zealand claims it too), but this drink pairs coffee with fruit.
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The Simple Technique To Make A White Russian Taste Better Than At A Bar
While a White Russian is incredibly easy to make, the traditional recipe often falls flat — but one technique can elevate your home pour into a masterpiece.
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