Upgrade Mediocre Cornbread With Your Favorite Fruit
If you want to enhance your cornbread recipe and even add in some extra moisture, try adding some fruits to the mix, from blueberries to peaches.
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The Sheet Pan Trick To Keep Your Oven Clean While Baking Pie
If you love making pies but hate cleaning up the mess, there's a trick you can do with a sheet pan to prevent any spillage and keep your oven clean. -
The Worst Time Of Day To Order Drip Coffee From Starbucks
A standard drip coffee from Starbucks seems like a safe bet, but there's a good reason to reconsider ordering a cup after a certain time of day. -
Popeyes Adds Wings To Permanent Menu In 5 Bold Flavors
Popeyes is known for its famous New Orleans fried chicken sandwich, but its wings are equally delicious — and now they're on the permanent menu. -
Here's How Much It Will Cost To Attend Guy Fieri's First Flavortown Fest
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The Best Orange Liqueur For Lemon Drop Martinis
It may surprise some people to know that a classic Lemon Drop cocktail is actually made with orange liqueur, and this is the best one to use for the drink. -
How Snapple Got Its Name From Spoiled Apple Juice
You might think that Snapple simply stumbled into its stupendous name, but it all boiled down to a happy accident involving a spoiled batch of apple juice. -
Why It's Bad Etiquette To Ask For Extra Cheese When Dining In Italy
If you ever get the chance to dine in Italy and notice your pasta is not topped with a helping of Parmesan cheese, maybe don't ask for any for this reason. -
The Drink Ordering Code Starbucks Baristas Love To Hear
Did you know that if you order your drink in a very specific order when at Starbucks, you're helping out your barista and may have a smoother experience? -
Why Ancient People Hated The Taste Of Watermelon
Watermelon wasn't always the sweet, juicy fruit we know and love today. In ancient times, people hated the taste of it for this important reason. -
Martha Stewart Cancelled Thanksgiving Dinner For Friendsgiving Plans
Thanksgiving maven Martha Stewart has decided to scrap the holiday celebration at her house this year, opting instead to visit her friends' houses. -
How To Stir A Manhattan Cocktail For The Perfect Taste
There are certain libations that don't benefit from a cocktail shaker with ice and actually taste better when stirred. A classic Manhattan is one of them. -
What Is A Cement Mixer Shot And What Makes It Curdle?
When the two ingredients of a cement mixer shot - Irish cream liqueur and lime juice - combine, they transform into an unappealing mouthful of curdled goo. -
Taco Bell's New Grilled Cheese Nacho Fries Are The Mash Up We Didn't Know We Needed
Starting November 16, Taco Bell will offer Grilled Cheese Nacho Fries - which come with both nacho cheese and chipotle sauces - for a limited time only. -
What Is The Angel's Share Of Whiskey?
Whiskey fans may have heard the term "angel's share" before, but what does it mean? It all has to do with the evaporation process while it ages. -
The Difference Between Egg Rolls And Filipino Lumpia
Many countries have their own version of spring rolls. Both Filipino egg rolls and American lumpia are types of spring rolls - here's how to tell them apart. -
Ina Garten's Almonds Are Just A Little Better Than Yours
When Ina Garten whips up a batch of roasted nuts for enjoying with cocktails or as a pre-dinner nibble, she doesn't reach for teardrop-shaped, skin-on almonds. -
Lipton Onion Soup Is The Nostalgic Ingredient Your Meatloaf Needs
Lipton onion soup mix has endured since the 1950s for good reason. Today, this nostalgic ingredient is what your meatloaf needs for an extra flavor punch. -
Enchilada Sauce Is All You Need To Revamp Fried Eggs
Is there anything more satisfying than fried eggs for breakfast? Well, actually, yes — eggs that have been fried in enchilada sauce will blow your mind. -
The Genius Water Hack That Totally Prevents Dry Cupcakes
Cupcakes are essentially mini cakes, which means they should taste and feel the same. But if you find them often dried out, try this genius water hack. -
Celebrate Diwali With A Spread Of Quintessential Mithai Sweets
Diwali is celebrated globally, so there are hundreds of mithai to choose from; some enjoy popularity across India, while others are regional favorites. -
Why Starbucks Discontinued Its Luxury Drinking Chocolate
While you can still get a classic and a signature hot chocolate from Starbucks, getting your hands on its luxury drinking chocolate is another matter entirely. -
We Finally Know What Smarties Candies Actually Taste Like
If you thought that all of the different colors of Smarties tasted the same, think again. There are six distinct flavors randomly combined in each roll. -
Upgrade Canned Cinnamon Rolls With One Creamy Ingredient
Canned cinnamon rolls are reliably good — but one creamy ingredient brings them to a new level, giving them an ooey, gooey upgrade. Here's what you need. -
Cow Wow: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank
Cow Wow made dairy beverages flavored like cereal milk. When it appeared on "Shark Tank" in 2014, the drink got mixed reviews. Here's what happened next. -
Why A Thanksgiving Meal Was Served To Passengers On The Titanic
The great tragedy of the Titanic resonates even today in part due to the extreme luxury even the second class experienced, including their meals. -
How To Soften Brown Sugar With A Single Slice Of Bread
Brown sugar is very sensitive, turning to hard clumps with just the littlest exposure to air. However, you can soften it with just a single slice of bread.
