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Kobe beef is considered a delicacy for its taste, quality, and marbling, but there are actually a few reasons why you should be skeptical if you see it on the menu at the steakhouse you're dining out at. Chances are it's not really Kobe beef.
Read MoreFans of the royals will be happy to know that they can now drink like those in the British monarchy do.
Read MoreThere's a lot you may not know about McDonald's hash browns, but the most surprising fact might be the special ingredient the chain uses.
Read MoreThe pandemic has sparked significant changes within the restaurant industry and we can expect them to be around for at least the foreseeable future. One big shift has to do with beverage stations. Coca-Cola has been busy at work to create a contactless solution for its existing Freestyle machines.
Read MoreWhen you're eating out at a restaurant, the ginger ale you order may not be from a ginger ale brand at all.
Read MoreThe world of food and beverage is full of long-running debates fueled by differences in preferences. When it comes to Coca-Cola or Pepsi, you're sure to find someone who's vocal about which one he or she prefers to drink. Between the two beverages, there's rarely any middle ground.
Read MoreYou probably already know you can customize your favorite beverages with different milk alternative options that Starbucks offers — but as it turns out, one of these ingredients is not what it seems.
Read MoreA world without traditional checkout lanes might not be such a farfetched idea anymore. Walmart is testing out a new system at a store in Arkansas. At that location, customers will have self-checkout kiosks instead of traditional, in-person checkout lanes with cashiers and conveyor belts.
Read MoreWhen the pandemic forced many restaurants and bars to close down their dining rooms and focus on delivery and takeout instead, selling alcohol for delivery and to-go cocktails became a lifeline for these businesses amid all the disruption to their daily sales. This might become permanent.
Read MoreDespite the savings, not everything at Aldi is great. One such product is the bargain grocery store's frozen pizza, which tends to miss the mark with shoppers.
Read MoreA TikToker recently posted a clip of herself holding two cans of the new hard seltzer - Mango and Black Raspberry. But why can't anyone find it?
Read MoreHitting up the buffet can be a great way to eat to your heart's (or rather, stomach's) content without breaking the bank. However, not all buffet dishes are made equal. And as much as you'd love to heap a pile of pasta on your plate, here are a few reasons why you shouldn't.
Read MoreThere are times when you realize you need ground beef for a recipe — but it's frozen solid after sitting in the freezer. And even if you only need a portion, thawing your package of ground beef long enough to get some can take forever.
Read MoreIf you've never tried or even heard of a white strawberry, you're not alone. White strawberries are strawberries with white flesh (hence the name), red seeds, and usually some pink patches. They are bred to be bigger, softer, and sweeter than the average strawberry (via Spoon University).
Read MoreStill, Starbucks releases new items each season to please its loyal customer base. Meanwhile, the drinks baristas enjoy are actually quite straightforward and toned-down in comparison. According to Grit Daily News, an easy creation that Starbucks baristas love to both make and drink is...
Read MoreSouth Korea has a version of fries that might make you do a double-take, but it's still amazingly delicious once you try them.
Read MoreNot a lot of people are fans of the cucumber skin, and it's often peeled off and thrown away. Here's why you should reconsider that.
Read MoreBut that's not to say crowds are always pleased with every episode. There are some guests whose interviews didn't live up to the hype, leaving viewers disappointed. There are also some real winners. Even Evans has his top choices. He went on Reddit last year to answer fans' questions.
Read MoreAmericans are eagerly awaiting the day when they can actually dine inside a restaurant, especially as they tire of home-cooked meals and to-go orders. And when that finally happens, there's one type of cuisine they're craving more than others.
Read MoreTikTok is home to a lot of goofy clips, cute trends like frog bread, and fun tips like this lemon juicing hack. What about gross truths about your dishwasher?
Read MoreStarbucks will start implementing a leave of absence policy. Under the new program, workers who have had their work schedules reduced due to the pandemic can opt to go on unpaid leave.
Read MoreDunkaroos are officially back, much to the delight of '90s kids everywhere. This blast from the past — cookies that are dipped into an accompanying mini-tub of frosting — is now available at 7-Eleven.
Read MoreMcDonald's recently announced a plan detailing new safety procedures as it looks to reopen its dining areas.
Read MoreSome members have openly refused to comply with Costco's mask policy, as seen in a video that has gone viral with over six million views on Twitter. The clip, shot by an irate Costco shopper, shows a store employee calmly, but firmly telling the man filming that he must put on a mask or leave.
Read MoreAs fun as cooking can be, sometimes it's nice to just nuke leftovers in the microwave and call it a day (though there are some foods you should definitely not reheat in the microwave). But frequent use of this appliance can lead to gross buildup of gunk from past meals.
Read MoreTyson Foods announced that it would lower the price of select beef products. What motivated the meat company, the biggest in the U.S. by sales, to make this move?
Read MoreThere's a lot to love about Aldi. The bargain supermarket chain embraces a no-frills model that offers shoppers efficiency and competitively low prices on products that are genuinely good. However, you might want to think twice before picking up milk at the discount grocer.
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