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Most McDonald's customers can be grouped into a few categories. Here are the 14 types of people who dine at McDonald's. The only question is: Which one are you?
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7 Recipes Perfect For Pecans
From classic carrot and German chocolate cakes to candied pecans and pecan pie, here are seven recipes that are perfect for pecan. -
Seriously Delicious Italian Recipes You Haven't Heard Of Before
There are surely a few Italian dishes you've never heard of but never fear. Here are some seriously delicious Italian recipes you may not know but will love. -
Seriously Delicious French Recipes You Need To Try
French cooking is known worldwide for its robust and hearty flavors. It's not the easiest cuisine to master, but these French recipes will get you started. -
You Can Now Make Your Favorite Fried Foods At Home
From copycat McDonald's fries and KFC chicken to Buffalo wings and coconut shrimp, we've got you covered with these recipes for at-home deep frying. -
Alfredo Recipes The Whole Family Will Love
Sub-par fettuccine Alfredo can send anyone running for the hills, but thankfully these delicious Alfredo recipes will restore your faith in this Italian classic -
Chocolate Cake Recipes You'll Want To Make Again And Again
We've got a roundup of the tastiest, most decadent, most delicious chocolate cake recipes that you can make for any occasion. Just try to resist making these! -
The 6 Best And 6 Worst Marketing Stunts In Burger King's History
Burger King has been a dominant force in the fast food world for over half a century. While the quality of their burgers is debatable, nobody can say their marketing isn't creative. Even when it's bad marketing that totally flops, Burger King still knows how to bring attention to its product. -
Food Trends That Are About To Take Over 2021
It goes without saying that 2020 was a year unlike any other, and its effects will still be felt in 2021, particularly when it comes to food and restaurants. From boxed wine to ghost restaurants, expect to see these food trends gain popularity in 2021. -
Scandals Chipotle Can Never Live Down
Chipotle may be one of the biggest names in fast casual, but its rise to the top hasn't come without a heaping amount of controversy. From food poisoning to untruthful advertising and labor law violations, Chipotle is still trying to live down these scandals. -
The 6 Best And 6 Worst Fast Food Chains To Work For
Some fast food places are far better than others. These are the best and worst fast food restaurants to work for. -
Controversial Things Everyone Ignores About Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay is a man with a serious dark side. Ramsay just seems to go from strength to strength. These are controversial things everyone ignores about him. -
What Martha Stewart's Time In Prison Was Like
Everyone knows Martha Stewart was sent to prison, but what about her time on the inside? How did she cope? And, most importantly... could she cook there? -
British Foods You Need To Try Before You Die
Forget what you've heard about British cuisine, and give these iconic national dishes a try. Trust us: you won't regret it. -
The Untold Truth Of Coke Zero
Make no mistake about it, Coke Zero isn't simply Diet Coke in a black can. This is the untold truth of one of Coke's most popular sodas. -
The Most Popular Cocktails To Make During Quarantine
Google has released a number of statistics regarding people's cocktail-based searches during the pandemic. Which states are loving which cocktails? -
This Is How Beef Jerky Is Really Made
Beef jerky might be a common gas station food, but it's actually been around for thousands of years. The truth is, beef jerky is unlike most other meats — in a wide variety of ways. From its history to the ins-and-outs of the production process, here's what really goes into making beef jerky. -
The Untold Truth Of Huy Fong Sriracha
The spicy little sauce has become one of the world's favorite condiments and it has a fascinating background and a rich past. -
Foods That The Queen Forbade The Royal Family From Eating
Queen Elizabeth II enforced a number of very strict and sometimes very strange rules on the royal family. And that went for what they ate and drank, too. -
This Is How Jell-O Is Really Made
What is Jell-O made of? Does it really contain horses' hooves? From its long-reaching history to its key ingredients, this is how Jell-O is really made. -
Tragic Details About Gordon Ramsay's Life
Career success is no indicator of personal happiness, and although Gordon Ramsay may be content today, his life has been filled with ups and downs. He's at the top of his game and he's arguably one of the world's most celebrated chefs, but these are the more tragic details of Gordon Ramsay's life. -
This Is How Bacon Is Really Made
Despite the fact that you probably just ate bacon, you likely don't know how it got to your plate. You know it's pork, but how is it actually made? What type of pig does it come from? Does it have to be cured? Can it be healthy? Fear not — we've got you covered. Here's how bacon is really made. -
Things You Should Absolutely Never Order At KFC
The KFC menu features a bunch of items you're better off avoiding, for any number of reasons. Many of them are shockingly unhealthy, containing enough calories and sodium to put you into a light coma. Others, meanwhile, are made with some truly disgusting ingredients. Here's what you should avoid. -
The Weirdest Menu Items In Pizza Hut History
For reasons beyond anyone's comprehension, Pizza Hut appears to have shifted to a gimmick nobody could have predicted: crafting and selling weird pizzas. -
International KFC Menu Items You Won't Find In The U.S.
KFC menus in other countries include some seriously weird dishes — at least to us. Some attempt to replicate the local culinary scene or are innovations.. -
The Untold Truth Of Pepper
Pepper may not be as glamorous as saffron, or cumin, or rosemary... or any other spice. -
The Biggest Fast Food Failures Of The Past Decade
Some of the biggest players in fast food have sullied their good names by releasing bizarre, disappointing, and downright idiotic menu items.