Things Don't Look Good For These Grocery Stores In 2020
If you're a fan of any of these grocery stores, you may want to hit them up while you can because 2020 is showing some serious roadblocks coming their way.
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Stories By Courtney Giardina
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What Is The Difference Between A Tangerine And A Clementine?
Tangerines, clementines, and mandarin oranges — there are quite a few types of orange citrus fruits to choose from, but you might discover that they all look relatively the same. This means if you don't pay attention, you could buy a tangerine and accidentally come home with a clementine.
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The Trick To Making Zoodles That Aren't Soggy
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If you love baking, chances are your pantry is stocked full of necessities. Most of the time you're prepared when it comes to last-minute cakes, pies, and cookies, but there's always that one time you try something new, you look around and you're missing that one special ingredient.
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The Real Reason Grocery Stores Spray Water On Produce
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Emeril Lagasse's infectious personality has been seen on more than 2,000 Food Network shows, and his upbeat attitude earned him the food correspondent position for ABC's Good Morning America, according to the celebrity chef's website. On top of that, he's the best-selling author of 19 cookbooks.
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Are Green Potatoes Really Safe To Eat?
Potatoes are a staple starch most can't resist, but what about green potatoes? Should you be slicing and dicing them for your next party recipe? Here's the lowdown on whether or not green potatoes are safe to eat.
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The Reason Why Matt Stonie Started Competitive Eating
In an AMA post on Reddit, Matt Stonie admits that he first entered the competitive eating world to simply make a buck. The California native made $1000 and he was eager to do it all over again. "I won by a quarter of a lobster roll," he said, and thought that maybe he could do this.
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Ina Garten probably had no idea when releasing her first cookbook back in 1999 what was in store for her. The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was an immediate best seller, and by 2002 she was three published cookbooks in and ready for more (via Barefoot Contessa).
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How To Store Carrots So They Stay Fresh And Crisp
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Is Rachael Ray Still Married?
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The Secret Ingredient The Pioneer Woman Adds To Her Iced Coffee
Ree Drummond, also known as the Pioneer Woman, has made it abundantly clear that iced coffee is life in her Oklahoma home. There is, however, one unique ingredient that Drummond adds to her iced coffee to create an irresistible flavor — a spice you never would've thought of.
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What Is Imitation Crab Meat Actually Made Of?
That tightly packed red and white imposter you'll find displayed in the seafood section of the grocery store may resemble crab, but it's not really made of crab at all. So, what exactly is in imitation crab?
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The Difference Between 'Sell By' And 'Use By' Dates
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Bobby Flay's cat Nacho is a Maine Coon cat more famously referred to as Nacho Flay — and being the sidekick of a famous chef has its perks. If you aren't familiar with Nacho Flay, here are a few things you should know.
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How Long Is Lunch Meat Safe To Eat?
Sometimes we just need a quick bite, and what's faster than stacking a couple slices of deli meat and a few of your favorite toppings between two slices of bread? Though it might not be the healthiest in terms of meal choices, lunch meat sure does serve its purpose.
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Can You Safely Eat Kiwi Skin?
Kiwis are one of those fruits we love to hate. Inside you'll find a juicy green fruit full of sweetness. Outside is a fuzzy layer of thin skin that seems almost impossible to peel off. Why not just eat kiwis with the skin on? It would definitely make life easier, but is it safe?
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Can You Safely Eat Mango Skin?
Mangoes can be enjoyed on their own or mixed in with other ingredients for a wholesome smoothie, but let's face it, peeling and cutting a mango can be torture. From the pit in the middle to the thin skin on the outside, getting to the delicious, juicy fruit takes time.
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The Real Reason You Should Only Shop At Aldi On Wednesdays
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Is Frozen Yogurt Actually Healthier Than Ice Cream?
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Pineapples are delicious — there's no doubt about it. But before you can indulge in that deliciousness, you have to go through the extensive amount of labor it takes to cut a pineapple. Wouldn't it be nice to know that there was an easier way to get to the parts of the pineapple that matter?
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The Weird Ingredient That Will Rescue Cheap Wine
Thanks to the vast selection of wine on shelves, you may have to do a lot of taste testing to find the ones you like. But the good news is if you happen to head home with a cheap bottle of wine that doesn't quite do it for you, there may be a way to save it.
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The Best Way To Store Grapes And Keep Them Fresh
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