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Masa harina is a staple in Mexican cooking, hailing from corn. But it can be substituted with these 10 great replacements that might be easier to find.
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The Canned Tuna Variety That Makes Up At Least 75% Of U.S. Sales
Tuna is the second most consumed seafood in America and this type of popular canned tuna is the most consumed. But is it healthy to eat all the time? -
What A Michelin-Star Ham Sandwich Really Looks Like
Is a ham sandwich always just really a ham sandwich? Not if you eat one at Oriole in Chicago, designed by a Michelin star chef. -
Why You Might Not Want To Be A Diner On Hell's Kitchen
If you've ever wanted to be a guest diner on "Hell's Kitchen," it's a tough process. But here's why you might not want to anyway. -
The First Whataburger Cost Less Than A Dollar
When Whataburger was founded in 1950, can you believe burgers only cost 25 cents? Here's how it stacked up against competitors. -
Why Five Guys Was The First Fast Food Chain With Coca-Cola Freestyle Machines
By now you can see Coca-Cola's Freestyle Machines just about everywhere there is a Five Guys location - in fact, they were the first chain to roll them out. -
How A Sardine Shortage Made Canned Tuna Possible
Though tuna is an incredibly popular canned fish eaten by many today, it was once sardines that dominated the market. Here's how a shortage changed things. -
Whatever Happened To Steak And Ale?
Steak and Ale was a beloved chain franchise that grew to popularity in the '60s-'80s but why don't we see them anymore? Here's what happened. -
The Unexpected Connection Between Culver's And A&W
Culver's is a very popular restaurant chain in the Midwest today but did you know its roots lie in an A&W franchise? Here's the story. -
Dunkin' Used To Be Called Something Totally Different
Though it's now a corner store staple, you might be surprised to know that Dunkin' has had a couple of different names since its origins in the late '40s.