Karen Sims
Mashed potato enthusiast, cat mom, and freelance food writer. Obsessed with the stories we tell about, around, and through the lens of cooking and dining.
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Stories By Karen Sims
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Since the '40s, McDonald's has had a grasp on our psyches in a way other fast food companies can only dream of. For better or worse, McDonald's has immense power and influence around the world, thanks in large part to its marketing and advertising. Here are some of the tricks the chain uses.
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Anthony Bourdain often maintained that estimates of his wealth were greatly exaggerated and while talents didn't go unrewarded, but what was his real net worth?
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These are the best street foods you can buy for $1.
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While the most talked-about Girl Scout cookie might be the Thin Mint, the arguably most iconic of all is the sticky-sweet coconut sensation known as the Samoa.
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The host of Hot Ones, Sean Evans, has wowed his guests with obscure references to their pasts and has launched a global fascination with dangerously spicy hot sauces. But there's more to Evans than his signature bomber jacket and wry sense of humor. Here's the untold truth of Hot Ones' Sean Evans.
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The "meal" is not what makes the Happy Meal happy. Oh no, it's all about the toys. Here are some of the best -- and worst -- Happy Meal toys ever made.
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Out of the 18 ingredients on Beyond's website, some are familiar, like brown rice and salt. Others, like methylcellulose, are a little less so.
