Review: KFC's New Nashville Hot Loaded Fries Bowl Brings The Spice For A Low Price
In early January 2025, KFC started offering the new Nashville Hot Loaded Fries Bowl. We tried it as soon as it was available for this exclusive review.
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Stories By Sam Skopp
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7 Frozen Fish Fillets That Make The Best McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Copycat
If you want to make a copycat sandwich for a Filet-O-Fish from McDonald's, you'll need the right frozen fish fillet. We taste-tested several popular products.
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What Kind Of Soda Is Best For A Dirty Soda?
Dirty sodas aren't new, but thanks to TikTok, they've had a resurgence in recent years. We've conducted an experiment to learn which soda is best for the job.
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Behind-The-Scenes Facts About Cook's Country Revealed
For both new viewers and seasoned fans of "America's Test Kitchen," here's some insight into just what goes on behind the scenes of "Cook's Country TV."
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Chili's Vs Applebee's: Who Has The Best Burger?
We rated hamburgers from Chili's and Applebee's based on buns, sauces, meat, veggies, value, and more to determine which one has the best burger. See who won.
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The Biggest Food Recalls That Plagued 2024
These are the biggest food recalls of 2024 based on the quantity of affected product and/or overall dangerousness. All of the recalls were due to bacteria risk.
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The Biggest Cheese Recalls In US History
Recalls frequently impact the food industry, and that includes cheese producers and packagers. These are some of the biggest cheese recalls in U.S. history.
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Chain Restaurants You're Going To See Everywhere In 2025
The chain restaurant landscape is expected to look different everywhere as companies grow in 2025. These chains are most likely to expand their footprints soon.
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Applebee's Big Cluckin Chicken Sandwich Review: A Killer Value For A Solid Sandwich
The Big Cluckin' Chicken Sandwich is part of a new meal offered by Applebee's. Featuring a bigger chicken breast than other restaurants, it's also big on value.
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The Costco Guys: 12 Facts About AJ And Big Justice
For fans who want to learn more about the Costco Guys, here are some facts about A.J. and Big Justice that shed some light on who they off are camera.
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Popeyes Vs Raising Canes: Who Makes The Best Chicken Tenders?
Both Popeyes and Raising Cane's offer chicken tenders and we ordered up a box from each to find out which restaurant is delivers the best bite for your buck.
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Fast Food Restaurants That Discontinued Their Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are a staple option at many fast food restaurants, but several chains have decided these bites are not worth a permanent spot on their menus.
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Carl's Jr. Vs Chick-Fil-A: Who's The King Of Waffle Fries?
Carl's Jr. and Chick-fil-A both serve waffle fries on their menus. We taste-tested them side by side, comparing relevant properties to determine which are best.
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10 Fast Food Restaurants That Are Drive-Thru Only
There are many fast food restaurants operating with a drive-thru only model. From national chains to local one-offs, this list delves into what they're like.
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What Man V Food Producers Don't Want You To Know
Here are some surprising facts about "Man v. Food" that the show's producers have, in all likelihood, deliberately kept hidden from loyal viewers.
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Maggiano's Fall 2024 Menu Review: Fancy, Fun, And Delicious
We tried the new appetizers, salads, and entrees that are part of the new fall menu for Maggiano's Little Italy. See which ones were our favorites.
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Ice Cream Brands That Aren't What They Used To Be
Some ice cream brands may have been around for a long time, but they aren't producing the same quality as before. Here are the brands you might want to skip.
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Chili's Vs Outback Steakhouse: Who Has The Better Ribs?
We ordered full racks of barbecue ribs from Chili's and Outback Steakhouse and compared them based on looks, taste, and more. See which one we liked better.
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The Biggest Recalls In General Mills History
Product recalls are pretty commonplace for food manufacturers and retailers, and these are some of the biggest ones to affect General Mills.
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12 Man V Food Challenges That Have Been Around Longer Than You Realized
"Man v. Food" may seem to engage with ultra-trendy food challenges, but some big eating tasks presented to the hosts have been around for longer than you think.
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The Biggest Pizzas Ever Eaten On Man V Food
“Man v. Food” is known for its gargantuan food challenges, and none come bigger than the pizzas. We take a look at some of the largest pies seen on the show.
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Grocery Store Orange Creamsicle Bars Ranked
The orange creamsicle flavor was everywhere this summer, so we’ve scoured the grocery store shelves to find the best version of the classic ice cream treat.
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The Biggest Breakfast Challenges On Man V Food
Humongous portions of eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, French toast, and more make up some of the biggest breakfast challenges that appear on Man v. Food.
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Popeyes Chocolate Chip Biscuit And Apple Caramel Cheesecake Cup Review: Delicious Desserts That Transcend Typical Fast Food Fare
Popeyes added two desserts to its menu -- the Chocolate Chip Biscuit and the Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cup. Find out whether these are tasty enough for a try.
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The Biggest Food Recalls In Quaker Oats History
We have compiled a list of Quaker Oats product recalls. Some were for potential food contamination while others involved allergen risks or other safety hazards.
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Fast Food Burger Buns Ranked From Worst To Best
The bun is an undeniably important component in any hamburger, so we’ve scoured some of the biggest fast food chains to find out whose buns come out on top.
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Burger King Fiery Menu Review: A Home Run For Spicy Food Lovers
Burger King debuted a new Fiery Menu for the summer, consisting of five items of increasing spice levels. Here's a rundown in addition to individual reviews.
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