• Your Pasta Might Not Be Vegan If It Has This One Ingredient

    One vegan saving grace on many menus is pasta. Most chefs can prepare a vegan version of any pasta dish if requested via a server, allowing vegans to feel fairly confident when ordering the food and not fear an accidental encounter with animal products. However, not all pastas are created equal.

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  • The Elf On The Shelf Just Got Its Own Cereal

    As the holidays approach, it seems it's time for all things sugar to make their way into every part of the day. Now you can even festively enjoy a sugary breakfast with the latest edition of Elf of the Shelf cereal, and you won't want to miss it.

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  • Oreo Is Bringing Back This Holiday Favorite Early

    People are already shopping in preparation for the holiday season, and one item that is returning to shelves is making everything a whole lot sweeter. Though the shopping, cooking, and spending time with family can get stressful, your favorite limited-edition Oreo is back earlier than ever it seems.

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  • The Super Popular Häagen-Dazs Cookie Squares You Can Get At Costco

    Haagen-Dazs' popular cookie squares are widely available in flavors like Dulce de Leche, Irish Cream, Vanilla, and Peanut Butter. If you're a fan of the frozen treat, get ready to run to your nearest Costco. They have been recently spotted there in an all new flavor that won't stick around for long.

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  • What's The Difference Between Beigels And Bagels?

    Bagels are without a doubt an easy, crowd-pleasing breakfast -- but they were not exactly the first iteration of this doughy food. Beigels are the ancestors of bagels, and they've been around for quite some time. How did we go from spelling the food with an "ei" to an "a"?

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  • Sam's Club Just Made Your Holiday Dinner Shopping Easier Than Ever

    This year, Sam's Club has partnered with Warner Bros. Entertainment to bring you their National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation shopping experience -- and Mashed got a preview inside. It's an interactive website that allows you to walk through two reimagined versions of the Griswald house.

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  • Workers Reveal What It's Really Like To Work At Walmart

    Few companies embody the grandeur and promise of supermarkets like Walmart does. Walmart is one of the largest employers in the United States and one of the largest in the world with 2.2 million employees. Here's what it's like to work at Walmart, according to comments made by workers.

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  • Skyr: The Yogurt Alternative You Need To Know About

    Skyr, an Icelandic cultured dairy product, is a lot like yogurt, only it isn't. Far thicker and creamier than typical American yogurts, Icelandic skyr has been around for over 1,000 years. Here is how skyr is made and the best ways to enjoy this versatile spread.

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  • The Weird Reason A Chicken Nugget Was Launched Into Space

    Just last week, British supermarket chain Iceland launched a chicken nugget into space. The frozen snack is one of Iceland's most popular items, and they decided it seemed only fitting to use one of their bestsellers to help them celebrate an important milestone of their own, their 50th birthday.

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  • This Is Why Supermarkets Are Running Out Of Canned Corn

    With a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic imminent, many shoppers are stocking up on canned corn in anticipation of the fall season. Why is it so hard to find canned corn on supermarket shelves? The answer lies in how canned corn is produced and sold.

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  • Read This Before Eating Pork Chops

    When comparing 3 ounces of pork tenderloin to the same amount of chicken breast, they both have the same amount of fat (3 grams), but pork tenderloin has fewer calories (96 vs. 142), pork has less cholesterol (48 milligrams vs. 73 milligrams), and chicken has more protein (27 grams vs. 18 grams).

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  • Barq's Vs A&W: Which Is The Better Root Beer?

    Making floats, but not sure which root beer to go with? Barq's and A&W might seem more or less the same — they're both going to be available at most supermarkets, and they're similarly priced. So how do you make the best decision? We've got you covered.

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  • The Creative Way People Are Using Aldi's Pumpkins

    More and more ways to use the whole pumpkin, aside from traditional decoration, seem to be springing up. As delicious as a whole-roasted pumpkin recipe sounds, the creative way others are using their Aldi pumpkins calls for a little less work.

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  • Do This Before Storing Coffee Beans In The Freezer

    If you're serious enough about your morning cup of joe to buy whole coffee beans and grind them yourself, you definitely want to make sure you're storing them correctly. You might've heard the way to keep coffee beans fresh is by freezing them, but that might not actually be your best option.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Magic Cookie Bars

    Magic cookie bars have many names, but you probably know them when you see them. This dessert bar is ooey-gooey and has seemingly endless layers of delicious treats packed inside. When all of the ingredients for these bars are combined, you end up with a deliciously sweet, perfectly balanced bite.

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  • The Real Reason This Cranberry-Loving TikTok Star Makes Videos

    TikTok star @420dogface208 went viral recently after uploading a video to the social media platform simply captioned "morning vibe." In the short clip, the TikToker can be seen cruising down a highway, drinking a bottle of Cran-Raspberry juice, and lip synching along to "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac.

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  • This Simple Trick Will Help Ripen Your Peaches

    All you've been craving lately is a sweet, juicy peach, but -- shoot! It's not peach season anymore. Chances are, you can still score some unripe peaches at your local grocery store, but then you're on your own. Luckily for you, it's easy to ripen peaches with this one simple trick.

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  • What Makes Costco's Muffins So Concerning

    While Costco's bakery offers many temptations, one of the hardest to resist might be its muffins. If you've ever tasted one, you probably found yourself addicted. But while these muffins + our tastebuds = true love, they're no friend to our waistlines or to our overall health and well-being.

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  • Wines You Should Stock Up On At Aldi

    The best thing about Aldi's wines (apart from the fact that they won't break the bank) is that there are a lot of different regions that the budget-friendly grocery store sources from. From Californian vineyards and French varietals to Argentinian wines and more, Aldi wines are an easy bet.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Cape Cod Chips

    Cape Cod, as explained on its official website, was first started by two entrepreneurs in 1980 with a mission to offer high-quality, crispy potato chips to the public. The first storefront was in Hyannis, Massachusetts, and from there the company grew and expanded. Their product was a hit.

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