One of the best, if not the most entertaining, turkey-related hacks to come out of Thanksgiving this year arrived via a Clearwater, Florida man who tossed a frozen turkey into his swimming pool in order to thaw it out. Is this an FDA-recommended method? No -- not even close.
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Holiday cookie art has a long tradition. Building gingerbread houses dates back to the 16th century, and variations on holiday cookie decorations have evolved over the years. Fast forward to today, and Pillsbury is continuing to keep this festive tradition alive with their latest holiday treats.
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The first ever apple pie recipe came from England in 1381 and spread across Europe, with the first Dutch version of the treat appearing in 1514. Dutch apple pie has maintained its popularity, and has some noticeable differences that set it apart from apple pie most commonly found in the U.S.
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Piri-piri (sometimes spelled peri-peri) is another name for African Bird's Eye Chili, which is used to create a spicy, tangy sauce that the chicken bathes in before being flame-grilled. While piri-piri chicken is a Portuguese dish, piri-piri is actually Swahili for "pepper-pepper."
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An average American diet is very high in sodium, which can raise blood pressure, putting a strain on the heart, and increase your risk for osteoporosis, stroke, kidney disease, and stomach cancer. And sodium levels in canned veggies and beans can be surprisingly high.
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Remember the New Year's resolutions we made in the waning weeks of 2019 before we knew coronavirus was a-comin' for us? We were going to exercise more, drink less booze and more water, and cut back on carbs. Welp, that lasted all of a few months.
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Cheap doesn't always mean good. There are absolutely things that you should and shouldn't buy from Aldi. According to some customers, one of the definite "don't" products is one very particular dishwashing product.
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If your goal is to eat the most nutrient-dense foods, you might need to rethink whether your lunch routine of a turkey sandwich on sliced multigrain is as good for you as it sounds. That's because "multigrain" does not always mean that the multiple grains used to bake your loaf are good for you.
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Perhaps people are dissuaded from consuming goat because they might perceive lamb to be healthier overall. They do seem like similar-looking animals, so maybe they have the same nutritional values?
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These Aldi chocolates are exactly as advertised — waves made with thin chocolate which, if you look hard enough, bears more than a passing resemblance to an iconic potato chip. Here's all you need to know about the delectable treat.
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For all of us who freak out at the idea of baking and decorating holiday baked goods, Duncan Hines has heard our cries for help and answered with a brand new baking kit designed for anyone just getting started on their baking journey.
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If you've recently bought popcorn chicken from Whole Foods, and if you or someone in your household has a seafood allergy or keeps kosher, throw the chicken away immediately. The supermarket chain has issued a recall, because your chicken may contain shrimp.
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Costco, you've done it again. This time, with a Thanksgiving-flavored sack of bread cubes. Those in the know will tell you that, if you're not up to drying, cubing, and flavoring slices for the best part of the meal, the next best thing is Boudin Sourdough's prepped Classic Herb stuffing.
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Aldi’s Specially Selected brand brioche buns made both the 2019 and 2020 fan favorite list for best bread or baked good from the supermarket chain. So it should come as no surprise that the return of Specially Selected's holiday brioche bread was met with excitement.
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For those who can't wait for the holidays (or just want to indulge in the most amount of chocolate and peanut butter as possible at once), Sam's Club has you covered. The store now offers a box of three huge Reese's cups, with each cup weighing in at a half pound each.
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There are so many things to love about the wholesale store Costco. Some cult favorites have emerged among Costco's distinct selection of food offerings.
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Pabst Blue Ribbon recently partnered with Distinctive Food's Chicago Deli brand to release what was supposed to be a beer-friendly snack, perfect for tailgating -- the Heat 'n Eat Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Wrapped Beer Brats. Available at some Sam’s Club locations, they’re apparently awful.
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The ice cream sandwiches from America's retail giant Walmart are rather famous. Particularly for one reason: they don't seem to melt on account of certain ingredients they contain. Well, here's a pertinent question that must be asked: how bad are these ice cream sandwiches for you?
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The flaky, buttery cookies (held together by a thin layer of the creamiest, richest chocolate) that are Milanos are a favorite among Americans. But how the beloved dessert came to be is a bit of a surprise — because it wasn't even planned.
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You may want to reconsider hummus as a go-to dessert because Aldi is currently selling two seasonal dessert hummuses for this holiday season. Aldi's dessert hummus comes in Sugar Cookie and Chocolate Mint and is sure to delight sweet tooths.
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You can now combine your love of Christmas and your love of butter in a single purchase: with a Christmas tree-shaped butter sculpture courtesy of the brand Keller's Creamery. This Christmas tree-shaped butter is turning heads, and also comes in other holiday-related shapes like a turkey.
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Many of us are downsizing Thanksgiving this year and cutting the costs of the meal, including what we spend on the turkey. This year, Costco shoppers are avoiding the organic turkey on sale. This is the real reason Costco fans might be avoiding the organic turkey.
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The camping and sweets enthusiasts inside all of us can join forces this holiday season and celebrate Hershey's release of their official s'mores kit. It's perfect for anyone looking for an intimate dessert experience or who just wants to recapture the memories of sitting around a campfire.
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Shopping at Aldi certainly has its perks, perhaps chief among them incredibly low prices. However, just because something is cheap doesn't necessarily mean that it's worth buying. Shoppers and bloggers alike say Aldi's sandwich bags aren't worth the savings.
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Honolulu Cookie Company, the Hawaiian brand with the pineapple-shaped cookies, has a treat for Costco shoppers. The Instagram account @costco_doesitagain informed its followers a few days ago that Costco has Honolulu Cookie's chocolate chip macadamia shortbread cookies in stock. But there's a catch.
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Wine pairs perfectly with many occasions. And luckily, many stores are now making it easier than ever to snag our favorite type without having to make multiple stops at different stores. However, with more choice comes more confusion over who has the best wine selection.
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If you're looking for the hottest single brand-name product from 2015, we would nominate this particular pie from Walmart. Read more about this popular Southern dessert that sold out a couple weeks before Thanksgiving and is still popular today.
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