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One Surprising Thing Costco Can Thank For Its Success Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 4, 2021 9:17 am EST Costco regularly delivers some of the best deals on groceries, household goods, electronics, and many other products, which makes them a favorite of many price-savvy shoppers. While many of their savings are passed on due to the cost-saving benefits of buying items in bulk at wholesale prices, there’s another surprising reason Costco is able to keep their costs down....

Only 13% Of People Rely On This Drink For An Energy Boost Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/April 26, 2021 8:31 pm EST Let’s face it: getting through a busy workday is not an easy task sometimes, and it really helps to keep your energy levels high by turning to a beverage such as tea or coffee during the day. According to a piece by Prevention, a simple combination like coffee and cinnamon can work wonders for your brain and help you stay focused....

The Best Banana Recipes Ever Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/March 4, 2021 1:37 pm EST While apples may be known as the most storied fruit in the history of America, bananas are now the most popular fruit in the United States. It’s estimated that three out of four American consumers buy bananas. In fact, of the thousands of products on Walmart’s shelves, they sell more bananas than anything else. Although bananas are undeniably delicious, this fruit is more than simply a tasty snack that your sweet tooth adores....

The Internet Thinks Aldi Is Closing. Here’s What We Know Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/July 12, 2021 12:33 pm EST Food rumors can rise faster than the best sourdough starter. While some internet comments have people believing that Aldi is closing, the fear from missing those favorite Aldi finds might be full of smoke and mirrors. A recent Reddit post made reference to a potential article, but it seems that the statement might be a little more like the boy crying wolf....

The No-Stir Roux Method You Need To Know Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Feb. 25, 2021 9:30 am EST For many cooks, mastering roux is truly a fundamental building block in learning the ins and outs of cooking. It is the basis of an incredible amount of classic recipes — such as gumbo, gravy, and macaroni & cheese — and it is immensely important to be mindful of how to cook with it....

The Real Difference Between Pour-Over Coffee And French Press Coffee Shutterstock By Shea Swenson/April 20, 2021 10:01 am EST There is more than one way to brew a cup of coffee. In fact, there seem to be more at-home brewing systems than ever before. If you’re looking to ditch the automatic drip coffee maker for something a little more hands-on, you may reach for a pour-over or French press to make your coffee....

The Reason Aged Balsamic Vinegar Di Modena Is So Pricey Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:20 pm EST “A rich, complex sweetness that explodes in the mouth with notes of fig, molasses, cherry, chocolate, or prune.” Is this a tasting note for the velvety, sweet Spanish sherry Pedro Ximénez (via Sherry Wine)? Nope. That mouth-watering description from Serious Eats describes traditional balsamic vinegar, made to exacting standards and originating from one of two Italian provinces: Reggio Emilia or Modena....

The Reason Brazilian Scientists Need 20 Million Chicken Eggs Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/June 22, 2021 12:35 pm EST You can do some amazing things with chicken eggs. According to Slow Food, you can use egg whites for leather cleaner and glue, egg yolks as hair conditioner, and eggshells for pest repellants, fabric whitener, and as a pan cleaner. While this common ingredient can serve a variety of household functions, science has taken the potential of chicken eggs one step further....

The Startling Thing This Study Reveals About McDonald’s Happy Meal Boxes Bloomberg/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/March 30, 2021 12:00 pm EST No need to scientifically prove what the Twitterverse already knows: like mac and cheese and chicken noodle soup, McDonald’s Happy Meals are All-American comfort foods. Or, as one fan tweeted, “Happy meal from McDonald’s to ease the pain.” But where mac and cheese and chicken noodle soup don’t always come in packaging, McDonald’s Happy Meals do....

The Truth About The Chocolate Bars In Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Nancy Mock/Aug. 2, 2021 7:57 am EST For anyone with a sweet tooth, the 1971 film “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” depicts the ultimate dream come true: a chocolate factory with room after room of incredible chocolate and candy creations. Not to mention a massive chocolate river flowing through the place! Sure, there were some unnervingly dangerous contraptions as well, and a very freaky boat ride, but it’s safe to say that most kids would risk all this, and even risk turning into a blueberry, just to get a chance to experience that sugar-filled utopia....

This One Thing Makes A MasterChef, According To Aarón Sánchez Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 25, 2021 1:46 pm EST As a cooking contest, “MasterChef” is quite intense. As Delish relates, even getting through the auditions can be a really difficult experience. Former contestant Elise Mayfield recollected her audition experience, saying, “The chefs were tasting food and also critiquing, so people were getting critiqued on the spot which was not something I had expected....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are Freaking Out Over Its New Organic Veggie Bites QualityHD/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 16, 2021 6:27 pm EST If you have been trying to add more vegetables to your diet, but aren’t exactly excited by all the washing, chopping, and prep work that goes into preparing a flavorful vegetable dish, then Trader Joe’s has the perfect product for you. The popular grocery store has just released their own brand of new frozen Organic Veggie Bites, which deliver all the health benefits of organic vegetables....

What Code Black Really Means At Walmart Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 7, 2021 3:25 pm EST When it comes to something as big as Walmart, you can easily imagine it to be something along the lines of the military. The store itself is the base, the products are the ammunition, and the employees the soldiers in the war against high prices. It’s also very efficient and requires its employees to be on call and ready to assist the loyal customers (no matter how utterly bizarre some may be) who frequent their aisles....

What Is A Michelada And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/March 8, 2021 2:39 pm EST If you’re looking to give your brunch or Taco Tuesday a bit more flair, a michelada may be the perfect drink to take your meal to the next level. The Mexican beer cocktail sometimes gets overlooked next to a beverage menu full of tangy margaritas and palomas, but it’s certainly not one to count out....

Why Alton Brown’s Steak Mayonnaise Hack Works So Well Araya Doheny/Getty Images By Rachel Pasche/July 7, 2021 4:00 pm EST The Food Network is full of big personalities giving viewers ideas for recipes, cooking hacks, and mostly just good entertainment. Anyone who has seen an episode of “Chopped” knows they probably won’t ever recreate any of the dishes prepared by the contestants, but it’s wildly fun to watch the chefs scramble and create surprisingly amazing meals using strange ingredients....

Why Candice Brown Finds Cooking So Therapeutic David M. Benett/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/July 31, 2021 3:34 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Candice Brown has come a long way since winning Season 7 of “The Great British Bake Off” in 2016. Over the last five years, she’s become a columnist for the Sunday Times, written two cookbooks (“Comfort” in 2018 and “Happy Cooking” in 2021), and opened a pub which she runs with her brother (via The Happy Foodie)....

Why Some Costco Shoppers Think There’s Been A Loss In Quality Mario Tama/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/April 6, 2021 2:07 pm EST Costco has changed its product lineup over the years, and like any retailer, the store has evolved with the times. Recently, however, some former fans have become fed up with some of these changes from the wholesale club. Redditor BelgianBoys explained this frustration in a rant: “Is it just me or is Costco’s quality going downhill?...

Why You Should Think Twice About Eating Cashews Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:22 pm EST Remember when cashews broke the internet? Twitter could not get over the fact that the delicious nuts are grown inside cashew apples (via Insider). You, of course, buy them sans-shell. That’s part of the reason that cashews are so expensive. But the harvesting process for cashews is not only time and labor-intensive, it is also toxic....

Aldi Shoppers Are Obsessed With These Maple Leaf Cookies Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Feb. 25, 2021 1:53 pm EST When you want a quick snack that can satiate any craving, Aldi always has your back. If you haven’t shopped at this beacon of savings, you don’t know what you’re missing out on — fan favorite items like Clancy’s Cinnamon Churros, Deutsche Küche Peanut Puffs, or Specially Selected Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels have won shoppers over thanks to their great taste and value (via Buzzfeed)....

Can Eating Beets Help Prevent Migraines? Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/June 17, 2021 1:57 pm EST There are few things in life more unpleasant, painful, and downright dreadful than a migraine. For severe migraine sufferers, the pounding head, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound can make just going about daily life unbearable. Migraines, far from being just a bad headache, are actually a neurological condition that has multiple stages and can last for several days, according to Healthline....