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Why Coke Tastes Different In Other Countries Olivier Douliery/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: March 29, 2021 4:21 pm EST If you have ever been to the World of Coke in Atlanta, Georgia, or had a Coke to drink in another country, then you may have noticed that Coke can taste pretty different depending on where it’s from. For example, there always seems to be a big discussion over whether or not Mexican Coke tastes better than Coke in the United States....

Why People Are Counting The Bottles In Mountain Dew’s Super Bowl Commercial YouTube By Lauren Cahn/Feb. 7, 2021 9:34 pm EST Whatever you do, do not blink while watching Mountain Dew’s Super Bowl ad! The 30-second, uber-amped production announces the launch of Major Melon, which is Mountain Dew’s first permanent flavor offering in more than a decade (via Thrillist). The neon-pink Mountain Dew Major Melon is said to be bursting with watermelon flavor, comes in both regular and Zero Sugar versions, and is now available everywhere nationwide....

Biden’s Oval Office Is Already Missing One Bizarre Trump Addition Pool/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 21, 2021 4:59 pm EST The Trump administration ended at high noon on January 20, when Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. President Biden has gotten to work immediately, making a number of changes since he first took his seat behind the Resolute Desk just a little over 24 hours ago....

Easy Rice Recipes That Make The Best Side Dishes Shutterstock By Andrew Sheldon/Feb. 25, 2021 8:52 am EST Looking for easy rice recipes that make the best side dishes? Rice is a staple food in many cuisines and for good reason: the ability to add just about any ingredient, including vegetables, meats, spices, and sauces, without compromising its taste means you can pair rice with just about anything. As if that wasn’t enough, rice is inexpensive, requires very little labor, and cooks in less than one hour (if not much quicker)....

Healthy Breakfasts To Start Your Morning Off Right Shutterstock By Andrew Sheldon/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:50 pm EST Breakfast! It’s the most important, and often most delicious, meal of the day. But so many of common breakfast items are high in calories, carbs, sugar, and plenty of other unhealthy ingredients. Needless to say, these meals may taste good at the time but they won’t help power you through the day. For that, you’ll need a healthy breakfast filled with the nutrients your body requires....

How Much Employees Really Make At Sprouts Farmers Market Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ni’Kesia Pannell/March 9, 2021 3:58 pm EST Over the last decade or so, you may have noticed a surge in healthier grocery stores popping up nationwide. From Whole Foods to Trader Joe’s, it seems like everywhere you turn, there are options for healthier shopping that didn’t exist previously. Amongst the wave of newer stores offering more natural options is Sprouts Farmer’s Market; its first supermarket opened in 2002, and the official website notes that it’s “all of the very best parts of a real farmers market under one roof, open every day of the week....

Instant Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: July 14, 2021 8:42 am EST Macaroni and cheese is a popular dish because it is the perfect blend of pasta and cheese. While the exact origin of this delectable combination is unknown, the first handwritten macaroni and cheese recipe was discovered in 1769 in Northern Europe. The dish made its way over the Atlantic Ocean to America by way of Thomas Jefferson, who returned to the Colonies with a pasta machine, so he could share his love for cheese-covered noodles....

Jennifer Garner’s Mom Gets Strong Fan Reaction After Returning To Pretend Cooking Show Getty Images/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Aug. 1, 2021 6:36 am EST Jennifer Garner fans know all about her “Pretend Cooking Show,” where the “Yes Day” star films herself making all of her favorite recipes, sharing all of the fun mistakes and joys of cooking as if she were hosting a traditional show. Garner is absolutely brilliant in these videos that she posts on her Instagram account, and no doubt her followers are always craving the next one....

Lindt’s Sweet ‘charCUTErie’ Boards Are Perfect For Easter Lindt By Hope Ngo/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 9:43 am EST They used to be loaded with cooked or smoked meats, cheeses, and condiments like pickles, olives, and dried fruit. But charcuterie boards have become something of a blank canvas in the last few months. And while the meaning of the word “charcuterie” hasn’t morphed (it still refers to these specific meats, per Merriam-Webster), the boards themselves have taken on a wholly new look and can now be customized to show off anything from a selection of brunch nom-noms complete with pancakes and waffles to hot chocolate fixings with candy cane sticks and marshmallows....

Papa John’s Brownie Copycat Recipe Kit Hondrum/Mashed By Kit Hondrum AND Mashed Staff/Updated: April 27, 2021 4:04 pm EST If you’re dying to indulge in a decadent dessert overflowing with chocolate flavor, look no further than this copycat recipe for Papa John’s double chocolate chip brownies. These particular brownies are cake-like on the outside, but ooey, gooey, and fudgy on the inside. Rich chocolate chips layer the top crust of the dessert and add another element of chocolate for those who love this type of sweet treat....

People Can’t Agree Which Style Of American Pizza Is Their Least Favorite Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/April 16, 2021 3:40 am EST Old rules of etiquette discouraged the mention of politics or religion in general company. But Emily Post never said anything about pizza. So at the risk of starting a culinary culture war, we went ahead and asked this question, in an online survey: Who has the best pizza? Some 44,000 respondents from across the globe had four regions to choose from, each with a distinctive pizza style: Detroit, Chicago, New York, or California....

The Common BBQ Mistake You’re Probably Making Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/May 6, 2021 10:52 am EST BBQ flavored anything is a fan favorite. BBQ chips, wings, and just about anything being topped with the sweet tangy sauce is bound to snatched up first at any gathering. As BBQ Everyday says, it is easy to cater to everyone’s taste due to the wide variety of foods that are served BBQ style....

The Secret Code Hidden In Every Waffle House Floor Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/July 18, 2021 12:51 pm EST If you have had the pleasure of traveling to the southern United States, chances are you have either driven past or eaten at a Waffle House. The beloved 24-hour breakfast diner chain has become somewhat of a cult favorite, stealing the hearts and filling the stomachs of American waffle lovers across the nation....

The Shocking Reason Food Network Is Pulling Season 20 Of Worst Cooks In America Facebook By Molly Harris/Jan. 25, 2021 2:54 pm EST Those who watch competitive television shows like the Worst Cooks in America, know the rapport that you develop with a competitor you want to see win (even from your living room where they can’t hear you talking to them). We start to feel like we know the people we watch week after week....

The Surprise Reason Your Coffee Maker Is Overflowing Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/May 29, 2021 12:25 pm EST It’s natural to assume that an overflowing coffee maker probably means that something is very wrong with the coffee machine and it’s finally time to buy a new one. However, if your coffee maker suddenly decides to act up and refuses to stop making coffee, resulting in hot coffee spilling all over your countertops, there is good reason for it....

The Surprising Plant Jamie Oliver Pickles And Eats Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Karen Hart/April 9, 2021 4:45 pm EST British chef, Jamie Oliver knows how to raise an eyebrow with some of his seemingly unconventional culinary creativity. The father of five and star of The Naked Chef, a show where Oliver cooks using basic pantry staples with ease and simplicity, received the ire of the people in Spain who found his riff on paella an abomination, according to The Guardian....

The Truth About Damaris Phillips’ Marriage Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 2, 2021 3:53 pm EST Chef and TV personality Damaris Phillips is an incredible woman. According to her website, she’s managed to rack up a number of achievements throughout her career including being a part of the cooking show Food Network Star in 2013. She won the show by showcasing her unique take on Southern cuisine. But Phillips’ passion for cooking isn’t new, as it’s been with her for as long as she can remember....

The Untold Truth Of McDonald’s McFlurry McDonald’s By DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:12 pm EST No trip to McDonald’s is complete without a McFlurry. Sure, everyone has a favorite, a go-to flavor, but most people would be hard-pressed to name one they didn’t like. How can you go wrong with candy and soft-serve, blended together in a cup full of sweet deliciousness? But do some digging, and you’ll find there’s actually a lot you don’t know about this iconic sweet treat from the nation’s most popular fast food chain....

The Worst Thing Joe Bastianich Ever Ate On MasterChef - Exclusive Shutterstock By Steven John/April 12, 2021 1:47 pm EST We’ve all eaten our share of bad dishes made by home cooks. It’s simply bound to happen now and then, whether we’re dining at an in-law’s house, attending a colleague’s holiday party, or we just totally ruined a recipe ourselves. But when your job involves trying hundreds of meals made by aspiring amateur chefs, the chances of ingesting more than your fair share of effectively indigestible food skyrockets....

This Is The Secret Ingredient In Giada De Laurentiis’ Watermelon Popsicles Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/June 2, 2021 12:06 pm EST When it comes to the perfect summer fruit to cool down with and stay hydrated, watermelon is at the top of our list. This fruit is full of health benefits, and there are so many amazing ways to use up a watermelon. One delightful treat is watermelon popsicles, and as usual, Giada De Laurentiis has a tip for us to take an ice pop to the next level....