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The Biggest Coconut Mistake You’re Making, According To Nadiya Hussain Dave J Hogan/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/March 31, 2021 6:19 am EST Baking is what introduced chef, television personality, and cookbook author Nadiya Hussain to the public. She was a contestant — and eventual winner — on the sixth season of The Great British Bake Off (via Nadiya Hussain), so it only makes sense that she’d return to her roots with her new-to-Netflix cooking series, Nadiya Bakes....

The Craziest Foods You’ll Find At Fairs Shutterstock By Karen Miner/Updated: June 7, 2021 4:20 pm EST As a kid you probably thought that the best things about the fair were the spin-til-you-puke rides and spending roughly one zillion of your parent’s dollars trying to win a ginormous dragon. But as an adult, you’d rather poke yourself in the eye than do either of those things, which leaves the farm animals and the concession stands to fill your time....

The Discontinued Cereal Nearly 25% Of People Want To Come Back YesPhotographers/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 2:19 pm EST From the meal of Saturday morning cartoons to filling up before school, cereal has long been a breakfast staple. According to a 2020 South Florida Reporter article, the average American eats 160 bowls each year. Eat This, Not That! explored both the pros and cons of eating cereal every day, and the reality is that many people find comfort in putting that spoon in the bowl, and many long for that familiar flavor from childhood....

The Frozen Dairy Queen Secret Menu Item You Need To Know Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: July 21, 2021 12:43 pm EST Some drinks seem to taste better when they’re not straight off the menu. In this case, it’s a frozen remake of a classic winter beverage at Dairy Queen that proves the theory. You may remember the fast food chain brought back its frozen hot chocolate drink in November 2020 for the fall and winter season after fans petitioned for it to be revived (via Taste of Home)....

The Futuristic Way We May Soon Be Disinfecting Eggs Bloomberg/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/April 6, 2021 12:47 pm EST Because they come to us in neat little cartons, we aren’t likely to view eggs as disease carriers, but as the CDC warns, eggs can also attract potentially harmful bacteria while they are either in farms or when they are being transported. As a result, eggs need to be cleaned in order to keep those who handle them from getting sick....

The Olive Garden Spaghetti Pie You Probably Forgot About Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: July 13, 2021 9:19 am EST Olive Garden is known for making Italian food accessible to the masses. While some of the dishes are more Americanized than authentic, people flock there to settle pasta cravings and calls for endless breadstick bowls. According to employees who spoke to Insider, some of the fan-favorites include the lasagna fritta appetizer, the chicken and shrimp carbonara, and the Tour of Italy platter....

The Order Of Ingredients On A Label Means More Than You Think Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: June 28, 2021 9:58 am EST Let’s be real. If you’ve ever casually browsed the aisles of a grocery store, chances are you’ve picked up a box, bag, or bottle to inspect the chart of nutritional facts or the list of ingredients on the packaging. Perhaps you do this because you have a specific food allergy or other dietary restrictions and have turned this into an important habit....

The Real Reason Costco Has Such A Low Turnover Rate Johnny Louis/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Updated: May 3, 2021 9:35 am EST On the employee page of their website, Costco almost immediately states their priorities of maximizing employee productivity while minimizing turnover. While this may sound like a no-brainer the extent to which they have succeeded in doing this is still remarkable. Accord to Business Strategy Hub’s 2020 analysis, Cotsco’s employee turnover rate was below 6 percent, which tracks with a rave Glassdoor review that claims the company has a 94 percent employee retention rate....

The Real Reason Pop-Tarts Have Holes Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/May 26, 2021 7:02 pm EST Sometimes, you’ve just gotta wolf down your breakfast on the go. Some mornings are so busy that it’s almost impossible to sit down to munch on a bowl of cereal or inhale a stack of waffles, let alone prepare a plate of eggs. And for those mornings in particular? Behold the mighty Pop-Tart! The rectangular, indulgent, stuffed pastry that was designed to fit perfectly in a toaster made its official American debut in 1967....

The Surprising Origin Story Of Chocolate On Valentine’s Day Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Feb. 10, 2021 10:34 am EST While some may think Valentine’s Day is for lovers, the real truth of the matter is, it’s a holiday that’s just perfect for chocolate lovers. Whether or not you’re in a relationship, you can always be blissfully in love with this glorious confection. How did chocolate come to be associated with what started out as the feast day for a once-obscure Roman saint?...

The Surprising Reason Chef Boyardee Moved To Pennsylvania Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/May 27, 2021 11:33 am EST When one thinks of Chef Boyardee, chances are some nostalgic memories pop up of enjoying the different varieties of canned pasta. Something that isn’t as likely to come to mind is fresh produce. When indulging in canned meals, the idea of crisp fruits and vegetables isn’t really at the forefront of anyone’s mind, but legendary Chef Boyardee always puts tomatoes first....

The Surprising Way Popeyes Is Trying To End The Chicken Sandwich Wars Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/July 28, 2021 4:23 pm EST Once upon a time, chicken sandwiches were just chicken sandwiches. Now, they’re a topic of controversy that has even caused physical fights. Restaurant Business reports that it all started when Popeyes introduced its now-iconic chicken sandwich to the world in August 2019, and shortly after, Chick-fil-A took to Twitter to remind everyone that its own sandwich was the true original....

The TikTok Breakfast Hack That Shay Mitchell Swears By Dominik Bindl/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/March 23, 2021 12:34 pm EST For Shay Mitchell, there’s a certain TikTok breakfast hack that has become part of her morning routine, which she revealed during a Women’s Health interview. While many fans remember her from her role on Pretty Little Liars, the actress has developed some food routines that have helped her healthy eating stay on track....

The True Story Behind This Viral McDonald’s Mass Resignation TikTok Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/July 1, 2021 2:52 pm EST If there’s one thing that the internet does well, it’s ensuring that people never run out of behind-the-scenes footage of the fast food industry. According to Newsweek, certain videos that have been making the rounds of late demonstrate what appears to be several McDonald’s staff members all deciding to leave their jobs at the same time....

This Is Giada’s Favorite Dish From Bobby And Giada In Italy Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 7:06 pm EST Bobby and Giada in Italy may have just premiered last month, but we are just starting to digest all of Giada De Laurentiis’ and Bobby Flay’s travels and food consumption, living vicariously through their fun and gastronomic delights. Per Food Network, this new show is described as a food “travelogue” type of adventure, and with all the gelato and pasta dishes the dynamic duo chow down on, you should be prepared to be hungry, inspired, and longing to go to Italy yourself by the end....

This Is How Pringles Are Really Made Shutterstock By Naveena Vijayan/Aug. 12, 2021 2:14 pm EST Ever tried to accommodate a bag of chips in your backpack, only to be disappointed at the powdery mess that it becomes? It’s in these situations that Pringles shines. Every Pringles crisp holds its integrity no matter which dark corner you stuff the container into. The credit goes to the sturdy packaging and the engineering marvel that is the shape of a Pringles crisp....

This Is What Happens When You Eat Yogurt Every Day Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Feb. 16, 2021 10:22 am EST One of the more important components for people looking to get in shape is good nutrition. Healthline reports that a balanced overall diet can go a long way to ensuring that your body not only gets the nutrients that it needs, but that you are fueled properly for your workouts. The report cites that eating the right foods at the right times can actually help make a huge difference in the overall well-being of the body as well....

Trader Joe’s Is Making Big Changes To Its Produce Department Facebook By Karen Miner/Updated: May 19, 2021 5:06 am EST If there’s one knock on Trader Joe’s, it’s the chain’s overzealous use of plastic in its produce department. From clamshells of basil to mesh sacks of onions, it seems like every fruit, vegetable, and herb is encased in some sort of plastic packaging with no regard to necessity. But that’s all about to change....

Twix Just Announced A New Mystery Flavor. Here’s What Fans Think It Will Be Martin Rettenberger/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Aug. 26, 2021 2:12 pm EST Any true fan of the popular candy bar Twix knows its layers by heart: A crunchy shortbread center topped with stretchy caramel and a thick coating of milk chocolate. In addition to their classic recipe, over the years the beloved candy brand has debuted a variety of reinvented flavors, including white chocolate Twix, dark chocolate Twix, peanut butter Twix, gingerbread Twix, and cookies-n-cream Twix (per Chocolate Brands List)....

What Are Folares And When Do You Eat Them? Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Feb. 22, 2021 3:49 pm EST At Easter time one thing you can be sure of, and that is the fact that egg-shaped foods will be popping up everywhere. Chocolate eggs, coconut eggs, peanut butter eggs, and even those amazing (and sadly, almost obsolete) panoramic eggs that are almost like Faberge masterpieces rendered in sugar (via Chicago Tribune). If you’ve ever shopped in a southern European grocery, or you yourself come from such a background, then you might also have seen a treat that involves actual eggs, whole ones still in their shells....