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The Serious Downside To Sam’s Club Memberships Scott Olson/Getty Images By Sophie Putka/Updated: March 2, 2021 1:10 pm EST In addition to being owned by Walmart, the retail giant known for killing small businesses in America (via Bloomberg), accusations of union-busting (via CBS MoneyWatch and The Atlantic) and mistreating their employees (via Time and New York Times), and being sued over their alleged role in the opioid epidemic (per ProPublica), Sam’s Club offers memberships that just don’t get you that bang for your buck....

The Surprising Hack That Keeps Your Produce Fresh Longer John Keeble/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: April 1, 2021 2:05 am EST Eating healthy is expensive, especially when it comes to produce. Fresh fruits and vegetables can be expensive, yet have a short shelf life, often causing us to toss food and money down the garbage disposal. In fact, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service estimates that 31 percent of the foods in our refrigerators, and that line the shelves of grocery stores, go uneaten, resulting in a $162 billion of wasted food each year....

The Truth About Cauliflower And The Keto Diet Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Feb. 15, 2021 8:20 am EST If you’ve ever been on a diet, then you know success is all about following the rules. Of course, some rules (wearing your seatbelt) are much easier to follow than others (driving 55). To follow a keto diet, though, there might be some hope for those of us who have a hard time going by the book....

The Truth About The Infamous Top Chef Pea Purée Controversy Bravo/YouTube By Kalea Martin/May 13, 2021 9:35 am EST If you thought cooking shows were safe from all the drama that comes with reality TV, surely you haven’t seen Season 7 of “Top Chef.” It all unfolded in Episode 7 when Chef Alex Reznik allegedly stole the pea purée of his fellow contestant, Chef Ed Cotton, just minutes before it was time to serve their final dishes to the judges (via YouTube)....

The Unbelievable Number Of Donuts Entenmann’s Has Made Ben Gabbe/Getty Images By Laine Doss/March 4, 2021 4:42 pm EST Entenmann’s baked goods are a staple at most supermarkets and grocery stores. The company was founded in 1898 in Brooklyn, New York by William Entenmann, a baker from Stuttgart, Germany, according to Entenmann’s website. Entenmann’s baked goods quickly drew a loyal following, including Frank Sinatra, who ordered the company’s crumb cakes on a regular basis....

The Untold Truth Of Café Bustelo Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/April 20, 2021 12:47 pm EST For some diehard coffee lovers, Café Bustelo is the premier caffeine quick-fix you can make right at home. Known for its richness and intensity, it makes one seriously strong cup of Joe. Art of Barista describes it as providing the powerful kick of espresso only using a drip coffee maker. Its versatile product line also makes it quite convenient, too....

These Are The Vegetables Martha Stewart Grows In Her Garden Lev Radin/Shutterstock By Emily Cappiello/Aug. 17, 2021 11:47 am EST She cooks, she bakes, she sews, she organizes — domestic goddess Martha Stewart does it all. On top of all that, Stewart also runs a media empire and even has time to garden. According to MarthaStewart.com, the personality loves to spend time in her Bedford, New York-based home that comes with plenty of room to create stunning gardens....

This Is How Much Potbelly Employees Really Make Raymond Boyd/Getty Images By Ni’Kesia Pannell/March 5, 2021 5:28 am EST Whether you live in a state that is lucky enough to have its own Potbelly Sandwich Shop location or have been able to stop by one while road tripping, one thing that fans can all agree on is how delicious its thick deli sandwiches are. Although those who have not had the chance to indulge in one of its sandwiches may think that there can’t be anything special about them, according to the official Potbelly website, the brand believes that “you can taste the difference when simple, high-quality ingredients are used....

This Is What Emeril Lagasse’s ‘Emeril’s Essence’ Is Made Of John Lamparski/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Aug. 2, 2021 8:26 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Before Giada De Laurentiis and Rachael Ray, Guy Fieri and Bobby Flay, there was Emeril Lagasse. One of the OGs of the emerging field of 1990s food television, the importance of Lagasse in American food and television history cannot be understated....

This Is What The Budweiser Label Really Means Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/May 15, 2021 1:18 pm EST When German immigrant and brewery supplier Adolphus Busch teamed up with brewery owner Eberhard Anheuser, the partnership led to the creation of one of the world’s most iconic drinks. Busch and Anheuser unveiled Budweiser beer in 1876, according to Britannica. While this lager has German roots, it has become quintessentially American. It’s a light, easy-drinking, crisp, and refreshing beer without too many flavor and aroma bells and whistles, making it an accessible go-to for anyone who enjoys beer....

This Nigella Lawson Trick Makes For Light And Fluffy Gnocchi David M. Benett/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 25, 2021 9:17 am EST Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson is definitely a star in more ways than one. As illustrated by The Recipe, one of the things that makes Lawson so lovable and relatable to viewers is the fact she hasn’t received professional training and has taught herself how to excel in the kitchen....

Why Cricket Protein Bars Might Be The Future Dr.MYM/Shutterstock By Laine Doss/Aug. 24, 2021 1:01 pm EST Protein bars aren’t anything new. People around the world use protein bars for replacement meals or on-the-go snacks. While they’re considered “healthier” than eating a candy bar, there’s no standardization regarding ingredients. Protein bars can be filled with carbs or sugar, along with protein. CookingLight reported that some protein bars can have more saturated fat than a Big Mac....

Why Travis Scott’s New Spiked Seltzer Sold Out In Under 24 Hours Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: March 19, 2021 3:25 pm EST Travis Scott fans could have told Anheuser-Busch executives this was going to happen — no matter how much of the hip-hop star’s new line of hard seltzer you brewed, it wasn’t going to be enough. Everything Scott puts his name on sells out. Anheuser-Busch learned this the hard way this week with its latest entry in the crowded field of spiked seltzer, Cacti, a brand that has Scott’s fingerprints all over it....

Every Item On The MrBeast Burger Menu Ranked Worst To Best Instagram By Kori Ellis/March 17, 2021 1:12 pm EST Unless you live under a rock without any access to the internet, you’ve probably heard of MrBeast Burger by now. This virtual restaurant chain was the brainchild of MrBeast (A.K.A. Jimmy Donaldson), a YouTube superstar known for his outlandish stunts and unbelievably philanthropic ways. MrBeast Burger’s launch in December of 2020 was supercharged by a viral video that garnered almost 50 million page views by March of the next year....

Everything You Need To Know About Wine Tannins Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/May 26, 2021 11:05 am EST Whether you’ve experienced the drying sensation in your mouth after taking a sip of red wine, or simply heard someone waxing poetic about the level of tannins in a particular wine at a dinner party, chances are you’ve encountered tannins before. However, many wine drinkers don’t really know the particularities of what tannins are, where they even come from, and how they impact a wine....

Here’s Where Rachael Ray Stands In The Pineapple Pizza Debate Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:27 pm EST When it comes to food, Rachael Ray is pretty much ready to chow down on it all. “I eat anything,” she said in response to a fan-submitted question regarding her favorite comfort food, though later pared down her answer to pasta (via Rachael Ray Magazine). In the same interview, the Food Network star also shared her favorite vegetarian meal (caponata), claimed that she’s “not picky” about herbs and spices, and admitted that she’s “never met a fondue that [she] didn’t like....

Homemade Beef Pot Pie Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 20, 2021 10:48 am EST There are many cherished hearty meals, from macaroni and cheese to chicken fried steak, but one truly delicious meal that’s an all-time favorite is beef pot pie. After all, this is a dish that’s typically flooding with savory flavor, thanks to the meat and vegetable contents hiding inside the pie. And now you can create this classic feast in the comfort of your own home thanks to recipe developer and private practice registered dietician Kristen Carli’s homemade beef pot pie recipe....

How BurgerFi Started A Burger War With The SWAG - Exclusive Facebook By Gene Gerrard/April 13, 2021 10:59 am EST The chicken sandwich wars started back in 2019 between Popeyes and Chick-Fil-A. Then, a couple of years later, KFC and McDonald’s entered the fray, followed by other fast-food restaurants with their own chicken contributions (via Food Business News). But BurgerFi’s CEO Julio Ramirez wanted to do something completely different from other chains....

How One Chick-Fil-A Drive-Thru Customer Stopped A Fleeing Suspect Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/March 16, 2021 11:28 am EST Think what you want about Chick-fil-A’s notoriously long lines and extremely proactive drive-thru workers. (“Chick-fil-A workers see more than 3 cars in the drive thru and they start assembling like the Avengers,” wrote one recent customer on Twitter.) And, like the Avengers, Chick-fil-A’s employees often have to be prepared for just about anything....

How To Properly Store Your Herbs, According To Aarón Sánchez Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/July 28, 2021 1:16 pm EST If you are any kind of chef worth your Hawaiian black lava salt, you know that dried herbs simply won’t do, and that you’ve absolutely got to have the fresh kind. Best of all is if you can pluck them fresh from your very own kitchen garden each morning, but we can’t all combine cooking skills with green thumbs, now, can we?...