The Best Way To Get Ultra Crispy Hot Dogs On The Grill
For ultra crispy hot dogs fit for your next summertime cookout, it's time to learn how to butterfly these franks. Here's why this technique is so key.
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The Discontinued Pepsi Flavor We Don't Miss At All
Crystal Pepsi once seemed like the next big thing, but flashy advertising couldn't cover the fact that people didn't like the taste and so it was discontinued.
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Wait, Can You Really Sharpen Kitchen Scissors With Aluminum Foil?
Sure, you may have heard of sharpening kitchen scissors with aluminum foil, but this technique uses up a lot of foil and may not work as well as other tricks.
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How Shoofly Pie Became A Pennsylvania Dutch Favorite
Shoofly pie is now known as a Pennsylvania Dutch favorite, but it got there thanks to immigration and, just maybe, an assist from a boxing circus mule.
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The Discontinued Cracker Barrel Catfish That Left Menus Too Soon
Sometimes you fall in love with a limited-time-only menu item, even though you know it probably won't stick around. That's what happened with this catfish.
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Don't Throw Out Onion Sacks – Use Them For Your Garden Instead
Those mesh plastic onion sacks don't necessarily have to hit the trash. Instead, they can be used for many garden purposes, including protecting young plants.
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The Reason McDonald's Banished Grilled Chicken Sandwiches From The Menu
When McDonald's had grilled chicken sandwiches and lighter options like salads, it was great. So where did they go and why have they never come back?
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French Vs Mexican Tacos: Here's The Tasty Difference
French and Mexican tacos certainly sound much the same, but a look at these two meals will reveal some clear differences you'll want to taste for yourself.
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How To Save Watery Oatmeal Without Adding More Oats
If your oatmeal is turning out rather watery, there are a few key ways to save it that don't involve oats, boost flavor, and greatly improve the meal's texture.
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How Much A Costco Hot Dog Combo Would Cost If It Kept Pace With Inflation
The famous $1.50 Costco hot dog combo would cost nearly three times as much if the store kept up with inflation. Why has the cost remained steady for so long?
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Why Reheating Leftover Spinach Might Be A Big No-No
Aggressively reheating leftover spinach might lead to the creation of compounds like nitrites and nitrosamines, which can bring some health problems into play.
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Why Thawing Fish In Its Vacuum-Sealed Packaging Is A Potentially Deadly Mistake
It might seem obvious that you're supposed to thaw frozen vacuum-sealed fish in its packaging, but this could actually let botulism toxin run rampant.
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Where Does Costco Source Its Kirkland Maple Syrup?
Costco sells fairly affordable and quite tasty maple syrup that comes to you via producers working to make it all the way in Quebec, Canada.
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Why Lasagna Typically Tastes Better The Next Day
Lasagna is already delicious, but some argue that this meal is even better when served as leftovers. Here's why the leftovers team is actually right.
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The Popular American Food Company You Didn't Know Had Chinese Owners
Smithfield has genuine American roots and still operates in the U.S. to this day producing pork products, but it's now owned by a massive Chinese business.
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Why You Should Rethink Washing Champagne Glasses
You might think you should always wash Champagne glasses, but there might just be a good reason to skip this step the next time you break them out of storage.
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The Oldest Kitchen Appliance Brand In The World Dates Back To The 17th Century
The oldest known kitchen appliance brand is Gaggenau, a German company with origins in the 16th-century Black Forest region. Here's how it got its start.
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Don't Throw Out Empty Water Bottles - Give Them New Life In Your Garden Instead
If you've got some extra water bottles, you can give them new life in your garden to help water small plants and seedlings with very little effort for you.
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The Briny Marinade That Will Supercharge Your Fried Chicken
If your fried chicken could use a seasoning upgrade, then make a briny marinade that will also help you use up that lingering jar of pickle juice in the fridge.
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The Big Brand Behind Fairlife Milk Is A Soda Powerhouse
Fairlife Milk, the brand known for low-sugar, high-protein milk, is actually owned by the soda powerhouse of Coca-Cola. Here's how it all happened.
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Do Coffee Grounds Actually Keep Ants Away From Your Kitchen?
You may have heard that coffee grounds keep ants away, but the truth is that there are more effective, longer-lasting methods of preventing an ant infestation.
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Where Does Costco Source Its Lobster Tails, Anyway?
Costco sells a pricey pack of lobster tails sourced from the chilly waters of the North Atlantic. You may conclude that it's worth the rather spendy order.
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Ernest Hemingway's Last Meal Was A Classic Steakhouse Dinner
Writer Ernest Hemingway enjoyed his last meal in a classic combination of steak, baked potato, and Caesar salad at his favorite local steakhouse.
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The Simple Substitute For Baking Cake When You Run Out Of Eggs
If you run out of eggs but still want to bake a cake, buttermilk can offer similar fats and proteins, plus some added acidic tang that could prove flavorful.
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Here's How To Make Your Oatmeal A Tad More British
If your oatmeal is turning out mushy or just uninspiring, try the British-inspired trick of mixing steel-cut and rolled oats for a more textured bowl.
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The Vital Baking Substitute Rule To Keep In Mind For Special Accommodations
If you're attempting to swap ingredients in your next baking adventure, know that you'll likely have to make accommodations with your substitute ingredients.
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What Your Oven's Bottom Drawer Is Really For
Your oven may very well have a bottom drawer, but it's not necessarily best used simply for storage. Here's how you may want to use your oven drawer instead.
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