Review: Jimmy John's Firecracker Wrap Brings The Heat But Not Much Else
Jimmy John's just released a fiery new limited-time item, the Firecracker Wrap. Here's what we think.
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Stories By Dennis Lee
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Panera's Charged Lemonades Are Finally Getting The Boot
Panera's highly caffeinated Charged Lemonades have been a source of controversy for the chain, and now Panera is getting rid of the drinks altogether.
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Review: Are Little Caesars' Crazy Puffs Crazy Delicious?
Little Caesars' Crazy Puffs are meant to be portable and snackable, but are they worth the purchase? And how do they stack up against Little Caesars' pizza?
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Costco's New Chocolate Chip Cookie Has Arrived
While its hot dog combo has stayed the same, Costco is no stranger to mixing up its food court menu. Now the beloved churro has been replaced with a big cookie.
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The Best Potato Chips To Pair With Caviar
Caviar on potato chips is the ultimate high-low pairing, but which chip pairs best with fish eggs? We tested some popular types to find out.
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Chipotle Vs. Qdoba: Which Burrito Is Best?
Qdoba and Chipotle pretty much serve the same food: tasty, Tex-Mex meals. But which fast food restaurant serves the best burrito? We found out.
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Russian Dressing Vs Thousand Island Dressing, Explained
Russian dressing brings tang and moisture to any Reuben sandwich, no question, but what separates it from its more casual cousin, Thousand Island?
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What's Baby Corn And How Is It Different From Regular Corn?
You've seen them, those little yellow spears studding your takeout stir-fry. They look exactly like diminutive cobs of corn, but what are they exactly?
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An Honest Review Of Subway's Personal Pizza
You might not have realized it, but some Subway locations serve personal pizzas. We tried the sandwich chain's pizza, and here's what we think.
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Wendy's Canned Chili Almost Pulls Off The Unthinkable
Wendy's has brought its iconic chili to the grocery store, canned and ready for you to eat at home. We tried it to see how it measures up to the menu version.
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Chipotle Finally Released Its Recipe For Honey Vinaigrette Dressing
Chipotle released the official recipe online via social media, so any vinaigrette fiends can make a perfect copycat at home if they wish.
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Which Popular Fast Food Chains Sell Pepsi Or Coke?
Coke and Pepsi have loyal fanbases, as do the drinks that belong to each brand like Sprite and MTN Dew. So how does a fast food chain decide which to sell?
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What Are Digestive Biscuits And What Do They Taste Like?
While Brits are no strangers to digestives, most Americans probably don't know much about these biscuits - like what they taste like and where to buy them.
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The Best Mozzarella, According To Pizza Pros
If you want pizzeria-quality pizza at home, you've got to use the same cheese the pros use. Here are the mozzarella brands trusted by real pizzaiolos.
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How To Tell Real Scallops From Fake Ones
Scallops can be pretty pricey, but do we really need to worry about restaurants selling imitation scallops? And how can you tell if a scallop is real or fake?
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Chicago's Favorite Hot Pepper, The Sport Pepper, Explained
All of the ingredients of a Chicago-style hot dog are more or less readily available in every grocery store across the U.S., save one of them: sport peppers.
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There's A Secret Variety Of Mayonnaise You've Probably Never Heard Of
There's regular mayo, light mayo, vegan mayo, and more. But there's one other type you probably haven't heard of that can make a big difference to a meal.
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You Should Make This Copycat Papa Johns Garlic Sauce At Home
Don't order a dozen cups of Special Garlic Dipping Sauce from Papa Johns. Instead whip up your own sauce that, dare we say, is even tastier.
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The Best Way To Cash In On McDonald's Rewards Points
Here are the most worthwhile McDonald's Rewards Points giveaways. We made our choices based on utility, deliciousness, and some other unique traits.
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9 Basic Rules For Using Your Air Fryer To The Fullest
If you want to get the most use out of your air fryer, and get the most delicious results every time, there are some basic rules to live by.
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How To Order An Italian Beef In Chicago
An Italian beef sandwich is simply thinly cut roast beef that's been long simmered in a seasoned beefy au jus, but there's a whole lingo to know when ordering.
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What Exactly Is Wagyu Beef?
Wagyu beef is so expensive that it's reached a near-mythical status as a food. You typically find it on ultra high-end menus at fancy restaurants.
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Why Some People Think Hershey's Chocolate Tastes Like Puke
Though Hershey's chocolate is beloved in America, there are some who find that its products taste a little sour. Turns out, there's a reason for this.
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Korean Restaurants: What To Expect And What Food To Order
Korean food is pretty much everywhere, but many people don't visit try it because they're afraid they'll look like they don't know what they're doing.
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