What Does It Mean When Yogurt Has 'Live And Active Cultures'?
Many different types of yogurt contain live and active cultures, but what does that really mean? Here's what they are and why they're important.
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Chili Vs Kidney Beans: What Is The Difference?
Beans are a great way to thicken out a chili, but which kind should you choose. We explore the difference between chili beans and kidney beans.
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What Does 'Wild-Caught Fish' Actually Mean?
If you love seafood, you've probably heard the phrase 'wild-caught fish.' So, what does this term actually mean and how does it compare to farm-raised fish?
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Cherry Vs Grape Tomatoes: What's The Difference?
Mini tomatoes are sweet, succulent, and delicious to snack on. So, when it comes to cherry vs grape tomatoes, is there really a difference between the two?
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The Big Difference Between Farm-Raised And Wild-Caught Salmon
Salmon is delicious and packed with nutrients. But, before you head to the store, do you know the difference between wild-caught and farm-raised salmon?
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Can You Eat Star Anise Pods?
Given that star anise is a beautiful, punchy spice, you’d be forgiven for wanting to shove a whole pod in your mouth. But are these pods actually edible?
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How To Grate Chocolate Without Making A Melty Mess
Grating chocolate is a great way to elevate desserts, but it can often melt and create a mess. There's one easy way to stop this happening.
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Stop Tossing Out Empty Peanut Butter Jars And Use Them For Your Next Salad
Near-empty peanut butter jars have many uses but this hack for making this for your salad will have you wishing you knew of it sooner.
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Yes, You Can Make Food Coloring Right At Home
Red dye No. 3, it's over, you're blocked, thank you, next. Here's how to leverage the rainbow and make your own food coloring at home from scratch.
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Here's Where The Busiest Trader Joe's Store Is Located
The busiest Trader Joe's store has three times as many check stands and crew members than the average Trader Joe's location, two-stories, and an elevator.
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Why You Shouldn't Buy Pre-Shredded Carrots For Carrot Cake
Using pre-shredded carrots for a carrot cake is the same as using fresh vegetables, right? Not at all. Read a baking expert's reasons why here.
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What Part Of The Duck Is In Duck Sauce?
It's a question that has perplexed Chinese-American takeout fans for decades: Exactly how much duck is in duck sauce? The answer is finally revealed.
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Generic Vs. Brand Name Canned Food: Is There Really Even A Difference?
Connoisseurs of canned cuisine have long wondered whether there was actually any difference between name brand canned goods and their store brand counterparts.
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Spam Myths We Really Need To Stop Believing
There's more to Spam than you might think. These are some common Spam myths we all really need to stop believing, because they are just not true.
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Here's How To Know If Your Miso Soup Is Gluten-Free
Miso soup seems like it would be totally gluten-free but is it really? Here's everything you need to know about the gluten content of miso paste.
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How Green Goddess Salad Dressing Got Its Elegant Name
The fascinating history of how the Green Goddess salad dressing was named actually had nothing to do with the ingredients or the color.
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The Best Way To Store Homemade Beef Jerky For Maximum Freshness
Although considered shelf-stable and not overly sensitive to room-temperature, long-term freshness of homemade beef jerky still requires proper storage.
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What You Need To Look For When Buying Olive Oil In Bulk
No matter what kind, olive oil lasts longer the less it is exposed to light and oxygen, and this particular packaging is the best when buying in bulk.
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Why Do So Many Europeans Hate Hershey's Chocolate?
Hershey's is one of the most recognizable chocolate brands in the United States -- but many Europeans are not such big fans. Why is that the case?
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Give Boring Tomatoes A Flavor Boost With A Truly Secret Ingredient
A simple sprinkle of this item will boost flavor and balance acidity, making out-of-season tomatoes taste like they've been freshly picked off the vine.
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Purple Vs Regular Brussels Sprouts: Do They Taste Any Different?
Are purple Brussels just a con to get you to buy more veg? Leveraging the trend, here's why purple Brussels give green Brussels a run for their money.
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How A Substitute For An Extinct Herb Became A Crucial Spice In Indian Cooking
Is your blood type chicken tikka masala? We love Indian cooking thanks in part to this ancient spice that made money moves and then vanished forever.
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Peppermint Vs Spearmint: What's The Actual Difference?
You love mint, but you know something's up with peppermint and spearmint. Here's where the two mints go their separate ways and why they're so delicious.
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You Can Totally Eat Sweetened Condensed Milk Straight Out Of The Can
Eating sweetened condensed milk straight from the can - a delicious indulgence or just plain disgusting? We settle that debate once and for all.
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The Bizarre Process That Turns Maraschino Cherries Neon Red
Maraschino cherries don't really look like they came straight off of a tree, so how exactly do regular cherries become that brilliant shade of fluorescent red?
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Is It True That Chewing Celery Burns Calories?
A popular nutrition trend claims that chewing on celery will burn calories, not gain them. But is it true? We have the full celery story here.
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The Classic Canned Food That Ina Garten Refuses To Buy
Sometimes Ina Garten insists that store-bought is fine but not with this product. Here's the canned good that she absolutely refuses to buy.
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