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Police Alerted After Illinois Man Puts Mustard on His Pop-Tarts
We’ve seen a lot of odd food mashups lately, but nothing as strange — and gross — as mustard on Pop-Tarts. Fortunately, the popular pastry brand itself seems to agree that this farfetched fusion takes things way too far. On Twitter, one Illinois man posted a now-deleted tweet that read, “You guys aint [sic] from…
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21 Surprising Foods You Should Never Refrigerate
We all want our food to be tasty, but a lot of what determines how delicious our meals are happens before you even turn on your stove. Knowing how to properly store kitchen staples like onions, garlic, and potatoes can greatly improve your food’s taste — and it all starts with not mindlessly tossing produce…
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Don’t Toss Out Your Eggshells! They Can Be Incredible Helpers Around Your Home and Garden
The uses for eggshells are plentiful, but most of us never consider them before tossing them into the trash. Sure, there are countless opportunities to enjoy eggs as scrumptious parts of our regular diet, and although consuming eggs has great benefits on its own — like lowering your risk for heart disease — it’s not…
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The 5 Healthiest Cheeses to Snack On When Cravings Strike
Cheese is a constant part of most people’s holiday eating habits, from mac and cheese to charcuterie platters. The idea of giving any of it up as part of a New Year’s diet plan can seem impossible. However, you can simply select from the healthiest cheeses instead so you’re not missing out. If you want…
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Cauliflower Mac ’n’ Cheese Bites
This fun twist on a comfort-food favorite would be a welcome addition at any winter potluck. Even if you’re not a huge cauliflower fan, you’ll enjoy all the cheesy goodness in these bites. This healthier alternative to the classic comfort food is so delicious, your guests won’t even miss the carbs! Active time: 20 minutes …
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Is It OK to Drink Coffee on an Empty Stomach During an Intermittent Fasting Diet?
Intermittent fasting, such as the 16:8 diet and the 5:2 diet, has become the most popular weight-loss method for folks trying to shed pounds very quickly. Whichever diet someone chooses, it will involve waiting until a certain time of day to begin consuming calories. Luckily, black coffee has a negligible amount of calories (less than…
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Why You Only Want Starbucks Baristas With Black Aprons to Make Your Drinks
Have you ever stopped and wondered what the different colored aprons at Starbucks meant? Well, according to a new post on the Starbucks website, each color signifies something different. The green apron is an iconic Starbucks symbol, just like the company’s nautical logo and those green straws used in every iced drink. Its origins date…
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Add This to Your Coffee to Give It a Light, Summery Twist
Sipping on a freshly brewed iced coffee is one of the great pleasures of the warmer months. Good news: There’s a way to make it even better! If you’re interested in a small twist on your classic cold drink that’ll give it an extra summery flavor, it’s time to try adding citrus into the mix.…
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This 5-Second Trick Will Give You Perfectly Crispy Roasted Potatoes
When I read that Ina Garten’s website crashed recently because so many people were flocking to one of the recipes, I wasn’t surprised. The Barefoot Contessa has so many fan-favorites — but it wasn’t even her own dish that caused the technical difficulties. Instead, it was actress Emily Blunt’s English roasted potatoes that inspired everyone to rush the…
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Micro-Greens are the Tiny Superfoods That Can Help You Meet All Your Health Goals
If you haven’t yet heard the buzz around micro-greens, you’re likely to see them pop up in restaurants and recipes everywhere come this spring. These adorable green superfoods are trending now in the health and wellness community for more reasons than one. Though tiny in stature, micro-greens pack a big nutritional punch. Here’s what you…