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The 9 Best And 9 Worst Pumpkin Beers For Fall Shutterstock By Lauren Schumacker/Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 3:46 pm EST Seasonal beers get heavier as the temperatures get cooler and summer turns to fall. They feel weightier in your mouth, full of spices and other flavors characteristic of that time of year. There are, overwhelmingly, two major kinds of seasonal fall brews: pumpkin and Oktoberfest. Pumpkin beers tend to be something you either love or hate, however not every pumpkin beer is created equal....

The Best Things To Add To Your Popcorn That Aren’t Butter VasiliyBudarin/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/May 27, 2022 12:21 pm EST If you frequently make your popcorn at home, whether you go stovetop or microwave, you likely have your go-to popcorn add-ins. Some folks like to sprinkle on some plain salt, while others are fans of butter all the way. However, if you’ve just been adding butter to your popcorn, or even settling for the butter flavor that you get from a microwave bag, then you may be missing out....

The Disgusting Item A Customer Found In Her Burger King Meal agencies/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/July 20, 2022 11:13 pm EST A trip to the fast-food drive-thru could signal anything from a road trip to a long day, or just a “treat yourself” moment. After all, in the age of inflation, there is nothing better than a cheap meal — except, maybe a cheap meal that’s ready by the time you pull up to the second window....

The Easy Way Alex Guarnaschelli Upgrades Butter Jason Koerner/Getty Images By Lauren Farkas/Aug. 23, 2022 5:49 pm EST Cooking can be a creative, fun, and even therapeutic outlet. Not only does homemade food tend to taste better and more fresh than take-out meals, but it can show the people you feed, whether it be your family or party guests, just how much you care — making it all the more rewarding....

The Greek Twist That Will Change The Way You Make Tuna Salad Oksana Mizina/Shutterstock By Stephanie Smith/July 18, 2022 12:04 pm EST Chances are you probably have a few cans of tuna in a kitchen cabinet. You bought the fish with good intentions. Maybe you want to improve your diet: According to WebMD, eating two or three servings of tuna weekly may lower your risk of heart disease and cancer, improve eye health, strengthen bones, and help with weight loss....

The Instacart Faux Pas A TikToker Is Begging Customers To Stop Making Burdun Iliya/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/May 22, 2022 4:05 pm EST We’ve all witnessed the explosion of food delivery services over the last few years. According to Business Wire, these delivery services experienced a 164% increase in sales in 2020, and sales have continued upward since. And with more and more people ordering delivery, it only makes sense that we also have more and more incidents of customer challenges....

The Reason You Should Brown Your Butter When Baking Brownies Pooh Yuphayao/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:19 pm EST There’s really nothing better than a brownie fresh out of the oven. You may like your brownies to be on the fudgier, chewier side while your friend may like their brownies to be somewhat reminiscent of a denser, moist cake. In the end, however, as long as it’s paired with a tall glass of ice-cold milk, a brownie in any other style is just as sweet....

The Speakeasy That Requires You To Make $100,000 To Enter View Apart/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 4:10 pm EST In the ’20s, speakeasies were secret clubs and bars that served then-illegal liquor to countless patrons — everyone from average Joes to famed authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway sat and drank bootleg gin (via New York Magazine). Of course, with the end of Prohibition in 1933, speakeasies became less prevalent, per Prohibition....

The Surprising Reason A Sports Reporter Had A Taco Bell Wedding YouTube By Amy Hamblen/July 18, 2022 10:42 pm EST When someone hears wedding bells, there’s a good chance it’s not exactly a trip to Taco Bell they’re envisioning. Of course, that’s not to say that no one has gotten married at one of the country’s more than 7,600 Taco Bell locations (via Scrapehero). In fact, there’s even a Taco Bell chapel that offers a wedding package with features like a Taco Bell Sauce Packet bouquet and a Cinnabon Delights cake....

The Truth About Burger King’s Controversy With Apple Papin Lab/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/May 12, 2022 6:26 pm EST About a year ago, Burger King made a move toward more eco-friendly packaging. According to Food & Wine, Burger King wanted to reduce its single-use paper and plastic products, including utensils, wrappers, straws, lids, and napkins. This sustainability effort also included Burger King’s fry sleeves, named Frypods. These sleeves fit perfectly in your car’s cup holder, so you don’t have to worry about your fries spilling while you drive....

The TV Series That Might Have The Most Realistic Restaurant ZoranOrcik/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/July 8, 2022 6:05 pm EST Anyone who’s experienced their share of insults and injuries while working on the line in a hot kitchen during an evening dinner rush might find something relatable in a new series. While shows like “Chopped” and “Top Chef” might be able to serve up some of the pressure that can be felt in a kitchen environment, the bright lights and pristine countertops of their studio kitchens may lack a little authenticity for some viewers....

The Untold Truth Of Guinness Anton_Ivanov/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/Updated: March 14, 2022 9:33 am EST Guinness is one of the most recognizable beer brands across the globe. In addition to its flagship location in Dublin, Ireland, Guinness is brewed in nearly 50 countries, with approximately 10 million glasses of the stout served each day (via Mental Itch). Today owned by Diageo, a U.K. company formed through a merger of Guinness and Grand Metropolitan in 1997, Guinness has developed a keen following in countries as far as Nigeria, where there are more Guinness drinkers than in all of Ireland (via Smithsonian Magazine)....

The Untold Truth Of Jolt Cola Twitter By Adam Swierk/June 28, 2022 4:17 pm EST “All the sugar and twice the caffeine,” promised the slogan for Jolt Cola, and it’s safe to say it delivered on that declaration. Introduced with the product in 1985 (via Rochester Business Journal), the tagline for the now-extinct soda was perched on every bottle and can, just below its memorable lightning bolt logo. Of course, shining a spotlight on the astronomical amount of sugar and caffeine contained in every serving of Jolt was certainly a choice — but one that contributed to the soda’s distinct appeal during its peak in the late ’80s and early ’90s....

This Fan-Favorite Arby’s Deal Is Back On The Menu Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/March 28, 2022 12:26 pm EST Arby’s has a catchphrase that’s short, simple, and to the point: “We have the meats.” And though the chain is known for its cold cut sandwiches, it actually does have more meats on the menu than just deli turkey, roast beef, and ham. In fact, it just brought back Arby’s boneless wings, which were tested in December of 2020, and debuted as a limited-time menu option in October of 2021....

Why Duff Goldman Isn’t A ‘Fan’ Of Ruby Chocolate Kris Connor/Getty By Jared Kaufman/March 28, 2022 12:19 pm EST After white chocolate was invented by Nestlé in the 1930s, more than 80 years passed before a new naturally colored chocolate was invented. So what finally broke the drought? Enter ruby chocolate. Introduced in 2017 by Swiss cocoa company Barry Callebaut after more than a decade of research, its bright pink color isn’t achieved using food dye — ruby chocolate is made from cocoa beans that contain naturally high levels of reddish-pigmented polyphenol compounds, also found in similarly colored foods like strawberries and red wine, per Healthline....

Why The Internet Thinks Subway’s Free Sandwich Promo Was A Flop Papin Lab/Shutterstock By Margaret McCormick/July 18, 2022 6:56 pm EST If you’ve been to a Subway restaurant to grab a sandwich, you know the drill: You place your order, tell the Sandwich Artist what you want (or don’t want) on it, and watch it being put together to meet your tastes. You get to have things your way, and that “ingredient autonomy” is one of the things customers appreciate most about Subway (per USA Today)....

Why TikToker Nick DiGiovanni Adds This Seasoning To Every Meal - Exclusive FoodSaver By Olivia Bria/June 14, 2022 12:14 pm EST No arguments here — seasoning is a total game-changer when it comes to food. If you’ve ever had a meal that tasted like the Atlantic Ocean, then you know why the right amount of seasoning is important. According to Acril Tea, black peppercorns are the top-selling spice in the United States, followed by ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg....

You’ll Never Guess What Walmart Is Called In These Countries Ron Adar/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Updated: June 20, 2022 11:57 am EST Whether you are in the market for an engagement ring, a casket, or a beef jerky supply that will last for the next 25 years, you can probably rest assured that Walmart has you covered. Until 1990, the company’s massive outlets were a privilege exclusive to America. Then, in 1991, the empire-like franchise expanded into Mexico, per Visual Capitalist, and that was only the beginning of its proliferation into its southern neighboring countries....

Aldi Just Released A Summer-Ready Boozy Cold Treat yuda chen/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/June 9, 2022 10:29 am EST There are a few things that get us through the scorching and sweaty summer days. When you are a kid, popsicles are the secret ingredient that helps you beat the heat. Unlike a heavier ice cream alternative, popsicles are frozen snacks that practically double as a refreshing beverage — what more could you want?...

Baskin-Robbins’ Newest Flavor Of The Month Was Made For Candy Lovers Facebook By Sophia Lo/March 31, 2022 10:50 am EST It’s a better time than ever to be an ice cream lover. With so many innovative flavors hitting ice cream chains and grocery store freezer aisles, there’s always something new to sample. If you prefer the classics, we’ve ranked grocery store vanilla ice cream brands, and if you’re an adventurous eater, you can opt for something like Jeni’s Everything But The Bagel ice cream....