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McDonald's New Garlic Fries Are Already a Success

During its test run, the item sold out in less than two weeks.

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Everything at This Free Food Festival Is Made From Food Waste

Chefs are turning the food that gets thrown away into restaurant-quality delicacies.

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12 Bakeries Around the World You Have to Visit

Whether you prefer sweet or savory, here are the 12 bakeries around the world you have to visit.

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The Psychological Trick Behind Potato Chip Bags

One part of the bag design that’s completely intentional: the noise it makes.

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13 Things You Might Not Know About Homebrewing

1. It didn't become legal until 1978.

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7 Sweet Facts About Strawberries

Dazzle your friends with these seven juicy tidbits about the fruit.

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11 Mostly Forgotten Historical Salads (That We Probably Shouldn’t Bring Back)

If it combines Jell-O and mayo, let's just forget it ever happened.

How To Transform Delicious In-N-Out Burgers Into Crazy Delicious Egg Rolls

Basically the definition of two great tastes that taste great together.

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A Pot of This Rare Chinese Tea Costs $10,000

Da Hong Pao is a dark strain of oolong that grows in the Wuyi Mountains.

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3D-Printed Vending Machine Snacks Are the Future

A company is working on the technology to make this dream a reality.

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8 Traditional Kentucky Foods to Serve for the Derby

Even if you don't have Derby-Pie™, you can certainly cap the big race with bourbon balls and "derby pie."

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The FDA Wants Your Help Defining The Word "Natural"

Nobody has any idea what it means.

This Stunning 'Glass Gem Corn' Is Bred and Grown From Heritage Seeds

There's nothing artificial about these technicolor veggies.

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Gouda News: The United States Is Overflowing With Cheese

Hope you're hungry: We've got 1.2 billion pounds to get through.

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7 Alternative Grains and Seeds to Incorporate into Your Diet

Add these nutritious rice substitutes to your dinner rotation.

A Plate Designed to Drain Grease Away From Your Dinner

A design concept created by a Thai health agency aims to make meals healthier without affecting the taste.

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11 Things You Might Not Know About Eggs

They’re incredible, they’re edible, and you eat approximately 250 of them a year.

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What's the Right Way to Make a Mojito?

Its fresh ingredients are what make it special (and the bane of a few bartenders).

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8 Oven-Ready Facts about DiGiorno

It's not what?

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10 Facts You Might Not Know About Pillsbury

The Doughboy actually has a name.

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10 of America's Most Celebrated Restaurants for Prime Rib

In honor of National Prime Rib Day, here are a few restaurants where premium beef is always what's for dinner.

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Introducing Garlic That Doesn't Make Your Breath Stink

"Kissin' garlic" is date night-friendly.

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10 Things You Might Not Know about Life Savers

Life Savers—those sweet, unmistakable rolls of hard candies with the hole in the center—have been a quintessential American candy since the early 1900s.

7 Crazy Pretzels You Can Eat for National Pretzel Day

Here are some wacky variations on the classic snack.