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How convenient that Märzen beers appear just in time for Oktoberfest.
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With the increasing awareness of how unhealthy refined sugar is, plus the surging popularity of sugar-free diets like keto and paleo, you may be searching for an alternative to processed
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As a Seoul born, Korean American raised on the west coast of the United States, I always felt like I had a foot in both the U.S. and Korea. To
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Sugar is everywhere in our diet. It sneaks into things you may not even realize, including healthy snacks and beverages like juices, smoothies, yogurts, and of course, many flavorful and
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You know pumpkin spice is the flavor of fall, but what’s actually in that pumpkin spice blend, and why does it work so well? We break it all down for
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This year, from September 21 to October 6, the world is celebrating Oktoberfest. To most (myself included), that means cracking a beer or six for no reason except that, hey,
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If you’re grilling or guesting at a Labor Day BBQ this weekend, are you reaching for ketchup when it comes time to dress your hot dog? If so, you may
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Let’s get frank. “Where do hot dogs come from?” may not be a question you find yourself asking often (or ever, tbh), but it’s one asked by millions—yes, millions—of Google
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There are a lot of things we love to buy at Costco, but one we waffle on: steaks. Read on to find out why this is such a needling issue,
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Giving an apple to the teacher—it’s a strange, random tradition; one that seemingly has existed since the beginning of time. But as the school year starts back up again, we
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Frankly, President Donald Trump has nothing on the world’s most polarizing food: cilantro. If you’re not one of those who thinks cilantro has a soapy taste, then you’ve probably wondered:
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Hemp extract (CBD) has gone mainstream in foods, cocktails, beauty products, and even pet food but what are CBD foods, how are they made, and why are we suddenly seeing them everywhere?
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My vegan friend is tired of getting the third-degree about not eating meat. If she had a seed for every time she gets asked the question “How do you get
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As a pescatarian who consumes eggs and dairy far more than fish, I’m always looking for ways to seamlessly swap out these animal byproducts for animal-free equivalents. And “seamlessly” is
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Unicorn trends may come and go, but there will always be something appealing about brightly colored food, especially if the vibrant hues are all-natural. There are plenty of gems studding
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Even if you’re not vegan, you may have wondered: Can you make good ice cream without eggs? You sure can—unless you’re set on making a high-fat, superrich ice cream, the
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If you’ve been watching Instagram at all for the past couple years, you’ll notice there’s one trend that still seems to be popping up everywhere. From soft serve and pastries
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Non-dairy milk choices continue to expand, but oat milk is one of the newest and most popular vegan options. We look at how oat milk is made, how good it
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A different way to end up stinking drunk.
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What makes food “American?” When I first considered the question, my mind went to the obvious, expected place: burgers and fries, hot dogs, barbecue, fried chicken, chicken wings, meatloaf, biscuits and
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Should you rinse your steak, chicken, pork, or other meat before you cook it? No! It can be so tempting when you yank your glistening, bloody T-bone from its sealed
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