Common Mistakes Customers Make At Mexican Restaurants, According To Chefs
Mexican cuisine is full of expansive variety, deep flavor, and old tradition. To make the most of your next Mexican meal, here are some things to keep in mind.
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Stories By Chris Corlew
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Everything Old-School Refrigerators Did Better And Worse Than Modern Ones
Older doesn't necessarily mean better, and with refrigerators, while some things were better in the old days, other things were much, much worse.
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Customers Agree, These 8 Seafood Chains Have The Best Salmon Dishes
Salmon, as well as other seafood, served at chain restaurants can be pretty hit-or-miss. Here are the chains that you can trust to get it right.
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8 Old-School Pizza Toppings You Rarely See Anymore
The evolution of pizza can be mindboggling, even to the casual eater. You'd be surprised at the ingredients once deemed toppings by the older generation.
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Trader Joe's Etiquette And Rules Every Shopper Should Know
If you're a Trader Joe's customer, here's some rules you might consider following the next time you're on a TJ's shopping run.
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The 10 Best Chain Restaurant Fried Fish Baskets You Need To Try
Oh, the delight of crunching into fried fish. From Popeyes to Texas Roadhouse, here's some chain restaurants that cook up fried fish just right!
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Customers Say These Are The Best Gas Station Hot Dogs In America
A gas station hot dog can be just as satisfying and delicious as a classic baseball stadium hot dog. Make sure to hit these locations on your next road trip.
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What You Don't See On Camera During Hot Ones
If you're curious about what the behind-the-scenes looks like on the show "Hot Ones," read on for more about what the host and guests are up to off camera.
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Whatever Happened To This 1970s Restaurant Chain Made Famous By Its Mason Jars?
If you're not from the south, seeing the sign and menu of a Po Folks may raise an eyebrow, but in the 1970s this was a rising star among chain restaurants.
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7 Vintage Southern Dishes That Johnny Cash Enjoyed
Johnny Cash loved Southern dishes. From catfish to cornbread, here's some super tasty vintage Southern dishes Cash enjoyed over and over again.
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Never Put These Everyday Items In The Microwave
Microwaves are handy appliances so long as you treat them well. Check out our list of items that could ruin your food or worse, your microwave.
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Customers Agree, So Far These Are The Best New Items At Trader Joe's In 2025
When shopping at Trader Joe's, there's almost always something new to discover. Here are some products that customers are raving about this year.
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Trader Joe's Customers Agree, These Items Are Way Overpriced
You might love shopping at Trader Joe's for a variety of reasons. But there are items some customers think are too pricey to buy at the store.
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8 Ways American Potlucks Haven't Been The Same Since The '90s
People have been throwing potluck parties for a long time, but as our society and attitudes have changed over the past 30 years, so have our potlucks.
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Taco Bell Employees Have Warned About Ordering These Menu Items
Whether it's the quality of the cheese, freshness of the fries, or how the eggs are cooked, Taco Bell employees advise skipping some of the outlet's items.
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10 Old-School Kitchen Tools Celebrity Chefs Swear By
From Martha Stewart to Andrew Rea, celebrity chefs all have kitchen tools they just can't do without. Here are some old-fashioned implements they keep on hand.
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You're Better Off Buying These Items At Aldi Vs Costco
Whether it's because of quality, value, or practical concerns like shelf life, Aldi beats Costco on certain meats, veggies, and pantry staples.
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10 Seasonal Aldi Items That Should Always Be Permanent
It's always fun to check out the new products Aldi rolls out season after season. On the flip side, it's hard to see some of those seasonal products go.
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4 Proven Ways To Check If An Egg Is Bad (And 5 Myths To Ignore)
We've all heard ways to check if eggs have gone bad, but which are true and which are myths? From the sniff test to the float test, here are the ones to trust.
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6 Trader Joe's Food Prices That Actually Beat Aldi's
Aldi is known as the country's cheapest grocery chain, but there are some cases where Trader Joe's has even better prices. Here's where TJ's beats Aldi.
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Waffle House 101: 10 Rules To Learn Before You Go
From orders to etiquette, if you've never been to Waffle House, here are a few things you should know about eating at this beloved all-hours diner.
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Deep Dish And Beyond: 12 Food Chains That Came Out Of Chicago
Chicago is known for its dynamic food scene -- here's a breakdown of some amazing food chains that came right out of the windy city.
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13 Big-Name Brands Shoppers Suspect Are Hiding At Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's has some big names making its store-brand goods. From salad to bourbon, here are brands both rumored and confirmed to be hiding on TJ's shelves.
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17 Old-School 1 Pot Meals That Barely Anyone Makes Anymore
One-pot meals used to be incredibly popular. In some cases, they still are. But there's several one-pot delights that don't get much kitchen time anymore.
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Costco's Unhealthiest Food Court Orders (The Hot Dog Isn't One Of Them)
Costco's food court is known for being pretty darn delicious, but it's useful to know that some of their meals aren't the most nutritious choices.
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These 20 Costco Food Items Have Seen Big Price Jumps Since 2020
Some Costco food prices have gone up since 2020. From organic broccoli florets to croissants, let's take a look.
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10 Southern Food Spots That Anthony Bourdain Swore By
A famous lover of variety, in both cuisine and eateries, Anthony Bourdain found plenty to enjoy in the South. Here are a few of his favorite spots.
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