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McDonald's Smoothies Are Made With Real Fruit, But There's A Catch

staff@thedailymeal.com (Garrett Palm) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:39:00 +0000

You may be a fan of McDonald's smoothies, which do contain real fruit. There is another element to these tasty beverages you may not be aware of.

10 Best Fresh Fruits To Pickle This Summer

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amy David) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0000

Pickling preserves food and also creates some delicious items to add to recipes. In the summer, there are some nice fresh fruits that are good to pickle.

13 Chef-Approved Ways To Upgrade Store-Bought Queso

staff@thedailymeal.com (Chelsea Falin) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0000

Looking to give jarred queso a homemade touch? Try one (or a few) of these simple upgrades to level up your cheesy dip and make it the life of the party.

The 2 Ingredients That Give American Mustard Its Iconic Yellow Color

staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0000

There are many varieties of mustard and American is one of the most common. It gets its distinctive yellow color from two of its ingredients.

14 Store-Bought Pizza Sauces, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@thedailymeal.com (Wendy Hector) — Sun, 31 May 2026 22:19:00 +0000

If you're making pizza at home, a pre-made pizza sauce can save you time and effort. We taste-tested several brands, to find out which you should reach for.

12 Amazon Products For A '70s-Inspired Kitchen

staff@thedailymeal.com (Erica Martinez) — Sun, 31 May 2026 18:39:00 +0000

Retro home designs can be a lot of fun and a 1970s kitchen is colorful. Amazon sells 12 products that can help give your kitchen that exact look.

Martha Stewart's Stress-Free Trick For Washing Fragile Dishware

staff@thedailymeal.com (Karen Hart) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0000

Fragile dishware and glasses must be handwashed which runs the risk of dropping and breaking them. Martha Stewart has a trick to avoid that.

Cracker Barrel Makes This Menu Item From Scratch Daily

staff@thedailymeal.com (Barb Hudson) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0000

When it comes to restaurants that feature home cooking, Cracker Barrel takes a back seat to no one. There is one favorite menu item that is made from scratch.

Keep Cut Watermelon Fresh For A Week With This Type Of Food Container

staff@thedailymeal.com (Karen Hart) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0000

Watermelon is perhaps the most delicious of all the summer fruits, but it goes bad quickly. You can keep it fresh for a week with the right container.

10 Ways You've Been Using Your Dutch Oven Wrong

staff@thedailymeal.com (Ashwini Rakhe) — Sun, 31 May 2026 17:19:00 +0000

Whether you're using a cast iron or enameled Dutch oven, there are some common mistakes to watch out for. Here's what not to do with your Dutch oven.

12 Underrated Summer Cocktails To Order In 2026

staff@thedailymeal.com (Wendy Hector) — Sun, 31 May 2026 13:19:00 +0000

We all have our favorite summer drinks, but if cocktails are your thing and you feel like trying something new, why not try one of these refreshing picks?

7 Kitchen Design Trends From The '70s That Deserve A Revival

staff@thedailymeal.com (Jay Wilson) — Sat, 30 May 2026 22:19:00 +0000

The 1970s had a distinctive aesthetic, and while it may have fallen out of style, there are a few '70s kitchen design ideas that deserve a second look.

Give Your Summer Lemonade A Creamy Upgrade With This Ingredient

staff@thedailymeal.com (Karen Hart) — Sun, 31 May 2026 20:39:00 +0000

Summer calls for cold refreshing beverages and lemonade is one of the best there is. You can elevate yours by adding a creamy ingredient to the mix.

Make The Best Lemon Meringue Pie With These 12 Baker-Approved Tips

staff@thedailymeal.com (Chelsea Falin) — Sat, 30 May 2026 13:19:00 +0000

When it comes to refreshing, warm-weather desserts, lemon meringue pie is hard to beat. Our baking expert shares tips for making this fruity pie at home.

3 Meats That Have More Protein Than Steak

staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:39:00 +0000

People these days seem to be more conscious of the essential nutrient, protein. Steak is a good source, but there are three meats with more protein.

The Best Spot To Put Plastic Food Containers In Your Dishwasher

staff@thedailymeal.com (Karen Hart) — Sun, 31 May 2026 14:39:00 +0000

A dishwasher saves all the time and effort that goes into handwashing. Plastic containers should always be placed in one spot in the dishwasher.

I Hung Out In The Brady Bunch Kitchen And It Was A Retro Wonderland

staff@thedailymeal.com (Hunter Reis) — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:19:00 +0000

What is the real-life kitchen from one of America's most iconic TV shows like? We got a chance to experience the Brady Bunch kitchen in all its retro glory.

4 Frozen Pizzas From Costco That Are Worth Every Penny

staff@thedailymeal.com (Javaria Akbar) — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:39:00 +0000

Costco has some great frozen food items, including many kinds of pizza. There are four of these frozen pizzas that are worth buying and trying.

7 Whiskey Gifts Under $40 That Dad Will Love

staff@thedailymeal.com (Erica Martinez) — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:39:00 +0000

If your dad is a whiskey lover, a great Father's Day gift would be something whiskey-related. There are seven that you can purchase for less than $40.

Stop Losing Tupperware Lids And Try This Genius Pegboard DIY

staff@thedailymeal.com (Javaria Akbar) — Sat, 30 May 2026 20:39:00 +0000

Few things are more frustrating than not being able to find the lid that matches the Tupperware you're using. Luckily, we found an incredible solution.