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While they look and taste almost identical, there is a subtle difference between shrimp and prawns. However, across the globe the two terms are used interchangeably. In the U.S., we…

Exclusives For those looking to get more than just a sugar rush after drinking a milkshake, consider spiking the creamy dessert with a few shots of something stronger. But, before…

As successful as fast food chains appear on the outside, there are quite a few instances in which major chains have tried and failed to do something new. From donuts…

Papayas are filled with seeds. Do those seeds count as fruit? Of course not. There is a similar relationship when it comes to coffee plants and coffee beans. Coffee beans…

Restaurants Fast Food This question has plagued a lot of people — lovers and haters of the fast-food restaurant. So much so that in 2011, Taco Bell faced a lawsuit…

Watching mixologists or skilled bartenders (there is a difference) can leave you shaking your head in wonder. They seem like they’re tossing ingredients together willy-nilly, but their expertise comes from knowing exactly…

There are some realms to which the phrase “don’t believe the hype” happily does not apply, and Trader Joe’s Organic Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup is certainly among them.…

Exclusives Steak frites — a traditional meal born in France that sounds fancy but is really just a plate of two of our favorite foods: steak and french fries. While…

Truffles are one of the world’s most expensive ingredients: A pound of the black variety can cost approximately $1000, and white ones are about three times that amount. They are…

Chicken wings are a global favorite, with countless varieties of sauces and seasonings that have influenced the many wing flavors on your local wing shop menu. If you’re planning on…