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Cook Cooking Tips Nothing hits the spot quite like a classic bologna sandwich. And while they’re delicious exactly as they are, sometimes you just want to elevate them a bit.…

You’ve just prepared a feast for family and friends, with a tablecloth-covered table laden with your finest china, placemats, and even those linen napkins that only see the light of…

The 1980s were a decade of excess, and the wild retro dining trends of the ’80s reflect that. Chain restaurants offered huge portions of American food, often buffet style, for a…

Meltique beef is artificially marbled beef that’s gaining popularity in America and around the world. It’s a shortcut to expensive-looking meat, a way to achieve ultimate tenderness and savings at…

For what might be viewed as little more than some dried pieces of beef with a few spices, beef jerky remains a reliably delicious snack. It’s perfect for snacking on…

No one wants to start their day by drinking from a stinky tumbler. But, if you’ve got a go-to travel mug for your daily cup of joe, it can feel…

The phrase “restaurant chain” likely evokes images of global icons like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Subway. These fast casual establishments each operate roughly a mind-boggling 40,000 locations throughout the world, with…

At the end of September in 2024, I headed to Spain’s southern province of Andalucía to begin a three month culinary internship at one of the world’s best restaurants. Headed…

Grocery Stores And Chains Trader Joe’s By now, you probably already know that Trader Joe’s has become royalty in the frozen food market. You may even have your own strategies…

Have you ever wondered why cakes are made with cake flour, or what the difference really is between all-purpose flour and bread flour? From croissants to sourdough and rye bread,…