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Secret, off-the-menu items to order at popular restaurants

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Bananas are radioactive and other food facts that will surprise you

It's often said that fact is stranger than fiction and that certainly applies to some of the weird and wonderful things you’ll find out about food and eating when you dig a little deeper. Indeed, some diet-related facts seem so strange you’ll wonder if they’re true. Here are 79 fact-checked food nuggets that will entertain and surprise you, compiled by loveFOOD's nutritionist Angela Dowden.

Airlines are enacting security measures even stricter than post-9/11 on flights to Washington, DC as violent extremism threatens Biden's inauguration

One airline will not allow passengers to leave their seats for an hour after departure from Washington, DC, and limit ticket sales to the capital.

Ugly Side Effects of Drinking Too Much Coffee, According to Science

While having a little caffeine can cause a lower risk of death according to the AARP, drinking too much coffee can have negative side effects.

32 Cult Favorite Items From Costco

Like an eight-foot-tall teddy bear, for one.

I spent my day eating White Castle's entire breakfast menu for $20, and the best thing was a total surprise

For about $20 total, I tried all nine items on the popular fast-food chain's breakfast menu in one sitting and ranked them from worst to best.

These 20 clever products help reduce household waste

You Can Now Get a Retro-Style Pepsi Mini Fridge for $34

It'll keep your favorite soda icy-cold.

Kitchen tools every cook should have

Whether you're just starting out or an old hand in the kitchen, these are the tools we recommend for every cook.

A waitress at an Orlando restaurant used a secret sign to help rescue a boy suspected of abuse after noticing his parents weren't giving him any food

Flavaine Carvalho made a sign that read "do you need help?" after noticing a large scratch on the 11-year-old boy's forehead in a Florida restaurant.

How to Make Galaktoboureko, with Debbie Matenopoulos

This Hallmark Channel star wants to share her family's recipe for galaktoboureko, a Greek custard dessert. The post How to Make Galaktoboureko, with Debbie Matenopoulos appeared first on Taste of Home.

You won't miss meat with these inspired vegetarian recipes

Are you looking for more vegetarian inspiration or perhaps you want to reduce your meat and fish intake? Our collection of 50 veggie recipes has something for everyone, whether you need a super-speedy midweek supper, an easy vegan meal or something special.

I made 3 celebrity chefs' recipes for banana bread, and the best has toasted oats

I followed recipes from famous chefs Ree Drummond, Alton Brown, and Curtis Stone to see which one has the best banana bread.

This New Food Brand Is Making a Healthy Instant Ramen

New food startup Immi is shaking up the soup game with a healthy instant ramen. The high-protein, plant-based, low-sodium ramen comes in 3 flavors.

All the big pandemic bankruptcies to date

Pandemic Bankruptcies So Far

20 healthy ways to burn fat

Weight management can be tough. When you’re trying to lose unhealthy fat, there’s a lot of misinformation you will come across. Diet trends and fads are often unfounded and, in some cases, dangerous to your wellness. So, where should you start? Putting your health first is a must. Let’s take a look at some expert-backed ways to burn fat healthily.

Our 10 Best Pasta Recipes from the Last 10 Years

Pasta never gets old, but only a handful of recipes are worth making over and over (and over…) again. Here are PureWow’s ten most popular pasta recipes of the last decade, in honor of our tenth birthday.

Nestle recalls more than 760,000 pounds of Hot Pockets because they might contain bits of plastic and glass

Four people contacted Nestlé when they found "extraneous material" in their Hot Pockets, the USDA said.

Server saves 11-year-old boy after noticing family refused him food at restaurant

The quick-thinking server also spotted bruises on the child's face and wrists.

Slim Jim Has a New Beef Stick That Tastes Like a SONIC Chili Cheese Coney

What is this sorcery?! 🌭

Restaurants are buying less food than before the pandemic as they struggle to stay afloat

Restaurants' spending levels dropped last year as operators changed purchasing habits to cope with falling consumer demand during the pandemic.

Make breakfast special with these French toast tips

Crisp on the outside, gooey in the center – French toast, eggy bread or pain perdu, as it's also called, is a quick and easy recipe to make.

Best beers from every state

Stacker takes a look at the best beers from each of the 50 states and Washington D.C. with the help of BeerAdvocate. From hops to citrus, malts and pale ales, whatever beer you’re looking for can be found somewhere in the U.S.

How bologna became America’s favorite sandwich meat

How did the amazing mortadella wind up being processed and pasteurized to become what we know as bologna?

America's best restaurants with epic views

Restaurants can be memorable for a number of reasons: apart from the food there’s good service, a welcoming atmosphere and then there’s the view. Whether it’s fine dining or cheap and cheerful eats you’re after, having the chance to take in an awe-inspiring landscape, impressive cityscape or breathtaking ocean vistas is a treat indeed. Here are our favorite restaurants in the US, that offer not only good food but great views as well.

Trader Joe's Most Popular Item Is This $2 Sweet Chili Sauce

It's the top purchase in 13 different states!

Mouthwatering Brunch Recipes that are Worth Staying Home For

Don't let another weekend stuck at home get you down. These brunch recipes will keep you deliciously distracted.

Superstore's Lauren Ash Shares Her Enchilada Sauce Recipe

The Superstore star dishes on how she fell in love with cooking during quarantine and shares her family's signature enchilada sauce recipe. The post Why I Cook, with Superstore’s Lauren Ash appeared first on Taste of Home.

Restaurant manager’s secret note helps rescue boy from serious harm

When Flavaine Carvalho, a manager at Mrs. Potato Restaurant in Florida, spotted an 11-year-old boy with bruises on his face and sitting “sad and quiet in the corner” with his family, she decided to act. She secretly showed him a note asking if he needed help, and that eventually led to the arrest of the boy’s allegedly abusive stepfather. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for Weekend TODAY.

20 ways to save when you just have to go to Starbucks or Dunkin'

These 55 popular products are still made in the US

Weekend Indulgence: Deep-Fried Mozzarella Risotto Balls

These crispy mozzarella-stuffed risotto balls are seriously tasty! Follow the step by step guide to see how to make them yourself.

The Best Bread Makers, According to Super Enthusiastic Reviewers

If you want to jump on the bread making bandwagon but aren’t sure where to start, perhaps consider scooping up a prized kitchen appliance (i.e., the very best bread maker) to give you a leg up.

Foods you can and can't keep beyond their expiration date

You’re making a coffee and get a full carton of milk out of the fridge only to realize it’s past its expiration date. Do you risk it? It is a whole carton. What should you do? Here we explain what food and drink you should always throw out after its expiration and those it's perfectly fine to still eat.

All the Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Dry January 2021

Nonalcoholic booze has come a long way.

'I Lost 123 Pounds In 18 Months By Joining WW And Walking Just 5 Days A Week'

"You can eat everything."

The biggest deals to shop this weekend

Deals aren't limited to Black Friday and right after Christmas. Check out these bargains on everything from winter clothes to fine wine.

You Just Started the Mediterranean Diet—Here Are the Lunch Recipes to Make First

Five-ingredient dinners that save time and money

From pies to salads, Italian to Asian, these recipes are super simple and very tasty...

21 High-Protein Dinners for Healthy Aging

The Viral Pan That Replaces 8 Kitchen Tools Now Comes in a Limited-Edition Red Shade

Your kitchen NEEDS this pan!

Dieting Habits That Are Shortening Your Life, According to Science

Here are the bad dieting habits you should start to avoid to prevent shortening your life, according to scientific research.

One Alcoholic Drink a Day Can Lead To This Serious Condition, Researchers Say

According to a new study, consuming a moderate amount of alcohol is linked to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, otherwise knowns as AFib.

Julia Child’s timeless tips for cooking chicken perfectly

When it comes to getting things right in the kitchen, Julia Child was the go-to cooking expert for generations. She first appeared on US television in 1963 with her show The French Chef, teaching us how to cook with her straight-talking approach. To celebrate Julia Child Day and her birthday on August 15, we take a look at her best-ever tips for cooking chicken perfectly every time.

This easy pasta dish is the best winter comfort food

Ice Cream In Northeastern China Tests Positive For COVID-19

If infecting more than 93 million people across the globe wasn't enough,COVID-19 has now been found in ice cream.Three ice cream samples -- chocolate, strawberry and taro -- tested positivefor traces of the coronavirus after they were submitted for a food inspectionin northeastern China's Tianjin municipality, according to a report from localChinese media on Friday.The samples were produced by the Tianjin Daqiaodao Food Company, which...

Rosemary Beef Roast over Cheesy Polenta

I love beef roast in the slow cooker, and it's fun to pair it with something a little different than potatoes! This is true comfort food. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah The post Rosemary Beef Roast over Cheesy Polenta appeared first on Taste of Home.

SodaStream and bubly Are Now a Match Made in Hydration Heaven

Y’all, this is a sparkling water game changer.

A Beloved Syrian Dessert & the Inheritance of Loss

Good food is worth a thousand words—sometimes more. In My Family Recipe, a writer shares the story of a single dish that's meaningful to them and their loved ones. Back in early February, before the world as we knew it changed, I hosted 20 people at my home in Chicago. Crowding around a dining table packed to the edges with my favorite Syrian Jewish dishes, we ate and talked about the Syrian war. It was a benefit luncheon I was hosting to raise...

25 things we may lose by 2050