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Is Canadian Bacon Just Ham?

Whether you’re indulging in eggs benedict, swinging through the McDonald’s drive-thru for an Egg McMuffin, or even committing the tastiest pizza crime of them all—ordering a Hawaiian pie—you’re likely familiar with Canadian bacon. But is it really just ham? While … Continue reading

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Surprise! Pyrex and PYREX Are Different

You likely know Pyrex thanks to the brand’s iconic glass measuring cups and beloved casserole dishes. Turns out, though that those iconic items aren’t always the same. There’s Pyrex and PYREX, so what’s the difference? The difference between Pyrex and … Continue reading

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Did You Know?

Salmonella, the bacteria responsible for untold cases of food poisoning around the world every year, is named after Daniel Elmer Salmon (the leader of the Veterinary Division of the United States Department of Agriculture lab in which the bacteria was … Continue reading

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Is It True That Twinkies Don’t Expire ?

You’ve probably heard it before. Twinkies could survive an apocalypse, and they never expire. But before you start chowing down on the one you found in the recesses of your pantry, you might want to verify if that’s true or … Continue reading

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Will Coffee Dehydrate You?

Everyone knows water is the best way to stay hydrated, and you might have heard that it’s important to drink it with your coffee in the morning to prevent dehydration. But is that actually true? Does coffee dehydrate you? The … Continue reading

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Meat Labeling Law Repeal Leaves Buyers in Dark About Product Origins

Do you want to know where the meat you are buying was born, raised and processed? I sure do. I am fed up with having to check food labels, so that we can avoid fish and canned produce from China. … Continue reading

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McDonald’s unveils ‘McPick 2,’ to replace Dollar Menu

  It’s the Dollar Menu, take two. McDonald’s hopes it has a catchy, new deal that will be as hugely popular as its Dollar Menu. Starting Jan. 4, the fast-food chain will launch the “McPick 2” menu, which will let … Continue reading

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McDonald’s to start all-day breakfast nationally on Oct. 6

Re posted from http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/09/01/mcdonalds-start-all-day-breakfast-nationally-oct-6/71529320/   Sep. 2, 2015 — McDonald’s will roll out an all-day breakfast menu on Oct. 6, meeting long-standing requests from customers as part of Chief Executive Officer Steve Easterbrook’s turnaround plan. Bloomberg’s Betty Liu and Mark … Continue reading

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What are McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets made of?

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Senior Discounts: 100+ Stores Offering Discounts for Senior Citizens (over 50 in some cases)

Check out this useful list from Brads Deals dot com, and sign up for his daily deals email, when you are there!! Gone are the days of your grandmother’s “early bird special” at the local diner. As our baby boomers … Continue reading

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