The Midwestern Convenience Chain Drawing Buc-Ee's Comparisons
For those driving through the Midwest without a Buc-ee's in sight, there's an alternative stop you absolutely must make.
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Stories By Michelle Welsch
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One Of The Best Trader Joe's Finds Under $5 Turns Anything Into A Fancy Meal, From Eggs To Pasta
This low-cost Trader Joe's ingredient is worth keeping stocked in your refrigerator to upscale all kinds of lunches, dinners, and snacks, in one easy move.
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This Family-Owned Department Store Still Has A Candy Counter, And Customers Love The Fudge
This family-owned department store is keeping traditions alive with a beloved candy counter, fresh fudge, and generations of loyal shoppers.
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Costco Customers Rave Over These Japanese-Style Frozen Appetizers
These tasty appetizers offer bags of flavor and great texture, are super easy to cook from frozen, and have been delighting Japanese comfort-eaters for years.
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15 Old-School Drinks That Used To Be In Everyone's Lunchboxes
Nothing beat cracking open a fresh juice box in the school cafeteria. We look back at the classics that made their way into every lunch box.
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The West Coast Fast Food Chain With Scratch Biscuits So Good, They're Trademarked (Sorry, Bojangles)
America loves a biscuit. The difference between an OK biscuit and a great biscuit can be massive, and this chain is known for making some of the best.
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Turn Mashed Potatoes Into The Main Course With This KFC-Inspired Method
KFC may be "finger lickin' good," but turn to one menu item for the perfect inspiration when searching for ways to upgrade your mashed potatoes at home.
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Forget Mayo: This Creamy Chip Dip Makes The Ultimate Sandwich Spread
Instead of slathering mayo on your next sandwich, consider a creamy chip dip instead to add flavor, umami, and perhaps texture if the dip is chunky.
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This Steakhouse Chain Poaches Steaks In Butter And Beef Tallow
USDA prime cut steaks poached in clarified butter and liquid tallow are the star of this restaurant, led by Michelin-Starred chef Michael Mina.
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Change Up The McDonald's Filet-O-Fish By Ordering It French-Style
Try McDonald's Filet-O-Fish the French way by using this simple ordering hack that adds a fresh twist to the fast-food seafood favorite in the United States.
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The Underrated Vegetable To Keep In Your Freezer For Fiber And Protein
Packed with protein, fiber, as well as essential vitamins and minerals, keeping this veggie in your freezer is a quick and inexpensive way to bulk up any meal.
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The Oldest Tequila Brand In The Entire World Is Still Known As One Of The Best
When it comes to distilled spirits, often tradition means a lot. The oldest brand of tequila has a lot of experience to draw from, and it shows.
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This Overlooked Budget-Friendly Red Beer Doesn't Sacrifice Flavor (Yes, It's Still Around)
Too often we're tricked into believing that inexpensive beer is flavorless and not worth our time. This cheap domestic brew has malty flavor and body.
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What's The Difference Between The Viral Dotcake And A Traditional Mexican Cortadillo?
Small and coated in rainbow sprinkles, Dotcakes have taken over social media feeds and drawn comparisons to the traditional Mexican pastry known as cortadillo.
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This Is Cheesecake Factory's Most Popular Flavor For More Than 45 Years
For over 45 years, one Cheesecake Factory order in particular has captured the attention of customers.
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The Fast Food Chain With The Worst Chocolate Milkshake Might Want To Stick With Meat
Instead of smooth mouthfuls, icy patches distracted from what should have felt like a cool treat in this fast food chain's chocolate milkshake.
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Where To Stop For The Original Missouri-Famous Cashew Chicken That Might Have Been A First Of Its Kind
According to locals, cashew chicken from Missouri is special. The original recipe has been passed down a generation and you can still get it at this diner.
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This Is How Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Get That Signature Texture
If you've ever bitten into a Reese's peanut butter cup, you know the texture is vastly different from what comes in a jar. Here's what they do at the factory.
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The Rustic Bakery Behind St. Augustine's Most Talked-About Beef Empanadas
St. Augustine is known for its historic scenery, and one bakery attracts tourists and locals alike with its seasoned and flavorful beef empanadas.
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Here's What It Was Like To Stop At The First Buc-Ee's In 1982
The iconic Buc-ee's chain was once a very different store than it is now. We explore the intriguing history and origins of this Texas institution.
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The Hands-Down Best Gluten-Free Donuts In NYC Rely On This One Ingredient
The key to a perfect gluten-free pastry is ingredients, so find out how one NYC bakery makes its gluten-free donuts so delicious and chewy.
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Olive Garden Once Revealed It Served An Astonishing Number Of Breadsticks Every Day
Olive Garden once revealed the staggering number of breadsticks it serves every year to customers — and the total is far more than most diners expect.
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The Best-Value Tequila You Can Pick Up At Sam's Club
With 750 ml bottles of this blanco tequila going for under $40, Sam's Club is grabbing the attention of tequila lovers.
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The Chicago 1930s Hot Dog Stand That Sold 'Depression Sandwiches' For 5 Cents Is Still Around Today
The original location of this famous Chicago hot dog stand, some say, invented the Chicago-style dog. Now down to just one location, here's where to find it.
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This Italian Egg Yolk Coffee Isn't As Strange As It Sounds (The Creamy Texture Will Convince You)
Mixing these two breakfast favorites might sound a little strange, but this simple recipe will have you associating fresh-brewed coffee with eggs for good.
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Cleaning Your Griddle? Drop The Brush And Grab An Onion (Bonus Flavor Included)
Cleaning your griddle doesn't have to be a big drama, there's a method involving an onion that makes it easy to clean and cook with no harsh chemicals involved.
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Reddit Has Theories About Why Plain Tortilla Chips Rarely Come In Snack-Size Bags
Most of your favorite chip flavors, cheesy snacks, and even popcorn come in single-serve packets. So why not plain tortilla chips? Reddit has thoughts.
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