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Aldi Might Have One Of The Best Grocery Store Return Policies We've Seen - Chowhound

Few grocery stores can boast a duo of unbeatable prices and quality the way Aldi does. Known as the cheapest grocery store in America on average, Aldi offers a wide range of top-notch products that are comparable to name-brand items, save for the fact that they're sold at considerably lower prices. But if those cost-effective price tags weren't enough for you, Aldi also has an unmatched return policy.
There are a handful of essential facts to know before your first trip to Aldi, and perhaps the...
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The Oyster S'more Might Be The Wackiest Dessert Of The Summer - Chowhound

When most people think of the best oyster toppings, chocolate and marshmallows aren't usually at the top of the list — or on the list at all, as a matter of fact. But they were for Fleet Landing's raw bar manager, Lucas Hanagriff, who is the mastermind behind the wild mashup of ingredients. In an interview with Food & Wine, Hanagriff revealed that the idea came after a previous attempt at sweet oysters that were inspired by Girl Scout Cookies. Feeling that this first attempt lacked a quality it...
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The Most Important Ingredient When Making Copycat McDonald's Fries - Chowhound

With special sauce and hefty amounts of meat, Big Macs and Quarter Pounders are almost as delicious as can be. However, it's hard to argue with the feeling that every McDonald's burger tastes better with a side of the joint's famous fries. After all, any order seems more complete when served with the beloved shoestring potatoes. Even your homemade meals can benefit from being accompanied by a copycat version of McDonald's fries, especially when you have the ingredient that brings the starchy dis...
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Whatever Happened To Betty Crocker's Boxed Snackin' Cake Mix? - Chowhound

Few brands dominate the baking aisle the way Betty Crocker does. The question of how Betty Crocker became an American kitchen icon is answered in the brand's many cookbooks and mixes for cookies, brownies, muffins, and pancakes that have lined shelves for decades now. And, of course, who could forget its comforting boxed cake mixes, providing everything from Butter Pecan to Party Rainbow Chip. One discontinued offering still comes to mind even with Betty Crocker's impressive assortment of curren...
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Here's What To Expect When You Order Your Sub 'Mike's Way' At Jersey Mike's

Despite its name, Jersey Mike's isn't limited to just the Garden State. The fast food joint went from a local sandwich shop to a global franchise, boasting a presence in all 50 states in the U.S. There's a myriad of menu options to choose from, whether it be a hot Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteak or a cold Turkey and Provolone sandwich. But real fans of the establishment know what makes the subs so enjoyable isn't just the type of tuna or the type of steak Jersey Mike's uses – it's how you customize...
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The McDonald's Dessert Ordering Hack You Need To Know

Having already achieved a reputation as one of America's go-to fast food chains, it makes sense that McDonald's has kept its core offerings generally intact over the years since its establishment. The Golden Arches restaurant may introduce limited edition meals and have a number of discontinued menu items we're not getting back, but overall, many long-standing, well-loved products remain untouched. That's especially the case for the dessert lineup, which isn't quick to make room for other perman...
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Bruschetta Vs Caprese: What's The Difference?

Italian cuisine undoubtedly receives the recognition it deserves, as evident in the plethora of restaurants that include many of the country's staple dishes in their offerings. Whether it be timeless favorites like simple, classic bucatini cacio e pepe or creamy-textured risotto, it's not uncommon to find at least one Italian entrée listed on an establishment's menu. Nor is it surprising to find Italian food in the starter section either. Namely, you'll often come across bruschetta or caprese —...
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