Food & Drink Writing

The best and worst fast food trends of 2019

Another year has come and gone, and with it has come plenty of fast-food trends. Some, like the Impossible Whopper, are great for both the environment and our taste buds. But others have us wondering who thought they were a good ...
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The most popular candy bars in America

There's one thing Americans can typically agree on, and that's candy bars. The average American consumes a whopping 22 pounds of candy per year—and nearly half of that is chocolate. Since the early 1900s, when Hershey's came on the scene, candy bars have been ...
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The best keto-approved orders at your favorite fast food chains

If you follow a specific meal plan, you've probably dreamt of meal prepping on weekends, carried approved snacks on you at all times, and been ready with alternatives when you find yourself at a dinner party or a meal out ...
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Only 1980s kids will remember these restaurants

The restaurants your family ate at when you were growing up might not have been the finest dining establishments, but they probably hold a special place in your heart. Chain restaurants are reliable, no matter where you are in the country (or ...
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What are shirataki noodles?

If you've ever done a round of Whole30 or attempted to eat paleo or keto, you probably know all about compliant noodles. There are some you can make at home with a spiralizer such as zucchini noodles (or zoodles, if you're fancy), as well as ...
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How to build the perfect charcuterie board

"Charcuterie" is the French word for the preparation of meat such as bacon, terrines, pâtés, and more—but you probably know "charcuterie" as those fancy food boards you see foodies posting on Instagram. At its core, a charcuterie board is simply ...
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The scientific reason why leftovers taste so good

Leftovers often get a bad name, thanks to foods that don't reheat as well (looking at you, soggy sandwiches). However, there are many dishes that actually taste better after sitting in the fridge for a day or two. And there's ...
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The 7 best spiked seltzers for a low-sugar cocktail alternative

There's nothing that says "summer" quite like a refreshing frosé or piña colada. It can be hard to resist those frosty, boozy favorites—until you take a look at the sugar and calorie counts. Take for example the regular frozen margarita ...
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The Cocktail Guru, Jonathan Pogash, shares a winter tiki drink recipe

My Favorite Recipe is a recurring feature on Grok Nation that highlights a celebrity or chef's all-time favorite. You may not guess that a person with the title “The Cocktail Guru” started as a bartender to supplement a fledgling acting ...
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Chef Bruce Kalman shares a homemade cavatelli dish

My Favorite Recipe is a recurring feature on Grok Nation that highlights a celebrity or chef’s all-time favorite. Have you ever watched Beat Bobby Flay and thought, “No one ever beats Bobby!” Well, Bruce Kalman has. In addition to his linguine recipe ...
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