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“Chef Boy-Ar-Dee” was a real Italian chef named Ettore Boiardi who came to America and opened a restaurant. His spaghetti sauce was so popular people would buy by the jug which lead him to start his own company.
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We can’t go to the movies right now, but that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to bad, bagged popcorn for the rest of your life.
Of course, we all know we can make popcorn at home, in a pot, but let’s be honest – you’ve probably never perfected that to the point you feel as happy with that bowl as the carton at the theater, right?
Well, that’s all about to change, my friend, whether you like yours simple – salt only – or enjoy loads of butter or spicing it up with different flavors, you only need one thing to make it perfect: aluminum foil.
Image Credit: YouTube
This YouTube video from Polygon video’s Brian David Gilbert introduces his “pepcorn,” a signature snack that uses Lao gan Ma chili crisp and gochugaru for a savory, spicy treat.
Now, you should try it as shown just to see if you like it (have an adventure in your kitchen, my friends!) but even if the interesting “pepcorn” flavors aren’t for you, the video includes the aluminum foil tip that will change the way you eat popcorn (however you like it) at home.
Image Credit: YouTube
Instead of putting a lid on his pot, Brian covers it with a sheet of aluminum foil stabbed with a knife.
That’s it. So simple, but transformative, I swear.
The perforated foil acts like a steam-release valve, allowing some to stay trapped inside while the excess is released and doesn’t drip back into the pot.
No messing with a lid that’s not perfectly ajar, no looking for a hot pad to grasp a steamy handle, no dripping boiling condensation onto your hand.
Yeah, it turns out Jiffy Pop was really onto something from the beginning.
You can use the foil hack with any stovetop popping routine, and you’ll have perfectly crispy, fluffy popcorn in no time!
If you try it (or the pepcorn) make sure to report back – I want to know how it went!
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We hear all kinds of stories about customers who display lousy behavior—some get chastised for it, and some don’t.
The three women in the following story decided to treat a server poorly while on their lunch break and ended up suffering the consequences of that bad decision in a way they never saw coming.
According to a Reddit post, the trio decided to head out for sushi for lunch and displayed poor attitudes from the moment they stepped inside. A co-worker to the server in question tells the story:
Photo credit: Reddit
The ladies were impatient from the moment they sat down, to the point of even ignoring the restaurant’s signage.
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The waitress comes over to take to their orders, and it was evident they weren’t in a mood to be patient. They started giving her a hard time.
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The server is fair, but also doesn’t allow the customers to walk all over her. She serves them, but lets them subtly know their anger is not tolerated. They decide to talk to the owner as she listens.
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They leave the restaurant and mess for the employees and the owner to clean up. But they’re about to receive a shocking surprise.
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In that short amount of time, these three women took action that would change the course of their lives. And therein lies the lesson—treat everyone you meet with respect because you don’t know it will come back to bite you if you don’t.
The people who read this DEFINITELY had some similar stories about awful customers… and the sweet, sweet, revenge they exacted.
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And sometimes… revenge is NOT exacted.
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But then again… sometimes it is.
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Hey all you people who encounter awful customers… speak up! It likely will get them fired.
Photo Credit: Reddit
Have you had experiences with rude customers? Did you get them fired?
Let us know in the comments below!
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If you’re a pasta lover, then you’ve probably taken at least a few trips to Olive Garden. The Italian eatery offers a lengthy list of scrumptious dishes, but true pasta lovers know that you can’t go wrong with ordering anything topped with Alfredo sauce.
And if you’re a loyal lover of that creamy, delicious goodness, you’re in luck. Olive Garden recently announced a new Amazing Alfredo menu that hopefully tastes as good as it sounds.
Posted by Olive Garden on Tuesday, March 10, 2020
While the new menu will feature plenty of classic Alfredo-based dishes, the popular restaurant chain will also unveil some new offerings. Besides time-tested staples like Chicken Alfredo, Fettucini Alfredo, and Seafood Alfredo, customers can also delve into Steak Alfredo. The six-ounce sirloin comes topped with garlic herb butter, and of course, fettuccine Alfredo.
Alfredo enthusiasts should also be excited about Olive Garden’s pledge to have “more Alfredo sauce on more of your favorites.” So expect your favorite dishes to arrive with even more sauce than ever before.
Is there a better way to celebrate National Fettuccine Alfredo Day? We think not.
Posted by Olive Garden on Friday, February 7, 2020
Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic has made eating out a bit difficult. In some places, you may not be able to enjoy your Alfredo selection inside the restaurant.
But don’t worry because Olive Garden has got you covered. You can access the new Amazing Alfredo menu online and order pick-up or have it left on the curbside.
And of course, you may be able to order delivery and thoroughly enjoy your Alfredo selection right from the comfort of your couch.
You got the right stuff, baby
Posted by Olive Garden on Monday, February 17, 2020
Plus, Olive Garden is taking strict precautions to ensure that its staff and customers from COVID-19. All employees must wear face masks, and all tables must be disinfected after every visit.
If you do decide to dine in, you will need a mask to enter. Just remember to take it off before you devour whatever Alfredo dish you desire.
What’s your favorite dish from Olive Garden? Are you an Alfredo lover? Tell us about your culinary choice in the comments below!
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Canadians have a much different way of consuming a classic component of American cuisine.
Take a walk down a Canadian grocery store and you may wonder what’s inside that gigantic bag that weighs nearly 10 pounds. Could it be rice? Or how about flour?
Nope, that would be milk. Inside the bag are actually three bladders of milk. Most people place the bladder inside a pitcher, snip a corner and pour for consumption.
Photo Credit: fw_gadget, Flickr // CC BY-SA 2.0
So what’s the reason behind the prevalence of milk in bags in Quebec and other parts of Canada?
As usual, the difference can be explained by science.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
During a period where glass bottles often broke and resulted in wasted product, Canadians resorted to a different solution thanks to their use of the metric system.
Because liquids had to be sold in liters, manufacturing plants would have needed to make radical adjustments to meet the new requirements.
However, bags did not require such an extensive overhaul.
Photo Credit: Andrea Vall, Flickr // CC BY-ND 2.0
Plus, they produced less packaging waste.
By the late 1970s, four-liter packages of milk became the standard in Ontario, and customers continued to pick up on the trend.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
In fact, milk served in bags has started to make its way to other parts of the world. You can now find bagged milk in South Africa, Hungary, and China.
Even a school in Nebraska started serving kids milk packaged in Capri Sun-esque pouches.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
No matter how you consume your milk, it’s best to keep it fresh. So whether you’re a bottle loyalist or you’ve broken the mold and gone with the bag method, at least you’re following mom’s orders to keep those bones strong and healthy.
Have you ever drank milk from a bag or pouch before? Would you try it out even if you drank bottled or cartoned milk your whole life?
Weigh-in in the comments below!
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Canadians have a much different way of consuming a classic component of American cuisine.
Take a walk down a Canadian grocery store and you may wonder what’s inside that gigantic bag that weighs nearly 10 pounds. Could it be rice? Or how about flour?
Nope, that would be milk. Inside the bag are actually three bladders of milk. Most people place the bladder inside a pitcher, snip a corner and pour for consumption.
Photo Credit: fw_gadget, Flickr // CC BY-SA 2.0
So what’s the reason behind the prevalence of milk in bags in Quebec and other parts of Canada?
As usual, the difference can be explained by science.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
During a period where glass bottles often broke and resulted in wasted product, Canadians resorted to a different solution thanks to their use of the metric system.
Because liquids had to be sold in liters, manufacturing plants would have needed to make radical adjustments to meet the new requirements.
However, bags did not require such an extensive overhaul.
Photo Credit: Andrea Vall, Flickr // CC BY-ND 2.0
Plus, they produced less packaging waste.
By the late 1970s, four-liter packages of milk became the standard in Ontario, and customers continued to pick up on the trend.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
In fact, milk served in bags has started to make its way to other parts of the world. You can now find bagged milk in South Africa, Hungary, and China.
Even a school in Nebraska started serving kids milk packaged in Capri Sun-esque pouches.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
No matter how you consume your milk, it’s best to keep it fresh. So whether you’re a bottle loyalist or you’ve broken the mold and gone with the bag method, at least you’re following mom’s orders to keep those bones strong and healthy.
Have you ever drank milk from a bag or pouch before? Would you try it out even if you drank bottled or cartoned milk your whole life?
Weigh-in in the comments below!
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Do you remember the first time you ever glanced at a Starbucks menu? Immediately, you probably wished you learned Italian in high school. After all, what exactly is a venti or a grande?
Even after years of drinking their delicious coffee, it can still be confusing to figure out what order those unique sizes come in. Wouldn’t small, medium, or large suffice?
So what’s the secret behind Starbucks’ unique cup-size names?
Photo Credit: Pixabay
To better understand the origin of the company’s coffee offerings, you have to dial the clock back to 1986. That year, Howard Schultz opened Il Giornale. Of course, he would later launch Starbucks.
However, Il Giornale offered just three sizes: short, tall, and grande.
Photo Credit: The Awkword Wiki
Shultz took a trip to Italy three years prior, which provided the inspiration for the distinctive names for each cup size.
He used cups in a variety of sizes and even carried over the Italian inspiration to other items on his menu, including doppio, macchiato, and misto.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
Of course, the biggest impact on the coffee game came with replacing “small” with “tall.”
According to Starbucks blogger Melody Overton, the secret is actually stunningly simple. It all came down to space on the menu board. And everything changed once venti came into play.
Overton says.
“When venti was added, short dropped off the menu boards.
Starbucks decided that there wasn’t room for four sizes.
So short got the boot and tall became the new short, or small.”
Years later, “short” has made a reappearance…sort of. You can order hot drinks in the eight-ounce size.
In addition, Starbucks offers a fifth size for cold drinks. The “trenta” checks in at 31 ounces and will surely leave you satisfied.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
What’s your favorite Starbucks drink? Do you have a go-to size? How much is too much coffee?
Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
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Do you remember the first time you ever glanced at a Starbucks menu? Immediately, you probably wished you learned Italian in high school. After all, what exactly is a venti or a grande?
Even after years of drinking their delicious coffee, it can still be confusing to figure out what order those unique sizes come in. Wouldn’t small, medium, or large suffice?
So what’s the secret behind Starbucks’ unique cup-size names?
Photo Credit: Pixabay
To better understand the origin of the company’s coffee offerings, you have to dial the clock back to 1986. That year, Howard Schultz opened Il Giornale. Of course, he would later launch Starbucks.
However, Il Giornale offered just three sizes: short, tall, and grande.
Photo Credit: The Awkword Wiki
Shultz took a trip to Italy three years prior, which provided the inspiration for the distinctive names for each cup size.
He used cups in a variety of sizes and even carried over the Italian inspiration to other items on his menu, including doppio, macchiato, and misto.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
Of course, the biggest impact on the coffee game came with replacing “small” with “tall.”
According to Starbucks blogger Melody Overton, the secret is actually stunningly simple. It all came down to space on the menu board. And everything changed once venti came into play.
Overton says.
“When venti was added, short dropped off the menu boards.
Starbucks decided that there wasn’t room for four sizes.
So short got the boot and tall became the new short, or small.”
Years later, “short” has made a reappearance…sort of. You can order hot drinks in the eight-ounce size.
In addition, Starbucks offers a fifth size for cold drinks. The “trenta” checks in at 31 ounces and will surely leave you satisfied.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
What’s your favorite Starbucks drink? Do you have a go-to size? How much is too much coffee?
Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
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I’m pretty sure you feel the same way as I do these days, but I’m sick and tired of the damn news lately.
Every time I turn on the TV, read the paper, or scroll through the news on my phone, it’s ALL BAD, ALL THE TIME.
And I need a break from it! Don’t you?
I think we both know the answer to that question.
So that’s exactly what we’re gonna do right this instant. We’re going to take a break from reality and laugh at these hilarious posts that also happen to be completely random.
Let’s go!
Look very closely…
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
That’s pretty clever!
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That’s MY burger!
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You could’ve fooled me!
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Get out of the house as fast as you can!
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Now, you are very mature.
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
I guess that approach isn’t working.
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Good thing you never got caught!
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Where is that damn thing?!?!
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
Just to make sure…
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This might get ugly.
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
This is not what I signed up for!
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
You know the drill…now it’s your turn.
In the comments, we want YOU to make US laugh.
Share a joke, a meme, a tweet, a video, a photo, anything that has made you laugh recently.
Please and thank you!
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I’m pretty sure you feel the same way as I do these days, but I’m sick and tired of the damn news lately.
Every time I turn on the TV, read the paper, or scroll through the news on my phone, it’s ALL BAD, ALL THE TIME.
And I need a break from it! Don’t you?
I think we both know the answer to that question.
So that’s exactly what we’re gonna do right this instant. We’re going to take a break from reality and laugh at these hilarious posts that also happen to be completely random.
Let’s go!
Look very closely…
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
That’s pretty clever!
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
That’s MY burger!
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
You could’ve fooled me!
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
Get out of the house as fast as you can!
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
Now, you are very mature.
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
I guess that approach isn’t working.
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
Good thing you never got caught!
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
Where is that damn thing?!?!
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
Just to make sure…
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
This might get ugly.
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
This is not what I signed up for!
Photo Credit: Cheezburger
You know the drill…now it’s your turn.
In the comments, we want YOU to make US laugh.
Share a joke, a meme, a tweet, a video, a photo, anything that has made you laugh recently.
Please and thank you!
The post Do You Need a Break From Reality? These Funny Posts Will Help You Out! appeared first on UberFacts.
