Pink Himalayan Salt is one of the most expensive salts in the world. People claim it contains more minerals than ordinary table salt. Scientists found the amount of minerals it contains is so miniscule that it makes no measurable difference.
These People Might Just Get Food Poisoning in the near Future
Having had actual food poisoning once in my life (through no fault of my own), I would say that it’s definitely something you want to avoid at all costs.
So maybe don’t try any of these things at home.
15. I love mayo but just stop.
@jamiewhiteradio " I can't get my mind around PB and Mayo Sandwhiches" Caller " Just get your lips around it" #bjandjamiemorningshow #pbandmayosandwhiches #weirdfoodcombos
— bjandjamie (@bjandjamie) September 26, 2018
14. Pregnant ladies rejoice?
Would you eat an Oreo with a dill pickle slice in it? Ok but what if it was then dipped in milk chocolate…? Turns out it’s a thing. #weirdfoodcombos https://t.co/rtmWpQPf0o
— Daina Falk (@TheHungryFan) August 19, 2019
13. A crime against pizza.
Don't worry @sarahcole93 I have plenty of applesauce for our pizza on Friday
#tradition #weirdFoodCombos #godsisters4life
— Nicole Nahrstedt (@NNahrstedt_07) April 23, 2014
12. That poor sushi.
So that's a thing now #sushitacos #weirdfoodcombos pic.twitter.com/FuNQdCLzpv
— rosislawa (@rosislawa) June 13, 2017
11. This person is undoubtedly from the midwest.
#weirdfoodcombos Ranch and crackers pic.twitter.com/ekt2VqDsVK
— Cheyenne Mayes (@CheyenneBairow1) March 25, 2019
10. That’s not how any of this works.
Image Credit: Tumblr
9. What a waste!
I thought ice cream and lucky charms would be good together….. I was wrong
#weirdfoodcombos pic.twitter.com/Hw37Q4VXrh
— Bri
(@Devour0reo) July 7, 2019
8. I get needing a crunch, but…
When I was younger, I used to mix Fritos into yogurt. #weirdfoodcombos #Foodiechats
— Ashley Virginia (@TheBeerWench) February 3, 2015
7. Toddlers are unreliable.
My almost 2 year old just dunked a chocolate timbit in bbq sauce and giggled while eating the whole thing.
#buffalogirl #buffalobaby #716 #timhortons #shoulditryit? #isshewrong? @TimHortons #weirdfoodcombos #buffalo #toddlersofbuffalo #toddlerstuff
— Josette Suzanne (@716_wildflower) August 8, 2018
6. Imagining this made me gag.
Eating some spicey potato crisps with Nutella. #weirdfoodcombos
— Anjali (@Naraknas91) March 11, 2013
5. Why would you do that to an Oreo?
I actually want to know…
Who dips their oreos in orange juice??
Anyone??#weirdfoodcombos pic.twitter.com/Muhov2K18h
— TrufledPstryChf (@TrufledPstryChf) April 22, 2019
4. It’s plated like some sort of gourmet!
Fish fingers and custard. Is this a yes or a no? #WeirdFoodCombos #GregandLucky @947 pic.twitter.com/wPRHth8HKt
— Greg&Lucky (@gregandlucky) May 8, 2018
3. Ketchup is not for everything. #sayitwithme
Do you like any #weirdfoodcombos? A mate of mine has banana and tomato ketchup sandwiches… YUK! Michael x
— The Hits (@thehitsofficial) October 23, 2013
2. Okay…but not together.
It's corn dog, Ben and Jerry ice cream, pb&j, and pasta time #WeirdFoodCombos
— Jamel Compton (@jameljcompton) February 14, 2015
1. I’d rather just eat the guacamole with a spoon.
String beans and guacamole<3 #weirdfoodcombos
— not jamie (@likewhoisshe) March 15, 2013
Some of those definitely made me throw up in my mouth. Ew!
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Here Are the 7 Types of Cookout Dudes Who Show up at Every Summer BBQ
Summer’s end is almost here, which means back to school. It also means the end of grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. But before we get ahead of ourselves, there is still time for a few more BBQs. And you’re be bound to spot at least one of these dudes at your next cookout…
7. The Grill King
Photo Credit: Kaboom Pics
This is the guy who runs the show, flipping burgers and making piles of meat to celebrate bro time in the back yard. He is the epicenter of a cookout, and without his grill smarts your backyard is just a lame hangout.
6. The Grill Pals
Photo Credit: Pexels, Samuel Zeller
Yep, we’ve all seen it. Those bros that linger around the Grill King, chugging a beer while making comments about the best ways to grill – whether or not they have any idea what they’re talking about. But really, without the Grill Pals’ commentary, perhaps the meal would be less…I don’t know…manly?
5. The Lawn Gamer
Photo Credit: Unsplash, Austin Distel
This dude gets the festivities going. He’s probably the one that totes around cornhole waiting for that right moment to spark a backyard competition. He’s super competitive, but always willing to give someone else a turn.
Or at least a guest shot.
4. The Can-I-Get-You-a-Drink Dude
Photo Credit: Pexels, ELEVATE
No party is complete without that friendly guy offering to get the Grill King an extra spatula or to refill everyone’s drinks – it’s crucial guests don’t go without! We should all raise a beer in his honor.
3. The Bonfire Buddy
Photo Credit: Pexels, Djordje Petrovic
You might have noticed your one friend chomping at the bit for a fire even if it’s 2 in the afternoon. He’s always scoping out kindling and asking the host if he has firewood. But once twilight hits, he’ll be rocking the best hangout fire you’ll ever experience.
This guy is a solid addition to any sort of hang, cookout or no.
2. The Music Man
Photo Credit: Raw Pixels
Lol.
What is a cookout without ambiance? This guy knows how to set the mood for a great party. He’s probably got a Bluetooth speaker stashed somewhere for when the mood strikes. What’s great is he always has the best playlists ready on his Spotify app!
1. The Grill King’s Best Friend
Photo Credit: Free Stocks
Nope, we’re not talking about a Grill Pal. The Grill King’s “number one” is his dog.
And what’s great about having a four-legged friend around? He’ll clean up any delicious food scraps that fall on the ground.
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Psychologists Say That Baking Improves Your Mood – Here’s Why
A lot of folks out there who innately understand that the act of measuring ingredients, kneading dough, licking spoons, and dropping cookies, cakes, muffins, bread, or all of the above into a hot oven is a quick fix for a bad day, a fight with your spouse, or a general funk that’s proving hard to escape.
But it turns out that there is psychology behind the fact that baking – for yourself or others – possesses a therapeutic element.
• • • #swissmeringuebuttercream #vanillacupcakes #homemade #madefromscratch #homemadecupcakes #swissbuttercream #piping #pipingskills #pipingtechniques #buttercreamflowers #buttercream #flowercupcakes #buttercreamroses #smoothbuttercream #baking #stressbaking #stressreliefStudies have shown that creative practices, like baking and knitting, have the ability to contribute to a person’s overall sense of well-being, a fact that Boston University’s Donna Pincus says is due to how baking allows “the benefit of allowing people creative expression.”
“There’s a lot of literature for connection between creative expression and overall wellbeing,” Pincus continues. “Whether it’s painting or it’s making music [or baking], there is a stress relief that people get from having some kind of outlet and a way to express themselves.”
Stress, of course, is linked to a variety of mental and physical problems, which means finding ways to cope is an important step in leading a healthy life.
Baking also helps people practice mindfulness, as it allows you to focus on straightforward directions listed in a specific order – the fact that you’re just following along lets your mind grab onto something other than the stress and anxiety that might exist outside the kitchen.
Julie Ohana, a clinical social worker and culinary art therapist, claims that baking helps you practice the “balance of the moment and the bigger picture.” When you’re baking, you’re measuring ingredients and mixing them together, all while imagining how they’ll come together in the end and how someone else might be pleased to enjoy that final product, too.
Which brings us to another psychological benefit – sharing your baked goods with others. Doing something good without expecting anything in return is a proven mood-booster, confirms Pincus.
“You feel like you’ve done something good for the world, which perhaps increases your meaning in life and connection with other people.”
Food can also function as a mode of communication, says psychology and brain science professor Susan Whitbourne.
“It can be helpful for people who have difficulty expressing their feelings in words to show thanks, appreciation, or sympathy with baked goods.”
In a world where it can be hard to find ways to communicate our feelings to others, being able to say it with baked goods (or a quilt, or a cross-stitch) is as easy as it is satisfying.
So get out there and bake, people – it’s good for your body, your mind, your community and your belly, too.
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15 Interesting Food Facts to Chew On
Are you a foodie? Or at least think you are? Think you know the ins-and-outs of what we stuff in our faces every day?
Well, if so, you should definitely keep reading because these food facts are jam-packed with information you might be totally in the dark about, foodie or not.
Read on, friends.
1. Peppers
A chipotle pepper is simply a dried and smoked jalapeño. In fact, all dried chiles have different names than their fresh counterparts.
2. I knew it!
: @iceymilli . . . #SourPatchKids #SourThenSweet #Nails #NailArt #CandyLoverSour Patch Kids and Swedish Fish both have the same base.
3. A little short
!!Double Stuf Oreos DO NOT have twice the creme filling. In fact, a curious math teacher discovered that the Double Stufs only have 1.86x the creme as the original cookies, to be extremely precise.
4. Always listen to all of your employees
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos were invented by a janitor who worked at the Frito-Lay plant.
5. Now it all makes sense
. #mcpoodleshop #spam #spamcandle #upcycledcandles #spamcan #recycling #spamforspam #spamspam #montypython #greeneggsandham #drseuss #homemadecandles #etsy #etsysellers #etsyselleruk #etsyuk #etsymcrSpam is named for a combination of “spice” and “ham.”
6. Delish!
Kit Kats are filled…with other broken Kit Kats.
7. Not too much, now
Rhubarb leaves are poisonous…so if you’re growing it in your garden, beware. And make sure your kids don’t get into it, too.
8. Four shapes
. Quem também é team-nuggets? #mcdonalds #mcdonaldsportugal #mcdonaldsgostotanto #mcdonaldsnuggets #mcnuggets #mcdonaldsmafraMcDonald’s nuggets come in four distinct shapes: Bell, Bone, Boot, and Ball.
9. Which one’s which?
Bananas are technically berries, while technically strawberries are not berries.
10. For all time
Honey never goes bad. EVER. So tuck that away into your apocalypse-prepper brain…
11. Pounds for days
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Pound cake got its name because the original recipe contained one pound of each ingredient.
12. Quite an impressive plant
Kale, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi all come from the same plant. It’s called Brassica oleracea, and it’s been bred over time to provide a literal half dozen different veggies for your plate.
13. Straight up
Asparagus grows straight up out of the ground.
14. Gimme the big guns
Tootsie Rolls start out as huge 13-pound logs that are shaped down to their little sizes.
15. That’s the difference
. . A little cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and allspice. Flavors arw out of this world still letting the blueberries be the star. So so good!The difference between jam and jelly is thus: jam is made with fruit; jelly is made with fruit juice.
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20 of the Best Restaurants in New York City, According to Foodies
NYC is paradise for food lovers. Any kind of food at any price, they have it.
Heck, even the street food is amazing.
Buzzfeed asked their community to share their favorite restaurants in New York City – the one’s that everyone absolutely should go visit – and here are 20 that people feel very strongly you should add to your list next time you’re in the Big Apple.
1. Emily Pizza (Clinton Hill & West Village)
! “The Goods” with all the goodness from our famed #EmmyBurger on top of our thin crust, wood fired pizza 
#happyfathersday 
@evansungnyc
E2. Via Carota (Greenwich Village)
3. Grimaldi’s (DUMBO)
#pizzaporn #grimaldis #dumbo #brooklyn #pizzaoftheday4. Wo Hop (Chinatown)
NY5. Hagi Sake Bar (Midtown)
6. Xochimilco Family Restaurant (South Bronx)
7. Momofuku Noodle Bar (East Village & Midtown West)
US Coverage Smoked Pork Ramen Simply ramen done right! The broth is clear, so its not too thick which differs than most ramen and I looove it. The pork is legit charred, very tasty and delicate. Have a visit when you’re in the area! 
8. Joe’s Pizza (Greenwich Village)
9. Zero Otto Nove (Multiple Locations)
#pasta #NYCFoodComa10. Roberta’s (Bushwick)
11. International Wings Factory (Upper East Side)
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12. Alice’s Tea Cup (Upper East Side)
Our 4 year wedding anniversary and my sister in law’s baby shower 
Her shower was at @alicesteacupnyc with all the scones, sandwiches, cakes + cookies 
Loved all the little finger sandwiches and their pumpkin glazed scone is 
It’s our last night in NYC so doing it up w/ pizza + pasta 13. Levain Bakery (Upper West Side)
14. Ess-a-Bagel (Gramercy and Midtown)
Ess-a-Bagel – New York I got the signature favorite on everything bagel! It was absolutely delicious – one of the best bagels I’ve ever had
TIP: Order online on their website and skip the line! It was fresh when I picked it up and I enjoyed my bagel at the store without a single wait
먹어본 베이글중에 제일 맛있었어요! 줄이 어마무지했지만 온라인으로 주문하고 픽업하니까 너무 간편하더라고요. 크림치즈랑 안에 들어있는 재료 모두 듬뿍 아낌없이 주셨어용ㅎㅎㅎ
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15. Queens Comfort (Astoria)
16. Blanca (Bushwick)
17. Dirt Candy (Lower East Side)
18. Blue Smoke (Flatiron)
19. Sweet Chick (Williamsburg and Lower East Side)
20. Coppelia (Chelsea)
Hmmmm, nobody said White Castle…
Got any of your own suggestions? Share them in the comments!
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20 of the Best Restaurants in New York City, According to Foodies
NYC is paradise for food lovers. Any kind of food at any price, they have it.
Heck, even the street food is amazing.
Buzzfeed asked their community to share their favorite restaurants in New York City – the one’s that everyone absolutely should go visit – and here are 20 that people feel very strongly you should add to your list next time you’re in the Big Apple.
1. Emily Pizza (Clinton Hill & West Village)
2. Via Carota (Greenwich Village)
3. Grimaldi’s (DUMBO)
4. Wo Hop (Chinatown)
5. Hagi Sake Bar (Midtown)
6. Xochimilco Family Restaurant (South Bronx)
7. Momofuku Noodle Bar (East Village & Midtown West)
8. Joe’s Pizza (Greenwich Village)
9. Zero Otto Nove (Multiple Locations)
10. Roberta’s (Bushwick)
11. International Wings Factory (Upper East Side)
12. Alice’s Tea Cup (Upper East Side)
13. Levain Bakery (Upper West Side)
14. Ess-a-Bagel (Gramercy and Midtown)
15. Queens Comfort (Astoria)
16. Blanca (Bushwick)
17. Dirt Candy (Lower East Side)
18. Blue Smoke (Flatiron)
19. Sweet Chick (Williamsburg and Lower East Side)
20. Coppelia (Chelsea)
Hmmmm, nobody said White Castle…
Got any of your own suggestions? Share them in the comments!
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This Is How to Crack an Egg Perfectly Every Time
If you’re someone who panics when it comes time to crack that egg into a skillet or a pancake batter or a batch of cookies, afraid of getting shell into food that you or someone else is about to dig into, well, keep reading!
It turns out that it all comes down to the method of cracking, and that only about a quarter of American cooks are doing it the right way – on a flat countertop instead of the edge of a bowl or pan.
So, the flat countertop method is the way to go if you want to avoid bits of shell, according to America’s Test Kitchen, Real Simple, and Reader’s Digest…but why?
Three reasons:
- The sharp edge of the bowl or pan actually pushes the shell inside the egg, increasing the risk that small pieces of shell will get inside the egg’s liquid.
- Cracking the egg directly on or over the bowl or pan increases the chance that broken shell will fall directly into your mixing bowl/pan.
- Cracking the shell on a sharp edge actually breaks through the shell’s thin inner membrane, destroying the safety net that catches broken pieces of shell. Cracking on a flat surface keeps the membrane intact, adhering to the loose pieces of shell.
Which is not to say that plenty of people – even professional chefs – have long gotten along cracking on the edge of a bowl.
#goodmorning #newday #eggs #breakfast #breakfasttime #coffee #crackinganegg #cooking #kitchen #dslr #dslrphotography #camera #foodphotography #meal #food #dslr #photography #filmer #fun #photographer #chiangmai #thailand #haveanicedayBut if you’re not confident, or if you find yourself or your guests frequently picking shell out of your food, well, you might want to switch it up.
Give it a try!
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15+ Things Europeans Think They Do Better Than Americans (And They’re Not Wrong)
There are many reasons why you should be proud of being an American, but there comes a time when you just have to admit that other countries do it better.
What, exactly, is it? Well, these 17 things are an awfully good start.
17. Seriously this should be a thing everywhere.
16. No elaboration needed.
15. We are a nation of prudes.
14. Who has time for lifestyle changes?
13. Having fun.
12. Building restroom doors.
11. Cheese and bread.
10. This actually makes me want to cry.
9. You mean there’s more than one?
8. I’ll need to taste test to confirm.
7. Change starts at home and all that.
6. Drinking in public.
5. I was repeatedly advised I was ordering too much food when in Europe.
4. I mean they’re not wrong.
3. Being less annoying.
2. Taking holidays seriously.
1. Baby stuff.
Time to do some more traveling!
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Here’s What It Costs to Open a Franchise of 10 Popular Fast Food Restaurants
Have you ever wanted to run your own fast food restaurant? It can be a good business idea – there’s a McDonald’s on every corner for a reason.
But how much does it cost to get that franchise off the ground and running?
If you’ve ever kicked around the idea of opening one of these joints, here’s what you need to know.
1. McDonald’s
#europe #europe_pics #lofi #
#mcdonalds #mcdo #mcdonaldsaesthetic #mcdonaldsrestaurant #macdonalds #mcdonaldswave #imlovinit #You need to have a net worth of at least $500,000, and you’ll need to put down 40% of the total cost of a new Mickey D’s or 25% of an existing restaurant.
The corporate folks at McDonald’s also add, “There are limited opportunities to enter the program with less cash available (primarily in rural or urban areas), and, in some situations, the financial requirements may be substantially higher depending on the specifics of the transaction.”
2. Chick-fil-A
The popular chicken joint requires a down payment of $10,000 and there’s no net worth requirement specified. You have to be free of other active business ventures and assure the higher-ups that you’re going to run the restaurant full time with a hands-on approach. And here’s a heads-up: they’re pretty selective.
3. Starbucks
This seems like it would be a good investment even if you put it on the moon. But…I have some bad news: Starbucks doesn’t franchise in the U.S. or Canada.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz explained: “The culture and values of how we related to our customers, which is reflected in how the company relates to our [employees], would determine our success. And we thought the best way to have those kinds of universal values was to build around company-owned stores and then to provide stock options to every employee, to give them a financial and psychological stake in the company.”
4. Taco Bell
#TacoBellCantinaOh yeah! I’d be down for owning one of these babies! You need an initial down payment of $45,000 and a net worth of $1.5 million with $750,000 personal liquidity. Okay, I’m out. But maybe you aren’t!
Also, franchisees need to operate the business day-to-day.
5. In-N-Out
If you’ve never had the pleasure of having an In-N-Out burger, you’re missing out. I just hope they keep spreading to the east coast, because once every couple years isn’t good enough for this guy.
Anyway, the company said they will “never” franchise their restaurants, so I might be screwed.
6. KFC
Ahhhh, good old KFC. A staple of every town and city across the land. To get in on the Colonel’s action, you need a $20,000 down payment, a net worth requirement of $1.5 million, with $750,000 in liquid assets. Pretty steep, friends.
7. Burger King
BK ain’t playing around. To get going, you need a $15,000 to $50,000 down payment and a net worth requirement: $3 million, with $1 million in liquid assets. And the interview process is pretty strict as well…
8. Sonic
As far as I’m concerned, we need more Sonic restaurants across our great nation. To become a Sonic franchisee, you need a down payment of $45,00 and a net worth requirement of $1 million. The restaurant claims you might end up with a total investment of anywhere from $1.22 to $3.53 million, and that doesn’t include the cost of the land.
9. Subway
You may have heard the exciting news that @subway_ukireland has launched a new vegan sub and a vegan salad! Well, a few weeks ago I was invited to whip on some @subway_ukireland gear and try to make it as fast as I possibly could (Don’t mean to brag but 52 seconds for anyone who’s wondering 
So, what’s it like? 
£3.80 (6 inch – prices may vary) 
I wasn’t sure what to expect from the patty but I really enjoyed it! Whilst it’s made of veggies, it has quite a meaty sausage-like texture to it which gives the sandwich substance. I also really love the garlic aioli and they’re generous with the serving of it! It didn’t feel dry at any point, the fresh lettuce and red onion added a nice crunch. There’s a lot of red onion so you’ll taste like it for a while but I made my peace with that 
The salad is also delicious but perhaps not quite substantial enough for this little hungry vegan. 
Order again? Yes 
GF Options: No 
Eatery: Takeaway 
Service: Fast (trust me!) 
Atmosphere: Casual 
Leftovers: Nope, ate the lot 
Website & Map: Link in bio 
Dog friendly? Depends on store Has anyone else tried it yet? What did you think? 
Calling all sandwich artists! You’ll need a down payment of $139,500 to $341,000, but there is no net worth requirement.
10. Arby’s
An Arby’s franchisee needs a down payment of $314,550 to $1.8 million and a net worth requirement of $1 million, with at least $500,000 in liquid assets. There’s a lot of horsey sauce to be purchased, folks.
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