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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Cooking With Maryann

I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

No matter the occasion, you can't go wrong with cake. From wedding cakes to birthday cakes (a tradition that began with the ancient Romans), the frosted and fluffy dessert is fit for all sorts of special celebrations. However, baking one from scratch is a bit complicated. Achieving a soft, moist texture can be tricky for even the most experienced bakers. As it turns out, a lot can go wrong when making a cake. Accidentally over-mixing the batter can result in a dense crumb structure while baking it for too long can dry it out. Even a dark pan can mess up your carefully calculated math, causing cake batter to heat too quickly or unevenly. Fortunately, there's a special technique you can use to add moisture to cakes after they come out of the oven, taking your dessert from dry to delectable.

Borrow An Ingredient From Your Bar Cart For Moister Cakes

Focaccia is one of the easier homemade breads to bake, making it great for beginners — or anyone who wants delicious bread in a hurry. To make this process even quicker, there's a secret shortcut we'll let you in on: store-bought pizza dough. Focaccia dough is similar to pizza dough, so this swap doesn't mean you have to sacrifice taste or texture, and it couldn't be any easier. Whether you want to stick with the classic rosemary and olive oil or get creative with toppings like tomatoes, olives, or caramelized onions, this simple shortcut lets you enjoy fresh, homemade focaccia without a long wait.

Store-Bought Pizza Dough Is The Secret To The Easiest Focaccia Of Your Life

Have you ever wondered why restaurant steaks always taste better than the ones you cook at home? It's not just because the professionals can access better meat products and kitchen equipment. Savvy chefs also have numerous tricks up their sleeves and use special techniques to achieve juicy, flavorful steaks and top-notch sauces and sides. The good news is you can also use those cooking techniques to create steakhouse-worthy meals at home.

14 Steakhouse Secrets That Will Make Your Food Taste Better

Much care and attention go into the exterior of a cake — spreading perfectly smooth icing, creating delicate petal-like decorations, using intricate frosting patterns and colors. There's nothing quite as impactful and wow-inspiring, though, as a surprise delight on the inside, revealed only upon cutting into the baked confection. Whether you're making a just-because treat or a birthday celebration stunner, level up from plain Jane interiors next time with a gorgeous cherry blossom design that's actually far less complex to pull off than you'd think.

Make Your Cake Look Like Cherry Blossom Trees Inside With A Simple Trick

Picture this: It's 4:45 p.m. on a Friday, and you're mindlessly scrolling through social media, waiting for the workday to come to an end and the "slams laptop shut until Monday" bell tolls. Your eyes fall upon an image of a jewel-toned cocktail with the caption "It's 5 o'clock somewhere." You think to yourself, "Yes, here!" Your mouth waters. You scroll further to see the description. Sure enough, there are instructions for making the scrumptious-sounding drink. But your heart falls. Not only are you missing several of the key ingredients and specialty home bar tools, but the instructions seem overly complicated. Where did you put your muddler and how do you make simple syrup again? The clock strikes 5 p.m. You slam that laptop shut and end up cracking open a beer instead, feeling utterly disappointed that the watery lager you're sipping isn't a tequila sunrise — or even a tequila sunset.

Review: The Bartesian Cocktail Maker Delivers Bar-Worthy Drinks With The Push Of A Button

Trader Joe's and Aldi are both regularly lauded for the low prices, but do the two popular grocery store chains actually have something more in common? Both stores are heavily stocked by house brand goods. Trader Joe's extensive freezer aisle, friendly cashiers, and satisfying seasonal snack selection make it a fan-favorite among shoppers. Aldi, the bright big box store, boasts roomy aisles and a creative carousel of rotating products. Fans often flock to social media to share their unusual Aldi finds, like frozen cotton candy grapes, plants topped with faux cherries, and lobster roll dip. Facebook's active Aldi Aisle of Shame Community, dedicated to the store's unconventional offerings, boasts over three million members who post their peculiar purchases and swap shopping secrets.

The Strange Question Of Ownership Behind Trader Joe's And Aldi

Beef jerky is savory, chewy, and satisfying, but unfortunately it has a fairly high price tag. At around $20 per pound for a bag of beef jerky, it's somewhat shocking how much it costs, especially considering how fast you can demolish a small bag of the tasty dehydrated meat. Due to its high cost, this addictive snack is more of a treat than an everyday grocery item, often strategically placed near the checkout to encourage last-minute impulse buys. But what makes this seemingly simple snack so expensive anyway?

Why Store-Bought Beef Jerky Is So Expensive

Years ago, I visted Amish country on a family trip back east. It was such a great experience to see such vastly different places from what I was accustomed to. I loved all the street markets where we could sample and buy all sorts of incredible foods. This was one that stuck with me. Here's what you'll need to make your own 9" deep dish shoofly pie:

Amish Shoofly Pie

If you're trying to master the art of baking bread, there's likely one step of the process that's tripping you up: Proofing your bread correctly. Even experts agree, like Nathan Myhrvold, the author of the Modernist Cuisine cookbook series. "Calling proof is a part of the bread-making craft that's hard to teach — even experienced bakers find it can be one of their most difficult tasks," he says. It's not a hard concept to wrap your head around, but getting it right takes practice.

The Hardest Bread Baking Step And How To Get It Right

This is a special dinner roll recipe handed down from several generations and I was lucky enough to receive it. They are so soft, moist, and tender. It's a lovely treat to have with a homemade weekend dinner. Make dough ahead of time for easy frozen dough if you'd like!

Amish Dinner Rolls (Potato Rolls)

North Carolina State

Winston-salem, NC

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A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

Declutterbuzz

I would much rather spend my time at the beach than doing chores around the house! There are many things I would rather do other than clean my home! With these 50 quick & easy decluttering tips you will spend much less time cleaning your home too and more time having fun!

50 Quick & Easy Decluttering Tips!

Pesto pasta is a classic combination. While it's often served hot and with a side of garlic bread, turning pesto into a dressing for cold pasta salad is another simple way to enjoy this tasty pairing. Perfect for potlucks and backyard barbecues, pasta salad is a staple side. Whether you keep it light with tangy feta, crispy red onions, and refreshing cucumbers, or give it a Caprese-style twist with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy mozzarella, the delicious dish is easy to make ahead of time. And although pasta salad is typically dressed with a vinaigrette or a mayonnaise-based sauce, putting pesto in the dressing is a great way to enhance it with nutty and herbaceous flavors.

There's A Right And Wrong Way To Turn Pesto Into Pasta Salad Dressing

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Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

The instructions for canned beans are generally pretty simple: Dump the contents into a pot or pan and heat. Of course, the results can be equally generic. Canned beans taste like, well, beans and little else. The alternative is making beans and bean soups from scratch, which can take time: Soaking, rinsing, and slow-cooking in a Dutch oven alongside a host of other prepared ingredients may take hours before they're ready to enjoy. Surely, there must be an easier way to get that homemade taste from a can.

The Absolute Simplest Way To Make Canned Beans Taste Homemade

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

The best thing since sliced bread is probably being able to buy sliced bread — at the grocery store, that is. While nothing hits quite like the smell of freshly baked bread, and we all had our sourdough eras during the pandemic, most of us greatly appreciate the convenience of being able to pick up a standard, inexpensive loaf at the grocer's. And if you've ever felt inferior about opting for the store-bought variety versus making your own, or shelling out for the higher quality artisan stuff, you shouldn't.

The One Time Supermarket Bread Is Superior To The Artisanal Stuff

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The Only Reason You Should Open The Lid When Making A Slow Cooker Meal

Slow cookers — sometimes called Crock-Pots, due to the famous brand name — are one of the most dependable kitchen appliances. They've been around for decades,...

The Only Reason You Should Open The Lid When Making A Slow Cooker Meal

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