When people think about cheese, the image they summon to mind is usually the easiest type of cheese to find at the grocery store: American cheese. American cheese almost always comes pre-sliced and often in pre-packaged slices (like Kraft Singles), and it's a bright orange-yellow color, similar to the sharper-tasting cheddar cheese. That orange-yellow usually isn't a natural cheese color, though; cheddar cheese is artificially colored with a seed-based food coloring called annatto. What's more, American cheese has a whole lot else inside it. In fact, the packaging for American cheese usually calls it a "cheese product" instead of just "cheese."

Why There's A Suspicious 'Cheese Product' Label On American Cheese

American fast food chain In-n-Out Burger has held a soft spot in the hearts of casual diners and professional chefs alike since the first location opened in 1948. Over the years, In-n-Out Burger has maintained its reputation for consistently better-than-average fast food fare. From the toasted hamburger buns and the fresh iceberg lettuce, to the melty American cheese and high-quality beef patties, their core menu always delivers the goods.

The In-N-Out Secret Menu Hack You Should Use On All Your Burgers

As a child, sandwich day at school was my very favorite. I can still see in my mind's eye the tidy sandwich, crisp pickle, and adorable bag of potato chips on my lunch tray. I was the kid who took apart her sandwich to sneak a few crispy potato chips inside. At the time, I felt like I’d reached the peak of culinary innovation, instantly upgrading my turkey, tuna, or chicken salad sandwiches with a pop of saltiness and crunch.

The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Tuna Salad Sandwiches, According to a Food Expert

Cream cheese is one of the most versatile ingredients — it adds texture to baked goods, it's the perfect base for a good dip recipe, and it makes macaroni and cheese next-level creamy. It's always great to have a block of cream cheese on hand the same way you have butter; you never know when you'll need it. But if that cream cheese has already been opened, you don't have forever to use it. And if you forget how long it's been in the back of the refrigerator, then how can you tell when it's gone bad?

How Long Cream Cheese Stays Fresh After Opening

The air fryer is a wonderful tool to have on your kitchen counter. Not only is it usually quite compact, but it can add some satisfying crispiness to your dishes at the cost of absolutely no effort from you. As a result, there has been a crop of articles and lists surrounding the multitude of ways you can use your air fryer. And for all of the unexpected foods that you can throw in the air fryer, one that you really ought to try is the humble hot dog.

Trade Your Boiled Hot Dogs For Air Fryer Hot Dogs And Never Look Back

It goes without saying that travel is the time for new experiences. For some, this can mean extreme acts like skydiving, or informational jaunts like a trip to the local museum. While those activities certainly have their merits, for foodies, the most exciting thing about visiting a new place is indulging in the cuisine. Whether you want to chow down on a local delicacy at a cozy hole in the wall or try something innovative at a Michelin-starred eatery, the plethora of restaurants available to the traveling food-lover is truly remarkable. Of course, all that choice can become overwhelming, especially if you're visiting a bustling city like New York or San Francisco. Too many options can make it hard to find the best place to dine, but with one tip from celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern, you'll be able to feel confident in your final decision: Trust the professionals.

Andrew Zimmern's Pro Tip For Finding The Best Restaurants In Any City

From a perfect margarita to an effervescent spritz, there's a canned cocktail out there for everyone. While the wide variety of options can make for a fun scavenger hunt as imbibers fight to find the best flavors, those options can be just as overwhelming too, and one bad experience could ruin your taste for this category of drinks entirely. Still, with the thousands of canned cocktails out there, we're confident that you can find the right brand and flavor for you.

Don't Dismiss Canned Cocktails Over One Bad Experience

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Cheryl E Preston

Benny Hinn was popular in Virginia in the 1990s and early 2000s. Some churches chartered buses to his crusades, but some Virginians I have spoken with recently say they no longer follow Hinn.

Benny Hinn's ministry may be affected by his wife, Suzanne, filing for divorce a second time

Thriving Home

Craving a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than these Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches. Made with a savory ground beef filling and melted cheese that is nestled between two slices of perfectly toasted sourdough bread, these sandwiches are a delightful twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak.

Satisfying and Simple Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

All Things NC

Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food that has warmed the hearts and bellies of many for generations. This timeless dish, often referred to simply as "mac and cheese," is a delightful blend of tender pasta and rich, creamy cheese sauce. Whether it's served as a main course or a side dish, macaroni and cheese is a beloved staple in households across the country.

The Ultimate Comfort: Dive Into a Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

The world's most expensive cheese must come from some rarefied French cow, right? A magical creature roaming pastures and lazily munching on the greenest, sweetest, and most nutritious grass and clover? But that's not the story. The world's most expensive cheese comes from a donkey — a Balkan donkey, in particular. The cheese is called pule, and it can cost as much as $600 a pound.

The World's Most Expensive Cheese Comes From An Unexpected Animal

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Combining two beloved comfort foods—enchiladas and burgers—results in a culinary masterpiece that promises to delight your taste buds. The Enchilada Burger brings together the rich, savory notes of enchiladas with the juicy, satisfying bite of a perfectly cooked burger. This guide will walk you through crafting this extraordinary dish, ensuring you achieve restaurant-quality results at home.

The Ultimate Enchilada Burger: A Fusion of Flavors

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Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Say hello to your new favorite high protein breakfast: veggie breakfast sandwiches with cottage cheese scrambled eggs! With insanely fluffy eggs (thanks to a surprising ingredient), these are quick to make and so satisfying. Packed with protein from both eggs and cottage cheese, these English muffin egg sandwiches will keep you full all morning long!

Quick Cottage Cheese Scrambled Egg Sandwich (High Protein)

Pizza is one of life's most simple and delicious pleasures. That effortless combination of milky cheese, soft dough, and savory, sweet tomato sauce is classic for a reason: It's just so darn good. While making a quality homemade version of this pie can come with a bit of a learning curve, the process still doesn't have to be too hard. All you really need are a few staple ingredients to make pizza dough at home. For example, you can turn Greek yogurt into pizza dough with just one extra ingredient: Self-rising flour. (And if you only have all-purpose, simply combine with salt and baking powder to make your own.) Yes, really. That's seriously all it takes.

Turn Yogurt Into Pizza Dough With One Extra Ingredient

Addison, IL

Chicago Food King

Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

From late May to September, it's peach season up and down the east coast of the United States. Farmers markets and orchards are suddenly flush with the fuzzy, delicious, juicy fruit piled high in baskets, perfect for eating fresh, baking into peach pies, or canning for cold winter nights when we're reminiscing about the warmer weather. If you trek out to the orchard and fill up a few baskets of peaches, you'll need to store these stone fruits appropriately, even in the short term.

The Best Way To Store Peaches

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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The Invention Of Kraft Singles Changed The Cheese World

The Kraft brand might be a household name today, it wasn't too long ago that the company was virtually unknown. Coming about in the early 1900s,...

The Invention Of Kraft Singles Changed The Cheese World

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