Angela L. Pagan

1 month ago | thetakeout.com | Angela L. Pagan

Costco's bakery is filled with irresistible goods like cakes with a delicious cheesecake filling, flaky, buttery croissants, and even cookies packed with chocolate. But, for those who observe the practices of eating kosher, the warehouse chain's bakery may have limited options. Much like the fact that only some of Costco's bakery items are baked from scratch in-store, only some of Costco's store locations have an officially certified kosher bakery.

1 month ago | thetakeout.com | Angela L. Pagan

No kitchen appliance can do everything, no matter how many unique dishes you can make in your air fryer or how many casseroles your Instant Pot can whip up. That said, the microwave is arguably the first appliance that ever made heating and cooking food easier than people thought possible. A quick two-minute zap and you've got a whole bag of popcorn.

1 month ago | thetakeout.com | Angela L. Pagan

Despite McDonald's hinting that it's bringing back all-day breakfast, the sorely missed all-day offering remains in the past. But there are some morning comforts the Golden Arches does offer all day long — like coffee. McDonald's very first McCafé concept was opened in 1993 in Melbourne, Australia, and the café menu has gone through some transformations over the years in terms of its offerings. As for the coffee, it's supplied by a company called Gaviña Gourmet Coffee, located in California.

1 month ago | thetakeout.com | Angela L. Pagan

For cocktail enthusiasts and wine lovers, Costco's bottles are a deal you just can't find anywhere else. But have you ever wondered what happens if that big bottle of bubbles is all fizzed out when you open it? Are you stuck with a bottle of flat champagne, or can you return the dud sip? Costco's return policy is known for being impressively generous. Costco customers often return foods like seafood, dairy products, nuts, and even tortillas.

1 month ago | thetakeout.com | Angela L. Pagan

Every now and then, you might find yourself with the wonderful problem of having too much ranch leftover from your takeout order. Should you let that uniquely tangy dressing go to waste, or could freezing it for later help make your next meal even better? As it turns out, like trying to pasteurize eggs at home, just because you can do something doesn't necessarily mean you should.