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Jan 12, 2025 | 
allrecipes.com | Ann Walczak |Edible Nashville |Brentwood Lifestyle
If there were a food to be dubbed America’s sweetheart, one could make an excellent argument for macaroni and cheese. When done well, the dish is luscious, rich, and as comforting as it comes. If you ask me, it's never a bad idea to have a box stashed in the freezer for whenever the craving strikes or you need dinner in a pinch.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
allrecipes.com | Ann Walczak |Edible Nashville |Brentwood Lifestyle
Picture this: It’s a snowy December morning, you’re decked out head to toe in fleece or flannel, maybe a robe or even slippers, and you’re making your way to the coffee machine for a cup of festive joe. The holiday season and flavored coffee creamers—these things go together like the matching family pajamas on your Christmas card. And perhaps there is no flavor more associated with this time of year than peppermint mocha.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
allrecipes.com | Ann Walczak |Edible Nashville |Brentwood Lifestyle
One of the greatest pleasures on earth is biting into a freshly baked or fried donut that's still warm. When it comes to buying donuts in a grocery store, whether it's from the store's bakery or prepackaged from a nationwide brand, the “fresh” experience understandably falls by the wayside. But there’s something to be said for the convenience of a grab-and-go breakfast or stash of donuts ready to eat in the pantry. So I set out to find out which pre-made brand gets the seal of approval.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
allrecipes.com | Ann Walczak |Edible Nashville |Brentwood Lifestyle
Recommending a creamer can be tricky business. A cup of coffee can be a very personal thing and what someone expects from the cream component can vary greatly from person to person. For example, some prioritize having rich milk flavors, while others find flavor to be key. There's a certain grain of salt that should be taken with reading this ranking. Is the winner the best one? Well, of course, in my opinion, it is.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
allrecipes.com | Ann Walczak |Edible Nashville |Brentwood Lifestyle
Whipped cream is more than just a topping; it’s a nostalgic, versatile delight. Whether it’s gracing a slice of pie, adding charm to a bowl of berries, or going straight from the can into your mouth during a midnight snack, whipped cream delivers joy. But with so many options lining the shelves, which one should you choose? Is there a single can that reigns supreme across all desserts? Spoiler: there is—but most options have their strengths and weaknesses.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
allrecipes.com | Ann Walczak |Edible Nashville |Brentwood Lifestyle
I’m not sure what the original snack food was, but as far as I’m concerned, it’s potato chips. Thin, crispy, salty to the max, and good on their own or as a vehicle for dips, there’s really no limit to their enjoyment. Pour them into a giant bowl for party sharing, toss them next to (or even in) a sandwich for lunch, or wedge a bag into the center console of your car to keep commute crankiness at bay.
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Oct 6, 2024 | 
allrecipes.com | Ann Walczak |Edible Nashville |Brentwood Lifestyle
Is there a more American condiment than barbecue sauce? I’d argue probably not. This sauce is so important (and divisive), it has split entire regions of the United States into very specific fan bases who swear by vinegar, mustard, or a certain thickness. But if you’re grabbing your lunch at the drive-thru and not at a smokehouse, meat and three, or other barbecue establishment, these are not the debates to be had.
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Sep 15, 2024 | 
allrecipes.com | Ann Walczak |Edible Nashville |Brentwood Lifestyle
I’m not sure how egregious it is to admit, but this was my first time to visit Firehouse Subs. I enjoy Jersey Mike’s from time to time (or when the craving for Mike’s Way strikes), and my go-to shop growing up was named after public transportation rather than a place to park emergency vehicles. So, I was understandably ready to try almost everything on the menu at this hot sub hot spot when tasked with the challenge.
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Sep 7, 2024 | 
allrecipes.com | Ann Walczak |Edible Nashville |Brentwood Lifestyle
What’s the one thing that almost everyone who orders a Big Mac will tell you makes the bite? The sauce. In fact, it’s so popular that “Mac sauce” is showing up all over social media: copycat recipes for the sauce itself, cheeseburger wraps with the sauce to dip in, you name it. It’s its own phenomenon. And I get it.
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Aug 10, 2024 | 
allrecipes.com | Ann Walczak |Edible Nashville |Brentwood Lifestyle
The frozen dessert is one of the pinnacles of party convenience. The ability to grab and go or grab, bake, and take is a luxury we’ve all been grateful for at one point or another. This is a fact the folks at Sara Lee have capitalized on since opening their first businesses in 1935—three neighborhood bakeries focused on community. Those bakeries boomed, making Sara Lee a household name, and today, that signature red ribbon logo still fills freezer cases and bread shelves everywhere.
