Sriracha Stix Are the Best Thing to Ever Happen to Your Pot Roast — On Trend

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Sriracha-lovers of the world, prepare to meet your new favorite ingredient. The viscous hot sauce that comes in the signature bottle might be great for putting on already cooked meals, but these new Sriracha Stix might be what your pot roast (and fish, and poultry, and basically all protein) is missing.

These crimson cinnamon stick lookalikes pack the garlicky, fiery punch of Sriracha in each stick. The new product is essentially an alternative to marinades, dry rubs, and other seasoning. You basically stick it into any protein before cooking and then watch as your meal turns into a Sriracha-infused creation. How delicious does that sound?

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Is It Safe to Eat Snow? — Food Safety

Who hasn’t stuck their tongue out to catch falling snow flakes? Eating snow is a childhood rite of passage — just as much as singing about not eating the yellow stuff — but as adults, and as parents to young children, we may have some concerns about whether it is prudent or even safe to eat snow.

The short answer is “yes” — snow is primarily water, after all — but there are a few rules you should follow.

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5 Tips for Even Better Brownies — Baking Tips from The Kitchn

There is no denying the pleasure of brownies. Whether you like them fudgy, chewy, or cakey, or whether your prefer an edge piece or a square cut from the center of the pan, this chocolatey treat induces leg-twisting, toe-curling, silly grin delight. But what if we told you that you could make your favorite brownies, only better and easier?

Here are the very best tips and tricks from the Kitchn editors.

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We’re Obsessed with This Chili-Cheese Twist on Chex Mix — 10 Chex Mix Upgrades

The combination of chili and cheese is always a party in your mouth — spicy, salty, and just enough of an umami kick to keep you coming back for more — so it makes sense that the flavor profile works wonders with a party snack like Chex Mix. All you need to make this happen is a little chili powder and cheddar cheese powder.

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The One and Only Bitters You Need in Your Bar — Shopping

Simplifying life in the kitchen always sounds good, doesn’t it? This whole idea that, barring everyday necessities, the only things that belong in your home are the ones that spark joy? Well, although I do love Marie Kondo, it’s not always super easy to pull off — especially if you’re an avid cook and, you know, you need a lot of things!

But there is one place I find this simplifying approach really works, and that’s the home bar. In my experience, you just don’t need every liquor, liqueur, and mixer under the sun.

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This New Starbucks Offering Will Give You Chills — Food News

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If you think an afternoon pick-me-up should be about more than just a shot of caffeine, you’re not alone. And what goes better with your coffee treat than a cool scoop of ice cream?

Starbucks is hoping this is your thought process, anyway: The coffee mega-chain is testing special affogato menus at their Reserve locations in Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington, DC, as well as at 100 traditional locations in Orange County, CA, reports Business Insider.

Preliminary results as Seattle’s Roastery last June were positive (are you surprised?) and we’re feeling hopeful that affogato menus will be available at a Starbucks near us very, very soon.

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