I tried 4 patriotic fast food promotions, and the best one captured the spirit of America's 250th birthday

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Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert holds the box for a McDonald's fried apple pie
McDonald's brought its fried apple pie — which was discontinued in 1992 — back in time for America's 250th birthday celebration.

Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert

I'm a former pastry cook. Here are 6 of my favorite easy ways to upgrade a box of brownie mix.

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A tray of brownies with a spatula scooping one out
Though I think boxed brownie mixes are pretty close to perfect, there are a few simple ways I'd upgrade them.

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I tried and ranked every shake at Shake Shack, including the Dubai Chocolate. A classic earned the No. 1 spot.

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Shake Shack.
Shake Shack.

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I ate 31 different Blizzards at Dairy Queen and ranked the flavors from worst to best

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Woman smiling, holding Dairy Queen Blizzard
I've spent the past few years trying every Blizzard I can find at Dairy Queen to see which ones are the best to order.

Savanna Swain-Wilson

I'm a professional baker. I tried 10 desserts from Whole Foods' bakery section, and there are 4 I'd purchase again.

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A dessert display case filled with cakes and other baked goods.
The Whole Foods bakery section was pretty well-stocked when I visited.

Molly Allen

Everything you eat at The Cheesecake Factory is made in-house, except for its most iconic dish

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cheesecake
cheesecake

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I tried vanilla ice cream from Costco, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and Trader Joe's. The tastiest one is also a great value.

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Several cartons of ice cream sit on a wooden table.

I lost 35 pounds without giving up dessert. Having this dietitian-approved snack before bed helps me satisfy my sweet tooth.

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Rachel Hosie's yogurt bowl
I regularly finish my day with a bowl of yogurt, berries, and chocolate.

Rachel Hosie

I asked ChatGPT to tweak my diet to lose fat and gain muscle. It spotted the habits holding me back.

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Salmon with peas and radishes
I used ChatGPT to estimate the protein, fiber, and calorie content of every meal for 2 weeks.

Julia Pugachevsky

How a 162-year-old Turkish delight shop became a global dessert empire

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Hafiz Mustafa has been perfecting Turkish delight since 1864. Now with three factories and 24 locations, including in London and Dubai, the company is preparing for even greater expansion, with potential branches in the US.

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