The rise and fall of Southern cafeterias

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In the early 1900s, while diners dominated the American northeast, the South had its own institutions: cafeterias. At their peak, there were thousands nationwide, with big chains like Morrison's and Luby's operating locations all over the South. They took off because they served affordable comfort food quickly.

I tried store-brand Greek yogurt from Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Costco, and Wegmans. The winner has a permanent spot in my fridge.

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Four containers of yogurt, stacked in two rows, on a gray countertop.

I made the Pioneer Woman's one-pan sausage pasta. The easy recipe could feed a whole family.

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pioneer woman sausage pasta
Ree Drummond's creamy one-pan pasta with Italian sausage used pantry staples and took less than an hour to make.

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I'm a dietitian who frequently travels for work. These 6 protein-filled snacks are always in my carry-on bag.

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Lauren Manaker holding Junkless Protein Granola Bar
I always have a granola bar in my bag.

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The best seafood restaurant in every state, according to Yelp

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Yuubi Sushi
Yuubi Sushi.

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I tried 5 fast-food fish sandwiches and ranked them from worst to best

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popeyes classic fish sandwich
I tried and ranked fish sandwiches from McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Checkers, and Popeyes.

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I tried Ina Garten's easy one-pot sausage pasta. The delicious dish tasted even better the next day.

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Ina Garten
Celebrity chef Ina Garten is known for her roast chicken recipe.

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Dunkin's $6 value meal is back. I tried it, and a full breakfast cost half the usual price.

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dunkin donuts
The meal deal is back.

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I made a Michelin-starred chef's version of a McDonald's McMuffin. It only took 10 minutes and tasted way better than the original.

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A bacon and egg sandwich on an english muffin
Michelin-starred chef Greg Marchand's homemade version of a McDonald's McMuffin.

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I tried every new item on The Cheesecake Factory's spring menu. I now have a new favorite appetizer.

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cheesecake factory bbq pork belly buns
I was impressed by The Cheesecake Factory's new pickle fries, pork belly buns, and bowls.

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