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Marnie Shure
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Marnie Shure is managing editor of The Takeout.

I’m wondering why the fake meat seems to require different breading—I guess because it might not adhere to breading the same way meat does? Or is it to compensate for/distract from the center not tasting quite like meat? It’s interesting to think about. (And I say this as someone who really enjoys Impossible nuggets, Read more

This is A WILD RIDE. My condolences on the ways in which Taco Bell has complicated this situation and cost you 10 more dollars. Not that it’s the important part of the story, of course, but I am curious whether Taco Bell, hearing the tale, would allow you to cancel your pass this month and commute it to next month... Read more

The name “almond bark” comes from the fact that covering nuts was its original and widespread use. Now it’s sold, plain, in the package, as “almond bark,” though you might see it under the names “candy coating,” “candy melts,” and “confectionery coating” too. But the brand I buy says Almond Bark on the package. Read more

The name “almond bark” comes from the fact that covering nuts was its original and widespread use. Now it’s sold, plain, in the package, as “almond bark,” though you might see it under the names “candy coating,” “candy melts,” and “confectionery coating” too. But the brand I buy says Almond Bark on the package. Read more

There’s an interesting theory floated in the episode that the Warrens might have been in on the grift with some of the families experiencing hauntings. If a family can’t afford to stay in their house and suddenly that house becomes a famous tourist attraction for all of its ghost stories, everyone sort of wins? I Read more

So delighted to hear your Halloween was a success! Read more

It’s decent! It is indeed sweet, as you say. But you could always try ordering it in “short” size, too, which is sometimes all I want of an extra-sweet beverage (8 oz. vs. 12 oz.). Read more

It’s heavy on the caramel and light on the brulee. Not bad, but not super memorable, in my opinion! Read more

Same here! I was pretty impressed; it arrived 20 minutes late and everything was still steaming hot by the time it arrived. But there was significant condensation inside the lid of the dips. Read more

Let us know what you think! Both the parmesan and garlic twists were good.  Read more

The cheeses end up too separated to be a GOOD fondue. But I would love to hear if you had a different experience than I did!  Read more

Guy’s Ranch Kitchen doesn’t get enough love! Read more