The Amazing Stuff

The phrase “sugary foods” probably brings a few things to mind: junk food, chocolate bars, donuts, and soft drinks. What you probably don’t think of are snacks that are generally accepted as “healthy” alternatives.

Take Part wanted to illustrate just how sugary some normal foods are, so they compared their sugar content to that of a Krispy Kreme donut. The results were pretty shocking.

I’m going to start eating grilled cheese and donuts.

Using this dressing on salads seems like a terrible idea.

I guess no one thought Fruit Loops were a good idea.

Yep, even “healthy” fruit juice is worse than ONE Krispy Kreme donut.

…that whipped cream is worth it, though.

The break room donuts are suddenly WAY more appealing.

To see even more shocking sugar statistics, visit Take Part.

The full gallery of Krispy Kreme comparisons will leave your jaw on the GROUND.

Suddenly, I don’t feel so bad about gorging on Krispy Kreme donuts…

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Everyone has a bucket list. These lists normally include activities like skydiving, visiting famous cities around the world, and doing things that’ll change the world.

Let’s just say that Cal “Hulk Smash” Stubbs has an interesting item on his bucket list. You see, Stubbs is a competitive eater, and he wants to eat all of the world’s biggest, most insane burgers. Before he chows down on these intimidating burgers, he snaps pictures of them to serve as evidence of his conquests. No matter how insurmountable a burger may seem, Stubbs can defeat it.

Cal “Hulk Smash” Stubbs takes pride in his competitive eating abilities.

A flashback to earlier in the year when the Chew Crew attempted an Official Australian Burger Record @launchespresso in Geelong, I present you with the 4.5kg Aussie BlackJack Stacker🃏🐮🔫 😛 •21 Angus Beef Patties •21 Melted American Cheese •10 Crispy Bacon •3 Deep Fried Potato Cakes •3 Triple Fried Cheese Croquettes •Ketchup and Mustard 💭🍔 #friends #lunch #dinner #f4f #instalike #smile #fun #tbt #yummy #like4like #like #instamood #follow #followme #photooftheday #followback #foodgasm #follow4follow #life #foodporn #instagood #foods #instafollow #eating #food #instadaily #delicious #eat #love #EatFamousburgerbattle3

A photo posted by Cal “Hulksmashfood” Stubbs (@hulksmashfood) on Oct 19, 2015 at 8:51pm PDT

No burger is too big for him to conquer.

A photo posted by Cal “Hulksmashfood” Stubbs (@hulksmashfood) on Oct 5, 2015 at 11:34pm PDT

He takes these pictures to prove just how insatiable his appetite is.

A photo posted by Cal “Hulksmashfood” Stubbs (@hulksmashfood) on Sep 22, 2015 at 9:49pm PDT

A photo posted by Cal “Hulksmashfood” Stubbs (@hulksmashfood) on Sep 19, 2015 at 2:41am PDT

He has won numerous awards, and he’s considered a living legend in the world of competitive eating.

A photo posted by Cal “Hulksmashfood” Stubbs (@hulksmashfood) on Sep 28, 2015 at 11:02pm PDT

As you can see, some of these burgers are absolutely insane.

A photo posted by Cal “Hulksmashfood” Stubbs (@hulksmashfood) on Oct 31, 2015 at 4:07am PDT

Somehow, Stubbs takes them down. That’s why they call him “Hulk Smash.”

A photo posted by Cal “Hulksmashfood” Stubbs (@hulksmashfood) on Nov 2, 2015 at 7:18pm PST

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I hope this dude stays healthy, because that is a ton of red meat to be scarfing down. Balance all of those patties with some leafy greens, man!

For some people, Halloween is about dressing up in cute costumes and hanging out with friends. But for a few deranged weirdos out there, it’s about being as disgusting and scary as humanly possible. These 21 treats (if you can even stand to call them treats) are perfect for people of the latter variety.

You’ve been warned. These are going to make you sick.

1. Okay, so these aren’t that bad.

2. But this kitty litter cake really, really is.

3. Intestines, anyone?

4. Feeling murderous? These Dexter-inspired candies are good substitutes for the real thing.

5. These texturally-accurate monster eyeballs are probably delicious, but good luck enjoying eyeball eggs in your mouth.

6. NOPE. No. Uh-uh.

7. What is wrong with people? Just make jello to not look like worms, okay?

8. Yes, I would like my jalapeño poppers to look like fried mice. Thanks!

9. I would also like my healthy turkey meatballs to be swimming in a pool of blood.

10. Never not calling ear wax “ear pesto” ever again.

11. Yum, open wounds.

12. I love when I can associate bloody, skinned skulls with cheese.

13. Taking finger food to a whole new level.

14. You could also chow down on what looks like a burn victim’s severed hand.

15. Give someone your heart this Halloween…in a cocktail.

16. Aw, teeny brains!

17. I don’t know who’s trying to eat plain hard boiled eggs at a party, but they sure are creepy.

18. As if shrimp weren’t weird-looking enough already.

19. This just isn’t even a little bit funny for anyone living in a city.

20. This spaghetti is for those who are trying to keep it classy, but also spooky.

21. THIS IS NOT OKAY.

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Listen, if you’re trying to get people to boycott your house parties for at least one calendar year, or if you happen to have a bunch of sickly twisted friends, then go ahead and try out some of these snacks. If you want people to come back, I suggest sticking to the cute stuff.

If you love food and pretty things, then Tal Spiegel’s Instagram account, Desserted in Paris, is about to become your favorite thing on the Internet. Based in Paris, Spiegel is both a pastry chef and a graphic designer.

Not only can he create seriously mouthwatering pastries, but he can also make them look completely gorgeous. The result is one of the most delicious Instagram accounts out there. Here’s a small sampling of his work.

A pistachio-cherry pastry that looks like a flip-flop.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Jul 23, 2015 at 2:36am PDT

A gorgeous chocolate design.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Jun 3, 2015 at 5:17am PDT

A little lemon sun.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Oct 7, 2015 at 11:49pm PDT

A raspberry meringue.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Oct 1, 2015 at 1:40am PDT

Another chocolate pastry (because you can never have too many).

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Oct 4, 2015 at 2:40am PDT

We’re not sure exactly what this one is, but we like it.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 30, 2015 at 2:00am PDT

Snapshots of food uploaded to Instagram can get old really fast, but these are too good to be annoying. It’s also kind of cool that his shoes often make it into the shot. Shoes and food are both popular Instagram subjects, after all. Combining them into one picture might sound awful, but Spiegel makes it work.

A lime and strawberry tart.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 29, 2015 at 12:03am PDT

Some graphic eclairs.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 27, 2015 at 12:30am PDT

We’re glad there’s photo evidence, because they probably taste as good as they look.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 24, 2015 at 2:17am PDT

It would be so hard to eat this!

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Jul 7, 2015 at 1:22am PDT

Pastries don’t have to be bright to be deliciously beautiful, though.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 22, 2015 at 2:33am PDT

This one is like a tiny, edible collage.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 13, 2015 at 1:00am PDT

We’re the first people to make fun of food photos on social media (even though we’re all admittedly guilty of taking them), but when the food looks this good, we can’t blame anyone for snapping a quick photo.

It looks like modern art, but this is bourbon vanilla buttercream, salted caramel, and praline.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 8, 2015 at 1:08am PDT

(via A Plus, Design Taxi)

For your daily dose of drool-inducing aesthetic pleasure, check out the rest of Spiegel’s Instagram, which includes many more images of mouthwatering and beautiful desserts.

Just when you think everything has already been discovered in the culinary world, someone comes along and does something amazing…something so mouthwatering that you can’t help but run to the grocery store and repeat the recipe for yourself. Something like…THIS — wrapping bacon around a stalk of corn.

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Like we said, pure genius. The true question now is, what CAN’T bacon make better?!

There are plenty of things that we take for granted in our lives, like the beautiful scenery all around us and the foods we enjoy every day. So when this guy realized that his girlfriend had never tasted Pepsi due to a caffeine allergy, he knew that he needed to do something.

So he went out and bought some caffeine-free Pepsi. He set up his camera to record her reaction, and when she took her first sip, something adorable happened.

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It’s amazing how the things we take for granted can brighten someone else’s day! I have a feeling that these two will be buying caffeine-free Pepsi on a weekly basis now.

If you’ve ever wasted precious minutes trying to peel a hard-boiled egg, you know how frustrating it can be. Thankfully, we came across the ultimate secret that chefs employ when they’re in the kitchen preparing delicious orbs of protein-y goodness:

Say so long to that struggle…now on to more important things, like devouring deviled eggs!

It’s that time again, everyone! Autumn is almost upon us (regardless of the fact that it’s like 90 degrees out right now), and that can only mean one thing: pumpkin. Pumpkin everything.

Pumpkins are known for making awesome appearances in holiday pies and spiced lattes, but there are many more pumpkin dishes out there that will satisfy your fall cravings from breakfast to dinner.

For full recipes, follow the links below!

1. Pumpkin spice oatmeal makes for a great seasonal breakfast.

2. So do pumpkin waffles.

3. And pumpkin pancakes!

4. Pumpkin French toast is pretty awesome, too.

5. Don’t throw out the seeds! Roasted pumpkin seeds are great for snacking.

6. You can also add pumpkin to hummus for a sweet, earthy flavor.

7. Pumpkin is also perfect for making creamy, delicious soup.

8. For a more savory option, this recipe for curry chicken with pumpkin will do the trick.

9. It also brings dimension and depth to chili.

10. Give alfredo sauce an unexpected twist by throwing in some pumpkin!

11. Of course, you can always fall back on a loaf of pumpkin bread.

12. And you can never go wrong with cookies.

13. If you want something a little fancier, try out this pumpkin roll cake.

14. You can also make your own pumpkin spice latte.

Break out the leggings and Uggs, ladies.

15. If you want something more grown up, try this pumpkin-Kahlua hot cocoa.

After you master these techniques, you’ll be a pumpkin pro. The cool thing about cooking with pumpkin is that is goes with pretty much everything, so if you can’t get enough of this orange, squashy goodness, add it to your favorite recipes!