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Horror & comedy writer. Amazon & NYT best selling author. Rep'd by @VictressLit. I ghostwrite & write commission work. Just ask! paypal.me/fortey
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The Late-'80s Hostess Chocolate Snack Cake You Can Probably Still Taste

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By Ian Fortey 
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The Late-'80s Hostess Chocolate Snack Cake You Can Probably Still Taste Hostess/Facebook In the world of snack cakes, the Twinkie may be the most famous, but it's far from alone. There are Swiss Rolls, Ding Dongs, Oatmeal Creme Pies, Ring Dings, and dozens more. Over the years, plenty of snack cakes have been discontinued as well, including fan favorites like Chocodiles and Little Debbie spice cakes.
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Why Some Costco Shoppers Avoid Avocados From Peru

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By Ian Fortey 
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Why Some Costco Shoppers Avoid Avocados From Peru Ollo/Getty Images If you are a fan of avocados, then you know the dance of the avocado well. You don't want to buy one that's too dark and too soft because it may spoil before you even use it. If it's too firm and too green, you could wait days for it to ripen. It takes some time to learn what the exterior of an avocado can tell your about its ripeness. The more familiar you become, the easier it is to avoid these pitfalls.
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This Spicy Costco Food Court Hack Takes Hot Dogs To The Next Level

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By Ian Fortey 
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This Spicy Costco Food Court Hack Takes Hot Dogs To The Next Level leewrachel/Shutterstock To be clear, Costco food courts do not offer kimchi as a condiment, and this hack isn't going to make real kimchi. However, it does create a condiment that mirrors many of the elements of kimchi, and those who have tried it feel it elevates the hot dog. The recipe for Costco kimchi, which seems to have originated in Korea according to some YouTubers and Redditors, is simple.
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