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There's a reason most restaurants keep the kitchen doors closed -- and it's not just because it's so hot back there.
It can be tough for restaurateurs to turn a profit and Slashfood has uncovered some of the ultra-dirty deeds even the best restaurants commit in order to pinch pennies.
Read on for 10 true stories about the subtle, sneaky and sometimes downright disgusting ways restaurants cheat to save a buck -- and how you might be paying the price.
It can be tough for restaurateurs to turn a profit and Slashfood has uncovered some of the ultra-dirty deeds even the best restaurants commit in order to pinch pennies.
Read on for 10 true stories about the subtle, sneaky and sometimes downright disgusting ways restaurants cheat to save a buck -- and how you might be paying the price.
Vermont Sweetwater is a small, family owned and operated soda bottling company that makes all natural sodas in eight different flavors. I had heard of, but never seen their products on the shelves before, but when I did I had to try it. The Maple Seltzer is made with fresh Maple tree sap that is lightly carbonated, and sometimes a touch of Maple syrup is added to provide consistency in the flavor. This is because maple sap's flavor can vary quite a bit depending upon the weather and the point in the sap season when it is collected. Besides the Maple Seltzer they also make a Maple soda from maple syrup and carbonated water, but I haven't run across it yet.
If you are more concerned about spending time on your patio this summer than spending time in the kitchen, this super-simple recipe I came across for Lime Sorbet Margaritas might be exactly what you are looking for since no blender is required. Even better - you can tailor this drink to your own preferences by changing the flavor of the sorbet, or replacing the tequila with rum, vodka, or your favorite liqueur. 
Do people still drink this? It's a classic drink (I remember it was a mainstay in my family
years ago, when we had any kind of holiday party), but I don't think I've heard anyone order one in 20 years.
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