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Weird-Ass Food Pairings (A.K.A. The Combinations We All Don’t Know We Love)

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Weird-Ass Food Pairings (A.K.A. The Combinations We All Don’t Know We Love)

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It's common knowledge that some things just taste great together, like a food pairing made in heaven: peanut butter & jelly, grilled cheese & tomato soup, cinnamon & sugar, bacon & everything...With that being said, there are some things that people just don't know pair super well together. Here's the top 10 list of unconventional food pairings that will drive you up a wall.

Watermelon & Salt

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Weird, I know, but hear me out. The sweetness and crunchiness of the watermelon is enhanced by that sprinkling of salt and makes it a wonderful summer snack. Don't believe me? Try it.

Tea & Cherries

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Granted, this one sounds a bit more normal, but it's likely you haven't tried it yourself. Cherry jam, sour cherry syrup -- anything with any tea, just make it classic and slightly sweet and you'll be in heaven. Doubt me? Give it a go.

Coffee & Sweetened Condensed Milk

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Also known as Vietnamese Coffee, it's the obvious combination that we didn't think of sooner -- it gives you a creaminess and sweetness all in a can you'd only purchase during Christmas Cookie season. Questioning it? Dip your toe in!

Kimchi & Cheddar Cheese

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"Whaaaaaaaat?" Yes. Absolutely yes. Crunchy, sour, and spicy paired with salt & creamy; literally (almost) the entire spectrum of food-tastes is represented. If you're looking for a late night snack, crack open that jar and slice off a chunk of the good shit. Don't trust me? Give it a whirl.

Sriracha & Peanut Butter

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Spicy peanut butter features in many asian noodle dishes, but putting a swipe of peanut butter on a wrap and drizzling a healthy serving of hot sauce over the top? Questionable, to say the least, but definitely worth a go. Suspect of sriracha? Just a nibble, then!

Dark Chocolate & Cheese

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Sweet & salty...need I say more? Wavering? Waver your way over to the fridge & cabinet.

Mango or Pineapple & Chili Powder

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They always put pineapple in Sweet & Sour Pork; give it a bit of spice, and is it all that different? The spiciness brings out the complexity of their flavors in the best of ways. Fearing the unknown? Taste it before dissing it.

Olive Oil & Ice Cream

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Taste of Italy, here we come. Just give your vanilla ice cream a small drizzle and it'll change dessert forever. Uncertain? Drizzle-drizzle, mofo.

Fish Fingers & Custard

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Every Whovian just hit the roof with excitement, but yes, it's actually great. Hesitating? Freaking do it. You won't. No balls.

Butter & Sugar Sandwiches

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Seems a bit obvious while also diabetes-inducing, but it's the best homage the Breakfast Club we got. Puzzled? First, watch the movie. Then, try it.

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Weird-Ass Food Pairings (A.K.A. The Combinations We All Don’t Know We Love)

Some of you are going to hate me for convincing you to break your diets with this one…

Watermelon & Salt

Tea & Cherries

Coffee & Sweetened Condensed Milk

Kimchi & Cheddar Cheese

Sriracha & Peanut Butter

Dark Chocolate & Cheese

Mango or Pineapple & Chili Powder

Olive Oil & Ice Cream

Fish Fingers & Custard

Butter & Sugar Sandwiches

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Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

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Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

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I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

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Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

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And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

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Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

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