Let them eat Styrofoam! Shay, a New York mom —who goes by @thebabyshay on TikTok — revealed she paid nearly $800 for her son’s birthday cake that was made out of Styrofoam. In the 10-second clip posted on TikTok with 5 million views, Shay wrote, “I paid $800 for a cake and treats for a party … Read more
There’s gotta be a butter way with a low margarine for error. A TikTok influencer divided social media after revealing the alleged correct way to spread those hotel pats of butter on bread — a technique that can apparently have “explosive” results if executed incorrectly. A video of her revolutionary butter-spreading hack has amassed over … Read more
These are some eccentric accommodations. “Diet” water, melted ice cream, blowfish and a guest’s fish catch cooked to order are a few of the unusual room service requests in Hotels.com’s inaugural Room Service Report released Tuesday. Other bizarre asks include an egg-free shakshuka (an egg-heavy dish); a no-egg-white omelet; cockle popcorn; a rice bowl for a … Read more
They didn’t appreciate his “fruitgality.” An Australian influencer is being ripped online after he claimed to save money by peeling grocery store bananas before weighing them — which had critics advising his girlfriend to dump the “cheapskate.” A video detailing his unorthodox method of conserving cash has amassed more than 800,000 views on TikTok. The … Read more
You won’t have to spend that much cheddar for a cheesy snack at this gas station. A new gas station that opened up in Joshua Tree, California, doesn’t pump gasoline, but rather Cheez-It crackers. The snack-themed outpost, meant to fuel snack cravings while behind the wheel, is set to run for just one week, reports … Read more
McCake anyone? McDonald’s fans are in shock and awe after learning the fast food chain sells a “Ronald Birthday Cake” in a now-viral TikTok. But employees are just shocked to learn it exists. In a 17-second clip with 5.4 million views, Kayleigh Weeks, who goes by @kayrock93 on the social media site, revealed the secret menu … Read more
She’s feeling salty. A TikToker has gone viral after posting a video recalling the time she was forced to “poison” her own food because her inconsiderate roommates kept stealing her grub. The user, who goes by the name of Sarah, posted the startling video Friday and has since gained nearly 353,000 views. “Throwback to 2 … Read more
From the outside, Gourmet Deli at 90th Street and First Avenue seems like every other deli spread across the city. On a typical morning, various locals pop in for bacon, egg and cheese bagel sandwiches and $1.50 drip coffee. But, another wave of customers is flooding in through food delivery apps — only they don’t … Read more
The average American would travel nearly a half hour to eat their favorite food, a new survey revealed. According to a recent survey of 2,000 Americans, Americans crave adventure in their taste buds as nearly half (47%) are tired of cooking the same types of food at home. The average American tries at least six new … Read more
This “hack” was poorly hatched. A British mom is urging others to avoid a TikTok trend that involves heating up an egg in the microwave — since she suffered excruciating burns. Shafia Bashir, 37, was in “absolute agony” after attempting to make a poached egg using a popular online recipe, which directed her to put … Read more
Jeff Bezos splashed out some major dough on wine to toast his engagement to Lauren Sanchez last week. But a popular New York City wine seller said the billionaire Amazon founder, 59, got squeezed on the reported $4,285 tab for the bottle of French red. “Wine fact of the day: Bezos knows less than you … Read more
These dual fish tales aren’t letting either party off the hook. The owners of a Canadian sushi restaurant say they’ve been subjected to “racially motivated harassment” — after a woman went viral by accusing the establishment of degraded her for ordering “too much food.” Cassandra Mauro, 25, dined at Paper Crane Sushi Bar & Bistro in … Read more
What a sticky situation. A 5-year-old boy in Ohio underwent a procedure to remove a clump of chewing gum stuck in his stomach, according to a case study published this week in JEM Reports. The unidentified child had ingested about 40 pieces of sugar-free gum, arriving at the emergency room the next day with cramps … Read more
This could start your summer on a bitter note. An infant suffered a blistering rash after munching on celery in the sun, a horrified mother is claiming. Reanna Bendzak, from Canada, gave her then-7-month-old daughter a stick of celery to gnaw on to soothe her gums while teething. The family was spending time outdoors soaking … Read more
Taylor Swift is the “anti-hero” of this age-old New Jersey food fight. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Thursday declared the Taylor Swift ham, egg and cheese as the official state sandwich — an ode to the pop star taking the stage at MetLife Stadium Friday for her Eras tour. But food fans are saying … Read more
Break out the blue balloons — after a four-year absence, breakfast at Tiffany’s is back. There’s a ton of turquoise at the new, sixth-floor Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud — the latest bauble to debut as part of the Fifth Avenue luxury jeweler’s flagship renovation. But the restaurant is happily no replica of its … Read more
This simple system will save your baby’s life. A former paramedic has shared a one-second trick to minimize the risk of your baby choking on a piece of food. The video was posted by a child safety organization called Tiny Hearts Education, which was started by Nikki Jurcutz, a former paramedic, and her sister, Rach. … Read more
It’s the crème de la ice cream. A Japanese ice cream company has gathered some of the rarest and most luxurious ingredients and turned them into the world’s most expensive ice cream — priced at a whopping $6,696 per serving. Japanese brand Cellato achieved the most expensive ice cream on the planet, with Guinness World … Read more
It’s a culinary catfight. The owner of a buzzy Los Angeles restaurant has accused her estranged husband and co-chef of killing their pet cats in an explosive divorce filing that has rocked Tinseltown and spawned wild rumors on social media. Elizabeth Johnson, 32, and Will Aghajanian, 31, opened Hollywood eatery Horses in late 2021, which … Read more
If you enjoy spending time on your own, you are more likely to enjoy red wine, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American adults who drink wine regularly looked at the personality differences based on respondents’ favorite style of wine and found that those who enjoy red wine said they’re introverts (48%), while … Read more