Here’s one way to lose a seat at the dinner table. A woman was stunned when her 30-year-old boyfriend of two years put together a PowerPoint presentation to critique her homemade dinner — and then another one to shame her for not finding it funny. But she got the last laugh. A woman was stunned … Read more
Thanksgiving dinner cooks are known to spend days preparing a turkey — but most people prefer putting something else on their plates. Campbell’s, one of the most well-known soup and sauce brands in America, has released their third-annual State of the Sides report, looking at holiday side dishes and recipe trends for the November holiday. … Read more
No, you would not like fries with that. Sticking to your diet and running out to McDonald’s may not immediately appear to go together like burgers and buns, but one dietitian insists that with a little bit of discipline, those who find themselves hungry, pressed for time and in the drive-thru can actually snag a … Read more
They took a pizza our hearts. Pizza Hut’s beloved pro-reading program, Book It! turns 40 this month — with over 70 million kids eagerly participating since 1984, the New York Times reported. Well-known to Gen Xers and older Millennials — basically, anybody old enough to remember when books didn’t have to compete with social media — Book … Read more
One thing Kate Middleton eats every day is royally disgusting. That’s according to a hungry reporter who tucked into the Princess of Wales’ typical diet for 24 hours — and liked most of what they tried, with one glaring exception. Kate reportedly loves to prepare meals for her family and is somewhat of a chef herself, … Read more
Cookie lovers, rejoice — Subway introduced a holiday cookie big enough to stuff a stocking. Double Chocolate Peppermint Footlong Cookies were added to the menu Nov. 1 and will be available through Dec. 31. Diet conscious types need not apply, however — the warm treat, giving one gooey bite after another, will cost you a whopping … Read more
McDonald’s is spicing things up. The Golden Arches are bringing back a fan-favorite menu item, and customers are lovin’ it so much they want it to be permanent. McDonald’s is bringing back Spicy Chicken Nuggets. McDonald’s Spicy Chicken Nuggets are a twist on the classic Chicken Nuggets. VGV – stock.adobe.com The fast-food chain’s beloved Spicy … Read more
Chipotle said that it has been consistently offering “generous portions” in an effort to satisfy the customers who complained on social media that they were getting skimped on the size of their servings. Interim CEO Scott Boatwright told analysts on Tuesday that proof is on the company’s social media platforms, where he said people are “posting big … Read more
Just in time for Halloween, a new study finds that giving children sugar when they are really young — even in the womb — raises their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure later in life. The researchers determined that limiting sugar exposure in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life … Read more
Happy Halloween! For many of us, the most haunted night of the year is all about filling buckets full of candy — but there are some treats you won’t find going door to door. Across the country, restaurant chains are getting into the spirit of the spooky season by offering up food deals and freebies … Read more
Inflation-battered diners are putting aside less time and money for extravagant chefs’ tasting menus – leading many Big Apple restaurants to ditch the pricey concept in favor of a la carte options that can be shared, Side Dish has learned. Industry insiders say new restaurants are not launching tasting menus, and many who do have … Read more
Grilled cheese, chicken and turkey rule the sandwich category, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 general population Americans revealed their favorite sandwiches, how preferences vary and even some secret sandwich hacks. According to the results, Americans’ favorite sandwiches are: Grilled cheese (42%), chicken (40%), turkey (30%) ham (27%) tuna (24%), egg (21%), … Read more
Subway was hit with a lawsuit on Monday claiming the restaurant chain “materially overstates” the amount of meat in visual ads for sandwiches. The suit took aim at photos in Subway advertisements, alleging the chain “falsely advertises” how much meat the steak and cheese sandwich has on it. This is especially concerning, the complaint said, … Read more
Talk about grape expectations. Dr. Jason Singh, a primary care physician based in Virginia, is sharing a sweet suggestion to manage the urge to stress eat. He recommends letting frozen grapes melt in your mouth. “The cold temperature activates TRPM8 receptors in the mouth, which then triggers the release of dopamine — and that’s responsible for pleasure, … Read more
When it comes to overall health, it’s well established that booze is bad news, but is all alcohol equally odious? California gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has taken to TikTok to share his surprising pick for the “healthiest choice” for drinkers. Sethi’s preference? Tequila. Cheers to tequila as a “healthy choice.” AntonioDiaz – stock.adobe.com While he explains that no amount … Read more
Families can put an affordable meal on the Thanksgiving table this year thanks to Target. The retailer announced the return of its popular Thanksgiving Meal — and it’s $5 cheaper this year, serving four people for just $20. The $20 meal includes everything one might need for a traditional Turkey Day feast, and it can … Read more
With Halloween on Thursday and Thanksgiving right around the corner, a Wisconsin weight loss coach is sharing four tips for sleighing the stressful holiday eating season. Amber Clemens — a self-described “former lifelong binge eater” who says she shed 160 pounds from 2018 to 2020 and kept it off — recommends focusing on moderation in your daily … Read more
It’s only $1, but crazed fans think AriZona iced tea tastes like a million bucks. The vivacious colorful-canned drink from the New York-based company has famously stayed priced at just 99 cents, but it’s become a bonafide pop culture phenomenon over the years. Crazed fans have gotten tattoos of the infamous cherry blossom tree, collected … Read more
HelloFresh is bringing a new meaning to “friendsgiving.” The meal kit company is bringing an iconic sitcom’s Thanksgiving episode to life for the holiday while honoring the 30th anniversary of “Friends.” In a flashback to the beloved series’ Season 6 Episode 9, titled “The One Where Ross Got High,” the limited-edition meal kit will let … Read more
This will make your stomach churn. As dozens of people are sickened by E. coli in an outbreak linked to the McDonald’s Quarter Pounder, food safety experts are revealing what items to steer clear of to avoid food-borne illness at the grocery store. At the top of the list is bagged, pre-washed greens. Bagged greens that … Read more