Young Americans are hungry to assert their social dominance — and they’re using food to do it. Expensive snacks are the latest status symbol for cash-strapped members of Gen Z who are unable to afford the traditional markers of wealth, including expensive cars and designer clothes. Fruity $19 smoothies from upscale supermarket Erewhon and $45 … Read more
It’s the spice that comes at a price. Every year, Americans eagerly await pumpkin spice season, but it turns out they’re often shelling out far more money for the beloved fall flavor. A study by LendingTree has uncovered the “pumpkin spice tax,” revealing that pumpkin-flavored products cost an average of 7.4% more than non-pumpkin alternatives … Read more
It’s the taco the town. A Mexico City taqueria made history in May when it was awarded the first-ever Michelin star and now the taco stand — still the only one in the world with the coveted award — is coming to the Big Apple for a limited time. The humble family-owned El Califa de … Read more
Dua Lipa went viral earlier this month for combining pickles and Diet Coke — and Claussen is relishing the moment. The “Levitating” singer was sitting at a restaurant when she added pickles and jalepeños, plus their juices, to her plastic cup of Diet Coke, sharing it in a video on TikTok that garnered 9.2 million … Read more
Once you pop, you can’t stop — until now. Pringles, which is known for its iconic saddle-shaped chips packaged inside a cylinder canister, has released its first bagged snack in more than 15 years. The new chips, Pringles Mingles, are not only packaged in a bag, but they’re also shaped like a bow-tie and air-puffed, … Read more
Your ability to enjoy a plate of loaded potato skins and $5 happy hour drinks is slowly dwindling, as TGI Fridays has closed 12 U.S. locations in the past month and shuttered 35 restaurants across the pond. According to the company’s location section on its website, multiple TGI Fridays locations in the Northeast closed last week, including … Read more
So long, suckers, gummy bears and candy corn — a renowned psychiatrist says the one thing you should definitely do if you’re depressed is trash the junk food. “Your gut health is critical to brain health,” Dr. Daniel Amen, a brain-imaging researcher in California, said in a TikTok last week. “If you have, for example, … Read more
These Stanley cups are so “Popular,” they’re causing a commotion at Target. A new, limited-edition collection in collaboration with the upcoming movie “Wicked” hit the big-box store’s shelves on Oct. 13, and they immediately defied gravity, flying off the shelves and creating pandemonium. The new, limited-edition Stanley collection is a collaboration with the highly anticipated … Read more
Be it ever so heinous, there’s no Pillsbury like The Grinch pre-cut cookies Pillsbury is gearing up for the holiday season with the release of a new ready-to-bake shape cookie: The Grinch. The Grinch shape sugar cookies will join the lineup of seasonal cookie doughs, including Elf, Christmas Tree, Snowman and Reindeer — but some … Read more
Don’t slip on some fake olive oil. The ongoing olive oil shortage has driven up prices of the pantry staple and led to an increase in fake “liquid gold.” Prices have surged to an average of $12.39 per bottle — a record high reported by market analyst firm Mintec Global — which has led to a rise … Read more
She’s got the number one aid for going number two. Nutritionist and certified personal trainer Gianna has taken to TikTok to share the trio of morning rituals that she swears by to support gut health — and one, in particular, should get things in motion. It should be done immediately upon rising and can be … Read more
A new restaurant is now available inside Los Angeles’s Crypto.com arena with a twist on a beloved snack. Doritos announced it has opened a “new, bold,” culinary experience for ticket holders who “seek the unexpected” by opening a “Doritos After Dark™” restaurant inside the LA arena. “Taking cues from our consumers, we are enabling people to experience … Read more
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Spice up your life? A viral TikTok dieting hack claims that adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your morning coffee alongside cocoa can help you burn fat. How legit is the concoction? Cinnamon is made from the ground inner bark of the cinnamomum tree and falls into two distinct types: cassia and Ceylon. A viral … Read more
Eat like your life depends on it. While some factors that influence cancer risk — like age, gender and family history — are beyond our control, others can be managed. Among those is proper nutrition, which experts agree is paramount to prevention. While no foolproof plan or single ingredient guarantees cancer prevention, every bit — … Read more
She’s giving her TikTok followers the 4-1-1 on four bad habits to avoid. Dr. Jess Andrade, a sports medicine specialist and pediatrics doctor in Massachusetts, is sharing the four activities she won’t do — vape, pull an all-nighter, exercise for less than 150 minutes a week and consume too many artificial ingredients and preservatives. Vaping Bronchiolitis obliterans, … Read more
Free donuts! (With purchase.) Krispy Kreme lovers can stop by for a gratis glazed, any time between now and Oct. 14 — but there’s a slight catch. To snag the sweet treat, you’ll need to show a McDonald’s receipt dated between Oct. 10 and 14. All you need to get your gratis glazed is a McDonald’s … Read more
Has Perrier’s bubble burst? Despite efforts to keep the mineral product pure for consumers, water at one of seven southern France wells used by the mineral water purveyor showed traces of fecal matter after heavy rains earlier this year. The company streams its upscale water from the arid highlands near Vergèze, and the alarming discovery led … Read more
It’s no secret that everyone loves pickles — and brands are relishing the moment. After two years of begging from fans, Pringles announced the return of its second most asked-for flavor, Pringles Dill Pickle — as well as a return of their spicy seasoned Hot Ones line-up. It’s a big dill for pickle lovers because … Read more
He demonstrated “blistering” speed. A culinary daredevil blazed a new Guinness World Record after devouring over two pounds of hot sauce in just three minutes — and he’s going viral over his feat of intestinal fortitude. “A lot of people say, ‘Your butt must burn a lot after you did that challenge,’” supersonic gobbler Mike Jack … Read more