Call it a club sandwich. A UK student baffled club bouncers after bringing a handbag stuffed with gluten-free bread so she could enjoy McDonald’s sans suffering a reaction. “I got into the habit of taking my own bread, ‘handbag bread’ it’s known as,” Evelyn Burton, 22, who was born in Sweden but moved to the … Read more
It’s 7/11, which means it’s time to get yourself a Slurpee. Thursday, July 11, is a cool day — and not just because it’s the beloved annual Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven. It also happens to be the convenience retailer’s 97th birthday. Fans can stop by any participating 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes stores to get a free … Read more
Your daily morning coffee doesn’t have to be a plain black cup of joe. Some people instead appear to be having a “cracking” good time with the newest drink trend that’s taking over social media. Rather than merely incorporating chocolate into coffee, social media users are adding it to the inner part of the cup … Read more
Amateur mixologists are unknowingly concocting a “microbe-brew.” Doctors are warning against TikTok’s uber-viral “sink drink” trend because it could be a recipe for a bacterial infection. For the uninitiated, this DIY booze technique involves MacGyvering a variety of beverages from sangria to horchata in the kitchen — or even bathroom — sink, as seen in … Read more
North Carolina residents can, once again, order cocktails to go. On Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed SB 527 into law, which permanently reinstated cocktails to-go, a move that will allow restaurants and distilleries in the state to boost their revenue streams. The law will also effectively lower the tax rate for spirits ready-to-drink cocktails and permit alcohol sales … Read more
This new dessert is something you’ll relish. Claussen and Baked by Melissa have joined forces to create a first-of-its-kind pickle cupcake. The “dill-icious pickle-infused cake and pickle buttercream icing complete with festive red and white sprinkles on top” was released today, July 10, in celebration of National Pickle Month of July. Pickles are kind of … Read more
Is this the sea-cret to clear skin? Acne sufferers may benefit from following a Mediterranean diet and taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements derived from algae, a new study out of Germany finds. The research, published Wednesday in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, followed 60 people who had suffered from mild to moderate acne for years. Participants … Read more
Rosé, no way. Pink is so passé — orange is the preferred wine color at this summer’s smartest poolside soirees, as the ancient, skin contact, skin-fermented glug makes grape strides towards global popularity. The UK-based retailer Ocado has seen a 99% increase in orange wine sales since last year, according to The Guardian, and in … Read more
The latest TikTok hack would have you believe the key to better sleep, clearer skin and sustained energy is a mere sprinkle of salt away. Celtic sea salt, also known as gray salt, is making the rounds on social media, with die-hard fans celebrating the saline for its purported hydrating and healing properties. The trend … Read more
Ralph, paper, scissors? Internet clout-seekers have devised a new foolhardy food challenge in which bozos play the hand-flinging “rock, paper, scissors” game to determine who has to ingest an obscene amount of fast food, as seen in vomit-inducing TikTok videos with millions of views. Dubbed the “Rock, Paper, Scissors Challenge,” this bloat-inducing biathlon sees two … Read more
No oven? No problem! Arizona park rangers redefined “sun-baked” after cooking banana bread atop their dashboard amid the sweltering triple-digit heat wave scorching the US since late last month. “It’s that time of year again! Cooking in the car, cue theme music!” wrote officials with the Saguaro National Park by Tucson, where they performed the … Read more
People are going bananas for the Olympics. The Paris Summer Olympics 2024 will run from July 26 through August 11, and it’s all about the numbers, with 10,500 athletes from 206 countries participating in 329 events in total, according to ESPN. But the numbers get even more elaborate when it comes to the food: 40,000 … Read more
Ketchup is now a haute sauce. In the latest collaboration between food and fashion, Kate Spade and Heinz have created a capsule collection celebrating “condiment couture.” While the saucy collection might seem random, the companies claim it’s a “natural fit” that embraces the best parts of both brands. Kate Spade New York and Heinz have … Read more
Oil be there for you? TikTokers are claiming that taking a shot of olive oil before a night of drinking can prevent a hangover, but some health specialists are less than im-pressed with the smooth move. The slick suggestion has been around for decades — it gained steam in April when music producer Benny Blanco, … Read more
Firing up the grill this Fourth of July will burn a hole in wallets. The cost of feeding a party of 10 this Independence Day weekend is at a record high — an average of $71.22 ($7.12 per person) driven up by the cost of meat, according to the latest statistics from the American Farm … Read more
They’re not the fast-food fountain of youth everyone thinks they are. McDonald’s burgers may seem immune to decay, given the avalanche of stories on the noshes looking im-Mac-ulate over time. However, former Golden Arches chef Mike Haracz, who regularly spills industry secrets on TikTok, declared it a huge myth in a recent clip about whether the … Read more
It’s hot dog season — not to mention time for the 2024 Nathan’s eating contest — and footlong fans might be wondering which brand is the healthiest, if any. While no one is likely seeking out hot dogs for wellness benefits, they’re not wholly bad for you if consumed within reason, according to one expert. … Read more
He’s spilling the beans. Chipotle is taking all kinds of heat these days, but judging by the size of the complaining chorus, the biggest beef customers appear to have with the trendy fast casual is shrinking portions — all while prices rise higher than ever. Now, a New York City-based Wells Fargo analyst has actually studied … Read more
This Independence Day, you’re sure to see red, white and a whole lot of food! The Fourth of July is here, and one of the main attractions of the holiday is the food that’s going on your plate and in your stomach. For those who aren’t big fans of standing over a hot grill and … Read more
Which glizzy has the most rizz? Hot dogs are having a moment in the Big Apple, making their humble way onto high-end menus and into fancy cocktail bars — there’s even a 50-foot statue of the summer staple occupying Times Square, to the bewilderment of the tourist hordes. With all that on the grill, there’s still … Read more