I scream for ice cream — and these prices. Ice cream is an essential dessert during the summer, especially in this heat. But just like everything these days, inflation has come for the beloved sweet treat with retail ice cream prices reaching a high of $6.02 per half gallon in 2023 — up from under … Read more
Enough with the gratuitous gratuities. Increasingly common prompts to leave an extra something for the employees at a wide range of businesses across the country has patrons totally tipped off, according to reports. Welcome to America’s “tip rage” era, according to USA Today’s Christopher Elliott. The increasing ubiquity of the dreaded tip screen at points … Read more
Don’t get roasted for serving stale coffee beans — java experts swear by this little-known hack for freshness. According to Food & Wine, coffee connoisseurs’ best kept secret to fresh beans is to freeze them. But there’s a caveat: there can’t be any air or moisture in the bag, coffee consultant Jaymie Lao claimed. And … Read more
It’s the Cost-co of living. Given that the world will start seriously unraveling next year — at least according to blind mystic Baba Vanga — it’s high time to start prepping for armageddon. Fortunately, Costco is selling the ultimate apocalypse dinner kit which lasts for a quarter-century and costs under $100, as detailed in a … Read more
It’s Friday — and it’s fry day. For the uninitiated, today, July 12 is National French Fry Day, meaning you’ll be able to score some serious deals on the salty treats at your favorite fast food franchise. The annual event previously occurred on July 13 every year, but it now falls on the second Friday … Read more
They’re jetting off to the aisle-lands. Foreign grocery stores have become a must-check out for a growing number of travelers who say that an unfamiliar overseas supermarket can teach a great deal about local foodways and culture — for a lot cheaper than going to a trendy eatery. Never mind that guided tour of the Acropolis, … Read more
Has the King begun a reign of terror? A customer at a rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike thinks she caught Burger King using dynamic pricing red-handed — all after the fast food company mocked the concept earlier this year. “The price of my Burger King meal got more expensive as I was checking … Read more
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