How to avoid ‘Avocado hand’ this summer — a surprisingly common and serious injury

How to avoid ‘Avocado hand’ this summer — a surprisingly common and serious injury

You’ll want to cut this part from the guacamole recipe. Cutting avocados accounts for about 1 in every 50 knife injuries in America, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Health Behavior. “It’s shocking how many ER department visits are related to avocado hand-cutting injuries,” Matthew E. Rossheim, the lead author … Read more

Restaurant workers call out ‘rude’ customer behavior with surprising list of pet peeves: ‘We are people, too’

Restaurant workers call out  ‘rude’ customer behavior with surprising list of pet peeves: ‘We are people, too’

Restaurant pros are spilling the tea — on their rudest customers. Surprisingly, how patrons treat waitstaff doesn’t top the list of bad behaviors — but rather, how guests behave towards the eatery’s host. “I don’t expect people to have an in-depth knowledge of how a restaurant operates — and the host, the maître d’, is kind of … Read more

I’m a doctor — this is the best way to store cheese so it lasts longer

I’m a doctor — this is the best way to store cheese so it lasts longer

This is a gouda tip. A UK surgeon is sharing how to best store cheese in the refrigerator — turns out, you may have been doing it wrong this whole time. Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Rajan, recommends wrapping the dairy delight in cheese storage paper, parchment or wax paper and not … Read more

The gross truth about what’s really in your kid’s chicken nuggets

The gross truth about what’s really in your kid’s chicken nuggets

Of all foods universally enjoyed by even the fussiest of children, crumbed chicken would be close to the top of the list. To cater to this market, there is a wide range of crumbed chicken options in supermarkets that appear relatively healthy, especially as an alternative to fried, fast-food options. BUT…. what may come as a surprise to busy … Read more

When does booze go bad? Here’s how to keep your liquor stash stocked

When does booze go bad? Here’s how to keep your liquor stash stocked

Everyone with a liquor collection has that one bottle that goes untouched. There’s a rigorous approach to storing wine and beer, which ought to be consumed shortly after opening, while unsealed spirits spend their time on the back shelf. Luckily, unlike wine or beer, distilled spirits are made to last since most are often more … Read more

What’s the 2-2-2 method for weight loss? ‘Your body’s gonna feel so good’

What’s the 2-2-2 method for weight loss? ‘Your body’s gonna feel so good’

2 legit? “Losing weight would be a lot easier if your body was addicted to fitness, and I got one little trick that will help you do that,” Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, began a TikTok last week about her 2-2-2 method. Rizzo’s daily plan involves drinking two big bottles of … Read more

Costco vs. Sam’s Club — which warehouse chain has the best soft-serve ice cream?

Costco vs. Sam’s Club — which warehouse chain has the best soft-serve ice cream?

I scream, you scream, we all scream for affordable ice cream. Inflation has had a chilling effect on the treasured summer time tradition of going out for a cone — leaving parents and children alike stone-cold mad at the prospect of paying 2024 prices for the simple pleasure. Happily, dessert lovers not drowning in ducats do still … Read more

People are just discovering this nifty kitchen hack with a cheese grater: ‘Game changer’

People are just discovering this nifty kitchen hack with a cheese grater: ‘Game changer’

People are just discovering a grate new hack that will save so much time in the kitchen. A video on TikTok is showing people that the cheese grater can be used for more than just cheese. A video on TikTok is showing people that the cheese grater can be used for more than just cheese. … Read more

Why this NYC espresso bar keeps its coffee at $2.50 a cup — and staying that way — as others soar past $6

Why this NYC espresso bar keeps its coffee at .50 a cup — and staying that way — as others soar past

It’s a real jolt to the system. New Yorkers have never been forced to pay this much for coffee, as inflation forces Gotham’s grounds merchants to jack their prices ever higher in an effort to keep up with the joe-neses. And yet, a few brave bean depots in the Big Apple are quietly pushing back … Read more

An embarrassing number of wine drinkers believe rosé is made by mixing red and white

An embarrassing number of wine drinkers believe rosé is made by mixing red and white

One in 10 wine drinkers believe all rosé is made by mixing white and red, according to a poll. The color and flavor of most rosé, which is usually made from red grapes, is due to early harvesting of the grapes and the short time the crushed fruit’s skins remain in the juice.  This type … Read more

Starbucks warned to chop customer wait times as sales start to slip

Starbucks warned to chop customer wait times as sales start to slip

Starbucks is being urged to brew up ways to expedite wait times. There’s nothing worse than a barista backup during morning rush — and as Starbucks sales sink in 2024, experts are urging the coffee giant to speed up the process to boost customer loyalty. The coffee roaster reported plummeting profits for the first time in … Read more

Why your Starbucks drink is now half the price: ‘More fairly priced’

Why your Starbucks drink is now half the price: ‘More fairly priced’

If your Starbucks bills seem to be lower despite inflation, you’re not going crazy. On the menu of the coffee chain, a grande Caramel Frappuccino is listed at around $5.65 and a grande brewed coffee is about $3.65. But these days, customers are getting their drinks for half the price. The beloved coffee chain has … Read more

People are traveling across the world to try the viral ‘millennial Willy Wonka’ chocolate bar

People are traveling across the world to try the viral ‘millennial Willy Wonka’ chocolate bar

This confection is raising the bar. Thought going all the way to the store for candy was extreme? Chocoholics are traveling across the world to get their paws on a special bar that’s only available in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “This is worth every bit of the hype and is still getting,” gushed one satisfied … Read more

Rosé season is here again — and most of you are serving it wrong

Rosé season is here again — and most of you are serving it wrong

Over-refrigerating your wine? You need to chill with that. Rosé, the summertime vino of choice, is typically thought of as a drink best served very cold. But experts call that a mistake — the kind made by amateurs. “It’s a common misconception that rosé needs to be served ice cold, and in fact serving wine … Read more

Legendary New York restaurant closing its doors after 91 years in business

Legendary New York restaurant closing its doors after 91 years in business

They’re saying arrivederci. An iconic Italian-American eatery in upstate New York is closing its doors after 91 years in business. Hollywood Restaurant, located in Auburn, first opened for business back in 1933 and has been run by members of the family ever since. In an emotional post on Facebook, current co-owner Joe Colella Jr. announced … Read more

McDonald’s debuts $5 Meal Deal and Free Fries Friday: ‘We heard our fans loud and clear’

McDonald’s debuts  Meal Deal and Free Fries Friday: ‘We heard our fans loud and clear’

Despite years of inflation and rising food costs, McDonald’s customers can expect good value from their Value Meals again. As the prices of fast food rise, McDonald’s, which prides itself on value, is launching its hotly anticipated $5 Meal Deal next week, as the chain begins offering more ways to save exclusively for app users. … Read more

Oldest wine ever discovered contains a horrifying secret ingredient: study

Oldest wine ever discovered contains a horrifying secret ingredient: study

This archeological finding redefines “full-bodied” wine. The oldest vintage is people? The oldest wine ever discovered in liquid form harbored an unlikely ingredient — cremated human remains, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Archaeological Science. “This was the first time something like this had been discovered,” José Rafael Ruiz Arrebola, an … Read more

I eat raw bull testicles every day to boost my testosterone — haters say I’m insane

I eat raw bull testicles every day to boost my testosterone — haters say I’m insane

It takes balls to do this extreme eating experiment. A Florida man is shocking social media users by eating raw bull testicles in a bid to boost his testosterone. The gastronome, known only as John, first came to prominence earlier this year after announcing a plan to eat raw chicken every day for 100 days. … Read more

Long-awaited NYC restaurant Din Tai Fung gets onslaught of bad reviews — for not opening

Long-awaited NYC restaurant Din Tai Fung gets onslaught of bad reviews — for not opening

They’re dumping on the dumplings. Impatient New York foodies are roasting a highly anticipated Tawainese Midtown eatery with poor reviews online — all because it still has not opened for nearly two years since being announced. The globally popular Xiaolongbao soup dumpling and noodle chain Din Tai Fung, which is coming to Broadway between West 50th … Read more

Top 10 brunch spots in the US revealed — and these 2 NYC hotspots made the list

Top 10 brunch spots in the US revealed — and these 2 NYC hotspots made the list

Is NYC in the nation’s top brunch bunch? A new ranking highlighted the best restaurants across the U.S. that patrons love to spend an early day at. Casino site JackpotCity analyzed the popularity of 124 brunch hotspots based on the number of tags and hashtags they were associated with on Instagram, according to TimeOut. Did … Read more