They’re very hot cakes. Burn-away cakes — confections where the top layer is lit on fire and burns away to reveal a hidden message or picture — have been a viral sensation on social media, and now NYC bakeries are being inundated with orders for the trendy treat. “This one has been insane,” said Nerwan Khalife, … Read more
It may be the ultimate sacrifries. New research warns that eating ultra-processed and fast foods during pregnancy puts the fetus at a greater health risk. Greasiness and calories aside, the risk stems from chemicals that often find their way into burgers and fries, according to the study from the University of Washington School of Medicine … Read more
Need to passive-aggressively dump your significant other before Valentine’s Day? Pizza Hut has you covered. On Tuesday — known as “Red Tuesday” for its popularity as a date for couples to split a week before Valentine’s Day — the restaurant chain kicked off a heartbreak-inducing promotion offered to customers in select cities. Through February 14, … Read more
Want to lose weight and still eat pizza? That dream is no pie in the sky. A UK personal trainer says he shed 13 pounds in a month — and still devoured Domino’s pizza every day. Jayden Lee, 18, decided to indulge in one small pie from the pizza franchise each day in January to prove you don’t … Read more
This overpriced eatery needs a wake-up call. Hide restaurant in London serves a scrambled eggs and toast meal for $73. The costly menu has many restaurantgoers perplexed by the egregiously overvalued simple dish. The Michelin-starred restaurant, known for its fine dining experience, sparked controversy online last year for serving scrambled eggs and toast for $40. … Read more
A shopper has been left horrified after her daughter discovered a dead mouse at the bottom of a bag of rice. The packet of Woolworths Australian supermarket-brand microwave rice was one of five bought on January 22 and was within its use-by date. Sarah-Jayne Hayward, 46, was preparing dinner with her 25-year-old daughter Claudia, who … Read more
A parent has issued an urgent warning after her son nearly died after drinking a slushy after school. Four-year-old Albie was with a friend in a bowling alley on October 13 in Warwickshire, UK, when they were handed a small strawberry slushy. He had enjoyed them countless times before so his mum Beth thought it … Read more
Consumers in California should expect to pay big bucks for a Big Mac once the state’s minimum wage increase goes into effect this spring. As businesses consider passing costs on to consumers, Fat Brands chairman Andy Wiederhorn stated “someone’s got to pay” for the jump in wages. “The consumers who are voters must have known what they … Read more
A range of dairy products — including ricotta cheese sold at Whole Foods — have been recalled in connection with a fatal listeria outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration has revealed. The manufacturer, Rizo-López Foods, is voluntarily calling back a variety of cheeses, yogurts, and sour creams in the wake of two deaths and 23 hospitalizations … Read more
Burgers, chicken wings, and hot dogs are considered the ‘good luck’ game day foods – while deviled eggs and garlic bread are deemed bad omens. A poll of 2,000 sports fans found 44% have food-focused superstitions when it comes to a big game, with 85% of those only ever eating or serving certain dishes on … Read more
Fast foods take the effort out of eating — in more ways than one. Ever wonder why you can devour a pack of potato chips despite feeling full? Scientists have discovered that certain ultra-processed foods essentially undergo “predigestion,” which makes them seem less filling than truly whole and undigested foods. “It could be a grain … Read more
Burger King is offering one lucky – and creative – fan a $1 million prize for devising a new Whopper sandwich. The chain said that the contest is the first time Burger King has “put the sandwich in the hands (and creativity) of its guests.” The sandwich debuted in 1957. “Calling all flame-grilled fanatics, culinary … Read more
That’s bananas! Americans each consume about 26.6 pounds of bananas a year on average — and collectively discard 5 billion past-their-prime bananas during the same period, statistics show. Now, experts are sharing how to keep the popular yellow fruit fresher for longer. “I’ve got four bananas here and I’m trying out four different storage methods,” … Read more
It’s a lucky day for people who are already in the mood to shamrock and roll. Valentine’s Day hasn’t even happened yet, but McDonald’s is ready to get the paddy started. The fast-food chain is releasing its Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry early. Starting Monday, February 5, fans can get their first mint-flavored green-colored … Read more
Tired of being asked to tip a minimum of $1 on your $4 coffee? Move to Salt Lake City, where one trendy cafe has gone viral with their decision to eliminate tipping entirely. Don’t get too excited, though — that $4 coffee could wind up costing $5 anyway. Nick Price, the owner of Three Pines Coffee, … Read more
You’re not trippin’. Mushrooms are taking over the U.S. dining scene, filling grocery stores and cropping up in foods from Chaga coffee to chocolate bars. Just in time for the blooming fungus fad, vegan restaurant juggernaut Overthrow Hospitality has opened its first restaurant in NYC to offer a “100% mushroom-focused menu.” Third Kingdom, which opened … Read more
She’s tipped off. An Atlanta server went on a TikTok rant this week about why she’s sick and tired of giving sizeable tips to other waiters and waitresses who haven’t demonstrated the worthiness of a 20% gratuity. The pointed comments from service industry member Jenna Michal, viewed almost 110,000 times, come as Americans have reached … Read more
If cocktails weren’t already expensive enough, an expert asserts that people should always tip for their alcoholic beverages at the bar. Kat Kinsman, an executive features editor at Food and Wine, practices tipping two bucks per drink when she goes out, encouraging others to tip their bartenders, who curate a drink that sets the tone … Read more
Send noods. A ramen bar in Houston, Texas, is struggling to stay afloat — and the owner is hoping an OnlyFans account can help with finances. Ninja Ramen’s business is struggling, possibly due to the upset for restaurants in general that came with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. But owner Christopher Huang has a … Read more
The sweet treat wreaked rotten havoc. Victoria Anderson was thunderstruck with fear when her 3-year-old son became “intoxicated” and collapsed in a state of unconsciousness after gulping down a raspberry-flavored frosty drink. And now, the rattled mother of five is issuing a warning to parents worldwide about the deadly dangers of slushies. “Angus had never … Read more