This may be tough for some chowhounds to swallow. Costco, a members-only warehouse club, oft-praised for its $1.50 hot dog combo, which offers shoppers the meaty treat and a 20-ounce refillable fountain soda for a steal, is altering the deal to be more inclusive. But, thankfully, not more expensive. Costco is reportedly making a monumental change … Read more
Nutella just launched its first new flavor in its over 60-year history, inspired by a classic combination. Nutella Peanut is here, marking the brand’s first new flavor since its debut, and it’s now available nationwide. The new spread blends the “unmistakable creaminess” of Nutella’s hazelnut-cocoa spread with the taste of roasted peanuts, creating a nostalgic … Read more
You butter believe it. Jif, the iconic peanut butter brand that’s a staple to many homes, is adding to its product lineup with a brand-new, first-of-its-kind flavor, AllRecipes reported. A new crunchy version of their fan-favorite Peanut Butter & Chocolate Spread, complete with roasted peanut chunks, is set to hit shelves. Jif Chunky Peanut Butter … Read more
A new survey has revealed America’s ideal fast food plate: a Burger King burger or Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, paired with McDonald’s fries and nuggets, washed down with a soda or Dairy Queen milkshake. A poll of 2,000 U.S. adults took an a la carte look at their favorite items from fast food joints, aiming to … Read more
Biohackers, chew on this. Anti-aging aficionados have tried it all — including taking certain drugs off-label in the hopes they will lead to longer, healthier lives. A new study out of Germany provides fresh evidence that this approach may be worthwhile. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging found that a combination … Read more
Costco customers relish in the low price of the beloved hot dog and drink combination — and rightfully so. Spending just $1.50 on a soda and a hot dog is unheard of these days, and the wholesale store famously hasn’t changed the price since 1985. That price isn’t likely to go up any time soon … Read more
Call them gummy polar bears. As if there weren’t enough incongruous-seeming food combos circulating TikTok: Social media gourmands are marinating gummy bears in Sprite and then freezing them to create a texturally anomalous treat. This phenomenon was started as an ASMR trend by @emiriASMR, who illustrated the auditory appeal of crunching down on the frozen … Read more
There has been plenty of chatter surrounding Tom Brady’s performance as an NFL analyst, but for Week 4 of the NFL season, the discussion shifted from his commentary to his wardrobe. When calling Sunday’s NFC clash between the Buccaneers and Eagles in Tampa, the future Hall of Fame quarterback opted for a striped shirt and … Read more
Holy guacamole! Researchers at Penn State University have discovered a disastrous link between dips and caloric intake. They found that snackers consume 77% more calories when eating chips served with dip than just chips alone — plus they eat the chips faster. Research suggests dipping chips encourages extra calories. Drazen – stock.adobe.com “The most striking … Read more
Departing Costco CFO Richard Galanti provided an update Tuesday on whether customers might see changes to the cost of the warehouse retailer’s $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. The deal “is probably safe for a while” after his decades-long tenure as Costco’s CFO ends Friday, Galanti told Bloomberg. Former Kroger CFO Gary Millerchip will succeed Galanti. The hot … Read more
Even in death, actors can’t escape snubs from award shows. On Monday night, the 2024 Emmys left several big stars out of the “In Memoriam” segment. The segment – which pays respect to actors, directors, producers, writers and TV personalities who died in the past year – honored Matthew Perry, Angela Lansbury, “Euphoria” star Angus Cloud, … Read more
Earlier this year, inside an operating room in New York City, a man’s life was transformed. When a gruesome work accident occurred two years ago, electric lineman Aaron James received a deadly 7,200-volt shock as his face accidentally touched a live wire. James, 46, suffered massive injuries, including the loss of his left eye, his … Read more
The spunky banter between “So Help Me Todd” stars Marcia Gay Harden and Sklyar Astin — by turns funny, offbeat and all-too-human — has driven the CBS dramedy to a breakout inaugural season … and an early Season 2 renewal. The series returns March 2 (9 p.m.) with new episodes after a two-week hiatus. It … Read more