Raw meat rains on McDonald’s drive-thru customer’s car windshield — theories swirl to explain why

Raw meat rains on McDonald’s  drive-thru customer’s car windshield — theories swirl to explain why

The forecast hadn’t called for a chance of meatballs. An Australian influencer could have used a meat-orologist after a mystery raw meat patty splatted on her windshield at the McDonald’s drive-thru. A video of the messy incident is currently circulating TikTok as internet sleuths try and crack the car-paccio caper. “I have not been able … Read more

McDonald’s gets into holiday spirit with limited-time 2-toy Happy Meal

McDonald’s gets into holiday spirit with limited-time 2-toy Happy Meal

McDonald’s is leaning into the gift-giving spirit with a limited-time two-toy Happy Meal. The company said it will sell “Pet Simulator Happy Meals” featuring two toys at participating restaurants across the country beginning Tuesday. One of the toys will be gift-wrapped, the fast-food chain said. The limited-time Happy Meals are a partnership with the popular … Read more

Top Thanksgiving sides revealed for each state — Connecticut and Massachusetts, you should be ashamed

Top Thanksgiving sides revealed for each state — Connecticut and Massachusetts, you should be ashamed

Talk about a side hustle. Turkey may be the main attraction at the Thanksgiving table, but side dishes are typically what have people going back for seconds. However, not everyone opts for the same add-ons — and where you live might determine which is your favorite. A new report by Online-Casinos.com has revealed each state’s … Read more

This beloved Thanksgiving food staple is banned in other countries because of 2 ingredients linked to cancer

This beloved Thanksgiving food staple is banned in other countries because of 2 ingredients linked to cancer

A popular Thanksgiving side dish that’s served in millions of homes every year is banned across Europe — and not because Europeans are just so jealous of our tasty holiday spread. Stove Top Stuffing, the instant boxed mix that’s cemented itself as a must-have accompaniment for turkey, contains two ingredients that are off limits in … Read more

Pepsi pushes new, ‘festive’ flavor to replace pumpkin spice — here’s where to get the ‘holiday in a can’

Pepsi pushes new, ‘festive’ flavor to replace pumpkin spice — here’s where to get the ‘holiday in a can’

Pepsi is spicing things up its own way this holiday season with a new, “festive” flavor that might put an end to your pumpkin spice cravings. The brand has released a first-of-its-kind holiday soda that tastes like “the holiday season in a can,” according to an early sip test from Allrecipes. Those are eager to … Read more

The best Thanksgiving foods, according to a dietitian nutritionist — and how to make the worst ones healthier

The best Thanksgiving foods, according to a dietitian nutritionist — and how to make the worst ones healthier

No thanks! Psst, you don’t have to go into feast mode just because it’s Thanksgiving. It’s possible to enjoy the indulgent holiday without feeling overstuffed. Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Northwell Huntington Hospital, said that what and when you eat makes all the difference on Thanksgiving. Start your Thanksgiving with a salad to … Read more

‘Zebra striping’ trend tapped to take over this year’s holiday party circuit

‘Zebra striping’ trend tapped to take over this year’s holiday party circuit

Halve Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Moderation is the new getting lit as imbibers adopt the “zebra striping” method of drinking while socializing out on the town — alternating each alcoholic beverage with something sans booze. And, surprise, it’s so-called sober-curious Gen Z folks that are quickly adopting the trend — with 78% in the age … Read more

Love of booze begins before birth, study claims — here’s how to know you’re predisposed to heavy drinking

Love of booze begins before birth, study claims — here’s how to know you’re predisposed to heavy drinking

Scientists have developed a hand-y way to spot a lush. Researchers in the UK have found that someone’s love of the sauce may be linked to testosterone exposure in the womb — which has a distinct effect on a baby’s hand development, per a boozy study published in the American Journal Of Human Biology. “It … Read more

Exclusive | How to stretch your Turkey Day dollar and turn leftovers into easy, creative meals you’ve never heard of

Exclusive | How to stretch your Turkey Day dollar and turn leftovers into easy, creative meals you’ve never heard of

A cold, mayo-slathered turkey sandwich? Toss it in the trash! A microwaved glob of days-old stuffing? You can do better! Give your Thanksgiving leftovers a glow-up instead. That’s the advice from cooking expert Dan Souza, chief content officer at America’s Test Kitchen, for the post-holiday period when your refrigerator bursts with containers of holiday has-beens. … Read more

Mystery of Kraft’s gluten-free Mac & Cheese missing a key ingredient — customers complain: ‘This does not feel safe’

Mystery of Kraft’s gluten-free Mac & Cheese missing a key ingredient — customers complain: ‘This does not feel safe’

Kraft has showcased a few innovations with their mac and cheese products in recent years, but one woman is going viral for an unsettling experience she faced with one of them. TikTokker Abby Kreger (@aceengel) posted a video that has garnered 3.4 million views, highlighting a problem with the gluten-free Kraft Mac & Cheese. They’re … Read more

Beware these 4 foods that can give you gas on Thanksgiving — including a side dish that leads to ‘pretty stinky farts’

Beware these 4 foods that can give you gas on Thanksgiving — including a side dish that leads to ‘pretty stinky farts’

The season of feasting is upon us, and with all that caloric abandon comes the consequence of some serious bubble guts. Gas is caused by swallowing air and the breakdown of food in your digestive tract, which usually leads to burping, bloating, and/or flatulence. On average, we pass gas between five and 15 times a day, but … Read more

Cheese awarded world’s best cheddar title is available at most US supermarkets

Cheese awarded world’s best cheddar title is available at most US supermarkets

This cheese is the gratest. The World Cheese Awards, held earlier this month in Viseu, Portugal, has declared one US-based brand as having the best cheddar cheese in the world, and you can get it at any grocery store. The annual awards are hosted by a different country each year, with the Guild of Fine … Read more

Is American food really unhealthier? How pasta sauce, peanut butter and even Big Macs stack up to their British counterparts

Is American food really unhealthier? How pasta sauce, peanut butter and even Big Macs stack up to their British counterparts

So much for happy meals. The quality of ultraprocessed American fare — especially President-elect Donald Trump’s beloved Big Macs — is receiving new scrutiny thanks to Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has made headlines for calling legal food additives “poison” and criticizing the … Read more

McDonald’s fans shocked to learn chain serves beer overseas: ‘America could never’

McDonald’s fans shocked to learn chain serves beer overseas: ‘America could never’

They’re salty. American McDonald’s customers are shocked to learn that ordering beer at the chain overseas is quite common. “I’ve eaten at an Italian McDonald’s in Florence and Venice, just to see what it would be like… America could never,” one X user posted Monday. They noted washing down their meal with a beer was … Read more

Controversial ‘fish milk’ touted as a drink option with kids’ meals: ‘It just tastes like normal milk’

Controversial ‘fish milk’ touted as a drink option with kids’ meals: ‘It just tastes like normal milk’

They’re really in uncharted waters. The coastal country of Indonesia is milking its abundance of fish to compensate for a drastic cow shortage for programs like school lunches. As local fishermen off the shores of the city of Indramayu haul loads of ponyfish, they are sent twice a day to a factory to be deboned … Read more

Planning your Thanksgiving menu? These 5 cheeses are among the healthiest, according to dietitians

Planning your Thanksgiving menu? These 5 cheeses are among the healthiest, according to dietitians

Cheese please! As we prepare for Thanksgiving, our national day of gratitude and gluttony, plenty of people are cooking up menus packed with dairy goodness — but how do we whey the health scales in our favor? Some cheeses are better for you than others, and picking the right ones can mean getting a tasty … Read more

15 gourmet holiday gifts for foodies in 2024

15 gourmet holiday gifts for foodies in 2024

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. From the most luscious caviar to impeccably delicate petit fours, this holiday’s gifts for gourmets will satisfy the most exacting epicure. Highly designed chop sticks make ordering in elegant, or unleash your … Read more

Costco secrets revealed: Cheap rotisserie chicken, hidden sales, ‘clearance’ vs. full price mystery, more

Costco secrets revealed: Cheap rotisserie chicken, hidden sales, ‘clearance’ vs. full price mystery, more

Costco is well-known for good deals and the ability to buy in bulk, but there are some hush-hush store details that could help get you an even bigger bang for your buck. Shopping savant Shivani Khosla (@khoslaa) recently posted a viral TikTok video, titled “Secrets that Costco doesn’t want you to know,” which revealed to her … Read more

Exclusive | Is this the ‘world’s most expensive’ cranberry sauce? NYC steakhouse charging $195 a dollop this Thanksgiving

Exclusive | Is this the ‘world’s most expensive’ cranberry sauce? NYC steakhouse charging 5 a dollop this Thanksgiving

Pimp my side. New York foodies with money to burn are transferring from the gravy train to the cranberry carriage this Thanksgiving, stopping at Old Homestead Steakhouse in Manhattan’s tony Meatpacking District to sample what’s being called “the world’s most expensive” sauce — which costs an arm and a turkey leg at nearly $200 per dollop. … Read more

Olive Garden customer stunned by suspicious breadstick — even the restaurant was ‘concerned’

Olive Garden customer stunned by suspicious breadstick — even the restaurant was ‘concerned’

This Olive Garden guest had unlimited suspicions. A customer recently worried Olive Gardens’s corporate team when they shared what they discovered on their breadstick. The breadsticks are one of the most devoured items on the menu largely thanks to the “Never Ending First Course” deal. Bloomberg via Getty Images TikTokker @fartbubble69420 posted a video showing … Read more