If there is a single sandwich associated with childhood and school lunches in the U.S.A, it has to be the PB&J. Sweet and salty, inexpensive, easy to make (maybe the first sandwich many kids make for themselves?), peanut butter and jelly is as close to iconic as a sandwich can get. It’s been 125 years since the … Read more
It’s National Dog Day, and one dog treat creator thinks dogs should be included in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, which emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods. “We have never used anything artificial,” Sarah Goldberger, New York-based founder and CEO of organic dog treat company Lord Jameson, told Fox News Digital. “We’ve never used fake food coloring. … Read more
To survive the back-to-school mom group chat, you’ve gotta be one tough cookie. Sweet text message exchanges between parents have gone sour thanks to a sugary snack that was packed in a small child’s lunchbox, causing one mommy friend group to crumble into chocolatey dust. And the internet is eating it up. The viral mama drama, a … Read more
Afternoon tea is having a moment in California, with luxury hotels across the state putting fresh spins on the centuries-old British tradition. At the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, the oceanfront property serves its afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, warm scones, pastries, and Fairmont’s signature Lot 35 loose-leaf teas. The experience returned … Read more
New research has revealed that more than half of Americans admit they regularly fail to step outside during an in-office workday. A survey of 2,000 hybrid workers explored the realities of the daily grind and uncovered that beyond their morning and evening commute, 56% stay trapped indoors. On top of that, 85% of workers skip … Read more
Bill Murray has been spotted flipping the script on the typical Hollywood hot spot. The legendary funnyman was caught on camera grabbing a burger at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic In-N-Out Burger locations right next to Los Angeles International Airport recently, sending social media into a frenzy after the clip was shared online. In … Read more
Lunch ladies are getting a MAHA makeover. The Food and Drug Administration’s $17 million pilot program aimed at helping schools serve MAHA-approved meals to students is up and running — and already reportedly seeing results. FDA Administrator Marty Makary told The Post that nationwide, up to 70% of children’s diets now come from ultra-processed foods, … Read more
Dining on one popular cruise ship is getting a comfort food shakeup, and passengers are divided over the change. Carnival Cruise Line is testing a new free lunch menu, Chicken, Waffles & Waves, on select ships, offering a mix of fried chicken, waffles and classic barbecue in one location, according to Cruise Hive and other reports. The … Read more
The 9-to-5 grind seems to be too much for today’s youngsters. Stressed-out young employees across New York City are ditching their work desks for store fitting rooms, movie theaters, and even designated “nap pods,” in search of a safe place to catch up on sleep, decompress, or sneak in a full-blown meltdown — in the … Read more
Sounds awfully fishy. Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban may be known for his bold business moves, but his latest diet confession even sends his own 16-year-old son fleeing from the kitchen. During an appearance on Robin Arzón’s “Project Swagger” podcast at South by Southwest, the former “Shark Tank” star called the three-ingredient meal “disgusting” but effective … Read more
A coffee Cold War is brewing in the Big Apple. Once poised to take over the New York caffeine scene, Starbucks’ star appears to be fading in the Northeast, with the Seattle-based coffee giant shuttering a whopping 42 of its locations across the Big Apple in recent months — as part of a purge that eliminated … Read more
Potatoes — they’re so hot right now. As Midtown NYC lunch prices climb ever higher, office workers are taking a bite out of inflation in an unexpectedly tasty way. At markets, delis and street carts, price-conscious corporate drones are dropping a few dollars each for plain, roasted sweet spuds — a rudimentary, rustic-looking nosh that a growing … Read more
A savvy mom is charging her family $23 per head for their Christmas dinner and insists her cooking is “worth every penny”. Whitney Ainscough, 32, already charges her extended family of 12 people $11 each for their normal Sunday roasts, but is upping the ante for the big day. Charging a further $11 per child … Read more
Does “nature’s Ozempic” exist? One protein-packed product may be worthy of the title, as research suggests that consuming it before certain meals could mimic the effects of the popular slimming drug. Eating one type of food could result in similar effects as Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Siam – stock.adobe.com While it’s not quite … Read more
A woman’s kitchen standoff with her husband recently went viral on Reddit — and raised questions about fairness in modern marriages. In a post on Reddit’s 24-million-strong “Am I the A–hole” community, the wife asked if she was wrong for refusing to pack her husband’s lunch. The woman said her husband has long bought his lunch … Read more
A Long Island lunch lady served up a big-money win on “Wheel of Fortune” that left her lapping up some $65,000 in prizes, including a brand new Toyota truck, a week-long tropical vacation and a year’s supply of sweet treats. Single mom Katie McCann emerged as the winner of Tuesday night’s fittingly food-themed episode called … Read more
Once a familiar sight in American lunchboxes, olive loaf, a processed deli meat studded with green olives and red pimentos, has nearly disappeared from shelves. Its cameo in the 1985 film “The Breakfast Club” cemented its place in pop culture, only to be discarded like it was in the movie when Ally Sheedy’s character Allison Reynolds opted … Read more
Older adults who chow down on breakfast well after sunrise could be in for a rude awakening. A new study out of Mass General Brigham reveals how meal timing shifts with age — and links a later breakfast time later in life to depression, fatigue, oral health problems and even a modestly higher risk of early … Read more
More than half of Americans skip lunch in order to work more, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 employed Americans, with a quota of 1,000 working parents with school-aged kids, revealed that 55% forgo eating lunch on hectic days to be more productive. Respondents also admitted to completely forgetting to eat lunch … Read more
Make that money, honey. One savvy wife sparked an online debate for her decision to charge her hubby for making his lunches every day. This woman has no problem making her husband pay up. catinsyrup – stock.adobe.com Rae, a mom of two, who is now self-employed, creating social media and caring for her family, often … Read more