The freezer can help food last longer, but some kitchen staples may be better off stored elsewhere. Some foods can lose their texture, flavor or overall quality after being frozen and thawed, according to a recent list from food and cooking publication Food & Wine. New Jersey-based Chef Dennis Littley, a culinary educator and founder of … Read more
That bottle in your medicine cabinet may deserve a closer look. Nearly three-quarters of American adults take dietary supplements, with more than half reaching for them regularly. But behind the glossy labels and bold promises, some products aren’t what they seem. Experts say three supplement categories are particularly prone to problems flagged by third-party testing … Read more
Mike Breen might have been a little too starstruck when he was in the Mets locker room during the halcyon days of 1986. Breen, the avid Mets fan and Knicks play-by-play announcer on MSG Network, joined the SNY booth in the middle innings of Wednesday’s game against the Brewers and told the tale of how … Read more
Videos of people eating at Korean convenience stores are racking up millions of views on YouTube, with new quirky products constantly hitting shelves, turning each visit into a treasure hunt. Now, that viral convenience-store culture has arrived in Los Angeles with the just-opened Mokja in Highland Park. Mokja is a cafe, restaurant, market, and neighborhood … Read more
You don’t always get what you pay for. An expensive Los Angeles brand was recently roasted after a homeless man was caught catching Z’s inside the store. The California lifestyle brand — Aviator Nation — is known for its 1970s style hoodies, matching sets and sweatpants that will set you back $165. Lizzy Benichou, who … Read more
A cake sold by Whole Foods Market is so beloved by customers, it’s served at birthdays and weddings — and some people attest to eating it weekly. The market’s Berry Chantilly Cake “features layers of delicate vanilla cake, fluffy Chantilly cream frosting and fresh berries,” the Whole Foods website says. “It’s so irresistible, in fact, that … Read more
The arrival of fresh summer corn at grocery stores and farmers’ markets across the country is reviving a long-running debate: Should shoppers shuck corn before buying it? Shucking corn involves peeling off the outer green husks and removing the corn silk to get to the edible kernels underneath. Some shoppers shuck ears of corn before they buy it … Read more
The North Face made billions. Berkeley lost its last store. The outdoor retailer has quietly shuttered its final location in the California city that helped transform the once-small brand into a global powerhouse estimated by analysts to be worth more than $10 billion. The longtime Fifth Street outlet permanently closed on July 12, ending The … Read more
“Overwhelmed in Ohio” seeks advice on dealing with a new, intrusive neighbor constantly asking for items. “In a Dilemma in Pennsylvania” asks how to handle her husband’s brother dating his past one-night stand. A 17-year-old in the West worries about his thumb-sucking habit being exposed in college. DEAR ABBY: I moved into my apartment four … Read more
Say goodbye to your local pet supply. Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the US, just announced in an earnings call that dozens of its pet stores will be shutting down for good. Petsense by Tractor Supply is a pet specialty retailer within the company’s portfolio and as of late June had 209 … Read more
Leapin’ lizards! A routine FedEx pickup turned into reptile mayhem when a massive iguana leaped out of its box and across the counter, sending unsuspecting employees scrambling. The hilarious encounter unfolded at a FedEx location in Memphis, Tennessee, where Roderick Duncan, 41, had gone to pick up the newest addition to his household. The massive … Read more
A 19-year-old thrift shopper could be in line for a massive payday after buying what turned out to be a warm-up jacket worn by late basketball icon Wilt Chamberlain for just $3.07 at a Goodwill store. The rare piece is now up for auction through Sotheby’s, where it is expected to fetch between $150,000 and … Read more
Southern California’s very first Gap store is packing up its khaki trousers and denim jackets for good soon, swapping out retail history for high-density apartments. The historic storefront on Wilshire Boulevard and 20th Street in Santa Monica is set to close July 23, after several decades of operation. “Gap has been proud to be part … Read more
Stores may be closing, but the savings are just getting started. Dubbed the retail apocalypse, over the past few years, brick-and-mortar stores have seen significant shutters. Shoppers have lost some major players in the retail game due to low foot traffic, high lease prices, and the pivot toward digital. For JCPenney, as the decline of … Read more
Did we stutter? “The Office” star Leslie David Baker, best know for his portrayal of the perennially disgruntled and witty Stanley Hudson in the NBC sitcom, has opened a new Honey Baked Ham location in the San Fernando Valley. The Sherman Oaks location — jointly owned and operated by Baker and Tony Vennie, both residents … Read more
Another grocery giant is following in Walmart’s footsteps, hitting shoppers where it hurts — their wallets. Walmart recently found another way to nickel-and-dime shoppers before they even get to the checkout, as back in December, the retail giant revealed it would add dynamic pricing to its store shelves. Also known as surge pricing, the controversial … Read more
It seems like Kroger is adding a little fuel to the summer fire. The grocery giant has announced a warm-weather promotion that lets shoppers save up to $35 on their next gas fill-up, turning trips to the supermarket into rewards and fuel-saving hacks. The summer series, which runs Fridays from now through July 24, is … Read more
Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks took a trip to one of the most novel spots in the Bay Area: a typewriter store. Photos posted on social media by Berkeley Typewriter — which has offered vintage typewriter service repairs for 90 years — showed the star chatting with workers and sitting in front of a … Read more
Los Angeles is home to some of the most glamorous grocery stores — from celebrity-loved Erewhon outposts to upscale organic markets where smoothies are notorious for costing more than meals. But Angelenos say some local grocery stores in the city feel more like an urban hell than retail heaven, according to a viral Reddit thread. … Read more
Sometimes pennywise shopping still comes at a high cost. Walmart, widely revered for its rollback prices and bargain basement deals, is currently at the eye of the internet’s ire as irate whistleblowers are accusing the company of “stealing” customer funds via “false advertising” and dynamic pricing inflation. “Walmart is actively stealing from customers by … Read more