Food Trends & Trivia
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Chipotle Adds Viral TikTok Hack Quesadilla to Menu, and Employees Hate It
A Chipotle hack that went viral on TikTok became so popular that the burrito chain is officially adding it to the menu, much to the chagrin of its employees. The hack was first posted on the video hosting service by…
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Would You Pay $400 for the Most Expensive Coffee in the World?
How much would you pay for a cup of coffee? I’m guessing you usually pay somewhere between one and five dollars. Any interest in cranking that price way, way up? Like anything in food and beverage, there’s a whole world…
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Would You Eat Fake Salmon Even if It’s Cheaper?
Fake salmon may soon be coming to a restaurant near you — if you’re willing to eat it. New School Foods is launching plant-based salmon sold in whole, raw pieces unlike most of the burger patties and nuggets flooding the plant-based…
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Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp at Home? Red Lobster Unveils a Cheaper Way to Enjoy Its Menu Favorites
Red Lobster fans who have been silencing their cravings to save money by avoiding takeout or dining out can now satisfy their taste buds with cheaper alternatives from the grocery store, with Red Lobster’s new line of frozen foods. The…
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Wondering Where the Priciest Eggs Are? A Map Tracks the Cost at Walmart Stores Across the US
Egg prices continue to crack household budgets, and many shoppers have become accustomed to the run-up in prices. Shoppers might take some solace in knowing that they could be paying even more for their omelets if they lived elsewhere, and…
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For Once, Shake Shack Has a Good Deal, and It Includes Endless Wine
Fast-casual restaurant chain Shake Shack has a reputation for many things, like fantastic smash burgers, but being affordable isn’t on the list. A basic burger, fries, and shake add up to more than $15, which is why its new $20…
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Volcano Menu?! Taco Bell Just Hinted It’s Coming Back — Here’s Why Fans Are PSYCHED
A Taco Bell executive dropped a fiery bombshell during a video meeting this week: Some beloved items from the Volcano menu — a spicy but discontinued lineup — may return…
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TikTok Sommelier Says This Cheap Costco Wine Is Fit for Royalty
If you’re a wine snob and you’ve got a Costco membership, then you may have to plan a trip to the warehouse this week. The retailer is selling a bottle…
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Starbucks Wants To Put Olive Oil in Your Coffee
Ever thought of dumping a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in your coffee? Starbucks has, and the chain has begun selling it too. Starbucks’ new line of Oleato drinks sport…
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Wegmans Expands Online Ordering Options for SNAP Customers
East Coast grocery chain Wegmans is expanding online ordering for customers using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and electronic benefit transfer cards to include its website and mobile app —…
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A Chicken Fried Steak Meal for $5? You’ll Never Guess Where
One fast-food chain is beefing up its menu — literally — and it’s probably the chain you’d least expect. KFC has added a chicken fried steak meal to its menu. In…
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New Costco Food Court Sandwich Costs the Same as a Whole Pizza
Costco might have sworn to sell its hot dog and soft drink combo for $1.50 “forever,” but adhering to cheapness isn’t the name of the game when it comes to…
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5 Trader Joe’s Products That Fans Say Have Gone Downhill
If there’s anything Trader Joe’s fans hate more than a product’s inexplicable disappearance (rest in peace, Belgian chocolate pudding), it’s when the retailer ruins a beloved item’s recipe. According to…
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Your Bread May Have an Additive Banned in Europe, China, and India
Consumers may think the Food and Drug Administration bans anything questionable from ending up in the food stream, but an additive banned in Europe, China, and India got the go-ahead…
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Post’s New Cereal Might Help You Sleep Better
Insomniacs and midnight snackers, this product’s for you. Breakfast-food maker Post has unveiled Sweet Dreams — a line of cereals that includes ingredients believed to promote melatonin production, potentially helping…
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Peeps-Flavored Pepsi Returns Nationwide and Reactions Are … Mixed
If you didn’t get a chance to try Peeps-flavored Pepsi when it debuted in 2021 and for whatever weird reason are sad that you didn’t, rejoice! Pepsi has made Pepsi…
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The Egg Float Test Myth, and Other Egg Lies Cracked Open
Fact: Eggs are 70% more expensive in 2023 than they were the previous year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Another fact: the prices don’t appear to…
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Chipotle To Launch New Casual Eatery in Southern California
Move over burritos: Chipotle is launching a new restaurant concept, and it has nothing to do with Mexican food. It’s called Farmesa, and its pedigree had been rumored for a…
