Food Trends & Trivia
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What Starbucks Baristas Really Think When You ‘Pay it Forward’ at the Drive-Thru
Many Starbucks customers would likely agree that it’s a sweet feeling when you roll up to the Starbucks drive-thru, order your favorite drink or snack, and then have the barista tell you that the person ahead of you already paid…
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I Tried Chick-fil-A’s New Honey Pimento Sandwich And This Hack Makes It Taste Better
Chick-fil-A doesn’t have a large menu. Unlike other fast food chains, they pretty much stick to one thing — chicken — and do it really well. So when there’s a new addition to the menu, it’s an exciting thing. This…
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12 Groceries You Should Never Buy at the Last Minute
We get it — sometimes those last-minute grocery runs are inevitable. Especially if you’re whipping up dinner and find yourself missing a key ingredient. However, there are certain grocery items that shouldn’t be left to the eleventh hour. Whether it’s…
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SnackChat: Best Salty and Savory Snacks, According to Redditors
In the age of working from home, snacking has to be at an all-time high. Some even say that it’s replaced the idea of normal meals. No surprise there. Snacking is wonderful. Unfortunately, snacking is also tough on both your…
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Javy Coffee Review: The Price is Right, But There Is a Caveat
I am not a fan of subscriptions, as I rarely love anything enough to get it forever and ever. I had to be hammered with advertising for the coffee concentrate Javy before I relented. When I stumbled across a buy-two-get-one…
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Fun and Little-Known Facts About Coca-Cola
Since it was first invented in 1886, Coca-Cola has become America’s sugary beverage of choice, but fans can forget what a long, winding path it’s taken to get there. From its heady early history of drug-infused secret formulas to PR…
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I Tried Immi Ramen, the High-Protein, Plant-Based Noodles, Here’s My Honest Review
I have been hammered over and over (and over and over) again with ads for Immi ramen, a new plant-based, high-protein ramen brand, so I finally buckled. I was a…
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‘Everybody’s So Creative’: This TikTokker Lays Hilarious Waste to the Worst Cooking Vids on TikTok
This story was updated in August 2023. They’re the words that strike fear into the hearts of anyone who posts their off-beat home recipe on TikTok: “Everybody’s so creative!” Philadelphia-based…
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Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Shrimp Will Make You Drool
No matter how much you love seafood, I think we can all agree that the best dish at Red Lobster is the Cheddar Bay biscuits. They’re full of flavor and packed…
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Chili’s Wedding Trend: How Couples Are Saying ‘I Do’ with Fajitas
While your wedding is supposed to be one of the most special days of your life, planning it can sometimes feel like a nightmare. From seating charts and venue availability…
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Finding the Sweet Spot: I Banned Sugar From My Diet for a Week and Here’s What Happened
I don’t think of myself as having a sweet tooth. Sure, I enjoy some ice cream every now and again, but do I have an issue with sugar? No way.…
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‘Churn Back Time’: We Tried Cher’s New Gelato Truck — Here’s the Verdict
If you’re a fan of decadent frozen desserts and the “Goddess of Pop,” you’ll be thrilled to know that Cher has launched Cherlato, a food truck serving artisanal gelato —…
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25 ‘Superfoods’ That Aren’t as Super as You Think
When you hear about the nutritional benefits of so-called “superfoods,” it can be tempting to load up your diet with these trendy ingredients. But there is no standard or definition…
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24 Weird, Surprising, and Gross Over-the-Top Foods on a Stick
From bustling outdoor markets abroad to the deep-fried meccas of U.S. state fairs, a wooden stick can be the vehicle for some of the most interesting (and questionable) foods in…
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Seafood Savings: 6 Ways To Add Fish to Your Diet Without Busting Your Budget
Seafood is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, protein, and important minerals like selenium. But it’s also expensive, especially when you compare it to low-cost meats like chicken thighs…
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Naan, Peanut Butter Cups, and 6 Other Long-Time Trader Joe’s Favorites That Are Still Amazing
The best products at Trader Joe’s follow a typical trajectory. First, they’re released and snatched up by overzealous fans. And then, after a few months of hype, they either disappear…
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I Tried the TikTok-Loved Thomas Keller Zucchini, and Here’s the Verdict
Here’s the truth: I don’t love cooking, especially since I have two picky kids (and a husband who isn’t shy about voicing his opinions either). Dinner is a win if…
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Welcome to the Future: You’re Now Able To Pay for Groceries Using Your … Hand?
Forget tapping your card to pay for a weekly grocery haul. Amazon One, a palm recognition service from Amazon Web Services, enables shoppers to pay for their groceries with just their hand.…
