Food Trends & Trivia
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This Genius Starbucks Hack Gets You Two-for-One Cold Brews
Can’t function without a pick-me-up, but tired of spending a fortune buying coffee every day? This viral Starbucks hack might come in handy. Steven Sushi, @stevensushi, a well-known food blogger based in California unveiled a nifty trick that he claims…
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It’s Not Delivery, It’s … Frozen? Study Finds Americans are Choosing Frozen Pizza Over Chains
Walk down any frozen foods aisle of any grocery store in the U.S. and you’re sure to find an assortment of frozen pizzas from outlandish and expensive to simple and cheap. And perhaps it’s the affordable aspect that has consumers reaching…
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Wendy’s Unveils Out-of-This-World Free Food Deals Because Mercury Is in Retrograde
Finally, there’s real proof that astrology affects your life in a concrete way: Wendy’s is giving out free food because Mercury is in retrograde. For those who don’t typically follow the stars to their next fast food meal, apparently, that…
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Eggs, Lettuce, and Butter: 10 Groceries That Are Finally Getting Cheaper as Inflation Slows
Inflation is a relentless drain on all of our bank accounts, but there’s one tiny crack where a little daylight is showing through: groceries. For the first time since 2020, grocery prices slightly fell overall in March 2023, according to…
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Finally! Get Your Fix of McDonald’s Famous Big Mac Sauce in Dipping Cups — But Prepare to Pay
Big Mac lovers everywhere, rejoice! McDonald’s just announced that it’s going to offer that burger’s tangy, creamy signature sauce in little cups, just like its barbecue and sweet and sour sauces. Finally, you’ll be able to dip anything you want in…
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‘The Orange Chicken Is Horrible,’ and Other ’Unpopular’ Opinions From Trader Joe’s Superfans
Do you want to get mad? Like really mad? Then continue reading, because the contrarians on the r/TraderJoe’s subreddit have come up with some sizzling hot takes that’ll make some fans see red. Nothing escapes scrutiny here — not even Trader…
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You Can Stop Spending All Your Money on Organic Produce. Here’s Why
Each year The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a list of the Dirty Dozen — fruits and vegetables so laden with pesticides that shoppers would be wise to avoid them.…
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Meatballs Schmeatballs: Ikea’s Chicken Tenders Taste Better and Cost Less
Imagine this: You’re famished after spending hours navigating the endless maze of Ikea’s showroom to redecorate your living room. You head to the cafe, grab a tray, and move down…
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My Picky Family Tried the Blue Apron Brunch Box — Results Were (What Else?) Mixed
Editor’s note: The Blue Apron Brunch Box was provided by Blue Apron for review. Prices and availability are subject to change. When the option arose to get the Blue Apron Brunch Box,…
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‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Wear Hawaiian Shirts’: Trader Joe’s Gives Away Free Groceries When Fridges Break
Some lucky Trader Joe’s customers had the shopping spree experience of their lives last weekend, and we’re totally jealous. According to multiple TikTok videos posted last weekend, a TJ’s location…
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Which of These Two Discontinued Taco Bell Favorites Should Return?
If last year’s “Sophie’s Choice” conundrum — deciding between the Enchirito and the Double Decker Taco — wasn’t stressful enough for you, Taco Bell is asking you yet again to…
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Easter Is Next Weekend?! You Can Still Order These Last-Minute Holiday Meals
Easter feels earlier than usual this year. If it’s snuck up on you like it has on us, have no fear: you can still place a holiday meal order at…
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Why Is Caviar So Damn Expensive?
A tin of caviar from the beluga sturgeon — an ugly, prehistoric-looking fish — is so expensive and rare that it’s become a symbol of the ultrarich, akin to a…
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TikTok Convinced Me I Could Make Thai Food — Here’s What Happened
A lot of people turn to TikTok for dog videos, new dance moves, and questionable medical advice, but I usually have a different goal — food. Recipes, to be specific.…
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Sick of Tipping? You’re Not the Only One
Tired of seeing an option to leave a tip … pretty much everywhere? While customers were feeling generous toward service workers during the pandemic, three years on it seems purse…
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Foods That Help Diabetics Keep Blood Sugar Under Control
For people with diabetes, keeping tabs on their blood-sugar levels is essential, and that means keeping tabs on their diet. We asked Vandana Sheth, a registered dietitian-nutritionist, to weigh in…
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How To Cook Pizza Without a Pizza Stone, According to Redditors
To transform a simple dough into a pillowy, lightly charred crust worthy of a pizzeria in Naples, you need heat — and a lot of it. But conventional ovens often…
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I Made the Official ‘Ted Lasso’ Biscuit Recipe, and Rebecca Would Be Proud
One of the most heartwarming gestures in “Ted Lasso”, a show full of feel-good moments, is Ted and Rebecca’s daily “biscuits with the boss” ritual that helps win her over.…
