Food Trends & Trivia
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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 in the United States. Wondering what it is? Check your…
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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 you catch a few more z’s. The cereal comes in…
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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 X Peeps a limited-edition soda available nationwide. @theriddlestok Testing and reviewing…
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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 be dropping anytime soon. Yes, the current egg situation is…
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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 week before Chipotle confirmed it. Plans call for it to…
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Eggs Aren’t the Only Grocery Prices Going Crazy. Thanks, Inflation!
Egg prices are insane right now due to a devastating bird flu outbreak, but eggs are only the beginning. Many grocery items have skyrocketed in price, and shoppers everywhere have felt the painful effect of inflation on their wallets. The…
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KFC Ditches Popcorn Chicken, 4 Other Items To Simplify Menu
KFC is paring down its menu, and several fan favorites are on the chopping block. Popcorn chicken, Kentucky Fried chicken wings, Nashville hot sauce, strawberry lemonade, and chocolate chip cookies…
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McDonald’s New Celebrity-Powered Meal for 2 Debuts Valentine’s Day
McDonald’s is teaming up with a couple of lovebird rappers on a new meal for two that’s being released Valentine’s Day. The Cardi B and Offset Meal is meant for two…
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You Can Now Order Food Through Your TV
Because ordering food through an app or website on your smartphone apparently is no longer easy enough, Roku and DoorDash have joined forces to deploy “shoppable ads” that allow you…
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States With the Most (and Least) Expensive Pizza
We all know inflation is hurting our wallets at the grocery store, but how much is it affecting one of America’s favorite takeout meals, pizza? Turns out, the price of…
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Chick-fil-A Tests Its First Plant-Based Sandwich
Chick-fil-A patrons looking to reduce their meat consumption might soon be able to order more than just its side dishes. The fast-food chain is testing its first vegetable-based sandwich made…
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Buffalo Wild Wings Is Giving Away Free Chicken Wings if the Super Bowl Goes Into Overtime
If your chicken wing craving isn’t sated on Super Bowl Sunday, head to Buffalo Wild Wings on Feb. 27 for free chicken wings — that is, should the big game head…
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The Best Takeout Food Deals for an Easy Super Bowl Party
Super Bowl Sunday is Feb. 12, and almost 100 million viewers will likely tune in to watch the game, the Rihanna halftime show, or the crazy commercials. If you’re throwing…
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5 Cooking Rules That Redditors Refuse To Follow
If your pasta always comes out bland, your sauces taste off, and every other dish you make ends up burnt to a crisp, it’s worth following a few everyday cooking…
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Domino’s Adds Unexpected Menu Item Just in Time for the Super Bowl
Forget pizza because Domino’s wants you to order something new for your Super Bowl party this year: Loaded Tots. The chain has long offered other sides and add-ons, including wings,…
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Taco Bell Unveils ‘Big A**’ Mexican Pizza, but You Can’t Buy One
Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, Taco Bell is unveiling a new take on its beloved Mexican Pizza — and it’s four times the size of the original. But if…
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Costco-Themed Birthday Parties Are a Hit — Here’s How to Throw One
When it comes to retail fandom, Costco fans are unmatched in their zeal. Case in point: The warehouse store’s shoppers are so devoted that it’s become a trend to celebrate…
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Huge Food Recall Includes Ready-To-Eat Sandwiches, Fruit, Salads, and Desserts
More than 400 ready-to-eat food products have been recalled because of possible listeria contamination. The recalled products were sold under dozens of brand names at places where ready-to-eat products are…
