Food Trends & Trivia
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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 Costco-themed birthday parties. As countless posts on social media show,…
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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 available, including retail locations, vending machines, and transportation providers. The…
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Propose at Cracker Barrel This Valentine’s Day and (Maybe) Win Free Food for a Year
Love Cracker Barrel and your sweetie? Try combining the two this Valentine’s Day by proposing marriage at one of the chain’s restaurants and you could win a year of free food — but it won’t be easy. @grace.mitscherlich #dumb #contest…
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McDonald’s Must Be Feeling Lucky: Shamrock Shakes Are Coming Back Sooner Than Expected
Shamrock Shake season is upon us and to the delight of mint lovers everywhere, its arrival is ahead of schedule. Since the popular treat is associated with St. Patrick’s Day, it typically returns closer to March 17, but this year…
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Tabasco Releases Salad Dressing in TikTok Star Team Up
We may think of Tabasco for hot sauce, but thanks to a TikTok star, the brand is moving in a new direction (for a short time): salad dressing. @tinx Mission to normalize #HotSauceDressing complete ✅ I’ve partnered with the most…
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The 5 Best Trader Joe’s Frozen Pizzas, According to Fans
If there’s one thing Trader Joe’s does well, it’s cheap frozen food. The California-based retailer offers everything from basics like white rice and stir-fried veggies to unique all-in-one meals from far-flung countries. When it comes to the latter, the chain’s…
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Burrito Season Is Real, and Chipotle Is Hiring 15,000 Workers To Prepare for It
Move over, swimsuit season, because burrito season is where it’s at. Every year from March to May, customers flock to Chipotle (and probably other burrito chains) in some sort of…
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Papa Johns’ Latest Gimmick To Get Pizza Fans To Like It: Cheese on the Bottom
Papa Johns has a terrible reputation. Not only do many consumers remember the racist rants that founder and spokesman John Schnatter engaged in before resigning as CEO, but lots of…
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Tight Grocery Budget? Redditors Say This App Is a ‘Tremendous Help’
With eggs more than doubling in price in the past year, many families are feeling the pinch of inflation at the grocery store. To cut down on costs, budget-conscious Redditors…
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Frugal Redditors Are in Love With This Money-Saving Recipe App
Let’s be honest: When it’s the end of the week, you’re tired, and your fridge looks empty, nine times out of 10 you’re going to order takeout. After all, who…
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The Most Popular Items at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s fans, the results are in. The cult-favorite grocery chain has released its annual list of customers’ favorite items in nine categories. To make the yearly survey more interesting this…
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Meaning of ‘Organic’ To Become Clearer Under Tougher USDA Rules
Labels describing products as organic were once a rarity, but lately, it seems like every other item at the grocery store has one. That could soon change, though, as the…
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Disney Debuts 2 Cereals To Celebrate 100th Anniversary
Disney is commemorating its 100th anniversary with merchandise, new attractions at its theme parks, and now, Disney-themed breakfast cereals, in collaboration with food-maker Post. The limited-edition cereals come in two flavors, fruity…
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Things You Never Knew About Pizza Hut
Pan pizza, hut-shaped red roofs, nostalgic red plastic cups — there are so many Pizza Hut staples that we all know and love. The restaurant has been around for seven…
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Man Survives on Ketchup and Rainwater While Lost at Sea for Weeks
Ketchup isn’t typically at the top of most emergency supply lists, but for one man lost at sea for over three weeks, the condiment proved to be a lifesaver. Elvis…
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Mountain Dew’s Baja Blast Now Available as a Hot Sauce
Of all the heinous flavors Mountain Dew has introduced over the years — from Flamin’ Hot to the fruitcake-flavored Fruit Quake — Baja Blast is probably the variety with the…
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Taco Bell is Bringing Back a Popular Game Day-Worthy Snack
Taco Bell is bringing back its popular chicken wings Jan. 26, but for two weeks only. The chicken wings were due to return Jan. 19, but the company said the…
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Can You Guess What Year These Popular Food Brands Made Their Debut?
Though there are more food brands these days than any person could possibly commit to memory, a few have been around for so long and are so iconic that we…
