Food Trends & Trivia
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Pass the Maple Syrup: HelloFresh Is Offering a Buddy the Elf-Inspired Spaghetti Kit
You can cover all of the main elf food groups with HelloFresh’s limited-edition Buddy the Elf-inspired spaghetti dinner kit. Just like in “Elf,” the kit includes everything you need for a sugary spaghetti breakfast, from assorted candies to marshmallows and…
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This McDonald’s Cult Favorite is Back
Move over apple, there’s a new McDonald’s pie in town: holiday pie. If that name sounds vague, that’s because it is. But the portable treat still has quite the cult following, despite not being able to discern what it is…
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‘Unsanitary’ Mac and Cheese Recipe Horrifies the Internet
TikTok-famous content creators Janelle & Kate have done the impossible. They’ve made a macaroni and cheese dish so revolting that viewers say they’ll never eat the beloved comfort food again. The unorthodox recipe starts with Kate dumping a pot of…
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Coquito vs. Eggnog: What’s the Difference?
If you’re wondering how to improve on the classic cocktails at a holiday party and feel resigned to serving eggnog, we are pleased to introduce you to its decadent and delicious twin: coquito. Originated in Puerto Rico in the 1900s, this creamy,…
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KFC Canada’s New Sandwich Has Built-In Gravy Boat, and We’re Jealous
Everyone has gravy on the brain with the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday this week, which is why we’re all drooling over the Gravy Lovers Sandwich, KFC Canada’s latest creation. It’s made with a fried chicken breast topped with a slice of…
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New Amazon Gadget Can Make Anything Taste Like Cheetos
If you love licking neon orange Cheetos dust off your fingers, there’s a new Amazon gadget made just for you: the Cheetos Duster. Despite the name, it’s not a cleaning tool, but you might have to clean up a lot…
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‘Bring Us Some Figgy Pudding Spam!’ Said No One Ever
Spam is no stranger to unveiling unexpected products (pumpkin spice Spam was a real thing, for crying out loud), but its latest seasonal product might just be its most perplexing…
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Costco Spain’s Unique Food Options Are Making American Shoppers Jealous
Costco feels like a uniquely American retailer. And yet, the company has expanded to four continents, with over 200 stores outside of the U.S. But since supercolossal bags of nacho…
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Mountain Dew Pitch Black Is Making a Comeback
Though the dueling duo that is Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi is a permanent preference debate among cola drinkers, Mountain Dew — with its neon green color and distinct citrus taste — has…
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Subway Ditches Employees and Dining In for Vending Machines
Subway is planning to roll out sandwich-vending machines nationwide, shunning traditional restaurants in some locations for a faster grab-and-go concept that eschews the need for dining rooms and even employees.…
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Sam’s Club’s Hot Dog Combo Just Got Cheaper. In Your Face, Inflation!
Sam’s Club just took aim at both Costco and inflation by lowering the price of a food court favorite: the hot dog combo. The hefty quarter-pound 100% beef hot dog…
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How Salvage Grocery Stores Help Shoppers Save Money (and the Planet)
As inflation continues to eat away at budgets, more shoppers are turning to salvage stores, which sell damaged, discounted, and otherwise unwanted goods for cheap. In the first part of…
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Here’s Why TikTokkers Are Eating Tinned Fish For Date Night
Ever since influencers started snacking on tinned fish in 2021, the shelf-stable cans of sardines, anchovies, and other oily fish have developed a cult following on social media. First, the…
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19 Celebs Who Worked At Fast Food Chains
Not every celebrity was an overnight success, with many paying their dues before they hit the big time. And for many, stints at fast food chains during their school days…
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Starbucks Baristas Reveal the Most Frustrating Holiday Drinks To Make
With holiday season in full swing, Starbucks baristas are being inundated with a word salad of festive drink orders. And just as their lengthy names imply — what the heck is…
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This Viral Pot Roast Recipe Is An Absolute Game Changer
If you’re like us, these chillier fall temps have you suddenly craving a hearty pot roast. But if a traditional roast seasoned with savory herbs and slow-cooked over a bed…
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Artist Builds 3,000-Pound Tomb to Preserve Bag of Hot Cheetos
Deep in the Pacific Northwest, entombed in a 3,000-pound concrete sarcophagus, lies a resin-encased bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. The snack food time capsule is the Washington artist and TikTokker…
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Seasonal Aldi Favorites That Should Be Available Year-Round, According to Superfans
Whether you mourned the loss of Costco’s combo pizza or cursed Trader Joe’s for axing its chocolate pudding, most shoppers know the sinking feeling that accompanies a product’s disappearance. Aldi…
