Food
Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines It feels like everything costs more than ever. But the American Farm Bureau Federation released its annual Thanksgiving report. And they say the cost of Thanksgiving dinner has DROPPED for the third straight year. They base it on what you’d need for a basic Thanksgiving meal for 10 people . […]
Crumbl is offering a special line of limited-edition pies just in time for the holidays, available from November 24 to 26. The pies come in seven different flavors, including French Silk Pie, Pumpkin Cream Pie, Cookies & Cream Pie, Brookie Pie, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, Biscoff Pie, and Raspberry Pie. Jason McGowan, Crumbl’s Co-Founder and […]
Charlotte residents can now join the long lines for Whataburger as the Texas-based chain officially opens its first restaurant in the city Thursday on Albemarle Road. Plans for a Charlotte location have been in the works since at least 2022, when zoning records surfaced for a South Boulevard site, but those efforts stalled. Approval finally […]
North Carolina is home to five ice cream parlors that have been ranked among the nation’s best by review website Yelp. The top-ranking shop in the state is located in Durham and offers unique Latin-inspired desserts like banana pudding ice cream and churro sundaes. Other notable ice cream shops in North Carolina include Beaches N […]
The Average Fourth of July Cookout Costs 30 Cents Less Than Last Year The American Farm Bureau Federation released its annual report on the cost of an average Fourth of July cookout. And it’s actually DOWN a tad from last year, but not enough to move the needle. The “average” backyard barbecue for 10 people […]
The 10 Worst Foods for Grilling Include Eggs, Soft Cheeses, and Leafy Greens There’s a list trending of “10 foods you should never grill.” Here are the top foods to skip when prepping for your next barbecue . . . 1. Soft cheeses. They melt immediately. So don’t top stuff with Brie or mozzarella while […]
Is This the Perfect Way to Make a S’More? A kids summer camp came up with the most perfect way to make a s’more. Here’s their guide . . . 1. The roasting technique. Most people agree that the marshmallow and how you roast it is the most critical part of the equation. They found […]
The Coca-Cola Company has introduced a new flavor of Sprite called Sprite + Tea in the U.S. and Canada, combining the Sprite formula with the flavor of tea. The idea for Sprite + Tea originated from a social media trend where Sprite drinkers would add tea to their sodas, prompting the company to create its […]
Did a Microbiologist on TikTok Prove the “Five-Second Rule” Is B.S.? You know the “Five-Second Rule”? It says that when you drop a piece of delicious food, as long as you pick it up within five seconds it’s fine to eat. A microbiologist on TikTok put the rule to the test. He put a petri […]
100 Unhealthiest Foods on the Planet https://www.eatthis.com/unhealthiest-foods-on-the-planet/put out a list of the 100 unhealthiest foods on the planet. Here are some of the most obvious culprits . . . 1. Potato chips 2. White bread 3. Processed meats, like bacon and hot dogs 4. French fries 5. Fast-food burgers 6. Cookies 7. Microwave popcorn 8. […]
Someone asked servers to name the top things they secretly hate . . . 1. When you walk in and sit at a table that hasn’t been cleared. If it’s got dirty dishes on it, it’s obviously not ready. 2. When people insist on sitting outside, then complain about the temperature, or the noise, or […]
Starbucks is planning to reduce its menu by 30% by late 2025 to revamp its image and attract more customers. The chain is reintroducing ceramic mugs, free refills for in-store customers, and self-serve condiment bars. Sales have declined for the fourth consecutive quarter, prompting new CEO Brian Niccol to implement changes to simplify the menu […]