Food & Drink

Mr. Ed’s Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium, a longtime vendor at the York State Fair, is facing challenges due to rising chocolate prices. The owner, Issac Bucher, has had to discontinue making dark chocolate caramel sea salt fudge, a popular flavor, because of the increased cost of chocolate. The global cocoa supply shortage, caused by […]

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 […]

Chick-fil-A is bringing back its Peach Milkshake and introducing a new Peach Frosted Lemonade for the summer season. The Peach Milkshake features Chick-fil-A’s signature “Icedream” blended with peaches, while the Peach Frosted Lemonade combines lemonade, Icedream, and peaches. Additionally, the chain is keeping its Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages on the menu through Aug. 16. Chick-fil-A is […]

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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a major policy shift that will affect some of the most colorful snacks on store shelves. Popular items like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Skittles, and Mountain Dew Baja Blast will soon be reformulated as the FDA phases out petroleum-based synthetic dyes. Here’s a breakdown of what you need […]

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 […]

This may be the worst, most unnecessary food combination, and it has some Carolina connections. 

A popular dip from Minnesota makes it to Liz’s timeline…and kitchen. 

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.  […]

Coca-Cola is entering the prebiotic soda market with Simply Pop, a lineup of drinks packed with health-boosting nutrients like prebiotic fiber, Vitamin C, and Zinc. The company aims to attract wellness-focused Gen Z-ers and Millennials who are interested in healthier soda options by offering a balance of innovation and trust in a familiar brand like […]

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 […]