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The Most Eco-Friendly Foods On The Planet lovelyday12/Shutterstock By Tšhegofatšo Ndabane/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 1:06 pm EST In order to fully delineate what we mean when we say certain foods are eco-friendly, it’s important to clarify the difference between ’eco-friendly’ and ‘sustainability.’ You’ve likely heard — and used — these terms interchangeably. However, the notable difference is that of absence versus presence. Foods (and other products more generally) are considered eco-friendly when they pose little or no harm to the environment — whether by the means, chemicals and materials through which they are produced, or by virtue of their being biodegradable and/or renewable....

The Real Reason You Should Skip TikTok’s Latest Liquor Hack giuseppelombardo/Shutterstock By Christopher Kane/May 27, 2022 8:35 am EST Perhaps for as long as human beings have been consuming alcohol, they have found ways to take the sting out of hard liquor by diluting it with water or mixing in sweetened ingredients like fruit juice. While prepackaged cocktails have been around since the late nineteenth century according to Smithsonian Magazine, so-called ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails emerged in 2021 as the country’s fastest-growing spirits category (via CNBC)....

The Unexpected Ingredient You Should Add To Avocado Toast Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 1:31 pm EST Australian Bill Granger is credited with the invention of avocado toast and Gwyneth Paltrow with its rise to fame. Granger and Paltrow are responsible for avocado toast becoming a food trend at the turn of the millennium, per BBC. A mashed, oversized berry on toast with a pinch of salt is not much of an invention....

The Untold Truth Of Snapple Instagram via @snapple By Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH/Updated: May 24, 2022 1:33 pm EST Snapple has always appeared to be a feel-good, quirky company out to spread their love of juice to the world. From their “Real Facts” to responding to every piece of mail, Snapple has made a name for itself as a fun company. However there was plenty going on behind the scenes as well....

The Untold Truth Of The Human Bean Instagram By Brian Boone/Updated: April 21, 2022 1:07 am EST Perhaps it’s because of the rainy climate or the go-go energy of the prominent tech culture, but for whatever reason, the Pacific Northwest loves its coffee. That is, seriously loves coffee in all its myriad forms, whether it’s a classic but still strong drip, espresso-based Italian-inspired beverages, or caffeinated cold drinks. The region has produced quite a few of America’s biggest coffee concerns, including such notables as Starbucks, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Dutch Bros, Black Rock Coffee Bar, and, of course, the unforgettably named shop known as The Human Bean....

TikTok Is Loving The Nostalgic Gift One Woman Bought Her Grandfather Dean Drobot/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: July 11, 2022 11:21 pm EST Every once in a while, it’s more than reasonable to indulge in pleasantries of days gone by, especially those involving the foods and beverages we connect with good times. And no matter the occasion, a taste of sweet nostalgia is the best way to treat ourselves and our loved ones....

What Is Hersheypark’s ‘Chocolatier Experience’ Really Like? Hersheypark By Chase Shustack/Updated: June 16, 2022 1:56 pm EST If you’re being serenaded by singing cows about the wonders of milk chocolate, chances are you’re in Hersheypark. If you’re sitting out the aftereffects of an intense roller coaster and are greeted by a giant dancing Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, you may be in Hersheypark. If you’ve found yourself with a bag full of Hershey’s Chocolate, you’re either a chocoholic or you just strolled out of the Hersheypark gift shop....

What Starbucks’ New NFT’s Really Mean For Rewards Members Brenda Rocha - Blossom/Shutterstock By Gillian King/Aug. 9, 2022 1:30 pm EST Big changes are coming at Starbucks. Or at least, to Starbucks’ virtual platforms. The coffee chain is just the latest of many big brands to hop on the NFT bandwagon. Coca-Cola, Addidas, Gucci, and Nike have already jumped into the NFT waters, according to the International Business Times. Not to mention that Maker’s Mark just jumped on the NFT bandwagon....

When You Eat Oatmeal Every Day, This Is What Happens Masha Avena/Shutterstock By Liz Barrett Foster/Updated: March 28, 2022 1:12 pm EST People across the globe enjoy a nice bowl of oatmeal in the morning. Need proof? The world’s oatmeal market was valued at $2.4 billion in 2019 and “is projected to reach $3.53 billion by the end of 2027,” reports Fortune Business Insights. Egypt and China have been enjoying oats for thousands of years, according to NPR affiliate station KRCU....

Are consumers ready to buy into a Healthy America? New Africa/Shutterstock While mom might have stressed eating more leafy greens and consuming that daily fruit allotment, developing a balanced lifestyle may not be as easy as learning the ABCs. When John Mackey co-founded Whole Foods, the small seed of a concept that balanced core values with customer happiness grew into a multi-billion dollar business. According to Bloomberg, Mackey is ready to nourish a new idea and hopefully foster “national network of medical wellness centers and vegetarian restaurants....

Why Costco Shoppers Are Jealous Of The Store’s Canadian Food Courts Reddit By Naomi Kennedy/June 20, 2022 1:17 pm EST There are plenty of perks that come with having a Costco membership, though having access to the warehouse’s infamous food court might be one of the best. Its menu is small but mighty, consisting of delicious treats like churros, chicken bakes, and massive slices of cheesy pizza. And then, of course, there’s the iconic $1....

12 Weekly Meal Planner Apps That Will Make Dieting A Lot Easier Matt Cardy/Getty Images By Acacia Deadrick/April 11, 2022 2:20 am EST Dieting is tough, especially when you have no idea where to start. Luckily for us, we are in the golden age of technology, and have loads and loads of apps that make dieting just a bit easier. There are countless weekly meal planning apps, but we’ve rounded up the 12 best that will make choosing and making healthy recipes a breeze....

BBQ Expert Reveals The One Thing Most People Get Wrong About Ribs Zu Kamilov/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/July 12, 2022 11:35 am EST Though ribs are prepared in restaurants and kitchens throughout the world, they are an especially integral part of the American barbecue scene. Pork ribs are the most popular choice — typically spareribs or baby back ribs, per TasteAtlas — and the meat is usually grilled slowly over low temperatures....

Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Caitlyn Wisser/Updated: March 28, 2022 4:13 pm EST A 2019 YouGov study found that Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world. That’s not hard to believe, as it comes in many different varieties and encompasses many dishes, from pasta and pizza to steamed fish and cannolis. Its versatility allows it to be enjoyed by many who have different tastes and various ideas of what actually constitutes Italian food....

Cup Noodles Is Officially Bringing Back Its Controversial Fall Flavor Morumotto/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 8:30 am EST As the nights begin to grow longer and cooler, and the valleys and hills turn into a canvas of crimson, purple, and amber, you may start to feel Autumn in the air. And just as summer brings us barbeque sauce and hamburgers, the Fall brings the usual dishes of pumpkin spice and noodle soup....

Giada DeLaurentiis’ ‘Skinny’ Chicken Parmesan Recipe Is Turning Heads Sonia Moskowitz/Getty By Erich Barganier/Updated: March 28, 2022 9:06 am EST Americans love chicken parmesan. According to Paesana, the original chicken parmesan stems from a dish called melanzane alla Parmigiana, also known as eggplant parmesan. When Italians moved to America, they discovered that cuts of chicken had a much lower price tag than in the Old World, and many proteins entered the canon of Italian-American cuisine as a result....

Johnnie Walker Black Label: Everything You Need To Know Billy Watkins/Shutterstock By Adam Swierk/May 13, 2022 5:12 pm EST A classic is a classic for a reason. The Whopper. Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar. Sam Adams Boston Lager. It’s impossible to deny the beloved nature of such iconic products, or to overstate their societal impact. Those truly classic creations that touch a cultural nerve, allowing them to stand the test of time, aren’t simply a result of dumb luck and happenstance....

Nigella Lawson’s Lush, Savory Cheesecake Has Twitter Enthralled David M. Benett/Getty Images By Christine Navarrete/Aug. 23, 2022 2:20 pm EST Nigella Lawson is no stranger to flipping the culinary script. The celebrity chef and journalist isn’t afraid to experiment or buck tradition in the kitchen and has even made headlines in the past for the controversial method she used in her recipe for double-buttered toast. As demonstrated on her show, “Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat,” Lawson’s technique involves a two-stage buttering approach in which she adds a second layer of butter once the first layer has settled into the toast (via YouTube)....

The Big Change That Might Be Coming To Shake Shack In 2023 Manu Padilla/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 8:10 pm EST Shake Shack may be the youngster on the burger block compared to the likes of Five Guys and In-N-Out, but it has grown up pretty fast. What began as a hot dog stand in Madison Square Park around 2001 (per Shake Shack’s website) boasts 400 locations today, per Restaurant Dive....

The Dangerous Link Between Viagra And Certain Brands Of Honey Subbotina Anna/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/July 16, 2022 6:55 pm EST When you think of aphrodisiacs to spice up a romantic meal, oysters definitely come to mind first, but honey and chocolate are also on the list (via Refinery 29). Honey’s association with sex and romance dates back to Greece’s Classical period. Hippocrates, “the father of medicine,” advised couples to consume milk and honey before sex for a more intimate experience, per Refinery 29....