This Is What Barack Obama Eats Getty Images By Chris Heasman/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 8:40 pm EST It’s probably not an exaggeration to suggest that Barack Obama might have been the most physically fit President the United States of America has ever had. That comes down to a few things, as it does with anybody — a decent workout routine doesn’t hurt, for example, and we can’t rule out good genes....
TikTok Isn’t Convinced About This Chipotle Burrito Hack Facebook By Dave Malyon/Aug. 10, 2022 9:27 am EST An enterprising TikToker went to Chipotle Mexican Grill and scored a burrito for half the price. The video producer may have believed they were doing the world a service by showing them how to beat the system, but just as TikTok saw red in response to a deceptive Chipotle order, viewers of the now-deleted video did not seem very impressed....
Try This Olive Oil Trick Before Throwing Away Fruit Peels masa44/Shutterstock By Abby Tariq/May 27, 2022 11:35 am EST Chefs can’t stop praising the flavors, aromas, versatility, and health benefits that olive oil brings to the table. You’ll even find it used in some of Gordon Ramsay’s best cooking tips, which says a lot. This oil is an integral part of the Mediterranean diet and is packed with antioxidants, monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), amino acids, and polyphenols....
Wheat Prices Are Falling, But It’s Not For The Reason You Think innakreativ/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Aug. 3, 2022 9:52 am EST At about $780 per unit per 5,000 bushels, wheat may not be as cheap as it used to be before the COVID-19 pandemic, but it certainly isn’t as expensive as it was back at the end of February, when food costs skyrocketed and prices rose to over $1,250 per trading unit after the war in Ukraine affected food supplies, per Trading Economics....
Why McDonald’s Just Saw An Increase In McPlant Sales James Copeland/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/April 22, 2022 2:14 pm EST The demand for plant-based meat alternatives has grown exponentially in the last two years. According to Food Dive, 2020 saw a 27% increase in plant-based food sales, and “the plant-based segment grew at a faster clip than traditional products as a whole.” There are a host of benefits to choosing a flexitarian diet, but many people reaching for plant-based items will likely mention their concern for animal and environmental welfare....
Why Molson Coors Just Lost A $56 Million Lawsuit Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/March 28, 2022 6:45 pm EST Multinational brewing company Molson Coors will have to pay $56 million to Stone Brewing following the conclusion of an ongoing trademark infringement case that had been brought against the brand in 2018, according to Reuters. Stone Brewing, a craft brewery based in San Diego, California, alleged that Molson Coors, which manufactures Keystone beer, rebranded its product in what Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch called a “hostile 4-year co-op of the Stone name,” per ABC 8 News....
Why Reddit Has Issues With The Chefs On Netflix’s Iron Chef Reboot Patrick Wymore/Netflix By Elaina Friedman/May 26, 2022 11:43 am EST It’s been four years since Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” came to an end after 13 cut-throat seasons, laying the groundwork for the seemingly endless menu of cooking competition shows viewers can choose from today. Inspired by the Japanese program of the same name, the iconic series saw “Good Eats” celeb Alton Brown helming the judge’s panel while The Chairman, actor and martial artist Mark Dacascos, cut the proverbial ribbon of each episode by sharply proclaiming, “Allez cuisine!...
Why The Origin Of The Fluffernutter Sandwich Will Surprise You Marie Sonmez Photography/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/July 5, 2022 12:24 pm EST Fluffernutter evokes thoughts of a quirky Dr. Seuss character or a funny-sounding word you might use to describe something nonsensical that’s “pure fluffernutter.” Despite its silly name, the Fluffernutter is not the product of a writer’s imagination, but rather a sandwich filled with peanut butter and Marshmallow Fluff (sliced bananas can also be added if one feels so inclined) layered between two slices of white bread....
Yes, A Burger Vending Machine Now Exists Facebook By Colin McCandless/April 11, 2022 4:00 pm EST We’ve come a long way since humans created the first hamburger. Now, it’s robots’ turn to show us what they’ve got. If you enjoy chowing down on a restaurant-quality burger every now and then, but aren’t too keen on interacting with other human beings, you’ll be excited to learn about RoboBurger, a new robot vending machine dispensing contactless hamburgers in Jersey City, New Jersey....
24 Refrigerator Hacks You Should Try Aslysun/Shutterstock By Nads Willow/July 4, 2022 11:01 am EST Since refrigerators became a domestic must-have over 100 years ago, they’ve literally changed people’s lives. They look stylish and, well, let’s face it — having a fridge is way more convenient than trying to keep your food cold in damp cellars or buried under some snow in winter. Do you take your fridge for granted though?...
A Fan-Favorite Fall Treat Is Officially Back At Sam’s Club Sorbis/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Aug. 11, 2022 8:21 am EST With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start keeping an eye out for fall-themed snacks. Pumpkins are one of the key fall elements that you’ll see in seasonal snacks and desserts, and it’s not hard to understand why. Pumpkin puree in baked goods makes them delightfully moist, and if you’re ready to try all that pumpkin has to offer, we’ve rounded up 62 of the best pumpkin recipes for fall....
Can You Freeze Figs? Ekaterina Mamontova M2K/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/July 13, 2022 11:45 am EST For many people, their most common experience with eating figs is in “newton” form, as in the brand of one of America’s most popular snacks, Fig Newtons. However, figs are a delicious and versatile fruit that many also enjoy on their own or in a variety of savory or sweet dishes. As NPR points out, however, the availability of fresh figs each year is quite limited, since there are just two short fig seasons each year....
Hot stuff at Costco: Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp Instagram At members-only Costco, Fly By Jing appears to be receiving a very warm welcome. During a spin through the aisles, Instagram account @costco_doesitagain was stoked to find Sichuan Chili Crisp: “@flybyjing Sichuan Chili Crisp!,” the post exclaimed. Some Costco shoppers have said you can skip trendy Fly By Jing, but followers of @costco_doesitagain are excited to see it – and are stocking up....
Grubhub And MasterChef Are Cooking Up A Virtual Restaurant rblfmr/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Updated: May 18, 2022 10:34 am EST If you’ve ever found yourself salivating during an episode of “MasterChef” wishing you could get your hands on one of the scrumptious-looking dishes a contestant whipped up, you may just be in for some luck. As fans well know, 11 seasons of competitors on the Fox reality show have prepared a variety of dishes to be taste-tested by a lineup of celebrity judges over the years, including Gordon Ramsay and Joe Bastianich (via Fox)....
Here’s How To Get A Taste Of Twix Cookie Dough Bayhu19/Shutterstock By Margaret McCormick/June 14, 2022 1:09 pm EST National Cookie Dough Day is fast approaching: It falls on June 21 (per National Today) and will no doubt be celebrated in a variety of ways. National Cookie Dough Day is not to be confused with National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (Aug. 4) or National Cookie Day (Dec. 4), which is a day to celebrate cookies of each and every persuasion — sometimes with deals and discounts....
How A Chicago Landmark Inspired White Castle’s Design Facebook By Maria Scinto/May 17, 2022 3:04 pm EST If you ever wandered down Chicago’s Magnificent Mile — as a tourist, not a jaded local — chances are you’ll get a crick in your neck gaping upwards at all of the jaw-dropping buildings. Even if you’ve never considered yourself much of an architecture buff, the well-named Magnificent Mile will find a way of winning you over....
How Nadiya Hussain Made Mary Berry Cry While Filming GBBO Dave J Hogan/Getty By Rachael Grow/Aug. 30, 2022 12:10 pm EST When the announcer named Nadiya Hussain the triumphant winner of “The Great British Bake Off” in 2015, the baker’s life changed forever (per Nadiya Hussain). She explained, “All I remember is handing the trophy back to Paul and saying ‘are you sure you haven’t made a mistake?’” After her win, Hussain went on to write cookbooks, children’s books, novels, starred in her own cooking shows, and writes a weekly column in The Times....
Is Gnocchi Friday Even A Real Thing? picturepixx/Shutterstock By Jennifer Amos/Aug. 8, 2022 8:34 am EST There are 195 countries around the globe and each country has its own unique cuisine. Some foods even differ based on the region within each country; for example, coastal areas may have more seafood in their diet. So, out of all of those different cuisines, which is the most popular? YouGov reports that out of the 24 countries they surveyed, Italian cuisine is the most popular....
Listeria Concerns Spur Recall Of Even More Enoki Mushrooms Chursina Viktoriia/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: March 20, 2022 11:51 am EST According to the FDA, the Los Angeles-based company Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. has just announced that it is recalling packages of Enoki Mushrooms over fears of Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. The concern stems from testing conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Described as a “product of China,” the mushrooms had been received by retailers in Chicago, Illinois, Los Angeles, California, and Dallas, Texas by January 4, 2022....
Morris Chestnut Goes To Mastro’s For This ‘Ridiculously Good’ Cake Bennett Raglin/Getty By Taylor Huang/March 1, 2022 2:08 pm EST Morris Chestnut was just naming off his favorite dessert spots on an episode of “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (via YouTube). We know that the hosts of the popular talk show are big foodies: Many of their conversations on the show centered around food, like when they debated the right time to eat Thanksgiving dinner and discussed interesting ways to eat Girl Scout cookies (via Twitter)....
