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Why Some Twix Bars Might Be Getting Smaller Bayhu19/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/July 6, 2022 1:24 pm EST Whether you’re team left or right Twix, you’re probably not someone who thinks there should be less of this chocolatey candy bar. Although this crunchy treat is popular in the U.S., Brits also love Twix, even though they claim that chocolate tastes different across the pond (via Insider). Surprisingly, this is not a matter of opinion or pride in one’s country, but a difference in regulations for milk chocolate....

Why Truly’s Summer Variety Pack Is Music To Dua Lipa’s Ears Dimitri Hakke/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/July 11, 2022 11:36 am EST Summer, Truly Hard Seltzer, and a sizzling beat could be the perfect combination. While Truly Poolside Variety Pack might not require a lavish watering hole, the flavors can bring a sip of refreshment to any sunny day. For Dua Lipa, Truly’s Chief Flavor Officer, the soundtrack of the summer remixes a touch of nostalgia with a beat that has everyone ready to enjoy a spirited summer....

10 German Beers To Try Rido/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/July 28, 2022 1:59 pm EST Germany is the host of the world’s largest festival dedicated to beer: Oktoberfest. So it’s no surprise that Germans are wild about the drink. The festival’s nearly 6 million yearly guests come to the southeastern city of Bavaria for that singular reason. Beer-making records date back more than 6,000 years, but in Germany, beer brewing didn’t take off in popularity until the Middle Ages, according to German Culture....

16 Of The Most Delicious Soups From Around The World Roman Gagoev/Shutterstock By Jamila Khan/July 15, 2022 1:16 pm EST There’s no doubt about it: People love soup. Hearty, comforting, and packed with flavors, there’s a reason why the worldwide soup market was valued at $16.1 billion in 2018 (via Grand View Research). Perhaps the biggest reasons soup is so popular with the masses is that it’s familiar, comforting, and affordable....

Foods You Should Never Eat On A Plane Shutterstock By Karen Miner/Updated: April 21, 2022 3:46 pm EST Let’s just admit it — there’s not about air travel that is enjoyable. Airplanes and airports are necessary evils when we’re trying to travel long distances, and we all just tend to grin and bear it. The restaurants inside of airports might be a light in the darkness of the terminal, but the food served on the planes is a whole different subject....

Giada De Laurentiis’ ‘Secret Weapon’ For Better Charcuterie Boards FashionStock.com/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/March 1, 2022 2:00 pm EST Warmer weather is just around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to break out a picnic blanket and enjoy the beginning of springtime outside with your family and friends. And what could be better for a picnic than a gorgeous charcuterie board to graze from? If you’re looking for inspiration for the perfect picnic spread, Giada De Laurentiis recently posted a photo on Instagram of a board filled with toasted bread, green olives, meats, a soft cheese, and a bright orange condiment that makes the whole photo pop....

Grocery Delivery Services Ranked From Worst To First Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 1:45 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. More and more, people are turning to grocery delivery services in order to get their groceries. While these services only accounted for about 3% of grocery sales as of 2019, it’s expected to grow into a $143 billion industry by 2025 — and that estimation was made before the coronavirus pandemic caused an explosion of interest in these delivery services....

Here’s What NFL Quarterback Matthew Stafford Eats In A Day Christian Petersen/Getty Images By Elise DeVoe AND Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: March 23, 2022 8:56 am EST After spending 12 years as the quarterback of the Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford was traded to the Los Angeles Rams before the 2021-22 season. The trade, which NBC Sports called “the biggest offseason trade in the NFL” after the 2020 season, was a bit unorthodox — two teams basically switched quarterbacks, with Jared Goff being traded to the Lions and Stafford joining the Rams....

Here’s Who The UN’s World Food Program Wants To ‘Step Up’ addkm/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/May 24, 2022 11:40 am EST The mission of the Nobel Prize-winning U.N.’s World Food Programme is to end global hunger. Last October, Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, set aside just under $6 billion, which the program’s head, David Beasley, seemed to believe was earmarked for donation to the program, per AP News. Beasley’s belief came out of a Twitter dialogue in which Musk seemingly pledged $6 billion of his own liquidated Tesla stock to the program for the purpose of solving the global hunger crisis....

The user found a Costco card from the 1991 Reddit On the subreddit r/Costco, where Redditors gather to proclaim their love for the buy-in-bulk store, user u/peejayemm posted a photo of a rather noticeable artifact. A vintage Costco card, decorated in faded navy blue and dark gold, fitting for the “Gold Card Membership” that this card offers — or at least, used to offer. The poster didn’t elaborate on how the card was found, only noting that it was “found in a box....

How American Kitchens Looked The Year You Were Born Serghei Starus/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Lavis/Aug. 20, 2022 4:29 pm EST Kitchens are the epicenter of the home, a place for families to break bread, do homework, and experiment with the 30-minute dinner possibilities of combining a can of spaghetti sauce with a bag of frozen vegetables. Kitchen decor is constantly evolving, embracing new stylistic elements and gadgets to make spaces that are both functional and beautiful....

How Rachael Ray Really Feels About Burgers Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 3:41 am EST If you’ve ever watched old episodes of “30 Minute Meals” or pawed through an issue of “Rachael Ray Magazine” looking for new dinner ideas, there’s something you’ve probably noticed: Rachael Ray has created a lot of burger recipes. Her website offers up more than 60 burger recipes for hungry fans, and the star once even held a “Best Undiscovered Burger Chef” competition (via Popsugar)....

Oreo Just Teased Fans With A Potential New Flavor Combination Katrin Volkova/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: May 24, 2022 11:32 am EST If there’s one thing Oreo likes more than making its iconic chocolate cookie sandwich, it’s coming up with limited-edition Oreo flavors and thrilling collaborations that leave fans in a constant whirlwind. A 2020 New York Times article observed that since the release of the Birthday Cake Oreo way back in 2012, which was to mark 100 years of the original cookie, Oreo has released 65 new flavors, each pushing the boundaries of what the classic cookie sandwich could be....

Slow Cooker Seafood Paella Recipe Jason Goldstein/Mashed By Jason Goldstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 29, 2022 11:20 am EST When many people think of paella, they think of a dish that you can only order at a restaurant. However, it’s actually possible to make paella on your own and with little fuss. All you need are a few ingredients and the help of your slow cooker, and you can enjoy this fantastic symphony of seafood and rice in no time!...

Starbucks Japan’s New Banana-Inspired Drinks May Make You Jealous Twitter By Amy Hamblen/April 21, 2022 8:13 am EST Not only do gorgeous, pink-hued cherry blossoms blooming in Japan make for excellent photo opportunities, but the annual event also signals the arrival of seasonal Starbucks drinks you can only find in Asia. According to Time Out, back in February Starbucks Japan launched a Sakura Strawberry Shiratama Frappuccino and a Sakura Blooming Milk Latte in addition to a Sakura doughnut to commemorate the occasion....

The ‘Emo Wendy’s’ Memes That Have Twitter Cracking Up Facebook By Sophia Lo/July 18, 2022 10:06 pm EST When it comes to fast-food chain Twitter, Wendy’s is usually churning up roasts and ready to poke a bit of fun at its rivals. For example, Wendy’s once burned Jack in the Box and McDonald’s in one tweet. But now, Wendy’s has other accounts tweeting about the brand, and more specifically, its logo....

The Honest Diner Job Ad Instagram Can’t Get Enough Of Suzanne Tucker/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/March 31, 2022 8:39 am EST It’s no secret the restaurant industry has been struggling to attract workers lately. According to Business Insider, as of 2022, seven out of 10 restaurants report not having enough employees to meet business demands. One reason for the lack of staffing may be that many food service jobs don’t offer enough incentives for prospective candidates....

The Refrigeration Rule You Must Follow For Protein Shakes PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock By Abby Tariq/July 11, 2022 9:22 am EST All hail protein, AKA the mighty macronutrient that plays a pivotal role in repairing the body’s cells and making new ones. Sufficient protein intake helps keep your bones, muscles, and tissues healthy — but did you know that your hair, skin, and even nails rely on protein? Moreover, not getting enough of the highly complex substance could lead to muscle loss or health complications, such as edema, fatty liver, weaker bones, and impaired immune function, per Healthline....

The Surprising Reason A Top Chef Finalist Was Turned Away At A Restaurant Larry French/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 9:46 am EST She may have found fame for her skills in the kitchen, but Top Chef finalist and current corporate chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley is currently in the news for something else entirely. In a social media post that has since gone viral, D.C. chef Danny Lee called out Washington restaurant Shōtō on social media for denying Meek-Bradley entry because of her shoes, which were described as “flip flops....

The Upgraded Taco Bell Nacho BellGrande Order That Has Reddit Drooling Eric Broder Van Dyke/Shutterstock By Lauren Farkas/July 21, 2022 11:05 am EST Let’s face it: We all love Taco Bell for a long list of reasons, and that number of reasons may or may not be correlated with the number of menu items the fast food chain has to offer. That number only gets longer when customers harness their creativity to make the custom orders of their dreams....