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The Reason Black Ivory Coffee Costs About $1,000 Per Pound Carol La Rosa/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 14, 2022 5:30 pm EST Whether it’s a cup of joe from the old percolator at home or a foamy latte grabbed at Starbucks on the morning rush to work, for some people, drinking coffee really is the only way to get out of bed in the morning. While it gives you that well-needed boost of energy, you may have some choice words about the price....

This Is What The World’s Oldest Person Ate Every Day New Africa/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/April 10, 2022 6:31 pm EST A recent study by UK-based CBD company Eden’s Gate sought to uncover the secrets to living a long life by studying some of the world’s oldest people (via Eat This, Not That!). To get at the core of what gives individuals health and longevity, researchers examined the lifestyles of six people who lived to be older than 100....

This Might Be The Best Way To Store Leftover Canned Tomatoes RcriStudio/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:27 pm EST The “Best if Used By/Before” date listed on grocery store products doesn’t mean that food immediately spoils and can’t be safely eaten after that time window has passed, according to the USDA. This also applies to “Use-By” or “Sell-By” dates listed on packaging, which do not indicate safety dates, except when pertaining to baby formula....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Aren’t Thrilled With Its Quinoa Tortillas Maddie Meyer/Getty Images By Derek Helling/Aug. 14, 2022 1:08 pm EST Trader Joe’s has had some hits in its private label product line over the years. It doesn’t look like Trader Joe’s tortillas that are made out of quinoa flour are among them, though, based on the reactions of some outspoken customers. In the past, there’s been a secret sauce that Trader Joe’s fans freaked out about, a sparkling lemonade that people became fixated on, and gluten-free empanadas that had Trader Joe’s shoppers excited....

Why People Are Begging Shake Shack To Make A Huge Change To Its Burgers Facebook By Hope Ngo/June 13, 2022 9:19 am EST The struggle is real if you’re a Shake Shack fan but are feeling pangs of guilt because you enjoy their mouthwatering burger patties served in the loving embrace of Martin’s pillowy soft potato buns. The famed Pennsylvania-based bread maker and lead Shake Shack supplier has been at the center of controversy since it was revealed that the Martin family are supporters of Doug Mastriano, a far-right Republican who is running for governor of the state, per Insider....

Why Some Twitter Users Have Vowed To Stop Shopping At Whole Foods Sundry Photography/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 15, 2022 9:36 am EST The proverbial buck doesn’t stop there either: Apart from Whole Foods cutting healthcare benefits for 1,900 part-time workers in 2019, one longstanding employee filed a lawsuit against the health-infused grocer for discrimination against black employees attempting to move up in the company (per Philadelphia). As if these incidents didn’t make progressive shoppers weary already, according to Twitter, they now have another reason to find somewhere else to shop....

13 Tiny Cans That Hide A Lot Of Alcohol diy13/Shutterstock By Alex Darus/Aug. 21, 2022 1:40 pm EST The explosion of ready-to-drink canned cocktails has led to booze companies putting inventive alcohol concoctions into a can. Whether it’s hard seltzer or liquor-based cocktails in a can, drinking from a can has never been so versatile, especially for non-beer drinkers. You can find canned versions of wine, mixed drinks, and even hard kombucha at the liquor store these days....

15 Best Tea Flavors Ranked Lokana/Shutterstock By Jamila Khan/July 2, 2022 4:51 pm EST Who doesn’t love tea? There’s frankly nothing more comforting than wrapping your hands around a steaming cup and feeling the warmth seep through you as you take the first sip. It’s not just us; the entire world is obsessed with tea. As per Statista, over 13 billion pounds were consumed in 2020. Tea is more than just a comforting beverage, however....

2-Ingredient Bagel Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 4:50 pm EST New York-style or not, bagels are a perfect breakfast or snack for busy people and breakfast lovers alike. But what makes them so special? Maybe it’s their crusty outer texture and their soft and warm inside, or maybe it’s because they are filling and can be paired with meat, veggies, cream cheese, or any kind of condiment, really....

Chris Keyser And Daniel Goldfarb Bring Julia Child’s Lessons To HBO Max’s Julia - Exclusive Interview George Rose/Getty Images By Molly Harris/March 31, 2022 2:06 pm EST It’s no secret that Julia Child not only had a dynamic and illustrious career that inspired not only the next generation of professional chefs and her contemporaries, but also many books and films about her life. But one thing that sets the latest series based on Child’s life, HBO Max’s “Julia,” is the period of her life in which it is set....

Guinness Just Launched Cold Brew Coffee Beer. Here’s What To Know Pitchayaarch Photography/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/April 21, 2022 9:40 am EST Coffee and beer seem like an unlikely power combo. Whereas many people start their day with coffee to wake them up, beer is more of an evening, post-work drink. But there is a reason why espresso martinis seem to be all the rage these days — it seems that people love the taste of fresh, high-quality espresso combined with the relaxing effects of alcohol (via InsideHook)....

How A Starbucks Customer Restored This Barista’s ‘Faith In Humanity’ Toshio Chan/Shutterstock By Claire Schuh/April 11, 2022 5:00 pm EST Between standing all day, dealing with difficult customers, and keeping track of company rules and menu guidelines, it’s no secret that food service jobs can be hard on employees — no matter where they work or what their job title is. However, these challenges can be especially difficult for those who are pregnant....

How An Ex-Trader Joe’s Employee Outed The Company In A Big Way Colleen Michaels/Shutterstock By Lauren Farkas/Aug. 3, 2022 1:57 pm EST Everyone has their favorite brands. Whether it be entertainment, food, or clothing, most consumers have their go-to preferences when picking from the options on the market. When it comes to grocery store brands, Trader Joe’s is the go-to for shoppers all over the United States. With its ever-changing offering of unique products, consistently friendly staff, fun nautical theme, and overall pleasant and welcoming ambiance, it’s no wonder that customers keep coming back for more....

How Long It Really Takes Häagen-Dazs To Bring New Flavors To Market - Exclusive calimedia/Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/April 27, 2022 1:13 pm EST Summer is on the horizon, which means it’s the optimal time for some sunshine and new ice cream flavors. Häagen-Dazs just launched the City Sweets collection, and it is all things street foods. That means the flavors are inspired by crunchy churros, salty pretzels, cake swirled with a berry sauce, coffee, and black-and-white cookies that you grab on-the-go in most big cities (per the company’s press release)....

Instagram Finds Michael Symon’s Simple Breakfast Super Relatable Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/March 28, 2022 10:29 am EST Eating breakfast before starting your day doesn’t have to take too much time. According to Good Housekeeping, you can hit the morning running with a breakfast smoothie or a bowl of instant oatmeal topped off with nuts and dried cranberries. A larger, easy breakfast doesn’t have to prove difficult either. Anyone who wants a more decadent meal can utilize a sheet pan to create anything from pancakes to egg scrambles....

Instagram Is Drooling Over Trader Joes’ New Hard Kombucha Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/July 27, 2022 8:30 am EST If you’re a loyal Trader Joe’s customer and love a good summer cocktail, other avid shoppers have some recommendations for you. When Trader Joe’s peaches and cream liqueur hit shelves customers were brainstorming drink ideas, and shoppers have used Trader Joe’s spicy jalapeño lemonade to make margaritas. Now, there’s another boozy item that customers are getting excited about this season....

Margarita Mondays Just Got A Lot Easier With Topo Chico’s Newest Hard Seltzer Flavors Topo Chico Hard Seltzer By Melissa Campana/April 4, 2022 11:58 am EST People just can’t leave seltzer water well enough alone, can they? Imagine poor seltzer, who for all those years really only sat next to a TV dinner and watched “Wheel of Fortune” with the octogenarian crowd. Maybe it would do a bingo night now and again, or fizzle the occasional set of dentures overnight, but for the most part seltzer’s idea of a wild time was the early-bird special and bed by 8 p....

Niecy Nash On IHOP Rewards, The Best TV Catering, And On-Screen Food Memories - Exclusive Interview David Livingston/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/April 18, 2022 2:52 pm EST Actress, comedian, and personality Niecy Nash wants the world to know how much she loves pancakes. According to Vibe, Nash joined forces with IHOP to help promote the restaurant’s latest royalty program. The chain tapped the star to promote its crypto pancake currency system called PanCoins....

People Eager To Try The Clash Dash Cereal At Walmart Might Want To Brace Themselves Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Gillian King/Aug. 9, 2022 10:43 am EST “Clash of Clans” is a mobile strategy game that launched in 2012. In the game, you can “build your village, raise a clan, and compete in epic clan wars” against “millions of players worldwide,” according to Apple. This year, for the game’s 10th anniversary, the creators are doing some pretty special things to mark the occasion....

Reddit Is Divided Over Taco Bell’s Supersized Cheez-It Tostada Tada Images/Shutterstock By Jennifer Amos/Aug. 29, 2022 12:27 pm EST When you think of fast food, you may picture a cheeseburger or chicken nuggets with fries and a milkshake. Those fast food items are classics and hit the spot, but there are a lot of interesting menu offerings around the world that may surprise you. For example, Tim Hortons in Buffalo, New York has a buffalo latte with actual buffalo sauce in the coffee, Kentucky Fried Chicken in New Zealand has chocolate truffles that taste like chicken, McDonald’s in Japan has pumpkin spice french fries, and Burger King in Israel has a doughnut burger (per Eat This, Not That!...