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Most Of Costco’s Recent Earnings Came From An Unexpected Source William James Herath/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/June 3, 2022 3:10 pm EST We all know someone who shops at Costco. That someone might even be you. The point is that the warehouse store is pretty darn popular. In fact, Costco’s net sales for 2021 totaled more than $192 billion (via Supermarket News). So what are people buying from Costco? By general consensus, some of the best items to buy at Costco include prescriptions, diapers, and gas....

The 19th-Century London Beer Flood That Turned Deadly Krasula/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/April 15, 2022 11:30 am EST If Homer Simpson, Norm Peterson, and every beer commercial ever made are to be believed, beer is a nectar of the gods that enhances your social life and makes your weekends more exciting. After all, people who imbibe this amber beverage in advertisements lead a much more interesting existence — chatting amicably with bears, surfing amongst wild horses, or heading for the mountains atop their trusty steeds....

The Bar That Offers Drinkers A Sparkling View Valentyn Volkov/Shutterstock By Andrew Walser/June 22, 2022 7:45 pm EST At its best, a trip to the bar is more than an excuse to sip on alcohol but a genuinely rewarding and memorable experience. Sometimes the experience comes from the drink itself, especially when it’s a cocktail whipped up by a master bartender. Other times it’s the people you spend time with, the close friends gathering at the local watering hole after a long week to blow off some steam....

The Best Manual Coffee Grinders Of 2022 Evannovostro/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 11:27 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There’s nothing easier than stocking up on pre-ground coffee or having a roaster grind your beans. However, this may not be the best approach. Not many realize this, but the aroma and flavor of coffee start to deteriorate just 30 minutes after grinding (via Coffee Bros)....

The Oldest Restaurant In America Has A Surprising Role In HBO’s Julia HBO By Molly Clark/April 16, 2022 2:42 pm EST Julia Child’s famous PBS TV show may have been titled “The French Chef,” but Child had some notable ties to the Boston area during her career as a cookbook author and television personality. HBO Max’s newly released eight-episode show “Julia” follows Child, played by Sarah Lancashire, throughout her journey to become one of TV’s first and most beloved cooking show hosts, often amid much opposition from directors and producers, and it also presents a portrayal of Child’s devoted marriage (via Warner Media press release)....

The Simple Secret To Picking High-Quality Canned Tomatoes Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Nick Desimone/March 6, 2022 8:48 am EST Canned food gets a bad wrap. Sure some canned items are hyper-processed and leave a lot to be desired in the nutrition and flavor departments, but that’s not always the case. When it comes to vegetables, the canned variety might just be one of the best choices. But, contrary to popular belief, fresh produce isn’t necessarily the most flavorful or nutritious option....

The Stylish Way Taco Bell Is Celebrating Its 60th Anniversary Walter Cicchetti/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/March 21, 2022 2:45 pm EST If you love Taco Bell, you’re in pretty good company with a brand truly on your side. Few fast food chains provide as much fan support as Taco Bell does. How many restaurants can say they have their own fan-created literary journal? And how many restaurants have launched their own pop-up hotel, complete with as many free tacos as you can eat (via Franchise 500)?...

The Tea Debate In Bridgerton Season 2 Explained Netflix/YouTube By Hope Ngo/March 27, 2022 1:02 pm EST No British period drama is complete without a scene or more involving tea – either taken on its own or as part of the classic mid-afternoon ritual. But in the latest season of the hit series “Bridgerton,” English tea takes a bit of a beating at the hands of lead character Kate Sharma, played by Simone Ashley, who chooses to dismiss the beverage....

The Tragic Way Climate Change Could Affect US Meat Supplies Chatham172/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Aug. 1, 2022 11:02 am EST Unless you lived in the Midwest, chances are you would have missed a warning from the National Weather Service over what it called a “record-breaking, early-season heat wave” that would wash over parts of the country between June 12 and 16 of this year. During the hottest day of the spell, some areas in Illinois broke heat records by registering temperatures of 119 F, per the National Weather Service....

The Untold Truth Of Challah Tomertu/Shutterstock By Suzanne S. Wiley/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 11:37 am EST Challah is a highly symbolic bread, with everything from the individual ingredients to the number of strands used to form the loaf functioning as a spiritual symbol. It’s also a popular bread to bake and eat, regardless of what religion or spiritual practices you observe. Challah’s journey from special ritual bread to widely eaten loaf spans centuries and cultures....

This Historic McDonald’s Is Located In Old Train Carriages Facebook By Julia Mullaney/March 22, 2022 9:49 pm EST With nearly 40,000 locations across the globe, it only makes sense that some McDonald’s spots would be more unique than others. In Roswell, New Mexico, there is a UFO-style McDonald’s, which plays into the extraterrestrial vibe of the area. Over in Vinita, Oklahoma, one McDonald’s is built over the top of a highway, which certainly makes for an interesting overpass....

TikTok’s Hack For Making Frozen Grapes Is Genius Creative Family/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 10, 2022 10:36 am EST Before you think twice about eating grapes in favor of that bowl of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, we have an icy hack for you. Frozen grapes are not a new thing. In fact, the concept of freezing grapes and then enjoying them as a cool snack on a hot day or popping them into a drink to cool them down has been around for a while....

Wendy’s Sauces Ranked Worst To Best T.S. Lowry/Mashed By T.S. Lowry/Updated: May 9, 2022 11:28 am EST There are two kinds of people in the world of fast food and, really, the culinary world in general: Those who smother their food in sauce, and those who don’t. Okay, so there are arguably plenty of people who feast inside those parameters, but some people just like sauces more than others. The sauce on a Wendy’s menu are frequently and loudly cherished among fast food aficionados....

Why A TikTok Went Viral For Comparing Costco Alcohol To ‘The Real Thing’ TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/Feb. 22, 2022 3:11 pm EST Costco is beloved for its free samples, but complimentary fig bars alone can’t take all the credit for making this members-only one-stop shop the fifth-largest retailer in the world. Costco’s real draw is in its name: Cost Company. It’s where you go when you need enough Humboldt Fog to fill a dozen cheese boards without giving up your last paycheck....

Why Drumstick Wants You To Get A Tattoo For National Ice Cream Day Viktoriia Hnatiuk/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 12:35 pm EST Back in May, Devils Backbone Brewing Company made headlines when it announced a curiosity-piquing giveaway for IPA lovers on its website. The beverage company was offering up a whole year’s worth of free brewskies for the first 100 volunteers to get inked with an IPA-themed piece of artwork....

Why Gamers Are Loving These Cute Cookies From Whole Foods By Rachael Grow/July 31, 2022 6:00 am EST There are those who are swear by Whole Foods and shop at the high-end grocery store for of its wide selection of fresh organic foods. However, Whole Foods isn’t the most affordable grocery store around, earning it the unofficial title of “Whole Paycheck.” But love it or hate it, there’s one thing Whole Foods knows how to get perfectly right: a delicious frosted sugar cookie that’s simply too cute to resist....

Why TikTok Loved The Pasta Queen’s Colab With Lionfield Facebook By Andrew Walser/Updated: July 1, 2022 10:33 am EST It’s no secret that TikTok loves food videos. So many recent TikTok food trends were born on the short-form video app but disseminated to millions — who could forget the proliferation of cloud bread or Emily Mariko’s salmon rice hack? Pasta is especially popular on TikTok, where an Italian creator known as The Pasta Queen captivates her more than 2 million followers with recipes for “assassin’s spaghetti” and ricotta gnocchi, as well as her signature dramatic voiceovers (via TikTok)....

Why Truffles Are So Irresistible Davidabrlic/Shutterstock By Nads Willow/April 27, 2022 9:19 am EST Truffles are a mushroom-like underground fungi, and most of the truffles that you eat belong to the Tuber family, which are found naturally in forests and cultivated in truffières. The most sought-after black and white truffles are discovered in certain regions of Italy and France, while there are also species that come from the U.S. that are truly irresistible (via The National Wildlife Federation)....

13 Popular Root Beer Brands, Ranked Worst To Best kungverylucky/Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Updated: May 5, 2022 2:08 pm EST Plainly put, root beer is one of those beverages that you either love or abhor. For those individuals who love it, root beer tastes like nothing less than distilled happiness and stirs sweet memories of carefree moments from childhood. While some people think it tastes weird, it seems that most people enjoy root beer, especially in the United States....

Applebee’s New Summer Cocktails Offer A Wave Of Refreshment Facebook By Taylor Huang/May 17, 2022 1:33 pm EST Applebee’s fans who love cheap cocktails can always look forward to new drinks being added to the chain’s menu. Just recently, the restaurant updated its menu with its Seaside Sips beverages, which will bring in a wave of refreshment all summer. The company has formerly done other $5 drink series, including its Springtime Sips and Spooky Sips installations....