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Krispy Kreme Is Celebrating World Chocolate Day With A Comeback Flavor TongRoRo/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 5:21 pm EST World Chocolate Day is just around the corner, and we know the perfect way to celebrate: chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. To commemorate this special day of the year, why not spend July 7 whipping up a dessert recipe that’s perfect for chocolate lovers? Whether you opt for a scrumptious batch of chocolate chip cookies, a classic chocolate cake, an easy two-ingredient chocolate mousse, or all of the above, you really can’t go wrong....

Krispy Kreme’s 85th Birthday Celebration Can Win You A Big Prize Facebook By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 10:08 am EST Many adults may feel a sense of dread when their birthday rolls around each year. Clinical psychologist Lucia Montesi told Vice this is perfectly normal. However, it’s also very possible that these anti-birthday-ers didn’t always loathe the anniversary of their entrance into the world. During our younger years, birthdays often brought with them a sense of excitement and anticipation similar to that of Christmas Eve — in part, because the annual celebration often meant there would be a big stack of presents waiting just for us....

Natty Light Vodka Wants To Bring DJ Steve Aoki To Your Living Room Facebook By Elise DeVoe/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 9:15 am EST Wait, Natty Light has a vodka brand? Yes, yes they do. Early 2019 was the beginning of a new era for the famously cheap Anheuser-Busch beer when they introduced some fruity flavor to the lineup: Strawberry Lemonade beer called Naturdays (via PR Newswire). After dipping their toe into the flavored beer water, they hopped on the hard seltzer bandwagon in August of 2019 with their “Aloha Beaches” and “Catalina Lime Mixer” flavors....

Omnivore Docuseries - Everything We Know So Far Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Felix Behr/March 3, 2022 5:06 pm EST For those feeling bereft of food programming with intellectual aspirations, Apple TV+ has you covered. The streaming service has ordered a new series called “Omnivore,” which will explore the relationship between people, the planet, and eight different ingredients in each one-hour episode. Or, to use the more exciting pitch language in the press release, it “will take viewers on a journey around the world, exploring the ingredients that have built societies, shaped spirituality and forever altered the human story....

Reddit Has A Costco Hack That Saves You Time In The Checkout Line Jeramey Lende/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/March 31, 2022 3:24 pm EST Costco is known for its great deals, but there is no denying that sometimes, trekking through the giant warehouse to score some savings can be a time-consuming, not to mention exhausting, process. It’s no wonder, then, that many people are on the lookout for ways to make the shopping experience quicker, easier, and less painful....

Taco Bell Just Launched Two New Burritos KULLAPONG PARCHERAT/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/June 23, 2022 7:54 pm EST Where’s the beef, you ask? A canonical 1980s commercial has long convinced us that it can be found in a Wendy’s hamburger, but Taco Bell fans may beg to differ. Customers go positively nuts for the fast-food chain’s meatiest options, from its Mexican Pizza that prompted a Dolly Parton-helmed musical to its classic Crunchwrap Supreme that’s inspired countless copycat recipes and ranks as the most popular Taco Bell item in the country (via Thrillist)....

The Absolute Best Ways To Drink A Coca-Cola vengerof/Shutterstock By Steven Luna/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 11:12 am EST Few beverages represent good times and great refreshment like Coca-Cola. A frosty can of Coke can be so uplifting that ads once featured a jingle that prompted viewers to “have a Coke and a smile.” The world’s best-selling cola has become synonymous with enjoyment, which has a little to do with marketing and a whole lot to do with the secret Coca-Cola formula....

The Controversial Reason Tim Hortons May Give Away Free Coffee Facebook By Gillian King/Aug. 1, 2022 5:41 pm EST Tim Hortons, aka Canadian Dunkin’ Donuts, has taken a few hits lately. The Canadian coffee and donut shop has seen sales drop since 2019, due in part to a failed attempt at drawing the meat-free market with “alternative protein” sandwiches (via the Toronto Star). The chain’s 2020 sales were more than a billion dollars (yes, billion with a “b”) below the 2019 numbers (via the U....

The Real Difference Between Gherkins And Cornichons Caterina Trimarchi/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/July 6, 2022 9:07 am EST Simply put, all gherkins are pickles, but not all pickles are gherkins — on that note, all cornichons are gherkins, but not all gherkins are cornichons. Confused much? Here is how this works. Pickled cucumber is normally referred to as a pickle, and because the gherkin is from the cucumber family, it is also considered a pickle, per New World Encyclopedia....

The Reason Eating Spicy Food Makes Your Nose Run By Colin McCandless/May 18, 2022 2:52 pm EST Although the pungency of heat found in peppers can technically be measured in units on the Scoville Scale, named for its creator Wilbur Scoville, each individual’s tolerance for spicy foods can vary greatly depending on a range of factors from genetics to personality. One thrill seeker’s habanero wing is another person’s standard hot wing....

The Subtle Difference Between Japanese And Chinese Tofu Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:41 pm EST Types of tofu range from silken to extra firm and categories in between, and these varieties adhere to Chinese and Japanese standards depending on where they’re made. But how are these standards different? All tofu is packed with minerals, vitamins, and proteins. This soy-based superfood is said to have far-reaching health benefits in that it is rich with antioxidants, helps manage blood sugar, and may even dilute the symptoms of menopause, among other things, per BBC Good Food....

The Untold Truth Of The Best Thing I Ever Ate Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Acacia Deadrick/Aug. 22, 2022 2:56 pm EST What’s the best thing you’ve ever eaten? If you can’t name a food off the top of your head, perhaps you need some inspiration. If so, look to “The Best Thing I Ever Ate,” a television show that began as a Food Network special and turned into a long-running program that eventually moved to the Cooking Channel....

Twitter Is Going Berserk Over Gordon Ramsay’s New Soccer Jersey Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/July 24, 2022 1:25 pm EST Since celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is so passionate about his craft, many people would probably assume that he has wanted to be a chef since childhood. Fans may be surprised to learn that Ramsay’s first dream was to become a professional soccer player (or on his side of the Atlantic, football)....

Waterloo Just Launched Two New Summer-Ready Seltzer Flavors Waterloo Sparkling Water By Elise DeVoe/Updated: May 23, 2022 2:24 pm EST It’s no secret that the sparkling water market is exploding right now. The global flavored water market was worth $13.5 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow to $29.56 billion by 2028 (via Grandview Research). Instead of reaching for soda, people across the globe are moving toward this healthier alternative that often has zero calories and zero added sugar....

Pumpkin Spice season is upon us Facebook Many will argue that no Pumpkin Spice Latte compares to the original. What sets the Starbucks PSL apart from the competition is the real pumpkin used in the syrup, while most simply focus on the spices used in pumpkin pie like vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Of course, if you can manage to get paid to drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes and try out every version of the drink available, you may have another opinion....

When It’s Appropriate To Bring Your Own Wine To A Restaurant, According To A Sommelier Krasula/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/April 21, 2022 11:45 am EST Have you ever had a favorite bottle of wine that you felt would pair perfectly with that restaurant pasta — yet it wasn’t available on the wine list? You probably sat there wishing you had brought the bottle from home. The “bring your own bottle” or BYOB concept is popular across the country among restaurants; it essentially allows dining customers to bring certain alcoholic beverages from home, such as beer or wine....

Which Peanut Butter Is Better: Walmart Or Aldi’s Brand? Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli/March 2, 2022 2:51 pm EST We’ll admit it. We are the ultimate peanut butter lovers. But really, who doesn’t love peanut butter? We love it so much that we will go out of our way to try to find ways to incorporate peanut butter into our meals and snacks. However, our favorite ways to enjoy peanut butter are often the simple classics: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, apples and peanut butter, or peanut butter and chocolate chips spread on graham crackers....

Why TikTok Is Losing It Over Canned Chicken Bloomberg/Getty Images By Brianna Corley/June 17, 2022 12:47 am EST While TikTok has become a place for people to come together to share common interests online, it is also known for its ability to make its users rally around elements of its specialized hashtag communities deemed questionable. Just recently in the expansive realm of health and food TikTok users found themselves less than impressed with a TikToker’s healthy coke recipe....

Aldi Just Assured Low Prices To Its Customers Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/April 14, 2022 8:29 am EST Gas prices may be souring, but not the cost to shop at Aldi. The international supermarket chain is a fan favorite amongst college students. Study Break notes that the store is great for students with a tighter budget because many of the products on the shelves are Aldi exclusives, so shoppers can save a huge chunk of money compared to pricier name-brand items....

Aldi Shoppers Are Freaking Out Over Its Frozen Funfetti Pancakes Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/April 21, 2022 10:59 am EST Let’s face it — waking up in the morning is the worst. After all, who actually enjoys having their slumber interrupted by a loud alarm blaring in their ear, signifying that it’s time to leave all those cozy pillows and blankets? Nobody, which is probably why one 2019 survey found that a whopping 95% of Americans actually despise the early hours of the day....