Here's How Dirty Restaurant Menus Really Are
If you're not the kind of person that thinks about packing hand sanitizer wherever you go, we have news about germs and restaurants that we expect might make you change your mind.
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What To Expect As Costco Reopens Its Food Courts
As states begin to reopen, Costco is adjusting its policies too all while keeping safety in mind. The wholesale retailer's latest change is to reopen the food courts — there are some restrictions, however.
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The Chicken Breast Hack You Didn't Even Know You Needed
If you have ever prepared a chicken breast yourself, then you know it can be a little bit icky to handle and cook. Luckily, there is a new TikTok user, Raising Krazies, with one of the best chicken breast hacks you didn't know you needed. All you need is an ordinary fork and a paper towel.
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The Real Reason These Diners Are Wearing Pool Noodle Hats
Recently, some cities and countries have been able to begin easing off stay-at-home orders, which means that more businesses, including some restaurants, are starting to welcome customers back. This diner in Germany has a novel way to keep customers apart.
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Trader Joe's Employees Reveal What It's Really Like During The Pandemic
A full-time Trader Joe's crew member shared that when the stay-at-home orders were put into place, customers went on shopping sprees unlike they'd ever seen before.
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The Candy From Aldi Everyone Thinks Is Better Than The Brand Name
While Aldi does stock some national brands in its stores, they are really known for their in-house brands which allow them to use the highest quality ingredients while maintaining that low price point. Here's why one candy from the discount grocer gets top marks.
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Why You Should Never Buy Milk From Aldi
There's a lot to love about Aldi. The bargain supermarket chain embraces a no-frills model that offers shoppers efficiency and competitively low prices on products that are genuinely good. However, you might want to think twice before picking up milk at the discount grocer.
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You Should Never Get Breakfast At Starbucks. Here's Why
You might think of Starbucks as a chain coffee shop, not a fast-food joint. But if you consider how quickly they serve meals, it becomes pretty obvious the cafe could enter the fast-food club. While not all fast-food is bad, there are roadblocks to healthy food when convenience is key to your brand.
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Why Are There 2 Pop-Tarts In Every Pack?
We've all encountered the moment where we rip open a pack and only want one of the tarts inside. The second is left to loosely wiggle in the foil bag and slowly go stale. A tiny of agitation might have crossed your mind when this happened, "Why are Pop-Tarts packaged in pairs?" you might have asked.
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What Papa John's Mansion Really Looks Like
Papa John Schnatter may be out one sweet gig, no longer chairman of the pizza company that bears his name, but at least he's still got a super-sweet crib. What's it really like?
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Whole Foods Employees Reveal What It's Really Like During The Pandemic
Essential workers in the grocery business have been faced with a changing landscape including shifting schedules and additional hiring as well as increased sanitization. That's no different at Whole Foods. What is it really like to work at Whole Foods during the pandemic?
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McDonald's Finally Has A Plan To Reopen Dining Rooms
While the dine-in option has been unavailable, the Golden Arches has continued to offer its food via drive-thrus, as well as for takeout, and delivery. As the country begins to eye reopening large segments of the economy, McDonald's appears poised to follow suit, with plans to reopen dining rooms.
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Steak 'N Shake Just Announced Sad News For Fans
Steak 'n Shake, the restaurant that made a name for itself serving hand dipped milkshakes and prime burgers, has seen its share of turmoil. And now, the company is facing even more adversity, as it becomes another victim of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why Buying Gift Cards Doesn't Really Help Restaurants Right Now
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the U.S. in March, we were all told that supporting our favorite restaurants by getting takeout or buying gift cards would be some of the best ways to help them stay afloat. However, that is proving to not be the best idea.
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Dangerously Easy 3-Ingredient Desserts
Cakes, pies, cookies... if you're making them yourself, they all require a serious time investment and sometimes you just want dessert without a lot of work. These desserts are easy, delicious, and best of all, they require just three ingredients.
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The Real Reason Tyson Is Cutting Prices On Beef Products
Tyson Foods announced that it would lower the price of select beef products. What motivated the meat company, the biggest in the U.S. by sales, to make this move?
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Why Eating At Home Is More Expensive Than Ever
Just when you think you could get used to eating at home, a U.S. government report is telling us that our food budgets just aren't going as far these days, as prices at our local grocery stores are going up as of late.
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We Finally Know How To Make Shake Shack's Cheese Sauce
Another favorite restaurant just dropped one of its recipes, and the Shake Shack cult has a lot to be happy about. The heralded fast-casual chain recently released how to make its famous cheese sauce, and the internet is excited. The process is not as easy as melting Velveeta, but it's better.
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This Is How You Should Be Getting Rid Of Hot Grease
If you often cook meat at home, the long and short of it is that there is usually going to be a grease situation to deal with once you're finished cooking. Here's the best way to do so.
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The Reason Absinthe Is No Longer Banned In The U.S.
Absinthe, known more affectionately as the 'Green Fairy,' was once one of the most prolific drinks in Europe — and the United States too. It was banned here, though, for many years. Why is it now legal?
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You've Been Making Your Cinnamon Rolls Wrong Your Entire Life
If you ask us, there's no better way to start the day than with a batch of freshly baked ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls with lots of icing. How can you make this resplendent treat that much better?
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The Biggest Mistake You're Making With Tofu
Tofu is a staple protein for many vegetarians and vegans, but the soy product often gets an unnecessarily-bad rap. If tofu is not cooked properly, it usually turns out bland, soft, and soggy. But, when cooked right, tofu can explode with flavor and be delightfully crispy. It just takes practice.
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This Is The Egg Salad Recipe Martha Stewart Swears By
But leave it to Martha Stewart, the lifestyle queen and media mogul, to step up the egg salad game and create a recipe that will turn even the most ardent hater into, well, at least a liker egg salad. After all, Stewart is well-known for sharing tips and tricks to make homemaking easier and better.
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The Truth About The Fauci Pouchy Cocktail
After two months of hunkering down and boosting our immune systems, gotta say, we're not really feeling it so much anymore. We've baked all we can bake, Zoom happy hours are getting kind of dull, and everyone's over the quarantini. Enter the Fauci Pouchy cocktail.
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What Red Lobster Said About The Viral Brawl Video
Red Lobster's tagline might once have been "Sea Food Differently," but one angry diner in Pennsylvania was only seeing red in response to COVID-related holdups that happened on Mother's Day. In a viral video that has tallied more than 7 million views, a woman lost her cool at the location.
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Why Kroger Is Ending Its 'Hero Pay' For Grocery Workers
Many grocery chains went the extra step to recognize the risk their workers are taking by remaining on the job with a well-deserved pay raise. However, one chain — Kroger — has evidently decided that its workers are no longer heroes, or at least no longer deserving of any heroic bump in pay.
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This Is The Best Potato For Your Mashed Potatoes
The potato aisle of the produce section can be overwhelming at times. Potatoes come in bags and in bulk, in a wide variety of sizes and shades, and a trip to the grocery store to pick up some potatoes to mash can leave you frazzled.
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