Meadow Lane, the highly anticipated New York gourmet grocery store, opened on November 14. The store’s owner documented the long process of opening the store in a series of viral TikToks. Inside, expect curated snacks, a juice bar, florals, and high-end pantry items—all packed into a space that feels more […]
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Cape Cod Chips Sued Over “No Artificial” Claim
A class action lawsuit alleges that Cape Cod potato chips falsely claim that their products contain “no artificial ingredients, colors, or preservatives.” The complaint centers on the use of synthetic citric acid as a preservative, known to have potential health consequences. Plaintiffs claim they would have paid less or not […]
Martha Stewart Says Thanksgiving Is Best At 2 P.M.
Martha Stewart just revealed the ideal time for Thanksgiving dinner—and it’s not dinnertime. She says that 2 o’clock in the afternoon is “perfect.” “People are hungry… and you don’t want to wait until nighttime.” Martha Stewart is the queen of hosting—you didn’t need me to tell you that. What she […]
Altoid Sours Return As Retro Sours At Target
Beloved ’90s candy Altoid Sours are back at Target with a new name—Retro Sours. A single tin sells for $3.29 at the store, and fans are already excited about the throwback. You can also find Retro Sours at other retailers and online. Remember the good ol’ days when Fruit Stripe […]
I Tried Every New Hershey’s Holiday Treat & This Is The One You Should Stock Up On
I wish it were possible for me to keep candy in my apartment, but self-control and I do not speak the same language. I make a few seasonal exceptions, though. In October, I go full traditionalist, only eating candy corn from the 1st to the 31st, while I watch a […]
Spending Bill Would Cap THC In Hemp Foods And Drinks
Congress is advancing a spending bill that would severely restrict THC in hemp-derived products. If enacted, the rules would take effect in a year and would wipe out nearly the entire hemp industry, costing states billions of tax dollars. The bill would limit the amount of THC allowed in food […]
Protein Pop-Tarts vs. Original Pop-Tarts: Which Is Better?
I tried all three of Pop-Tarts’ new protein flavors and compared them to the original toaster pastries. The protein versions all browned more quickly in the toaster and had a gooier filling. They were almost exactly the same taste-wise, and people were split down the middle on which version they […]
Daily Treats Are Self-Care For Most People, Says Survey
Zevia surveyed over 800 people and found that enjoying a treat is a form of self-care. People associate treats with feelings of satisfaction, happiness, and contentment rather than guilt. Most respondents have at least one treat a day. When Tom Haverford and Donna Meagle from Parks & Rec coined the […]
Costco Sued Over Kirkland ‘100% Agave’ Tequila Claim
A class action lawsuit alleges Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand tequila falsely claims it’s made with 100% Blue Weber agave. Shoppers pay premium prices for tequila with this designation and may not have purchased—or would’ve paid less—without it. Testing allegedly found so much cane sugar in one product that it wouldn’t […]
Australian Woman Almost Eats Café Croissant Crawling With Maggots
A woman in Australia posted a TikTok showing a breakfast sandwich from a local café covered in maggots. The café issued multiple underwhelming apologies. Ingesting maggots can lead to health complications, including bacterial poisoning. Today might be the only day you’re grateful you don’t live in Australia. In a recent […]