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Washing Raw Chicken Before Cooking Washing Raw Chicken Before Cooking (image credits: pixabay) Picture your grandmother running raw chicken under cold water, convinced she’s making it safer. She probably taught your parents to do the same thing, and they might have passed it down to you. During this year’s study, 26 percent of participants that washed raw poultry transferred bacteria from that raw poultry to their ready to eat salad lettuce. When you wash or rinse raw chicken, you are likely splashing chicken juices that can spread those pathogens in the kitchen and contaminate other foods, utensils, and countertops. Some … Read more

Akutaq – Alaska’s Ancient “Eskimo Ice Cream” That’s Nothing Like Ice Cream Akutaq – Alaska’s Ancient “Eskimo Ice Cream” That’s Nothing Like Ice Cream (image credits: wikimedia) Picture this: you’re in the middle of the Alaskan wilderness, temperatures drop to minus fifty, and you need something to keep you going. What do you reach for? The Inuit people of Alaska have been making this frozen creamy dish, which some liken to ice cream, for thousands of years. Traditionally, reindeer fat, seal oil, water or freshly fallen snow and berries or other local specialties were slowly whipped by hand until a … Read more

Lunchables: The Ultimate Status Symbol in Your Lunch Box Lunchables: The Ultimate Status Symbol in Your Lunch Box (image credits: unsplash) If you found a yellow box of Lunchables in your lunch box, you basically won the cafeteria lottery that day. Back in the ’90s, Lunchables were the trump card, winning out over even the most lovingly-packed sack lunches brought from home, and every kid knew it. Introduced in 1985 by Oscar Meyer as a way to push bologna, the Lunchable targeted both kids who wanted to control lunchtime and working moms looking to save time by buying pre-packed lunches. … Read more

Formal Dress Codes That Made Every Flight Feel Like A Special Event Formal Dress Codes That Made Every Flight Feel Like A Special Event (image credits: unsplash) Picture yourself stepping onto a plane where everyone’s dressed to impress. Men wore suits and ties, while women donned dresses, hats, and gloves. Casual attire was unheard of. Passengers dressed in their Sunday best, turning every flight into a fashion show where comfort took a backseat to style. The airplane wasn’t just transportation – it was your stage, and you needed to look the part. Back then, flying was such a prestigious experience … Read more

The $18 Big Mac That Changed Everything The $18 Big Mac That Changed Everything (image credits: By Mojo0306, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=67311960) Picture this: you pull up to a McDonald’s drive-thru, and the combo meal you’ve been ordering for years suddenly costs eighteen bucks. That’s exactly what happened to one unlucky customer at a Connecticut rest stop in 2023. In 2023, an $18 Big Mac combo meal went viral, sparking a debate that the chain has drifted from its affordability roots. While this was considered an outlier at a highway rest stop, the damage was already done. The viral incident … Read more

Farmed Catfish: The Basic Entry Point Farmed Catfish: The Basic Entry Point (image credits: unsplash) Farmed catfish sits at the lower end of our nutritional spectrum, though it still offers valuable protein. U.S. farmed catfish contains 0.1-0.3 parts per million mercury, making it a safer choice than many other options. This mild-tasting fish provides roughly fifteen grams of protein per three-ounce serving, but lacks the omega-3 powerhouse status of its more nutritious cousins. The beauty of catfish lies in its accessibility and affordability. Many people who claim they don’t like fish find catfish surprisingly palatable because it doesn’t taste “fishy” … Read more

The United States Holds the Crown in Global Beef Production The United States Holds the Crown in Global Beef Production (image credits: unsplash) The global beef industry is a massive enterprise with several powerhouse nations competing for supremacy. In 2024, Brazil was forecast to produce some 11.21 million metric tons of beef and veal, making the country the second largest producer of beef worldwide, following only the United States. Even with declining cattle inventory numbers, the United States is once again expected to be the world’s top producer of beef and veal, with domestic production exceeding 11.8 million metric tons … Read more

Account Takeovers Target Digital Ordering Systems Account Takeovers Target Digital Ordering Systems (image credits: unsplash) Fraudsters are increasingly hijacking customer accounts on restaurant apps and websites. And in 2023, the food and beverage industry, specifically, saw a 485% lift YoY in ATOs. This staggering increase means scammers are stealing login credentials and using them to place fake orders or steal payment information stored in customer accounts. These attacks work because criminals use data breaches from other websites to try the same username and password combinations on restaurant apps. Once they’re in, they can order expensive meals and have them delivered … Read more

The Surprising Winner That Nobody Expected The Surprising Winner That Nobody Expected (image credits: pixabay) When it comes to roast beef sandwiches, everyone thinks they know the best spots. But customer rankings tell a completely different story than what food critics might have you believe. Recent taste tests and customer reviews have revealed shocking results that challenge everything we thought we knew about America’s roast beef sandwich hierarchy. The most mind-blowing discovery? A chain famous for curly fries actually serves up one of the most satisfying roast beef experiences in the country. What makes this even more surprising is that … Read more

1. Macadamia Nuts 1. Macadamia Nuts (image credits: pixabay) Macadamia nuts top the list of unhealthiest nuts, largely due to their exceptionally high fat and calorie content. In 2024, the Journal of Nutritional Science published data showing a single ounce of macadamia nuts packs around 204 calories and an astonishing 21 grams of fat, with a notable portion as saturated fat. This is critical because saturated fat remains a leading dietary factor linked to increased LDL cholesterol, as highlighted by multiple heart health studies over the past year. Unlike some other nuts, macadamias are relatively low in protein, with only … Read more