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Think about the last time you walked through a Costco. That smell of roasted poultry hits you before you even reach the back of the warehouse. There sits a display of golden brown chickens, each one cooked to perfection, waiting in their warming cases for just under five dollars. It feels almost unreal when you compare it to what other grocery stores charge. How does a massive retailer like Costco pull this off when inflation has sent the price of nearly everything else through the roof? The answer lies in a combination of bold business strategy, intentional financial sacrifice, and … Read more

Not Using a Meat Thermometer at All Not Using a Meat Thermometer at All (image credits: unsplash) Here’s the shocking truth: The biggest mistake? Simply not using one. Many people still rely on guesswork, color, or texture to check if meat is done. The problem is that those methods are unreliable — a chicken breast can look done on the outside but still be undercooked inside. Professional chefs know that visual cues like color and texture are completely unreliable, especially with chicken and pork. In a USDA study, 21% of participants relied on visual cues such as color and grill … Read more

Honey Never Truly Expires Honey Never Truly Expires (image credits: unsplash) Your grandmother’s honey jar tucked away in the pantry might be older than you think, but here’s the kicker—it’s still perfectly safe to eat. Honey keeps indefinitely. It may change color and become crystalized, but it will stay safe to eat. Honey is practically immortal! This golden nectar can last indefinitely if stored properly (in a sealed container at room temperature, away from moisture), though it may darken or crystallize over time. Thanks to its low moisture content, high acidity, and natural hydrogen peroxide, bacteria and microorganisms can’t survive … Read more

Kimbal Musk – The Billionaire Chef Nobody Talks About Kimbal Musk – The Billionaire Chef Nobody Talks About (image credits: wikimedia) You might know Elon Musk, but did you know his brother is actually one of the wealthiest celebrity chefs in the world? Kimbal Musk is a South African restauranteur, chef, and entrepreneur who has a net worth of $500 million. While most celebrity chefs built their fortunes through TV shows and restaurant empires, Kimbal took a different path. In 1995, Kimbal and Elon co-founded Zip2, a software company that Compaq acquired for $307 million in 1999. Elon netted $22 … Read more

The Rainbow That Might Poison You The Rainbow That Might Poison You (image credits: unsplash) When you grab a bag of colorful Skittles or treat yourself to a bright Pop-Tart, you’re probably not thinking about the chemical cocktail hiding inside. Eating Skittles can be nostalgic, but you’re also partaking in a handful of additives that have been banned in numerous other countries. Skittles include both Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, artificial food dyes that have raised flags due to their potential adverse effects. Some research has found a possible correlation between Yellow 5 and heightened hyperactivity in children, while rat … Read more

Picture this. It’s 1955, and dinner is about to be served. The whole family gathers around the table dressed in their Sunday best, napkins perfectly folded, posture rigid, and not a single elbow dares touch the tabletop. Fast forward to today, where we’re eating pizza straight from the box while scrolling through our phones. Let’s be real, times have changed. In the 1950s, table manners were considered a crucial aspect of social etiquette, reflecting one’s upbringing, education, and overall character. Parents were sticklers for proper dining conduct, enforcing rules that now seem almost theatrical in their precision. Some of these … Read more

You walk up to the counter with confidence, ready to order your usual. The barista flashes a polite smile. Little do you know, behind that friendly face might be a quiet groan or an internal eye roll. Coffee shop workers deal with hundreds of orders daily, and some of them push patience to the limit. Let’s be real, we’ve all been guilty of ordering something a bit extra at one point or another. Maybe it’s the overly complicated modification list or that one drink you insist tastes better when made a certain way. Whatever the case, there are orders that … Read more

You’ve probably felt it. That nagging suspicion when you’re replacing the toilet paper roll for the third time this week, or when your favorite box of cereal runs out faster than usual. Maybe you chalked it up to using more product or just not paying attention. Turns out, you weren’t imagining things. Welcome to the reality of shrinkflation, where everyday items you buy at the grocery store are getting smaller while their price tags stay stubbornly the same. Three-quarters of Americans have noticed shrinkflation at their grocery store, and the numbers paint a troubling picture. Let’s pull back the curtain … Read more

Switzerland Takes the Crown as the World’s Most Expensive Food Nation Switzerland Takes the Crown as the World’s Most Expensive Food Nation (image credits: unsplash) When it comes to stretching your grocery budget, Switzerland isn’t doing you any favors. Switzerland registers the highest food prices in the European Union and is the most expensive country for food within the group of 37 participating countries. A simple meal at a restaurant can easily cost you around fifty Swiss francs, and that’s before you add a drink. For one person, expect to spend an average of CHF 450 per month on groceries, … Read more

The Recycling Myth: What We Think We Know The Recycling Myth: What We Think We Know (image credits: rawpixel) Recycling has long been the golden child of environmentalism. For decades, millions of us have rinsed yogurt cups and flattened cardboard, believing we were doing our part to save the planet. But the truth is, this image of recycling as a surefire solution is starting to crack. Recent data from the Environmental Protection Agency in 2024 shows that only about 9% of plastic waste actually finds a new life through recycling. It’s a surprisingly small number, especially given the time and … Read more