The restaurant world is rapidly changing. The pandemic has played a part in that, but the Millennial lifestyle is also part of that push. Food delivery is now making an impact. And that has led to the development of the ghost kitchen. You may not be familiar with that tern now, but you will, very…
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I’ve considered myself a milkshake lover for as long as I can remember. I was just a little kid when I had my first one. You could say that they helped make me the man I am today. And that’s both good and bad. But I realized something the other day…
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No, the title of today’s episode is not a mistake. Frito-Lay has announced that America’s favorite caramel-covered popcorn and peanut snack has a new identity, Cracker Jill. Now don’t worry; the beloved Cracker Jack isn’t going anywhere. This change is more marketing and inclusion-driven than a name change…
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I do my best to keep up with the latest memes and slang. But every so often, I come across a term I’d never heard before. A couple of weeks ago, I read about a celebrity breakup, and there was a reference to the term goblin mode. I’ll admit, I had to check out the…
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For many years, people have wondered if cellphone use causes brain tumors. People have tried to present evidence to prove both sides. But a long-term British study has found that there is no link between cell phones and tumors. As someone who’s used one for 30 years, I feel much better…
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I’m not the biggest fan of cold case murder mysteries, but now and then, I get drawn in. This week police announced that they had solved some long-forgotten murder cases from the 1980s. Once again, DNA evidence helped bring peace to some families…
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Many technology companies try to control profits and the marketplace by determining when to deem products obsolete. Many, including myself, try to hold on to hardware and software as long as possible. Our goal is to keep expenses down and products out of landfills. But sadly, this practice is out of the consumer’s control…
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Sleep is often a challenge for many people. My wife needs complete darkness to sleep well. And new research agrees with her. Scientists have found that even a little bit of light when sleeping can cause health issues for everyone…
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Yesterday, I was talking about ice cream cones. We’re still trying to get to Dairy Queen to try their new Fruity Blast flavored dipped cone. But I also mentioned a couple of soft-serve options, including what some call twinkle coat. I’ve seen it for years but still don’t know what it is…
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My wife is a big fan of the dipped ice cream cone. Her go-to flavor is chocolate. But this year, Dairy Queen has introduced a new flavor of the dip called Fruity Blast. They claim it tastes like fruit cereal but don’t say which one. We were both curious, so we went in search of…
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