If you plan to barbecue this weekend, here’s some good news: You’ll get slightly more beef for your buck. However, unless you want to eat your burger plain, you’ll need to shell out more dough for condiments and buns. A new study from data-analysis company Datasembly found that barbecue staples are more expensive than they…
Zooey Deschanel wants to make sure you’re not mentally checked-out the next time you’re filling your shopping cart in stores or online. “The New Girl” star’s latest gig is an unscripted series that just dropped on the Warner Bros.-owned WBD, +3.16% streaming service formerly known as HBO Max (now Max) called “What Am I Eating?…
Skip the jet lag and overnight flights: there are places right here in North America whose architecture and ambience will transport you to Europe in the twinkling of an eye. Here are four places to explore. Leavenworth, Wash. Like a small town in Bavaria, half-timbered buildings, carved wooden balconies, murals painted on building facades (a…
Drinks giant Pernod Ricard has ceased exports of its international brands to Russia but says it will take “some months” to end distribution of its products in the country. The French company was slammed last month over its resumption of exports of iconic brands Jameson whiskey and Beefeater gin to Russia, after having earlier ended…
After Bud Light’s recent partnership with a transgender influencer, sales of the beer may take a hit as a result of conservative calls for a boycott — or they may get a boost from other people buying more of the product in response. But whatever the effect, analysts say, it will likely evaporate quickly. What’s…
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One person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and this means each of us has to be mindful of our heart health so that we are not one of them. I firmly believe we all need to be mindful of our overall health. Being…
President Biden is expanding his roster. NBA star Stephen Curry and his restauranteur wife Ayesha Curry, Phillies baseball icon Ryan Howard and Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim are among the almost 30 new appointees to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. The mission of this federal advisory committee, which has also included “Terminator” star…
Want some salad dressing for dessert? That’s the challenge being posed by the folks at Hidden Valley Ranch, the popular dressing brand, and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the company known for its inventive offerings. They have collaborated on a limited-edition flavor, simply called Hidden Valley Ranch. The one-of-a-kind ice cream is being sold solely through…
The bottle XXI Martinis Espresso, $37.99 The back story If you’ve been to a bar recently, you’ve probably seen someone ordering an espresso martini. Heck, you may have ordered one yourself. The drink, which is believed to have originated in the ‘80s, is making a big comeback. One recent bar-industry report said the cocktail is…
Following reports of stolen food benefits in different states totaling millions of dollars over the past year, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants from all 53 states and territories will soon be eligible to receive their refunds for benefits theft. A spokesperson from the U.S. Department of Agriculture told MarketWatch that the Food and Nutrition Services…
The University of Massachusetts has issued a warning against a new drinking fad that has gone viral on TikTok after at least 28 ambulances were called in response to student intoxication. The new trend is “borgs,” short for “blackout rage gallons,” which are a mix of liquor, electrolyte packets and water dispensed from gallon jugs….
When it comes to dining out, customers say Shake Shack SHAK, -0.11% has gotten far too pricey for what it’s dishing out. And that’s despite the fact that it’s even not the most expensive of the fast-casual and fast-food restaurant chains. That’s the big takeaway from a new study by Stifel SF, +1.14%, the wealth-management…
Could going on a diet slow down the process of aging? Quite possibly, according to new research. A two-year study of 128 middle-aged people who cut back on calories by 25% found that their bodies aged more slowly as a result. “The intervention effect…represented a roughly 2-3% slowing in the pace of aging,” reported the team of…
General inflation is starting to ease, but food insecurity for American consumers is not. And while the easing of inflation could make it into President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech Tuesday night, food advocates and experts say it’s the issue of rising food insecurity that should enter the limelight. More Americans who use food…
U.S. Agriculture Department officials on Friday proposed new nutrition standards for school meals, including the first limits on added sugars, with a focus on sweetened foods such as cereals, yogurt, flavored milk and breakfast pastries. The plan announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also seeks to significantly decrease sodium in the meals served to the…
When Charlene Luo was looking for a condo to buy in 2021, she had two nonnegotiable requirements: one, enough space to host friends for dinner; and two, a gas stove with the capacity to install a powerful range hood. Luo, a data scientist, cooks every day and hosts a supper club from time to time…
Sammy Hagar says he still can’t drive 55. But it’s hard to tell if he means that literally, or if he’s speaking about his take-no-prisoners philosophy of life as a whole. Hagar — aka the Red Rocker — is the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer best known for his stints as lead singer of…
What’s one of the first things people do when they get worried about the economy? They cook more at home and eat out less. That’s what happened toward the end of 2022. Sales at bars and restaurants fell in both November and December — the first back-to-back monthly declines in almost a year. Receipts at…
Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab has gotten the headlines recently. But it’s not the only good news on the dementia front. Far from it. Some might even say we’re making as much progress, or more, outside the drug labs as inside. I’ve already written about the power of walking, crosswords, and meditation to lower your…