This Day in History August 28, 1968 Protests at Democratic National Convention in Chicago
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How much does a hot dog cost? About 36 minutes of your life
By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health #Foodie Small changes in diet could help you live healthier, more sustainably, study suggests That hot dog you had for lunch might cost you more than a couple of dollars, according to researchers at the University of Michigan. Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life. There is good new, however. Choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes of extra healthy life, the study found. The study evaluated nearly 6,000 foods, ranking them by their nutritional disease burden to…
What’s behind latest grocery store product shortages
By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie #EditorsPicks Grocery prices have hit a 46-year high as more people continue to stay at home to help slow the spread of COVID, according to reports. The price of household staples such as eggs, meat and milk spiked, causing the biggest one-month jump since February 1974, according to a July report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Good Morning America” reported. As prices continue to climb, some grocers are struggling to keep items in stock, “GMA” reported. “In the 50 years I’ve been in the business, we’ve never seen the…
Taco Bell Breakfast Returns to Most Locations Next Month
By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie Some locations shut down breakfast service over 17 months ago. The COVID-19 pandemic upended life as we know it — in ways both dramatic and subtle. Somewhere in the middle was the loss of fast food breakfast service: Fewer morning commuters meant fewer people buying breakfast on the go, and as a result, some chains decided to reduce or eliminate their morning menus. Taco Bell was among the chains that has limited their breakfast service (among other items) over the past year-plus. But for anyone who has been craving breakfast burritos, good news: The…
THR Icon: Ed Asner Looks Back on His Career, the Golden Age of TV and His Date With Mary Tyler Moore
BY SCOTT FEINBERG | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrity #Entertainment Known for portraying Lou Grant, the beloved actor shares his take on ex-nephew-in-law Gavin Newsom and what fans most adore about him: "My primary source of mail deals with one-syllable titles: 'Up' and 'Elf.'" Ed Asner is 91 but still as crotchety and lovable as he was playing Lou Grant — described by The New York Times as “one of the most endearing characters on television” — on The Mary Tyler Moore Show(1970-77) and Lou Grant (1977-82) a half-century ago. (He also popped up as the character on Rhodaand Roseanne.) A seven-time Emmy winner, he is one of only…
Video: Royal Caribbean CEO Talks Impact of Delta Variant on Cruise Industry
DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain released his latest video update on Friday breaking down the impact of the Delta variant on the cruise industry. Fain said on Facebook that while the latest chapter in the coronavirus pandemic has upset the cruise company’s plans, the rigorous health and safety protocols in place, as well vaccination requirements, have helped protect guests and crew members. While the spread of the Delta variant has led to a dip in bookings for 2021 and early 2022 and impacted the overall business of travel advisors, domestic travel is…
NATIONAL POTS DE CREME DAY – August 27
Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations NATIONAL POTS DE CREME DAY On August 27th, National Pots De Creme Day sets the table with a delicious custard dessert. Collect your ramekins, because this day gives you another excuse to use them! Recipes for this delightful French dessert date back to the 17th century. Its name means “pot of custard” or “pot of creme” which also refers to the baking dish. While a pots de creme traditionally bakes in small pots with lids, they may also be baked in other small porcelain dishes. On the spectrum of custards, pots de creme is…
Wendy’s Is Making a Major Change to Its French Fries
By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie Apparently they're still perfect for dipping in a Frosty, though. In the past 50 years, Wendy's has only changed its French fries twice. The Dublin, Ohio-based fast food chain stuck with the same recipe for 41 years, before transitioning to a "natural cut" fry seasoned with sea salt in late 2010. Those fries have been on the menu ever since — but that's about to change. On Thursday, Wendy's announced that it would be shaking up its fries again, so to speak. The new French fries have been redesigned to stay hot and…
Tested: 2022 Genesis G70 3.3T Heats Up the Sports-Sedan Segment
BY ELANA SCHERR | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Cars Genesis's refreshed G70 has more glam inside and out, plus it's still good fun to drive. It's hot. Palm Springs, California, gets heat-wave-mirage hot in the summertime, but not all the shimmer during this drive is due to the 100-plus-degree temperatures. The updated 2022 Genesis G70 adds glitter to any scene, what with its diamond-hatched front end and beveled, gloss-black wheels. Genesis'scompact sports sedan has a new, glitzier look and a more comfortable feel for 2022, but its quick and composed character on the road remains very familiar. The G70 has impressed us before—it…