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3 Easy DIY Solutions for Getting Rid of Fruit Flies Naturally

3 Easy DIY Solutions for Getting Rid of Fruit Flies Naturally

By Jenny Krane | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT #foodie Though they won't harm you, these tiny insects do threaten the hygiene of your kitchen and the food in it. Here's how to keep them under control with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have around. No matter how hard you try to avoid it, if you have fruit in your house, pesky fruit flies seem to find it. These insects are so small, you might not even know they're there until you spot them flitting around your bananas. Although they are short-lived, they tend to reproduce quickly, and while…
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That Guy with the World Record for Consuming Over 30,000 Big Macs Is Still Eating One Every Day

That Guy with the World Record for Consuming Over 30,000 Big Macs Is Still Eating One Every Day

By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #foodie Watch Don Gorske explain his unique obsession in a new video from Guinness World Records. If you frequent food websites, you've probably come across Donald Gorske, even if the name doesn't ring a bell. He's not a celebrity chef or renowned winemaker, but he has achieved an oddly remarkable feat: In 2016, he was recognized by Guinness World Records for achieving "the most Big Mac burgers eaten in a lifetime." When his record was certified, Gorske had scarfed down burger number 28,788. A couple of years later, he eclipsed another milestone: 30,000 Big Macs. And in…
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Restaurant Vaccine Requirements: Here’s What You Need to Know

Restaurant Vaccine Requirements: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Kristen Hawley | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #foodie As COVID-19 variants emerge, restaurants are looking for guests to show proof of vaccination or negative test results in order to avoid shutting down dining rooms again. San Francisco chef Seth Stowaway had plans for his new, 26-seat restaurant, Osito, before COVID-19 hit. The high-end concept, slated to open in a few months, revolves around one long communal table where strangers are encouraged to interact—not exactly a COVID-era dining experience. As the pandemic wore on and the restaurant's opening crept closer, Stowaway figured he'd break the big table into small ones. Groups…
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Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Ice Cream and Milkshakes Heat Things Up at Marble Slab Creamery

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Ice Cream and Milkshakes Heat Things Up at Marble Slab Creamery

By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT Cheetos says the partnership was inspired by their fans' own food mashups. Ice cream is the classic warm-weather treat — but what if instead of beating the ehat, you put the heat right in? Marble Slab Creamery is all about mixing things into your ice cream, and thanks to a partnership with Frito-Lay, the chain is unleashing what may be their cheesiest menu items yet: a Cheetos Flamin' Hot Ice Cream and a Cheetos Flamin' Hot Shake. Marble Slab — which has over 250 locations primarily in Texas and the Southeast — bills these…
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NYC to Require Proof of Vaccination in Indoor Public Spaces Including Restaurants

NYC to Require Proof of Vaccination in Indoor Public Spaces Including Restaurants

By Christine Burroni | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT As part of the new rule, the city will roll out a health pass called "A Key to NYC." New York City will require those heading into indoor restaurants, entertainment venues, or fitness centers to show proof of vaccination, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. As part of the new rule, the city will roll out a health pass called "A Key to NYC" to serve as proof of vaccination, similar to those recently implemented in Franceand Italy. The vaccination requirement is currently encouraged and will be mandated starting Sept. 13, according to NBC New York. The…
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Why Does Aldi Make You Pay to Use Their Grocery Carts?

Why Does Aldi Make You Pay to Use Their Grocery Carts?

By Bailey Fink | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT That quarter is definitely worth all the savings you'll get from Aldi. Aldi is one of the fastest-growing retailers in America. The German chain, which was the first discount store in the world, opened its first Aldi in the U.S. in 1976 and now has over 2,000 stores across 35 states. Aldi is known for its low prices and its mission for customers to "shop differentli." They keep prices down by offering thousands of generic and store-brand items and only a handful of name-brand options. But one of the first differences you're…
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French’s Created Hot Dog Buns with the Mustard Baked Right In

French’s Created Hot Dog Buns with the Mustard Baked Right In

By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT If you can't score a bag of yellow buns, you can try to make them for yourself. For a couple of years now, French's has made a tradition out of coming up with odd new products in honor of National Mustard Day. In 2019, it was French's Mustard Ice Cream produced in collaboration with Coolhaus. In 2020, French's released French's Mustard Beer, working with Oskar Blues. So what's French's got up their sleeve for 2021? Well, if you were hoping to be shocked by something even more bizarre, temper your expectations. (Hopefully, you didn't put…
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How to Cook Bacon That’s Perfectly Crispy

How to Cook Bacon That’s Perfectly Crispy

By Karla Walsh | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT Cooking bacon isn't complicated … once you study up on all the ways to cook bacon. Whether you want to master how to cook bacon in the oven, the microwave, in air fryers, or even on the grill, our Test Kitchen is here with tips and tricks so you'll always sizzle up the perfect strips. Countless recipes, including savory sandwiches and sweet chocolate layer cakes, can be improved by bacon. Whether you toss your crispy bacon crumbles into pasta carbonara or coat bacon strips in chocolate, you can’t go wrong … as long as you know how…
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No, California Isn’t Banning Bacon

No, California Isn’t Banning Bacon

By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT Pork producers have been pushing back on the state's upcoming changes to animal welfare laws. Last week, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled against the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) in their latest attempt to prevent California's Proposition 12 from taking effect next January 1. The legislation establishes a minimum space requirement for breeding pigs, calves raised for veal, and egg-laying hens, and bans the sale of eggs, pork, and veal from producers who do not comply with those minimum…
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A Slice of Princess Diana’s Wedding Cake Will Go to The Highest Bidder

A Slice of Princess Diana’s Wedding Cake Will Go to The Highest Bidder

By Melissa Locker | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT The 40-year-old cake slice goes up for auction on August 11 with Dominic Winters Auctioneers. You may not have been invited to the wedding of Princess Diana to Prince Charles, but that shouldn't stop you from having a piece of their wedding cake. A slice of the cake served at the 1981 royal nuptials between the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, is going up for auction. The 40-year-old piece of cake, which sadly lasted longer than their marriage, is expected it could fetch as much as 500 British pounds, or about…
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