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Food & Drink

Free samples with a side of serotonin: Welcome to the Costco feeding frenzy

Free samples with a side of serotonin: Welcome to the Costco feeding frenzy

  • Jessica Guynn USA Today

People love free food, and so does Costco. It makes a fortune from it.

Here's how much coffee is safe to drink every day, research says

Here's how much coffee is safe to drink every day, research says

  • Sara Moniuszko USA Today

Researchers have found most adults can safely consume up to five cups of coffee per day, which is about 400 mg of caffeine, without increasing risk of cardiovascular disease.

Gretchen's table: Got zucchini? Make summer carbonara with lemony bread crumbs

Gretchen's table: Got zucchini? Make summer carbonara with lemony bread crumbs

  • Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

This summer, chances are you might be gifted some fresh veggies if one of your neighbors has a super green thumb or just can’t say no at the farmers market. Among the most passed-along produce is zucchini since the fruit (which is treated as a vegetable in the kitchen) is easy to grow.

Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?

Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?

  • DANIEL BECERRIL and SARAH MORLAND Reuters

Chipotle has launched its first restaurant in Mexico, introducing Californian-style burrito bowls and salads to a market dominated by traditional tacos and abundant taquerias.

Road trip recipes: 3 delicious dishes that travel well

Road trip recipes: 3 delicious dishes that travel well

  • Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

These recipes are easy to make in a short amount of time, with even limited culinary skills. And, most importantly, they travel well.

Chipotle Enters Mexico

Chipotle Enters Mexico

  • Benzinga - News

Chipotle opens its first Mexico restaurant as the chain expands internationally through a partnership with Alsea.

Chick‑fil‑A dethroned as America’s fast-food favorite

Chick‑fil‑A dethroned as America’s fast-food favorite

  • DAMON C. WILLIAMS USA Today Network

For the first time in more than a decade, a different name sits at the top of the fast‑food satisfaction rankings.

4 copycat recipes to re-create your favorite restaurant dishes at home

4 copycat recipes to re-create your favorite restaurant dishes at home

    Thanks to the internet and a new generation of culinary detectives, it’s easier than ever to track down replicas of restaurant favorites and try them at home.

    Here's how movie popcorn buckets became the hottest new collectible

    Here's how movie popcorn buckets became the hottest new collectible

      Gone are the days of munching on popcorn from a basic paper tub.

      Costco samples fuel shopper frenzy

      Costco samples fuel shopper frenzy

        Costco free samples draw crowds, members love the bites, but stations can block aisles and leave a mess.

        The menu of 1776: turtle soup, meat pies and — yes! — mac & cheese

        The menu of 1776: turtle soup, meat pies and — yes! — mac & cheese

          You don't kill Hessians, draft a declaration and capture Yorktown on an empty stomach. Just what did the founders eat?

          Red white and blue-themed foods, deals for America's 250th

          Red white and blue-themed foods, deals for America's 250th

            Here's where you can score deals and freebies to celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial.

            Heart-Healthy Food Swaps You Should Try

            Heart-Healthy Food Swaps You Should Try

              Cutting back on low-nutrient foods with little nutritional value and replacing them with heart-healthy options can help support your cardiovascular health. These simple swaps are a great way to start improving your diet and keep your heart happy.

              Massive Study Finds Coffee Has a Surprising Side Effect

              Massive Study Finds Coffee Has a Surprising Side Effect

                A major international study has found that regular coffee consumption significantly alters the gut microbiome, changing the balance of bacteria in the digestive system. Researchers observed distinct microbial differences between coffee drinkers and non-drinkers, with similar effects seen in …

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                Movies & Television

                Creators say there could be more ‘Devil Wears Prada’ sequels ahead

                Creators say there could be more ‘Devil Wears Prada’ sequels ahead

                ’Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' drops clues to events already seen

                ’Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' drops clues to events already seen

                Stephen Root keeps adding to incredible Hollywood resume | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Stephen Root keeps adding to incredible Hollywood resume | Streamed & Screened podcast

                There’s an early contender for ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’ prize

                There’s an early contender for ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’ prize

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                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                Contributor content. The real reason crypto matters for merchants is math. Crypto transactions often cost less than a penny.

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                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.

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                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

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                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

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