The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing an update to a decades-old orange juice rule that could give American citrus growers a boost — with little to no change in the taste of the popular breakfast staple, experts say. For the first time since 1963, the agency wants …
Read More »The James Bond martini: Recreate the classic drink ordered by 007
“Shaken, not stirred” is the key to making the famous martini ordered by fictional superspy James Bond. The drink, named the Vesper after double agent Vesper Lynd, is easy to make right from home. Luckily, the ingredients in the Vesper ordered by the British spy are not so secret. NEW …
Read More »The hidden reason scientists say bottled water may not be the cleaner choice
Microplastics are a known threat to overall health — and eating and drinking from plastic containers, like water bottles, could be a great offender, researchers suggest. A new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials analyzed 141 existing scientific papers on microplastics and nanoplastics from single-use plastic water bottles …
Read More »Gen Z drinkers leave bartenders frustrated with shrinking tips as 'terrible' trend emerges
Fewer young Americans are tipping at restaurants and bars these days. A Bankrate survey released this summer revealed that members of Generation Z – those born in the late 1990s and early 2000s – are the least frequent tippers. That includes Gen Z drinkers at the bar – and bartenders …
Read More »Coffee shop that honored Charlie Kirk sees huge sales surge after it's 'flooded with righteous people'
A California coffee shop owner said her business was “flooded with righteous people” after coming under fire for supporting Charlie Kirk. Following the assassination of the Turning Point USA founder, Invita Café in Rancho Santa Fe placed stickers on its coffee cups in his honor. Owner Sara De Luca told …
Read More »Major study of diet drinks raises questions about their health impact
Swapping your regular soda for a diet version may not be any healthier for the liver, new research suggests. A study of UK Biobank data found that both sugary drinks and artificially sweetened ones, even those labeled zero sugar, are linked to a higher risk of liver disease. Th findings …
Read More »Supermarket goes viral after letting customers sip beer and wine while shopping
A grocery store that opened in Wellington, Florida, last year has become a viral sensation for its sip-and-shop environment. At this particular Publix supermarket, shoppers can push carts with cupholders, sip a craft beer or mimosa and grab a slice of pizza while strolling the aisles. It’s earned the moniker …
Read More »Protein shake safety debate erupts after probe reveals lead in popular products
A new investigation has found that many popular protein powders and shakes may contain potentially dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, though not all experts agree on how much risk they actually pose. Consumer Reports tested 23 popular protein products and found more than two-thirds contained more lead …
Read More »The most iconic dive bars in America: Are any in your state?
If walls could talk, dive bars would surely have the best stories to tell. Unlike trendy cocktail bars that specialize in fancy drinks, you go to dive bars for what Derek Brown, veteran mixologist and Washington, D.C.-based hospitality expert, calls “time, grime and dime” — how long it’s been there, …
Read More »Forget sugar and cream: A viral coffee hack might transform your morning brew
A viral coffee trend is gaining steam, and it could make your morning brew smoother without sugar or cream. The internet’s latest coffee craze doesn’t involve fancy syrups or expensive beans. It just involves a pinch of salt. Users say the simple addition can cut bitterness, enhance natural sweetness and …
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