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The KFC menu item Colonel Sanders hated became one of the chain's biggest staples
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (359+ words) Colonel Harland Sanders may have built Kentucky Fried Chicken into a fast-food empire, but there was one popular menu item he reportedly couldn't stand. After selling what is now known simply as KFC to a group of investors in 1964, Sanders…...
Doctors reveal healthiest fast-food meals and the menu items they say to avoid
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (653+ words) Eating healthy food at a fast-food restaurant may be challenging, but it isn't impossible. A list of the most nutritious fast-food meals available to eat right now appeared recently on the website The Takeout. The items include those lower in…...
How soft-drink giant Pepsi lost big when it took on Yoo-hoo
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (428+ words) Yoo-hoo has been a beloved beverage for decades, but for a brief period, Pepsi tried to compete by making its own chocolate drink. Yoo-hoo dates to the 1920s when grocery-store owner Natale Olivieri invented the beverage "as a chocolaty addition to…...
Grapefruit could make your coffee buzz last longer as experts warn of hidden risks
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (459+ words) If you're looking to extend the caffeine buzz from your daily coffee, a taste of grapefruit might do the trick. Grapefruit contains a chemical that interacts with other substances, which is why doctors caution against pairing it with dozens of…...
Is farm-raised fish really worse than wild-caught seafood? Experts sound off
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (469+ words) At seafood counters across the country, grocery shoppers are often confronted with a choice: Should they buy wild-caught or farm-raised fish? Wild-caught fish is often seen as the premium choice " while farm-raised seafood is generally more affordable and accessible. Some…...
America's late-night fast-food culture may be making a comeback " here's why
1+ week, 1+ day ago (766+ words) Late-night fast food and 24-hour dining " once staples of American convenience " have shrunk dramatically in recent years, though some chains are beginning to expand overnight hours again. Across the country, fewer chains are keeping locations open overnight, a shift that…...
Kansas City barbecue restaurant prepares for World Cup tourism rush
1+ week, 1+ day ago (393+ words) As millions of soccer fans prepare to travel across North America for the FIFA World Cup, businesses in host cities are already preparing for an international rush of customers. In Kansas City, one iconic barbecue restaurant expects fans from around…...
Black Rifle Coffee co-founder releases new music video honoring fallen soldiers ahead of Memorial Day
1+ week, 2+ day ago (453+ words) Black Rifle Coffee co-founder Mat Best is known for much more than his multimillion-dollar beverage empire; now, he's showcasing his musical talents in a new music video paying tribute to fallen soldiers. The viral entrepreneur released the country song "Folded…...
Viral 1976 Coca-Cola commercial sparks nostalgia for a more patriotic American culture
1+ week, 1+ day ago (433+ words) A 1976 Coca-Cola commercial celebrating America's bicentennial is going viral online ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, sparking nostalgia among many Americans who say the country's patriotic spirit has faded. "Coca-Cola commercial from 1976. The past is a foreign country," a Thursday X…...
Award-winning chef says popular retailer has elite beef at bargain prices
1+ week, 3+ day ago (519+ words) A James Beard Award-winning chef says Walmart is one of the best places in America to buy USDA Prime beef " praising the retailer for offering high-quality cuts at affordable prices. The endorsement comes as consumers continue searching for lower-cost grocery…...