Detroit, MI

Columbus, OH

Wisconsin State

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Brookfield, WI

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In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

Blanco, TX

Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Who doesn’t love a good buffet? With fixed prices and the freedom to pile your plate high with as much food as you want, they can offer great value for your money. Americans with big appetites love the buffet concept, and restaurants often lose money with those folks. On the other hand, light eaters like myself are more the target audience. We pay the set price and hardly eat anything, relatively speaking, resulting in a positive cash flow for the restaurant.

14 Foods You Should Completely Avoid at a Buffet

The Independent

 It is one of the most popular items sold at Costco but changes to the famed $4.99 rotisserie chicken have seen the big-box retail giant roasted by its customers.The retailer - despite selling 137 million rotisserie chickens in 2023 - has changed the packaging of the popular item. Previously the chickens were packaged in plastic “clamshell” containers, but now come in more environmentally friendly plastic food bags.The change was announced by Costco in March and has now been rolled out across most of its stores.Last month the company’s magazine, Costco Connections explained the change in packaging would save millions...

Costco makes major changes to its $5 rotisserie chicken...here is what to expect

The air fryer has become my go-to cooking method for dozens of foods, many of which I never thought I'd make in the speedy countertop cooker. Even with all its versatility, there are still some foods the air fryer just doesn't cook well. While the air fryer blasts chicken thighs,...

6 Foods You Should Never Cook in the Air Fryer

Mashed

McDonald's has a new Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry to help customers cool down this summer. But is this split a success or surprising dessert dud?

Review: McDonald's New Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry Misses The Mark

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

When the sun is blazing, it’s only natural for that cool ice cream craving to strike. Picking up ice cream during a heatwave is a no-brainer, but what's harder is selecting which ice cream to stock your freezer with. Do you want a pint or quart? What brand? And, most importantly, which flavor?

Turkey Hill Has 7 New Ice Cream Flavors Coming to Shelves Soon

Virginia State

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

Rinsing meat is a great way to increase the risk of foodborne illness in your kitchen, even if that is something we have seen parents or relatives do when preparing dinner. But when it comes to cured meats, like bacon, is it necessary to rinse before cooking? The answer is a resounding no.

Should You Rinse Bacon Before Cooking?

FinanceBuzz

Whether you like to start your day with something sweet or savory, get ready to stretch your breakfast budget at Aldi.

14 Delicious On-The-Go Breakfast Items at Aldi

If you’ve stared at that package of raw ground beef in your fridge and wondered if you left it too long, you’re not alone. Meat, whether chicken, beef, or pork, is one thing you don’t want to consume when it has gone off: Even when cooked, there is the potential that it could cause food poisoning. You also don’t want to misinterpret the signs and throw out meat that’s perfectly fresh, thus wasting money and upending your dinner plans. So how do you know if ground beef is spoiled or safe to eat? And what does that gray color really mean? Read on to have all your ground beef questions answered once and for all.

Here’s How to Tell If Your Ground Beef Is Past Its Prime

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

PureWow

These are the eight best high-protein cereal options you can choose from if you’re looking to give your breakfast a boost. With low-sugar, keto-friendly and even vegan options, you’ll find a satisfying bowl on this list.

The 8 Best High-Protein Cereal Options You Can Buy, According to a Nutritionist

The week of July 8-13 brings a new set of featured signature cookies from Crumbl Cookies but with a slight change in availability. Specializing in delicious sugary treats, Crumbl Cookies is a famous online chain of bakeries in the United States and Canada with over 900 physical locations in the USA.

Crumbl Cookies: This Week's Flavors (July 8 - 13)

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

In the never-ending quest to make fast food even more convenient, snack wraps came around in the early aughts to offer a one-handed meal—or more aptly, road snack. The tortilla entered restaurants that had never stocked them before, just to provide the portable vehicle tacos and burritos have relied on for centuries.

I Tried 7 Fast Food Chicken Snack Wraps and This Is the One I'd Order Again

Transform your lunch hour with these 16 creative and delicious options from Sam’s Club, perfect for breaking the sandwich routine.

16 Lunch Ideas From Sam’s Club That Are Way Less Boring Than a Sandwich

Alabama State

We have all been in a situation where a recipe calls for just a tiny bit of minced onion and you’re left with three-quarters of a peeled vegetable or a backyard cookout yields a pile of leftover chopped onions. When there are too many leftovers to simply toss in your compost, it’s important to know what to do with your cut onions.

Dish of the Week: Breakfast Sandwich at Iggie's Eggies

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