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It's eggnog season. The boozy beverage dates back to medieval England but remains a holiday hit
It’s eggnog season. At Scoma’s Restaurant in San Francisco, this holiday’s batch of eggnog began 11 months ago. Nearly a thousand egg yolks, gallons upon gallons of heavy cream and roughly $1,000 worth of vanilla beans come together with sugar and a mega-cocktail of sherry, brandy and aged rum. Eggnog’s roots date back to medieval England and a drink called...
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Iconic suburban drive-thru closing after 38 years
A longstanding food establishment in west suburban Villa Park, Strat’s Drive-Thru, will soon bid the community farewell.
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Is alcohol good for you? A new report adds to the confusion
The report was released ahead of an update to federal dietary guidelines coming next year that could include new recommendations about how much alcohol people should drink.
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Hot Dr Pepper is the hottest holiday drink, but is it any good?
The holidays always bring a bevy of beverages for seasonal sipping. In recent years, we’ve tried the Gingerbread Martini, the Rudolph, and the Snowglobe. This year, apparently, we’re making hot Dr Pepper.
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Schneider Deli brings modern twist to Hanukkah classics
Despite a flood at his deli earlier today, Jake Schneider, owner and executive chef of Schneider Deli, is still ready to celebrate Hanukkah with delicious takes on traditional Jewish deli dishes.
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Chef Joe Flamm brings Rome to Chicago with new Fulton Market restaurant il Carciofo
Chef Joe Flamm is making waves in Chicago’s dining scene with his latest restaurant, il Carciofo, a tribute to Roman cuisine.
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Starbucks baristas strike in three U.S. cities during pre-Christmas rush
Starbucks baristas are striking in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle.
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Sun rises on value menu at Phoenix home games
The Phoenix Suns have announced a $2 concession value menu at all home games.
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Chicago birria dish lands on NYT list of best dishes in the US
A recent New York Times list named the 26 best dishes at restaurants across the United States in 2024, with a birria dish found in Chicago making the cut.
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5 Things to know about In-N-Out
Here are five things to know about In-N-Out Burger.
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FTC: Grubhub to pay $25 million for harmful practices against diners, workers
The complaint claims that Grubhub deceived diners about delivery costs and blocked access to their accounts.
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A brief history of latkes, the Hanukkah staple
The potato pancake is an Ashkenazi Jewish food traditionally prepared for Hanukkah.
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Taco Bell officially debuts chicken nuggets nationwide
Plus, the chain is adding three new sauces for your nugget-dunking pleasure.
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How a former pro soccer player is using coffee to give back to the sport
After retiring from soccer, Olympian Melissa Ortiz decided to start her own company: a coffee brand that donates a portion of profits to organizations that use soccer for social development.
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What is raw milk and why can it make you sick?
Raw milk has not been pasteurized, a heating process that kills disease-causing germs.
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Cocoa prices climb to new record high, prompting fresh warnings about volatility
The price of chocolate’s key ingredient has skyrocketed this year, prompting analysts to issue fresh warnings about extreme price volatility.
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How this Olympian got the idea to launch a coffee company that celebrates soccer
Former soccer player for the Colombian national team Melissa Ortiz grew up with the smell of coffee surrounding her. After retiring from the sport, she decided to launch a company that could help her give back to soccer through coffee.
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How Olympian Melissa Ortiz started her soccer-celebrating coffee company
Melissa Ortiz transitioned from playing professional soccer for Colombia to starting a coffee cop
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McDonald's is selling double cheeseburgers for 50 cents — but only for 1 day
Here’s how you can get your hands on a cheeseburger for less than a dollar.
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Oreo O's have been replaced by another cookie-themed cereal
Many breakfast lovers aren’t happy. “Some things just need to be left alone,” one said.