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'Forget Insta-worthy Sundaes, Snow Cream Is The OG Winter Flex

Step aside overpriced ice cream sundaes. The real winter treat MVP arrives for free and straight from the sky – snow cream. This OG delicacy turns fluffy snowflakes into a frosty creamy delight, and you only need four ingredients: fresh snow, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and kosher salt.

By Monti Carlo

'Is Snow Safe To Eat? Reese Witherspoon Stirs Up a Blizzard of a Debate

Reese Witherspoon's latest TikTok has melted hearts and raised eyebrows in equal measure. The actress, who lives in the currently snow-drenched city of Nashville, Tennessee, whipped up a drink made from the icy flakes. Her "Snow Salt Chococinno" is a concoction of, well, snow, salted caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, and cold brew. But while some viewers dubbed the recipe virtual sunshine, others were dubious about the snow's safety.
'It Might Be Time To Ditch Food Packaged In Plastic

A new report from the non-profit Consumer Reports reveals plastics lurking in 84 out of 85 popular supermarket staples and fast foods! Cheerios, Gerber baby food, Chipotle chicken burritos, and Burger King Whoppers with cheese all tested positive for "plasticizers" called phthalates, chemicals meant to make plastic last longer.
'Spice Up Your Weeknights with Jamie Oliver's "5 Ingredients Mediterranean"

Jamie Oliver's brand new cookbook, 5 Ingredients Mediterranean, whisks you away on a vibrant culinary journey through the sun-drenched shores of Greece, Italy, and beyond. It's bursting with over 125 easy-to-follow recipes, each a symphony of fresh, bold flavors crafted from just 5 hero ingredients.
'Indulge in the Art of Sophisticated Mocktails with "The Mocktail Club"

Are you looking for ways to enjoy the social aspects of cocktail culture without the downsides of alcohol? Or maybe you're simply curious about exploring the world of non-alcoholic beverages? The mocktail movement is thriving, and "The Mocktail Club" is your guide to joining the party!
'Cardi B & Lizzo Approved: Dive into Melissa Ben-Ishay's Viral Recipes in "Come Hungry"

Melissa Ben-Ishay, creator of Baked by Melissa's cupcake empire, achieved TikTok fame with her vegan Green Goddess Salad, garnering 25 million views and celebrity attention. Her new book, "Come Hungry," extends the culinary adventure with veggie-packed recipes, kitchen tips, and an invitation for cooks to explore beyond their comfort zones.
'Sleepy Girl Mocktail: Does The Trendy TikTok Tonic Actually Work?

The "sleepy girl mocktail" has gone viral on TikTok, promising a night of blissful sleep with just a quick mix of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, and sparkling water. But is this trendy drink a true slumber savior or just a placebo in a fancy glass?
'Make This For Dinner: TikTok's Easy Baked Chicken Bites

If you’re in the market for an easy, breezy way to make chicken, look no further than flavor-packed baked chicken bites! Scrumptious oven-baked chicken bites are perfect for a fast weeknight dinner, so much so they’re trending on TikTok.
'Cheddar Glitch: Glove Fragments Prompt Recall of Popular Shredded Cheese in Four States

Cheese lovers might be getting a little something extra in their bag of shredded cheddar- in the form of rubber glove fragments. Biery Cheese Company has initiated a product recall for their Member's Mark - Mild Cheddar Fancy shredded cheese,
'Popular Salads & Spinaches Recalled in 7 States (Is Yours on the List?)

BrightFarms has issued a recall of spinach and four salad kit products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
'Trouble in the Sausage Aisle: Over 130,000 Pounds of Turkey Kielbasa Recalled at Aldi

Heads up, grocery shoppers! Salm Partners of Wisconsin has yanked over 130,000 pounds of "PARKVIEW TURKEY POLSKA KIELBASA" due to possible contamination with bone fragments.
'Salmonella Alert: Charcuterie Samplers at Costco & Sam's Club Recalled

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is sounding the alarm over potential Salmonella contamination in two popular charcuterie samplers: Fratelli Beretta Antipasto Gran Beretta sold at Costco and Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler from Sam's Club
'Panera's Charged Lemonade Linked to Heart Damage, Lawsuit Claims

27-year-old Lauren Skerritt, a picture of health as a surfer, soccer player, and Spartan Beast competitor, now faces daily medication and a dramatically different lifestyle due to lasting heart problems allegedly triggered by Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade.
'Robert Downey Jr. Wants to Save the Planet

If you’ve felt overwhelmed by climate change and helpless as to the difference you can make, "Cool Food" is going to be a game-changer for you. This new cookbook by Robert Downey Jr. and Thomas Kostigen shows us how to fight climate change with our forks.
'Breakfast Buzzkill: Quaker Oats Recall Grows to Over 60 items

It’s time to check your pantry and take a serious look at Quaker Oats products, including family favorites like their Chewy Granola Bars and Cap’n Crunch cereal. The company has issued two recall notices in two months for products potentially contaminated with salmonella.