Despite the alarmist headlines that surfaced around the time of the Super Bowl, there is no real shortage of chicken wings in …
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Reality Check: There Is No Chicken-Wing Shortage — Prices Haven’t Really Soared Either
Hey wing nuts: relax. Despite reports to the contrary, buffalo wings, chicken wings or whatever you want to call them will be widely available during Super Bowl weekend. And you won’t have to pay through the beak to enjoy them.
Big Bird: Why Fast Food Companies Are Suddenly In Love With Chicken
Talk about a comeback. For years, a roast chicken was the quintessential Sunday dinner, and Depression-era political campaigns invoked the phrase “a chicken in every pot” to symbolize economic prosperity. But in the ensuing …
Fire Up the Barbecue? Drought Will Bring on Cheaper Meat Prices for a Spell
This summer’s historic drought is bound to yield rising prices at the supermarket. The awful harvest of corn and soybeans is causing their prices to soar, and since they’re utilized in so many other foods—cereal, soda, feed for …
A Dozen Random Goods & Services Selling Unusually Well Right Now
What do chicken thighs, home safes, used SUVs, temporary tattoos for pets, American sperm, and Asian-American egg donations have in common? Lately, consumers have demonstrated a curiously high level of interest in these goods and …
Chicken Wings Are Hot, and Chicken-Wing Prices Are Hotter
Wingmen and wing nuts everywhere: the days of cheap chicken wings may be ending. After a year when chicken-wing prices were surprisingly mild, wings are especially hot in demand now, and prices are expected to remain at or near …
It’s a Deal: Dress Like a Cow, Get Free Chicken at Chick-fil-A
Friday, July 8, is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A, when customers who dress like cows are entitled to free food at all of the restaurant chain’s locations. A partial cow costume earns a free entrée, while a full-on “head-to-hoof” cow get-up gets customers a full meal. A printable costume is available to download for those without …
223 Tips: Snag Freebies, Save Money, Salvage Food About to Spoil, Get Your Adult Kid Out of the House, and More
This week’s links cover topics ranging from school fundraisers that aren’t worth your time (and don’t raise much money), to resources for finding the best Black Friday deals, to effective, low-effort, low-cost ways to clean the bathroom.
Cut Your Grocery Bill Right Now
A little effort and planning can yield a bigger-than-expected payoff when you’re trying to trim your food budget.
