Talk about a comeback. For years, a roast chicken was the quintessential Sunday dinner, and Depression-era political …
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Sweet or Scary? This Season’s Hot Flavor Is… Candy Corn
Move over, pumpkin. There’s a new taste in town that’s turning up in everything from booze to bagels: candy corn. Yes, that waxy, tri-colored childhood favorite is this season’s “it flavor.”
‘Home of the Whopper’ Looks a Lot Like Its Neighbors
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and it turns out it can be a shot in the arm for business, too. After losing its crown as the number-two burger chain in the country to Wendy’s, Burger King fought back and dumped $750 …
Why We Stopped Buying Fast-Food Combo Meals
Bundling is everywhere: Insurance policies, TV and Internet connectivity and cellular service packages are ubiquitous. Yet the granddaddy of bundled purchases, the fast-food combo meal, has fallen out of favor. According to …
Now You’ve Got No Excuse: Government Report Shows Healthy Food Doesn’t Cost More Than Junk Food
Which Cities Spend the Most on Snack Foods?
Online retailer Alice.com crunched the numbers to figure out which cities in America spent the most on snack foods throughout 2011. While the national average was $3.79 per order on its site, residents of some cities are more …
Hostess, Maker of Twinkies, To File For Bankruptcy
Talk about sweet sorrow: Hostess Brands, manufacturer of lunchbox staples like Twinkies, Hohos and Ding Dongs, is planning to file for bankruptcy this week, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The company, which also makes …
10 Consumer Questions Including: Is Your Contractor Lying to You? And: Do You Care About Product Recalls?
Also: Is it better to invest or pay off your mortgage early? Is Hulu Plus worth the $10 a month they’re asking for it? Are you paying too much in property taxes?
