As grocery prices remain higher than a year ago, shoppers are leaning on apps that turn weekly ads, digital coupons and receipt rewards into small but repeatable savings. Company and government data show the strategy is spreading across both in-store and online grocery trips. Continue Reading
King Arthur Baking educator and former lead baker Martin Philip says a thriving sourdough starter comes down to steady feeding, enough warmth, and using it when it is ripe. For home bakers, that can mean weekly refrigerator feedings at minimum, with extra feedings before baking. Continue Reading
Cheez-It’s Original crackers still list the same core ingredients on the brand’s website, but the company has also rolled out new packaging and product formats that may be fueling confusion for shoppers. For families buying lunchbox snacks and pantry staples, the biggest confirmed changes are on the box and in the lineup, not in the short ingredient list Cheez-It posts online. Continue Reading
Grubhub has started rolling out The Drop, a dine-in rewards program that gives users app credit after they eat at participating restaurants and pay with a linked card. The limited launch begins with select customers in New York City and Chicago. Continue Reading
Chipotle said it opened its 1,500th Chipotlane on September 29 in Bradenton, Florida. The milestone shows how much the chain is leaning on digital pickup lanes that executives say outperform traditional restaurants. Continue Reading
Restaurant executives at the 2026 FSTEC conference in Dallas said the best automation handles back-office work, not guest interactions. Their message was simple for families who eat out: use tech to cut friction, while staff keep the service personal. Continue Reading
Graeter’s Bourbon Ball ice cream is made with real bourbon, pecans, dark chocolate, vanilla bean, cinnamon and clove, according to the company’s ingredient and nutrition pages. The limited edition flavor also contains less than 0.5% alcohol by volume, a detail families may want to know before adding a pint to the freezer. Continue Reading
Online posts from some Chick-fil-A customers show recurring complaints about waffle fries, chicken sandwiches and buns, while the chain continues to market those items as core menu staples. For families, the discussion reflects how even familiar fast food orders can split regular customers on taste and texture. Continue Reading
A Costco card works in both countries, but the shopping experience can feel unexpectedly different once you cross the U.S.-Canada border. From payment rules to food-court staples, these are the biggest ways the same membership takes on a different personality. Continue Reading
Domino’s is still a giant in pizza, but more customers are quietly questioning whether the chain delivers the value it promises. Rising delivery costs, deal-driven pricing, and changing expectations are putting the brand under sharper scrutiny. Continue Reading