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Iconic Frozen Pizza Discontinued Forever, After More Than 60 Years

A familiar name in the frozen pizza aisle is disappearing for good. Conagra Brands has stopped making Celeste frozen pizzas, ending production of the longtime grocery staple also known as Mama Celeste. The company will sell its remaining inventory, but once those pizzas are gone, there will be no more products.

Thomas Smith

Check Your Pantry: USDA Warns Against Eating A Canned Food Sold in 5 States

Two varieties of Grace canned chicken sausages sold in five states are the subject of a federal public health alert -- and shoppers are being urged to check their pantries. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the alert on October 6 after discovering that the products were illegally imported from Jamaica, which is not eligible to export meat or poultry products to the United States.

Georgia · 5d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Ice Cream Recalled Due to Concerns Over Deadly Bacteria

Lidl shoppers should check their freezers after the retailer recalled one lot of gelato over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company's October 16 recall announcement, published by the FDA, says routine testing detected the bacteria in a laboratory sample. No illnesses had been reported when the notice was issued.

Washington, DC · 9h

Greg Wilson, CFA

29 Things You Should Stop Buying After Turning 60

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

Greg Wilson, CFA

If You Are Over 50, It Is Probably Time To Stop Doing These 31 Things

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2019 from Rapid City, South Dakota: Serenity Dennard was only 9 when she vanished

Serenity June Dennard has been missing from Rapid City, South Dakota (Pennington County), since February 3, 2019, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Serenity's photo above is an age-progressed likeness of how she might have looked at 13, though she would now be 17 if alive.

Rapid City, SD · 7d

Kateable

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7 Herbs Used for Back Pain Before Muscle Relaxers Existed

Long before muscle relaxers, people reached for plants when their backs ached. I looked at what a Cochrane review of herbal medicine for low back pain actually found, and a few of these have more research behind them than you’d expect. 😊

Dianna Carney

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Itty Bitty 2 lb Shih Tzu Puppy Searching For Home After Being Born Locally

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Pinch Pudding, a joyful young puppy who is in need of a place to call home. According to the rescue, “Born locally, the PUDDING litter are more than ready to share their famous pudding recipes with a lucky family. Grab a spoon and bring your appetite!” She is now living safely with a loving foster family while she awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 10d

nickscookingclub

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The Little Lemon Cakes That Somehow Disappear Faster Than Cupcakes

There’s something dangerous about a dessert small enough to eat in two bites. These lemon drop cakes are soft, moist, and packed with bright citrus flavor, with just enough sweetness to keep you reaching for another before you’ve officially decided you’re having seconds. Instead of a big slice of cake and a fork, you get tender little bites with that sunny lemon flavor running through them—the kind of treat that looks innocent piled on a serving plate until you notice half the batch has vanished. They’re light enough for coffee or brunch but sweet enough to hold their own on a dessert table.

Thomas Smith

FTC Is Sending Millions to Walmart Customers Who Lost Money to Scammers

Thousands of people who lost money to scammers through Walmart's money transfer services are getting checks in the mail. And recipients have a deadline to cash them. The Federal Trade Commission announced October 15 that it is sending more than $9.8 million to 65,022 affected consumers. The payments follow a settlement over allegations that Walmart failed to protect customers from fraud involving its wire transfer services.

nickscookingclub

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Grandma Didn’t Need 15 Ingredients to Make a Pot of Potato Soup Taste Good

There’s something almost suspicious about a soup this comforting coming from only five ingredients, but that’s exactly how old kitchen recipes earned their place. Grandma’s potato soup wasn’t built around specialty cheese, expensive toppings, or a cart full of groceries. It was about tender potatoes simmered until soft, a creamy broth, simple seasoning, and that warm, velvety texture that made a bowl feel like a full meal. The potatoes do most of the work, thickening the soup naturally and giving every spoonful that familiar stick-to-your-ribs comfort. It’s the kind of recipe that makes the kitchen smell like somebody has been cooking all afternoon, even though the ingredient list is shorter than most coffee orders.

ChefManiac

The Biscuits That Make You Wonder Why You Ever Bought the Canned Ones

A really good biscuit doesn’t need much explaining once you pull it apart and see that soft, steamy middle. These buttery biscuits bake up golden on top with tender layers inside, ready to soak up another swipe of melted butter the second they leave the oven. The edges have just enough structure to hold together, while the center stays delicate and soft enough to practically disappear with each bite. Add honey, jam, or sausage gravy and they become breakfast; set them beside fried chicken or a pot roast and suddenly they’re the thing everybody keeps reaching for. It’s simple, old-fashioned baking, but warm homemade biscuits have a way of making even an ordinary meal feel like somebody put in extra effort.

15h

CJ Coombs

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The murder remains of "Jane Anchorage Doe 1980," found in Eklutna, Alaska

Jane Anchorage Doe 1980, also known as Eklutna Annie ("Annie"), was discovered in Eklutna, Alaska, on July 17, 1980, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Annie was believed to be between the ages of 16 and 25.

Anchorage, AK · 16d

Letters from Leo

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Christianity Is a Last-Place Religion

Thank you for reading! Letters from Leo is a reader-supported publication and the fastest-growing Catholic community in the country. To receive new posts and support this movement, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

26d

ChefManiac

I Had a Sleeve of Ritz Crackers and Somehow Ended Up With Candy

Ritz crackers don’t usually look like the beginning of dessert, which is exactly why these caramel peanut treats are so much fun. The buttery, salty crackers become the base for sweet, sticky caramel and crunchy peanuts, turning a pantry staple into something that lands somewhere between homemade candy and a seriously upgraded snack. Every bite hits that sweet-salty combination from both directions: crisp cracker underneath, rich caramel across the top, and roasted peanut crunch finishing everything off. They’re simple enough to make without turning dessert into an afternoon project, but once they’re arranged on a plate, nobody needs to know they started with a sleeve from the cracker cabinet.

ChefManiac

Whatever Happened to the Cake Everyone Bought at A&P?

For anyone who remembers Spanish Bar Cake, this one can unlock a very specific kind of nostalgia. That dark, warmly spiced cake with its soft, moist crumb and creamy frosting wasn’t flashy, but it had devoted fans who knew exactly what they were looking for in the bakery aisle. This homemade version brings that old favorite back with the cozy spice and rich cream cheese frosting that make each bite feel wonderfully old-fashioned. It’s the sort of cake that belongs beside a hot cup of coffee, preferably while somebody at the table says, “I haven’t had this in years.”

Dianna Carney

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Gentle Giant Searching For New Home After Being Surrendered Due to No Fault of His Own

Get ready to meet a loving young pup who is searching for the family who will give him a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Bandit Ruffman after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “This boy and his sister, Luna, were surrendered by owners in Tennessee and they're so excited to meet you! Life won't be rough with the Ruffmans around!” He is now living safely with a loving foster.

Massachusetts · 23d

ChefManiac

The Cut of Meat Our Grandparents Knew Not to Overlook

Neckbones don’t get the attention of ribs, chops, or roasts, but generations of home cooks knew exactly what could happen when you gave them enough time. In the slow cooker, they have hours to become tender while seasoning the broth with deep, meaty flavor—the kind that makes a simple country soup taste like it has been simmering on Grandma’s stove all afternoon. Add hearty vegetables and you’ve got a steaming bowl built for cold evenings, stretched grocery budgets, and anyone who appreciates old-fashioned cooking where nothing useful went to waste. It isn’t flashy food. It’s the kind of meal where the rich broth and fall-apart meat do all the convincing.

ChefManiac

The Pork Chops I Make When Everyone’s Tired of Pork Chops

Pork chops have a reputation problem. Cook them the same old way and they can feel like the dinner you make because they were on sale—not because anyone was excited about them. Brown sugar changes that equation fast. As the chops cook, that sweetness mingles with the savory seasoning and pan juices, creating a glossy coating with caramelized edges that makes an ordinary package of pork look considerably more interesting. You get juicy meat, sweet-and-salty flavor, and those sticky browned bits around the edges that somehow disappear before the rest of the plate does.

Kateable

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This Herb Was Used for Memory Before Brain Supplements Existed

Bacopa, also called brahmi, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as a brain tonic. Today it's one of the most studied herbs for memory, but it behaves differently from a cup of coffee. It's a slow builder that takes weeks, not hours. 😊

13d

Eat Like No One Else

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Before You Buy Russet Potatoes, Here Are 5 Things to Know

Fred Meyer - $.99 a pound or $2.99 for a 5lb bag. ALDI - $4.09 for a 5lb bag or $4.95 for a 10lb bag. H-E-B - $.82 a pound or $3.18 for a 5lb bag or $5.64 for an 8lb bag of King-Size.

26d

Eat Like No One Else

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The One Crispy Apple I'm Choosing Over Honeycrisp Right Now

Learn about an apple variety that is super crisp and firm that I am getting at apple orchards over Honeycrisp this month. It took a long time from when the Crimson Crisp apple was first bred until it was available to be grown commercially. It was first developed in the 1970s by the PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, and Illnois) co-operative. It wasn't until 2006 that the apple was released for growers. That is a long time in the development process. You don't get rich quick by developing a new apple variety!

Elk Ridge, UT · 28d

Greg Wilson, CFA

Know Someone Over 75? They Should Stop Doing These 30 Activities Right Away

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

19d

Greg Wilson, CFA

30 Foods You Should Avoid Refrigerating and What Happens If You Do

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

13d

ChefManiac

This Is What I Make When Half a Head of Cabbage Needs a Plan

Cabbage has a habit of hanging around the refrigerator after you use half of it, and this country beef cottage pie gives the rest somewhere worthwhile to go. Savory ground beef and tender cabbage become the hearty base, while a generous layer of potatoes turns golden across the top as everything bakes together. Underneath, the filling gets rich and saucy, with the cabbage soaking up all that beefy flavor instead of tasting like an afterthought. It’s exactly the sort of farmhouse-style dinner that can turn inexpensive, ordinary ingredients into something you actually look forward to pulling from the oven.

CJ Coombs

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Missing for nearly a decade: Donna Kay Cloud mysteriously disappeared at age 19 from Spring, Texas

Donna Kay Cloud has been missing from Spring, Texas (Montgomery County), since October 25, 2016, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be 29.

Spring, TX · 18d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Fridge: 300+ Pounds of Tuna Recalled Over Dangerous Contamination

More than 330 pounds of tuna distributed to five states have been recalled after testing found elevated levels of a toxin that can cause food poisoning. And cooking the fish will not eliminate the danger.

Connecticut · 21d

Greg Wilson, CFA

Cash is Still King: 24 Items You Should Always Buy With Cash

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

ChefManiac