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28 Foods Full of Microplastics: You Are Eating Plastic Without Knowing

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

Things You Shouldn’t Leave Your Children in an Inheritance

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ChefManiac

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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.”

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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 · 15d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Fridge: Cheese Recalled Over Potentially Deadly Bacteria

A New York dairy is recalling a batch of raw milk cheddar after testing detected bacteria that can cause severe illness and potentially fatal kidney complications. Family Farmstead Dairy announced the recall on October 15. According to the notice posted by the FDA, the cheese was distributed to grocery stores in New York and New Jersey, but appears to have also been tested in states further afield.

New Jersey · 18d

Greg Wilson, CFA

29 Things You Should Stop Buying After Turning 60

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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 · 25d

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I Went To Italy and Was Given This Recipe From Our Bed and Breakfast Host

This Italian sausage pasta sauce was a real winner with my husband. I think he liked that it’s a meaty, creamy sauce instead of a traditional red sauce. Sausage, tomatoes, cream, and parmesan come together so it tastes like something from a little trattoria.

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Tanner Callais

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What I Wish I Knew About Staying on the Ship During a Port of Call

Book a cruise and you’re no doubt thinking about exploring exotic ports of call. But there’s a small — and seemingly growing — number of people that do the exact opposite. They elect to simply stay on the ship and have a dramatically different day than most passengers.

SouthernPlate

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The Secret to Perfect Mashed Potatoes for Thanksgiving Dinner!

If you’re searching for a homemade mashed potatoes recipe with a difference, you must try these mashed potatoes with evaporated milk. A Southern specialty, they’re richer in flavor, creamy, and the perfect side dish. For the full recipe on my website click HERE.

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The Mashed Potato Trick That Freed Up Our Stovetop at Thanksgiving

Crockpot mashed potatoes are the easiest way I know to get creamy, buttery mashed potatoes on the table without boiling a single pot of water. The potatoes cook right in whole milk, so there's nothing to drain. Once they're mashed, the WARM setting holds them for up to 4 hours.

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Thomas Smith

1.5+ Million Lbs of Hot Dogs, Bacon and Deli Meat Recalled Nationwide -- Check Your Fridge

Kayem Foods Inc., a Massachusetts-based meat producer, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, according to an October 17 announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

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I Add A Box Of This To My Deviled Eggs, And They Turn Out Perfect Every Time

These deviled eggs, made with a box of cream cheese, have a smoother, richer filling than the classic mayo-only kind. We blend the yolks with softened cream cheese, mayo, Dijon, and yellow mustard, then pipe them back into the whites. They take about 45 minutes from pot to platter.

The Comfort Kitchen

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Mama’s Goulash Tastes Like the Dinner Everyone Remembers

Mama’s Goulash combines elbow macaroni, seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, and cheese into a saucy one-pan dinner that feels immediately familiar. The macaroni cooks until tender and catches the tomato-rich sauce inside every curve, while the beef makes the meal hearty enough to satisfy a crowded table. Onion and pepper soften into the background, contributing sweetness and savory flavor without distracting from the combination people expect. Cheese melts through the pasta and gives the sauce a comforting richness that plain beef and tomatoes cannot provide. This is American family-style goulash rather than a formal European stew, and its appeal comes from affordability, generosity, and the ability to turn basic pantry ingredients into a pot that smells like somebody’s childhood kitchen.

Letters from Leo

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Gio Benitez, Openly Gay ABC Anchor, Joins the Catholic Church

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.

Thomas Smith

Check Your Pantry: More Than 122,000 Cases of Gatorade Recalled

If you keep Gatorade in the pantry for school lunches, sports practices or trips, take a look at the bottles before opening another one. PepsiCo has voluntarily recalled 122,021 cases of certain Gatorade drinks distributed across 37 states, including California. The affected products contain Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 food dyes that were not declared on the labels.

California · 29d

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I Couln't Believe They Served This At A Southern Funeral, But Suprise, It Was Really Good

Sweet pineapple, sharp cheddar, and buttery Ritz crackers baked together sounds like a strange mix. I get it. But this Southern pineapple casserole always gets a few raised eyebrows right before folks go back for seconds.

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ChefManiac

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The Cookie I’d Still Pick Over Anything From a Fancy Bakery

Peanut butter cookies never needed frosting, fillings, or a dozen trendy ingredients to earn a place on the cookie plate. Give me the old-fashioned kind with those familiar fork marks across the top, crisp golden edges, and a soft center that still has a little chew when you break one open. The peanut butter does all the work, filling the kitchen with that warm, nutty smell before the pan even leaves the oven. They’re simple in exactly the right way—the kind of cookie that brings back school lunches, after-school snacks, and the old cookie jar that somehow never stayed full for long.

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Margaret Minnicks

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Cat owner says delivery driver apologized after video showed him hitting her cat with a package

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, a 21-pound black cat named Opie was sunbathing on the front porch of the owner's house in Virginia Beach, Virginia when a video showed a GOFO delivery driver intentionally hitting the cat with a package for no apparent reason.

Virginia Beach, VA · 4d

Eat Like No One Else

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The One Thing I Do to Turn a Cheap Beef Roast From Tough to Tender

Learn how I cook a cheap, tougher beef roast so that it turns out tender and delicious. I have heard a lot of people lately share in the comments on NewsBreak that they are having trouble affording beef. People are having to choose to eat less or even skip it altogether. With prices up, this is a good time to learn how to cook the cheaper, tougher roasts so that they can still be delicious and tender - worth your hard-earned money.

Dianna Carney

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Young Coyote Gets a Second Chance & Begins Fight to Recover

A seven-month-old coyote rescued in Swansea is getting a chance to recover after Newhouse Wildlife Rescue stabilized him through a serious illness, the rescue reported. Weighing just 13 pounds, the young coyote was being treated for mange, rat-poison exposure and an infection that caused a high fever. After two days of care, he responded to treatment and was transferred to Berkshire Wildlife Services for continued care, according to Newhouse Wildlife Rescue.

Swansea, MA · 9d

Greg Wilson, CFA

30 Things Likely To Vanish With Baby Boomers: A Farewell to What Was Normal

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.

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