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KFC Just Made a Huge Change to Its Menu

Your usual KFC combo is about to come with a different set of drink choices. The fried chicken chain has announced plans to replace Pepsi with Coca-Cola products at its U.S. restaurants, ending a beverage relationship that stretches back roughly four decades.

Greg Wilson, CFA

23 Subtle Habits to Make People Instantly Respect and Admire You

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.

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.

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Remember the White Candy That Seemed to Appear in Every Grandma’s Christmas Tin?

Divinity is one of those old-fashioned candies that can instantly bring back a kitchen you haven’t stood in for years. Light, fluffy, and almost cloud-like, it’s nothing like dense fudge or chewy caramel. The outside sets with a delicate finish while the center stays soft and airy, with that unmistakable melt-away sweetness that made it a holiday candy-table favorite. It looks deceptively simple, but anyone who grew up watching a grandmother, aunt, or church-supper expert make a batch probably remembers there was a little technique involved. When it turns out right, those snowy spoonfuls look beautiful piled onto a platter—and somehow taste even better after you’ve spent years wondering why people stopped making them.

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This Three-Ingredient Chicken Tastes Like a Church Supper Classic

Some recipes earn their place in community cookbooks because they are dependable, affordable, and capable of feeding hungry people without exhausting the cook. This three-ingredient church supper chicken fits that tradition perfectly. The chicken bakes beneath a flavorful coating that helps keep the meat juicy while creating the kind of warm, comforting aroma associated with fellowship halls and Sunday dinners. There are no complicated marinades, hard-to-find seasonings, or multiple pans competing for counter space. Three ingredients go into the dish, and the oven turns them into a family-friendly meal that tastes much more involved. The finished chicken is tender, savory, and ready to share the plate with nearly any traditional side already planned.

Greg Wilson, CFA

27 Foods That Are Becoming Expensive: Is Your Favorite on the List?

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.

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Kateable

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This Soothes a Dry Night Cough Almost Instantly, No Cough Syrup Needed

You finally lie down, and the tickle starts. A dry, scratchy cough that flares at bedtime can keep the whole house awake. Here’s the simple routine I use, and it starts with something already in your cupboard. 😊

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 · 19d

Butter and Baggage

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I found this cake in a church cookbook and never stopped making it

I first saw this recipe years ago in a tattered church cookbook, the kind with splattered pages and hand drawn hearts next to all the best recipes, and it's been in my rotation ever since.

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Kateable

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This Herb Was Used for Back Pain Before Muscle Relaxers Existed

Devil's claw is a spiky-fruited plant from southern Africa, and its root has long been a traditional remedy for pain. It's also one of the few herbs tested in real trials for low back pain, which makes it worth knowing about if you deal with flare-ups. 😊

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I Forgot How Good the Spaghetti We Grew Up With Was

Not every spaghetti dinner needs a sauce that simmered since sunrise or a list of ingredients long enough to cover the refrigerator. Sometimes you want the familiar version: ground beef browned until savory, tomato sauce bubbling in the pan, and a big tangle of hot spaghetti ready to catch every bit of it. It’s the kind of dinner many of us remember from crowded weeknight tables, where somebody passed the Parmesan, garlic bread disappeared immediately, and nobody cared whether the sauce had a fancy Italian name. It just tasted like dinner was supposed to taste.

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The Soup I Make When a Light Little Bowl Isn’t Going to Count as Dinner

Some soups leave you looking for a sandwich ten minutes later. This creamy sausage soup isn’t interested in being one of them. Savory sausage gives the whole pot a rich, smoky backbone while a velvety broth turns it into the kind of spoon-coating comfort food that feels substantial from the first bowl. Everything comes together in one pot, letting those browned sausage bits and seasonings work their way through the creamy base instead of disappearing down the drain with another dirty pan. Serve it bubbling hot with crusty bread and you’ve got exactly what a cold, tired evening calls for: something creamy, hearty, and satisfying enough that nobody asks what else is for dinner.

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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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.

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Thomas Smith

Big Grocery Chain Recalls Hoagie Rolls Sold in 7 States Over Dangerous Allergen

WinCo Foods is recalling packages of its store-brand hoagie rolls sold across seven Western states after discovering they contain an undeclared allergen that could trigger life-threatening reactions in some customers.

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This Chili Cheese Dog Is Proudly Too Much

A chili cheese dog makes no attempt at restraint, and that is exactly why it remains one of the most satisfying forms of loaded comfort food. A hot dog sits inside a buttery toasted bun before being covered with warm chili and a generous layer of cheddar. The cheese melts into the chili, filling every gap and making the sandwich gloriously difficult to eat neatly. Toasting the bun provides essential structure and a little crispness beneath the soft chili and melted cheese. Each bite combines smoky sausage, seasoned beef, tomato-rich sauce, and sharp cheddar in a form that belongs equally at a ballpark, backyard cookout, or kitchen table.

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Barnes & Noble names 2026 Book of Year finalists, among them is Barbara Kingsolver’s Partita

The finalists selected by Barnes & Noble booksellers nationwide, who nominate books they consider outstanding and take pride in recommending to readers, have been announced. Now in its eighth year, the program recognizes books across a range of genres and age groups.

Butter and Baggage

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The old-fashioned cream cheese pound cake everyone asks about

Butter alone can't give a pound cake this velvety crumb. Cream cheese is the difference, and it keeps every slice from falling apart. Butter and cream cheese are beaten together until fluffy, which gives the cake a dense, moist crumb without any baking soda or baking powder. It is rich but not overly sweet, so it needs no glaze. I like a slice plain with a cup of tea.

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Three Ingredients Shouldn’t Turn Into Fudge This Creamy, but Somehow They Do

Fudge has a reputation for candy thermometers, careful timing, and recipes that can go wrong if you look away at the wrong moment. This three-ingredient version skips most of that drama. With just a few simple ingredients and no oven required, it sets into rich, smooth squares with that dense, melt-in-your-mouth texture people expect from homemade fudge. There’s no long baking session and no complicated ingredient list hiding behind the word “easy.” Just creamy chocolate sweetness that can be sliced into little pieces once it’s chilled and firm. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why homemade candy ever needed to become an all-day kitchen project.

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2024: Josiah Reed was only 6 months old when he vanished from Phenix City, Alabama

Correction: The title was corrected to reflect that the infant's age was 6 months old. Josiah Reed went missing from Phenix City, Alabama, on June 24, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Josiah would now be two years old.

Phenix City, AL · 24d

Thomas Smith

7 Foods Flight Attendants Wish You Wouldn't Take on the Plane

Airplane cabins are pressurized metal tubes circulating recycled air at 35,000 feet, making every scent, crumb, and spill magnified for everyone on board. While bringing your own food through security is a smart way to dodge overpriced terminal meals, certain snacks make life miserable for your seatmates and the crew tasked with keeping the cabin orderly.

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I Make This 5-Ingredient Snowball Party Mix Before the Holiday Rush Hits

This snowball party mix is crisp Kix cereal coated in white chocolate, tossed with snowy sprinkles, and dusted with powdered sugar until every piece looks like a little snowball. It's no-bake, takes about 10 minutes of hands-on time, and makes 16 servings.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

19 Cleaning Hacks Professionals Wish You Didn’t Know

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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This Casserole Tastes Like Thanksgiving on a Weeknight

Tender chicken, creamy sauce, mixed vegetables, and buttery stuffing create a casserole with all the comforting character of a holiday plate. The chicken makes each serving substantial while the vegetables bring color and gentle sweetness beneath the rich filling. On top, stuffing bakes into a savory layer with crisp areas and soft sections that absorb sauce from below. Every scoop contains meat, vegetables, and bread, allowing one dish to handle most of dinner’s responsibilities. The familiar flavors make it family-friendly, and the simple assembly turns leftover chicken or turkey into something that feels deliberately planned. Once the stuffing begins browning, the aroma carries the unmistakable promise of a meal intended to make everyone slow down.

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