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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 · 8d

Thomas Smith

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.

Eat Like No One Else

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I Checked Walmart's Beef to See Where It Comes From - Here's What I Found

I wanted to find out where Walmart's beef comes from, so I visited a Walmart store in Oregon to see what information I could find in the beef department and the packaging. Earlier this week, I published an article on NewsBreak sharing about where Kroger has been sourcing its beef from - Where Kroger Is Getting Its Beef From Right Now - Here's What to Know. I have been wondering where other grocery stores are sourcing their meat from as well. So I went into a Walmart store in Oregon this morning to see what I could find.

Oregon · 28d

intentionalhospitality

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That Yellow on Your Broccoli Isn’t Just a Color Change and Here’s Why It's Important

Broccoli is one of those vegetables I used to grab without giving it much thought. If the bunch looked mostly green and the stalks seemed fine, into the cart it went. But there’s one little detail worth checking before you buy it, and it only takes a few seconds to spot.

24d

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 · 3d

ChefManiac

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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.

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Two Ingredients Become Warm Apple Pie Donut Holes

A two-ingredient recipe should not produce something this comforting, but biscuit dough and apple pie filling know how to create convincing little donut holes. The dough surrounds the fruit and bakes into a golden shell while the apple center becomes warm, soft, and fragrant with familiar pie spices. Each bite feels like a miniature hand pie crossed with a bakery donut, only without making pastry dough or managing a long ingredient list. The small size creates plenty of browned surface, and a cinnamon-sugar coating can add the sparkle and sweetness that makes the finished batch look especially inviting. These treats are proof that a refrigerated shortcut can still produce the aroma, texture, and warm fruit center everyone associates with much more complicated baking.

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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.

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 · 13d

Greg Wilson, CFA

20 Foods You Should Never Reheat in the Microwave (So Stop!)

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.

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. 😊

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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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.

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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.”

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).

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2019 from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma: Faith Lindsey was only 17 when she disappeared

Faith Lindsey has been missing from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma (Seminole County), since October 28, 2019, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Faith would now be 24 years old if alive.

Pauls Valley, OK · 29d

Thomas Smith

Company Busted for Allegedly Buying $1.3 Billion of Event Tickets, Reselling at Big Markup

A California ticket broker allegedly made more than $120 million in profit by bypassing ticket purchase limits, buying millions of seats and reselling them at higher prices. Federal authorities say the operation included thousands of tickets to a single Beyonce concert -- seats that otherwise could have been available to fans buying directly.

California · 1d

Tanner Callais

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A Year of Cruises… For Just $2,499? This Line Is Offering Exactly That

For many people, a single cruise can cost upwards of $2,500. How about more than a year of cruises for that amount?. It may seem far-fetched, but one cruise line is offering exactly that. For those that love sailing, it might be the deal of a lifetime. Here are the details…

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Four Ingredients Make This Roast Fall Apart by Itself

A slow-cooker roast that practically shreds itself sounds like the result of careful seasoning and a long ingredient list, but this version needs only four ingredients to reach that tender finish. The slow cooker provides time and gentle heat, allowing the beef to soften while the simple seasonings concentrate into a rich cooking liquid. By dinner, the meat pulls apart beneath a fork and the entire house smells as though someone spent all day actively preparing the meal. The short ingredient list makes it realistic for busy mornings, limited grocery budgets, and anyone who wants comfort food without a complicated recipe. It is hearty, familiar, and impressive in the effortless way slow-cooker dinners often are. Few things feel better than opening the lid after a long day and discovering the main course already tender, hot, and waiting to be served.

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.

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CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2022 from Greenwood, Indiana: Young Ryder Tay-Wilson's case is still unsolved

Ryder Thomas Tay-Wilson has been missing from Greenwood, Indiana, since March 5, 2022, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). There is conflicting information about how old Ryder was when he disappeared and how old he would now be. The NCMEC indicates he would now be seven, while other sources state that was his age when he went missing, which would now make him 11 years old. It appears he was either born in 2015 or 2019.

Greenwood, IN · 5d

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Grandma Didn’t Need the Oven to Keep a Tin of Homemade Candy Ready

Some grandmothers seemed to have a supernatural ability to produce something sweet the minute company walked through the door. Stove-top candy was made for exactly that kind of kitchen. No oven, elaborate candy molds, or bakery equipment—just a saucepan, a few familiar ingredients, and a mixture cooked until it turns rich, glossy, and ready to spoon into little homemade treats. Once cooled, each piece has that old-fashioned candy-shop satisfaction without requiring an afternoon of baking. It’s the kind of recipe that belongs in a handwritten notebook with a butter stain on the corner, right beside the cookies and fudge everyone in the family already knows by heart.

Greg Wilson, CFA

Are They Actually Lower Middle Class? 28 Signs Someone is Lower Middle Class

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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The Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs Recipe I Have to Guard Until We Sit Down to Eat

Deviled eggs with cream cheese have a smoother, richer filling than the classic mayo-only kind. The yolks get blended with softened cream cheese, mayo, Dijon, and yellow mustard, then piped right back into the whites, and they take about 45 minutes from pot to platter.

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Crescent Dough Turns Into a Cinnamon-Sugar Dessert Pizza

Crescent dough, cinnamon sugar, butter, and vanilla glaze come together in a dessert that tastes like cinnamon rolls decided to become pizza. The dough bakes into a soft, flaky base with golden edges, while the cinnamon-sugar layer melts across the surface and settles into every seam. A simple glaze adds the sweet finish people expect from bakery pastries, but the flat pizza shape makes the whole treat easier to slice and share. It looks inviting straight from the baking sheet and requires none of the rolling, rising, or careful shaping associated with homemade cinnamon rolls. Every wedge offers buttery pastry, warm spice, and enough glaze to turn an ordinary tube of crescent dough into something that smells as though a bakery opened in the kitchen.

Greg Wilson, CFA

Jobs That Break Hearts: 30 Careers Most Likely to End in Divorce

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.

intentionalhospitality

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I Make Southern Collard Greens Without Ham Hocks or Bacon, and Here's How

Collard greens are about as Southern as it gets, and most of us grew up with them simmered alongside a ham hock or a spoonful of bacon fat. These are made without either one. A little maple syrup, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and some red pepper flakes give them that sweet, tangy, slightly spicy flavor, and an optional dash of liquid smoke brings the smoky note.

Greg Wilson, CFA