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Foodie Life Lessons (Page 9)

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30 Percent Of US Shoppers Admit They’ve Food-Lifted!

2026-08-25
By: Maggie
On: August 25, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

We haven’t heard much about supermarket shoplifting lately. But the situation has apparently only gotten worse since we last checked. A new survey found that more than 30 per cent of US super-market shoppers admitted to stealing…Read More →

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Seriously?! Customer Who Didn’t Tip Charged More

2026-08-25
By: Maggie
On: August 25, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read this headline. Tipping culture gone totally mad? Seems a Salt Lake City airport Shake Shack was apparently up-charging customers who declined to tip. The Shack says it doesn’t do that. But a TikTokker found it does… Or did…Read More →

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1991 MARS Bar Was 50% Larger Than 2026 Version

2026-08-24
By: Maggie
On: August 24, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

The shrinkage of candy bars over the decades of my youth and early adulthood marked my first exposure to what has come to be known as ‘shrinkflation’. Now, one historic candy bar has brought the phenomenon dramatically back to our attention…Read More →

Michelin-Starred Chef Charged For Serving Ants

2026-08-20
By: Maggie
On: August 20, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

This one could be filed under the heading ‘Food-Too-Far-Forward’. Celebrity Chef Joseph Lidgerwood – a former contestant on the Netflix cooking show Culinary Class Wars – may have to have to spend a year in a South Korean prison. He served resto patrons ants…Read More →

Protein Powder - © 2026 Joe Lingeman

‘Maxxing’ A ‘Max-Bad’ Idea On Any Nutrition Or Health Issue

2026-08-18
By: Maggie
On: August 18, 2026
In: Food News, Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

The ‘more is better’ myth is gaining traction again, among folks who want to optimize their health through food and supplements. Advice on Maxxing is all over the online world, but doctors warn much of it is unhelpful, and even unhealthy…Read More →

Over-Hyped Foods We All Got Sucked In On

2026-08-18
By: Maggie
On: August 18, 2026
In: Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

A week or so ago, a Redditor asked, “What’s the most overhyped food in America that everyone pretends is amazing?” Bored Panda decided to monitor the responses. And came away amazed. More than 6,000 replies in just a few hours!Read More →

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Healthy Eating Can Be Fun, Fulfilling And Easy For Anybody!

2026-08-17
By: Maggie
On: August 17, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

I’ve learned something in the past year. Something very important, and eye-opening. Healthy eating need not be tedious, bland, repetitive or uninspiring. There are lots of ways to eat better without sacrificing your love of food. Or your budget…Read More →

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Beverage Makers Embrace ‘Functional’ Ingredients

2026-08-17
By: Maggie
On: August 17, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

All the major beverage brands have already jumped on the ‘Functional’ bandwagon. It’s definitely the Next Frontier in recreational drinks – both fizzy and plain. But how far will they go? And will they remove or replace unheathy ingredients?Read More →

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