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Food & Cooking

The menu of 1776: turtle soup, meat pies and — yes! — mac & cheese

The menu of 1776: turtle soup, meat pies and — yes! — mac & cheese

  • Jim Beckerman Bergen (N.J.) Record

You don't kill Hessians, draft a declaration and capture Yorktown on an empty stomach. Just what did the founders eat?

Red white and blue-themed foods, deals for America's 250th

Red white and blue-themed foods, deals for America's 250th

  • Gabe Hauari and Mike Snider USA Today

Here's where you can score deals and freebies to celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial.

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs and more recipes to make for the Fourth of July

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs and more recipes to make for the Fourth of July

  • TheKitchn.com

From red, white and blue side dishes to hot dogs and dessert, here are some recipes that are perfect for your July Fourth celebrations.

Why some new bags of M&Ms may be missing blue and brown

Why some new bags of M&Ms may be missing blue and brown

  • Mary Walrath-Holdridge USA Today

Mars will introduce four products — M&Ms, Skittles, Starburst and Extra gum — made without synthetic dyes regulated by the FDA.

Spider‑Man popcorn buckets head to theaters — and one design stands out

Spider‑Man popcorn buckets head to theaters — and one design stands out

  • USA Today - News

Spider‑Man popcorn buckets are coming to AMC, Regal and Cinemark, but one design is drawing attention. Here’s what’s different and when to buy.

Mars' Blue Dye Woes

Mars' Blue Dye Woes

  • Benzinga - News

Mars will launch naturally colored M&M’s on Amazon as it begins removing artificial dyes under MAHA pressure.

Red, White, And Blue Potato Salad For The 4th Of July Recipe

Red, White, And Blue Potato Salad For The 4th Of July Recipe

  • Foodie Recipes

Potato salad is an essential at just about any potluck or backyard BBQ, but for the 4th of July, this red, white, and blue potato salad recipe is perfectly on theme thanks to a trio of red, Yukon Gold, and purple potatoes.

Fire up the fun: 4 summer barbecue ideas

Fire up the fun: 4 summer barbecue ideas

    Much like fireworks and hot dog-eating contests are synonymous with the Fourth of July, barbecue is synonymous with summer. Here are some recipes to try.

    Your morning coffee is getting expensive. Here's why

    Your morning coffee is getting expensive. Here's why

      The sticker shock starts in the coffee aisle. A bag of beans that cost $16 a few years ago now pushes past $20. A basic latte is now a splurge.

      What Americans Are Buying for Fourth of July Barbecues

      What Americans Are Buying for Fourth of July Barbecues

        We all know Fourth of July cookouts are a summer staple, but what are Americans stocking up on? Grocery delivery service Instacart has ranked the most-purchased items in the lead-up to the Fourth of July. 1. Yellow Corn The demand for yellow corn is up 380% compared to the yearly average. 2.…

        Applesauce Barbecue Chicken Recipe

        Applesauce Barbecue Chicken Recipe

          Unleash the magic of culinary fusion with our mouth-watering Applesauce Barbecue Chicken Recipe, perfect for a memorable family dinner!

          What's the best fast food burger?

          What's the best fast food burger?

            Here's a ranking of the best burgers from America's fast food giants.

            Hate Waking Up Early? Try These Hacks To Become A Morning Person

            Hate Waking Up Early? Try These Hacks To Become A Morning Person

              While it may seem like you'll never become an early riser, there are science-backed ways to adjust your internal body clock. First, ask yourself why you want to become a morning person. Having a clear reason, such as exercising or reducing stress in the morning, can help you stay committed. …

              National Grilling Month: Steak, Sausage, and the American Backyard Tradition

              National Grilling Month: Steak, Sausage, and the American Backyard Tradition

                Celebrate National Grilling Month every July with the smoke-and-flame ritual that defines American summer — flame-kissed steaks, char-marked burgers, sausages, ribs, and chicken on the Weber, the Big Green Egg, the gas grill, or a humble hibachi. From hot-and-fast searing to low-and-slow smo…

                Movies & Television

                Which shows will lead the Primetime Emmy nominations? | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Which shows will lead the Primetime Emmy nominations? | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Netflix revives Gene Wilder’s voice with AI for new 'Wonka' reality series

                Netflix revives Gene Wilder’s voice with AI for new 'Wonka' reality series

                Review: The end is near for ‘Jackass’

                Review: The end is near for ‘Jackass’

                Colin Farrell explores the life of an alien in ‘Sugar’

                Colin Farrell explores the life of an alien in ‘Sugar’

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                Which is better for you, butter or margarine? Experts sound off

                Which is better for you, butter or margarine? Experts sound off

                Dr. Barton Goldsmith: 10 reasons to keep trudging onward

                Dr. Barton Goldsmith: 10 reasons to keep trudging onward

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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