The colloquialism “girl dinner” has earned its place in the lexicon, as per Dictionary.com. Spawned from a TikTok fad, this phrase is among the latest words to join the roster this Tuesday. Alongside a myriad of new additions, many rooted in digital parlance, Dictionary.com introduces the term “girl dinner” as a noun, depicting an “appealing arrangement of easy-to-prepare nibbles, such …
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Is Your Plastic Chopping Board Shedding Tiny Plastic Particles into Your Food?
The sanitization of chopping boards is a hotly contested topic when it comes to food hygiene, as both plastic and wooden boards — the primary contenders — are prone to bacterial growth. Recent findings indicate that plastic chopping boards might be shedding microplastics. What level of concern is warranted? A study from 2023 featured in the periodical Environmental Science & …
Read More »Dunkin’ is doing energy drinks. Are they safe?
America has long been running on Dunkin’. But the brand is ensuring that it keeps its customers caffeinated with its newest offering: “Sparkd’ Energy” drinks. The iced beverage was added to menus nationwide on Wednesday in a lead-up to spring, according to a press release from the brand. It’s said to provide “a revitalizing burst of energy, made with vitamins, …
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