Food

Dictionary.com now includes ‘Girl Dinner’: What does it signify?

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 & …

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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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