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Most of us can remember our favorite childhood popsicles, ice creams or even choc ices, whether they were dished out from the home freezer, bought from a shop or purchased from a tinkling ice cream van. While many popular varieties are still around for a nostalgic treat, others have been put on ice forever. Here are some of the best frozen treats that have been discontinued – and that we wish would make a comeback.

Lovers of hummus and falafel beware: data shows that global supplies of chickpeas, the main ingredient for both dishes, may dip up to 20% this year. A combination of Russia’s war in Ukraine, poor weather and transportation issues is leading to the shortage, which is predicted to increase prices and make cheap hummus harder to come by, Reuters reported on Thursday. Farmers in the United States, the fourth-largest chickpea exporter in the world, planted less of the protein-packed legume this year due to less than ideal weather conditions in the spring.

I’ve spent nearly three decades cultivating food habits that would make Miss Manners yartz up her crumpet. I dip my fries in enough ketchup to blanket the shores of Guam. I spit cherry seeds into my trash can with a ping. Just yesterday, I took a large bite out of a block of cheddar cheese, leaving the rest of the block in the fridge with a noticeable half-moon bite mark. But no behavior is quite as shameful as the Burrito Suck, my preferred method of bean extraction. At least, I thought it was shameful—until I realized I’m not alone in...

Hot dogs are an integral part of summer – whether you're firing them up on your grill or watching competitive eaters shove them down their throats on the Fourth of July. But a brewery in Fort Worth, Texas, may be pushing the boundaries of summer hot dog consumption: They're releasing a hard seltzer brewed from leftover hot dog water. Martin House Brewing Company has, in large part, built their reputation on bizarre products, like beers made with salsa verde and mustard pickle. They also make plenty of regular beers, too, and like many other breweries, they've recently jumped on the...

Weather conditions affecting the quality of chili peppers have forced California-based Huy Fong Foods to suspend sales and production of its famous sriracha sauce, the company has announced. In an April 19 email that only recently made its rounds in the media, Huy Fong Foods informed customers that they are facing “a more severe shortage of chili” compared to a similar situation in July 2020. As a result, all orders placed on or after April 19 will be scheduled after Labor Day (Sept. 6) in the order they were received. “Due to weather conditions affecting the quality of chili peppers,...

I hate to hand it to the French, but the best beach/hiking/picnic sandwich is jambon-beurre (ham-butter). It’s just baguette, butter, and ham, and it is perfect. Eating food outside amongst the sand and sea (or trees and squirrels) is a decidedly summery way to dine. Sandwiches were made for such meals—after all, they were designed to be eaten while the eater is doing something else. That something else was originally gambling, but outdoorspeople can take advantage of the sandwich’s portability while hiking through a forest, sitting in some grass, or lounging on the beach. All sandwiches can be enjoyed this...

Record-high meat prices are having a chilling effect on summer-grilling demand in the US With costs for ground beef and chicken breasts at all-time highs, consumers have few alternatives to switch to different proteins -- so some may skip them entirely. The US Memorial Day holiday on Monday is considered the unofficial opening of the outdoor grilling season, and the surging costs are pointing to a disappointing start. Price pain in meat comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stalled crop exports in the Black Sea, pushing up the costs of animal feed. Even prices for propane used to power grills...

Scout will become a new company under the VW Group conglomerate, with pickup and SUV prototypes to be revealed next year ahead of production in 2026. BY CALEB MILLER MAY 11, 2022 Volkswagen will join the electric off-road market by creating a new company with the long defunct Scout nameplate, once used by International Harvester. The Scout brand will begin production in 2026, with an electric pickup truck and SUV duo. Prototypes will be revealed next year, and the vehicles will be based on a new platform and designed specifically for the U.S. market. Volkswagen is entering the electric off-roader...

Multi-instrumentalist who played with Tangerine Dream and Ash Ra Tempel before admired solo career is hailed for his ‘innovative spirit’ Klaus Schulze, the German multi-instrumentalist whose work with drones, pulses and synthesisers was hugely influential on generations of electronic music makers, has died aged 74. Frank Uhle, managing director of Schulze’s label SVP, wrote: “We lose and will miss a good personal friend – one of the most influential and important composers of electronic music – a man of conviction and an exceptional artist. Our thoughts in this hour are with his wife, sons and family. His always cheerful nature,...

Hot dogs, rightfully, loom large in the American imagination. And just as our nation houses a breathtaking spread of regional pizza styles, America’s many, many different hot dogs inspire continual creativity and spark passionate arguments. Each regional variation on a hot dog is a reflection of the community that loves it. Every last one deserves a spot in our hearts and our digestive tract, so let’s dive into a compendium of these United States of Hot Dogs. Ready? One quick thing before we get started: You’re not going to see Dodger Dogs or Fenway Franks on this list. That’s on...

It’s time to get down to brass tacks. We at The Takeout spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about food, and on certain divisive topics—pizza, hot dogs, french fries, mayonnaise—we have taken a stance from which you will not sway us. Since no amount of lively debate will change our minds on these issues, we present them here proudly and unapologetically, daring all of you to challenge their wisdom. What follows are our most controversial food opinions, and we hope you chime in with your agreement or dissent. In either case, we’ll know in our hearts we’re right. Mayo...

Observed each year on March 28th, National Something on a Stick Day is a food holiday that lets you use your creative talents. Once you get started, the possibilities are endless. Foods that come on a stick are fun and easy to eat. There isn’t much that can’t be put on a stick when talking about food. Soup might be that one exception, though if it were flavorful frozen, we might make an exception. From cool summer treats like the Popsicle to frozen food staples like the corn dog, food on a stick is one of the world’s great inventions....

Though it’s recently become trendy, cocktails like the old fashioned, martini and daiquiri have been classics for a long time. These cocktails come with specific flavor expectations. An old fashioned, for example, is expected to have smoky flavor notes with a sweet finish from the sugar at the bottom, and sours are, well, you get it from the name. A few bars in Charleston use the flavor profiles of these tried and true cocktails as inspiration for creating their menus, but use local ingredients or flavored spirits to put their own twists on the classics. What follows are a few...

Terry Williams likes to say that when he was a national sales manager for Jimbo's Jumbos, peanuts put diapers on his children. Years later, those peanuts helped pay for his education at Duke University Divinity School. Call it a coincidence, provenance, or divine intervention: Williams now oversees an entirely different kind of peanut hustle. He is the pastor at Englewood United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. That's holy ground among snack cognoscenti for fried peanuts, a regional delicacy of Eastern North Carolina — a region known best for whole hog barbecue with vinegar sauce found in the counties...

Is Ohio really the best state for pizza? According to a new ranking from loan cal Anytime Estimate, Is Ohio really the best state for pizza? According to a new ranking from loan cal Anytime Estimate, Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati all rank in the top 20 pizza cities in the U.S. The list, which scored the 50 largest metros in the country, was based on the following criteria: Google Trends interest in 20 pizza variations. Pizza restaurants per 100,000 residents. Pizza restaurants per square mile. Google Trends interest in general pizza terms. Independent pizza restaurants per 100,000 residents. Average price...

The long wait for one of McDonald’s most sought-after condiments is almost over. The fast-food behemoth confirmed Monday that its viral Szechuan dipping sauce will be available exclusively through the chain’s app for a few days beginning March 31. The wildly popular sauce, which debuted in 1998 as part of a McDonald’s promotion for Disney’s “Mulan,” is described as a “savory and slightly sweet taste profile with hints of soy, garlic, ginger and mild vinegar,” “It’s only returned three other times in the past 24 years, and we’re excited for fans to get another taste of the elusive favorite for...

<p>Mike Tyson, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, is jumping into the cannabis edibles ring.</p><p>They are called "Mike Bites," a nod to when Tyson bit off part of Evander Holyfield's ear during the 1997 World Boxing Association Heavyweight championship fight.</p>

Arby's limited-time menu has recently grown by four new sandwiches, all of which are currently available nationwide. Seemingly taking a page out of Popeyes' book, the chain has grown its already strong fish sandwich category with an additional spicy offering. Plus, a beloved classic carrying seven ounces of corned beef has also made a return (or has it?). 1 Crispy Fish Sandwich arby's crispy fish sandwich Courtesy of Arby's The classic Arby's offering during Lenten season, this sandwich is a must as soon as spring rolls around. It's made with a crispy filet of wild-caught Alaskan Pollock, tartar sauce, and...

Actor Pedro Pascal has weighed in on the great San Antonio or Austin taco debate. Pascal was in Austin for the SXSW premiere of the Nicolas Cage film "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" and while on the red carpet he was asked which city had the better tacos. "It's San Antonio people. It's San Antonio. If we're talking about tacos. Chile con queso maybe you get that in Austin, but you get a taco in San Antonio por favor," Pascal said. "No, yes, as far as I remember yeah it's San Antonio." Pascal expressed his love for Austin, but...

Friends, Idahoans, my fellow carb-loving Americans, it is March. The interminable winter is almost gone, the cruelest month is but a couple fortnights away many of us can find solace in talking smack to each other about our favored competitors in the most exciting tournament of the year that doesn't involve professional athletes. Yes, that's right. Starch Madness is back! After two years of back-to-back tournaments focused on pasta shapes and their sauces, respectively, we decided to switch it up this year and focus on the apple of the earth—a.k.a. the tribune of starch, a.k.a. the nightshade number runner, a.k.a....