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Perhaps you prefer almond milk in your morning porridge, take soya in your tea and enjoy regular turmeric lattes. But have you ever tried a camel-ccino? If not, dairy doubters, chances are that it won't be long before you do. Asda announced last week that it will soon be stocking camel's milk in selected stores. The product is supplied by long-life milk brand Camelicious, which is owned by the ruler of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Priced at £2.85 for 235ml, it's not cheap - but it means that the milk will be more accessible to people in the...

If I told you there's a new kind of medicine that could heal you, but it was made from germs, would you take it? If you’re open to the idea – or maybe because it sounds gross – then hang with me and let’s start here. We see germs as a threat, and we've gotten really good at killing the ones that cause infections with things like hand sanitizers and antibiotics. In fact, since 1950 the rate of infectious diseases, like measles, mumps and TB has plummeted. But during that same time, chronic diseases, including asthma, diabetes and Crohn’s disease...

Christmas dinner just wouldn't be Christmas dinner without turkey and all the trimmings in the UK and the US. But a fascinating photo series reveals that these countries are almost the only ones that celebrate by eating these foods. Twenty-five families from across the world were asked what they tuck into on December 25 by Christmas tree maker Balsam Hill, and some of the meals are very different to a traditional roast dinner. From slices of veal in a creamy tuna sauce to a starter of goat soup, these are the most unusual Christmas dinners that families enjoy on the...

We would eat a whole tube of the stuffing flavorThe hardest part of Thanksgiving is all the cooking and clean-up. But what if you could eliminate those steps—because every single dish in your Thanksgiving meal was actually potato chips? The mad flavor scientists at the Pringle factory have you covered: They just rolled out an entire Thanksgiving dinner in potato chip form. That's right—a tray with Pringles in the following flavors: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Mac & Cheese, Creamed Corn, Green Bean Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, and Pumpkin Pie. If that sounds weird, well, our in-house Extra Crispy taste test was...

The famous Maison du Whisky liquor store in Paris was targeted thieves who looted some €673,000 worth of vintage bottles including one that cost nearly €200,000. When the thieves broke into the Maison du Whisky - one of the French capital's most famous liquor stores on Sunday night they knew exactly what they were after. After smashing their way through the metal shutter and the door of the store located in the on Rue d'Anjou in the plush eighth arrondissement of Paris, not far from the Elysée Palace, the thieves headed straight for the most expensive bottles. According to Le...

The "cheese" is really more of a salty whipped topping, and it's greatI tried cheese tea and I hate to disappoint you, but it's not that weird. The drink, which originated in Taiwan, consists of a form of whipped cream cheese and salt added to hot and cold teas. The beverage has made its way to select cafes around the United States while becoming controversial, with social media commenters suggesting that the combination must be gross. To many, "cheese" and "tea" sound like a queasy combination—think covering your Earl Grey with a slice of mozzarella—and that was the overriding feeling...

t's been two years since a rat struggled to drag a hefty slice of pizza along a few subway stairs in New York, and oh, how far we've come. American hero Pizza Rat now has a rather on-trend Brooklyn antithesis: Avocado Rat. Discovered hauling an avocado along the tracks at Greenpoint Avenue subway station in Brooklyn on Tuesday, this determined little rat truly embodies the undying millennial addiction to the coveted fruit. Documentary filmmaker Jessica Edwards managed to capture the little hero, posting an Instagram video of the little battler. Look, he even managed to get his avo off the...

If anyone is still without a place to have dinner next Thursday, or is thinking twice about spending Thanksgiving with liberals, a group is meeting at a nice Upper West Side restaurant (no, that's not an oxymoron), conservatives only. Our tentative times are 2:30 and 7. Freepmail me to let me know if you are interested and which time is better for you.

SNIP The press secretary for the mayor of New York City — America’s pizza epicenter — took to Twitter to claim that a Chicago pizzeria makes better pies than all of New York. “This is the best pizza in the United States and it’s not close,” Eric Phillips tweeted Saturday along with a photo depicting an amorphous pile of pepperoni and sauce that is purportedly a pie from some place called “Pequod’s Pizza.” That specious assessment did not sit well with Big Apple gourmands, who were quick to pile on the seemingly clueless Midwest native. SNIP

Explorer Benedict Allen has gone missing after attempting to find an indigenous tribe in Papua New Guinea, it is reported. The 57-year-old, who has previously recorded series for the BBC and written books on exploration, was on a journey to rediscover the Yaifo tribe. In a post on his website before setting off titled ‘I may be some time’, adding ‘don’t try to rescue me, please – where I’m going in [Papua New Guinea] you won’t ever find me you know…) Mr Allen said he was looking to meet with the tribe 30 years after discovering them for the first...

Here’s a bitter taste for you. Bill Penzey of Penzeys Spices says being upset at players in the National Football League (NFL) who protest during the national anthem is racist. In his Veterans Day email to customers, Penzey explained the reason for the players protesting: “For Veterans Day, out of respect for Veterans, can we all just be honest and admit that the NFL protests really are about racism?” Except they’re not. They supposedly started as protests against police treatment of minorities. And, of course, it’s impossible to separate the message from being a protest against America because it is...

SNIP “Supergirl” star Jeremy Jordan said he was hospitalized Thursday and “almost died” after eating Chipotle, People reported. Jordan, 32, told his fans of the food experience on an Instagram story Thursday from his hospital bed. “I know I’ve advocated for them in the past, but they’re terrible,” Jordan said. “I, as you can see, am in the hospital and I have fluids in my arm because the food did not agree with me and I almost died.” SNIP

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Mushrooms may make our favorite pizza and pasta dishes taste delightfully better, but it turns out they may help keep our brains and hearts younger too. A new study finds that some of our favorite toadstools may have high concentrations of antioxidants with anti-aging benefits. Researchers at Penn State analyzed the chemical composition of a wide variety of types of mushrooms, finding that many contained high levels of ergothioneine and glutathione, both of which are important antioxidants. “What we found is that, without a doubt, mushrooms are highest dietary source of these two antioxidants taken together,...

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Last week, an 11-year-old milkshake lover named Bella Venezian was shocked to discover that a mandatory gratuity had been added to her bill at the Wayne Hills Diner in Wayne, New Jersey. Her mom, Melissa, had been to that same diner earlier in the day but did not receive any mysterious charges on her bill. As the local CBS news team soon discovered, the Wayne Hills Diner sometimes applies a “teen tax” when they suspect that younger customers might not tip. “It’s not how much she paid, it’s the simple fact she didn’t have a choice,” Melissa told CBS 2....

Veterans Dayis tomorrow in honor of the men and women who have donned the uniform defending the United States of America. Part of this great country is a bevy of nationwide restaurants. Many of those restaurants appreciate the sacrifice and generosity given by those who serve. To help thank the troops, they have great deals for all veterans and active duty members. With the help of KTLA.com, here’s a quick list of just some of the deals you can get tomorrow if you are a veteran. Kick start your day with a free coffee from Starbucks. Starbucks gets a lot...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A police interrogation of a Kansas City man charged with drug and gun offenses ended prematurely when an investigator was driven from the room by the suspect's excessive flatulence. A detective reported that when asked for his address, 24-year-old Sean Sykes Jr. "leaned to one side of his chair and released a loud fart before answering."

The following is a list of national chains that offer discounts to active-duty and retired military personnel around Veterans Day. List is not comprehensive; please contact individual restaurants to verify available discounts. Applebee’s – Free entree for veterans. Simply show proof of military service, such as a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, DDT214 Citation or Commendation, a current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) or your veterans organization card. Chili’s – Free entrees to veterans and active military on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, at participating Chili’s restaurants. The menu items being offered will include the following: Chicken crispers, chicken bacon...

A hangry woman claimed she couldn’t order French fries at a Taco Bell — because workers there are racist, a now viral video shows. The unidentified, and apparently very confused woman enters the fast food joint and tells the cashier, “I just literally want a medium French fries from the dollar menu,” the two-minute social media video shows. The Taco Bell worker then chimes in saying, “French fries? We don’t sell French fries” to which the would-be customer responds: “You’re Burger King. You don’t sell French fries?” Attempting to clear up the confusion, the employee says, “You think you’re in...

While the food is always the real ‘centerpiece’ of the Thanksgving table, décor can make any occasion more special and memorable. A recent newsletter recently led me to a really beautiful website, ‘Freutcake’, which had this unique idea for place ‘cards’ or holders at the table. The mini dried Indian Corn is available from dried botanical suppliers, and perhaps in your grocery florist area or local garden store; but you can also find them in pet stores, where they are sold in bags as a treat/enrichment for small pets. (And if you’re not into gilding things, they would be charming...