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☆ I moved to the US at 16 and went from fast food delivery driver to making $3 million a year. Here's how I did it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Claire Turrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Dishwasher, $790 for four days a weekMy network grew, and another friend told me about a startup called Cook Unity in 2016. Cook Unity is a chef-to-customer meal subscription platform based in Brooklyn. AdvertisementEach of the Cook Unity chefs has a different menu, so I had to learn about various ingredients from different parts of the world. Chef, $969,000 a yearIn 2020, I became a chef for Cook Unity, transitioning from full-time employment to being a contractor. Cook Unity expanded to Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, and Seattle.

Persons: —, Andres Mendez, I'm, I've, I'd, Café, Cook Organizations: Service, Business, Village, Cook, Cook Unity Locations: New York City, United States, Mexico, Mexican, Brooklyn, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, Seattle, Texas

☆ Artichoke Carbonara, Slow-Roasted Salmon With Salsa Verde
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Sam Sifton | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

I took a fantastic drive the other day across the top of Connecticut, from Simsbury over to Kingston, N.Y., through old tobacco fields and cow pastures and apple orchards and into the Hudson Valley under a bluebird sky. Slow-roasted salmon with salsa verde? I settled on artichoke carbonara (above), with bucatini and a garnish of raw egg yolk, to almost literally gild the lily. I drove over the bridge from Rhinecliff in afternoon sunlight and could almost see the dish glimmering below me on the river. I like it on any Sunday, but if you’re in need of a fantastic Mother’s Day meal, it’d be extra nice this evening.

Persons: artichoke Locations: Connecticut, Kingston , N.Y, Hudson, Rhinecliff

☆ Whatever happened to airline food? /// Why the golden age of airplane food disappeared /// Why you don’t get served full meals on flights anymore
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —If you took an American Airlines flight in the 1960s, you’d be wined and dined from the Coach-class “Royal Coachman” menu. “Meal service was once a point of pride,” said Henry Harteveldt, who covers the travel industry for Atmosphere Research Group. Meal service was a big focus of [competition] because entertainment options were more limited,” Harteveldt said. The September 11 attacks accelerated the decline of free airline meals. Airline meals had been the brunt of jokes and criticism for decades, but now people miss them.

Persons: you’d, ”, Henry Harteveldt, Peter Stackpole, Robert Crandall, Blaise Waguespack, It’s, Beef, ” Harteveldt, Rob Welham, Molly Brandt Organizations: New, New York CNN, American Airlines, Atmosphere Research, Pan American Airline, Shutterstock Airlines, Carriers, Singapore Airlines, Michelin, Embry, Riddle Aeronautical University, ”, Smithsonian, ” Airlines, “ Airlines, British Airways, Camera, Airlines, Continental Airlines, North America, mojo Locations: New York, Daytona Beach , Florida, Delta, North

☆ I tried groceries from Walmart's new premium house brand, Bettergoods. They were all under $5 and so good I'd buy them again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Amena Ahmed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I ranked products from Walmart's new house brand, Bettergoods, from worst to best. I tried the flavored butter, frozen desserts, and ice cream I found in my Pennsylvania location. Accessible premium groceries sounded pretty great to me, so I visited Walmart to see which Bettergoods products I could find to try. AdvertisementAt my nearest Pennsylvania location, I found three types of Bettergoods products on the shelves: flavored whipped butter, plant-based frozen desserts, and ice cream. Each butter was about $2.60, and the frozen desserts and ice creams cost about $3.50 per carton.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Walmart Locations: Pennsylvania

☆ My family's followed the Mediterranean diet for decades. Here are our 7 secrets to sticking to it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Alexandra Frost | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewI remember when the Mediterranean diet first became one of the hottest fads in the nutrition community — all of a sudden, my Greek salads looked super appetizing to my college roommates. Now, it's been named the healthiest diet in the world for the seventh year in a row. The condiment is a Mediterranean-diet staple and an easy swap for just about any sauce. Hanasch/ShuttershockJust because you're following a Mediterranean diet doesn't mean you can't enjoy dessert. AdvertisementYou don't need to cut out dairy to enjoy the Mediterranean dietAlthough some may say the Mediterranean diet limits cheese and dairy, my family would beg to differ.

Persons: —, it's, you'd, Krzysztof Slusarczyk, creamer Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Greece, Mediterranean, tangier

☆ Less booze, more healthcare: How the spending habits of today's millennials compare to boomers 30 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In the intervening 33 years, how young adults spent their money changed dramatically. Millennials are spending a lot more on healthcare and rented housingHealth insurance spending stands out between the average young adult in 1989 versus in 2022. Based on average data, young adults were spending roughly 60% more on apartments and other rented housing. Before adjusting 1989 data for inflation, young adults in 2022 spent 304% more on fresh fruits than young adults in 1989. Based on our analysis, the average young adult in 2022 was spending more on nonalcoholic beverages and less on alcoholic beverages than the average young adult in 1989.

Persons: —, Harry Met Sally, millennials, Gen Zers, Grace Hill, Gen Organizations: Service, Nintendo Game, Business, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor, BLS, Pew Research Center, CPI, Gallup Locations: Millennials

☆ Chefs share 5 of the best and 5 of the worst pasta dishes to order at a restaurant
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Fresh ravioli are an unmissable pasta treat. When available, opt for ravioli with seasonal fillings. janosmarton/ShutterstockRaffaele Dall'Erta, executive chef of Hamptons Restaurant in South Carolina, told Business Insider that ravioli that's made by hand in a restaurant is always worth ordering. "Getting the ravioli is always a must," said Dall'Erta. "Always look for seasonal fillings such as pumpkin, butternut squash, fresh spinach, or ricotta.

Persons: Shutterstock Raffaele Dall'Erta, that's Organizations: Hamptons Restaurant Locations: South Carolina

☆ Lance Bass shares 1 workout and 1 diet hack he uses to keep his body young — and offset the wear and tear of his NSYNC days
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Former NSYNC member Lance Bass said his boyband years took a toll on his body. Bass said he has focused on stabilizing his blood sugar after a post-NSYNC diabetes diagnosis. He has also discovered the power of broccoli and some other nutrient-rich vegetables to stabilize his blood sugar, he told Business Insider in an interview. There are no plans right now, but I think the future is bright for NSYNC," Bass said. Eating broccoli and spinach helps balance his blood sugarBass has been paying more attention to his blood sugar, and eating balanced meals, after a recent diabetes diagnosis.

Persons: Lance Bass, Bass, —, he'd, I'm, NSYNC, Justin Timberlake, I've, Allegra, Michael Turchin, Violet, Alexander, we're Organizations: Service, Allegra Airways Locations: LA

☆ I've been to Vegas over 50 times. Here are the 8 best restaurants on The Strip.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Wendy Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

After visiting Las Vegas over 50 times, my husband and I have a dining strategy: We return to a few of our favorite spots and then try a couple of new ones. AdvertisementOcean Prime is a splurge-worthy restaurant perfect for celebrating special occasionsWendy LeeIn 2023, Ocean Prime opened on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue — it even has a rooftop terrace overlooking The Strip. AdvertisementAt first, that made me doubt the quality of the food — but I've learned the food is even better than the decor. On a recent trip to Catch, I got the best French toast I've ever eaten. Located inside Paris Las Vegas, the French eatery has a patio directly across the street from the Bellagio Fountains.

Persons: —, Wendy Lee, Roy Choi, Jon Favreau, Lago, Julian Serrano's Lago, George Rose, Julian Serrano, I've, Retox, Bardot Brasserie, Bardot, Benedict, De Laurentiis, Mon Ami Gabi, Harun Ozmen, Shutterstock Organizations: Service, Las Vegas, Business, MGM, Bellagio, Casino, Ocean, Cosmopolitan, Mon Locations: Vegas, Cuban, Bellagio, Bellagio Fountains, Lago, Las Vegas, It's, cafés, Paris, Cromwell, ribeye, York, it's, New York, Paris Las Vegas

☆ A Trillion Cicadas, They’re What’s for Dinner
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Tejal Rao | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Over the next six weeks or so, a trillion cicadas will emerge across the Midwest and Southeast for a brief, raucous, once-in-a-lifetime bender. “What an incredible time,” said Joseph Yoon, a particularly exuberant bug enthusiast who will hit the road and forage for the insects as they tunnel up in a mass emergence of two regional broods not seen since 1803. The synchronicity that this is all occurring in my lifetime!”Mr. Yoon is a chef who promotes an appreciation of edible insects through his business Brooklyn Bugs. For his ramp and cicada kimchi, he leaves the insects whole and intact in their crackling shells so they’re slowly permeated with a spicy fermenting juice, and serves it with a wobble of soft tofu and warm rice. He fries cicadas to make tempura, folds sautéed cicadas into Spanish tortillas with potato and onion, and bakes cheesy casseroles with cicada-stuffed pasta shells.

Persons: bender, ”, Joseph Yoon, Yoon Locations: Midwest, Brooklyn

☆ My family of 4 tried Red Lobster's $30 family 'meal deal.' It was tasty but we wouldn't get it again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried Red Lobster's family taco meal deal for $30 — it was not enough to feed my family of four. Red Lobster's family taco meal deal Had I not added fries and biscuits, I think my family would've been hungry later that night. As far as family-style meal deals from chain restaurants go, this one was not worth the price. AdvertisementMany chain restaurants, from Panera Bread to IHOP , have been adding family-style meal deals to their menus. So, instead of cooking dinner on Taco Tuesday, I headed to seafood chain Red Lobster to try its family taco meal deal.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Taco

☆ My 15-year-old son and I live in both France and the US. We're more active In France, but appreciate the slower pace of the South.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Stephanie Kaloi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

So I started bringing him with us to France as often as possible, which amounts to about half the calendar year. For example, so far this year we spent all of January in France, and will return in early May for the entire summer. AdvertisementOur daily routine is differentOur days in France always begin and end entirely differently than they do in the US. In France, we tend to stay somewhere close to the city center. Last summer, my son tried more types of pasta than I knew existed, a feat he was enormously proud of, especially as a vegetarian.

Persons: It's, we're, France —, it's, he's Locations: United States, France, Iceland, Panama, Cannes, Grasse, Paris, Nice, Europe, States

☆ US food insecurity: The rising cost of living makes it hard for people with jobs to feed their families
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Tami Luhby | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The mix of local residents visiting the Enfield Food Shelf in Connecticut has changed a lot in the last few years. It now seems that one unexpected expense tips people’s finances.”Between 300 and 400 households visit the Enfield Food Shelf in Connecticut each week. Khamphay Khen shops at the Enfield Food Shelf to help feed his family of six. The Enfield Food Shelf serves between 300 and 400 households a week. “Even though there are a lot of jobs available, and the unemployment rate is low, we’re seeing food insecurity increasing,” said East.

Persons: Kathleen Souvigney, Souvigney, ”, “, Jason Jakubowski, Khamphay, he’s, Khen, Honda, it’s, Enfield, Chloe East Organizations: CNN, Enfield Food, Survey, Connecticut Foodshare, Enfield Food Shelf, Urban Institute, The Hamilton, Brookings Institution Locations: Connecticut, Enfield, America

☆ I love Quarter Pounders. But I don’t get why people enjoy chicken
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Saira Mueller | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

I’ve never really understood why people enjoy eating chicken. Like the frenzy of people crowding Chick-fil-A or Popeyes when a limited-edition chicken sandwich goes on sale, as if it were the latest iPhone release. Or the fact that there’s something called the “chicken sandwich wars,” which could return in 2024 — thanks in part to the recent limited release of two new McDonald’s crispy chicken sandwiches. Compared to the aroma of freshly baked bread or the sizzle of bacon — scents that beckon me closer — the fried chicken smell is like an unwelcome intrusion. Why exactly do you enjoy eating chicken?

Persons: CNN —, I’d, ”, Shannon Stapleton, chow, Homer Simpson, I’ve, Michael Nagle, ” I’m, I’m Organizations: CNN, Reuters, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: Louisiana, New York City, New York, South Africa

☆ 4 ingredients to level up your pasta recipes
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Karla Walsh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

With “Anything’s Pastable: 81 Inventive Pasta Recipes for Saucy People,” “I hope that people realize that there’s so much more than they can and should be putting on pasta,” Pashman said. Substitute 3 tablespoons prepackaged toasted rice powder for the 1 teaspoon oil and ¼ cup rice and skip step 1. In a large heatproof bowl, combine the shallots, ¼ cup cilantro, ¼ cup mint, scallions, chili flakes and sugar. Heat the remaining ¼ cup oil in the reserved skillet over high heat until just starting to smoke. Recipe adapted from “Anything’s Pastable: 81 Inventive Pasta Recipes for Saucy People” by Dan Pashman.

Persons: Dan Pashman, ”, Pashman, “, Harper Collins, ” Pashman, Alla, they’re, Pepe Chili Crisp, He’s, e pepe, Gan Ma, Jing, Dan Liberti, Caesar, Skip, James Park, Chili Crisp, Dan Liberti Dan Pashman’s Larb, browning, Karla Walsh, William Morrow Organizations: CNN, ”, Saucy, Ritz Crackers, Ritz, Sporkful, HarperCollins Publishers Locations: Italy, African, America, Thai, Des Moines , Iowa

☆ I grew up in Athens. Here are 8 things I wish tourists would stop doing when they come here.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Konstantina Pyrnokoki | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewI was born and raised in Athens, so I've seen a lot of tourists. Here are things I wish people would stop doing when they visit Athens. AdvertisementIf you insist on riding the bus, ask someone at the stop when your specific bus passed last. When in doubt, ask a local for the best restaurants in Athens rather than blindly following travel guides. AdvertisementCrosswalks are rarely seen by Greek drivers as a sign to stop, so crossing one whenever you want is unwise.

Persons: —, I've, SHansche, you've, zucchini, SEN LI, it's Organizations: Service, Business, Acropolis Locations: Athens, Delta, Greece, cafés

☆ I made Ina Garten's favorite weeknight pasta and had dinner ready in 30 minutes
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Ina Garten says her go-to weeknight pasta is quick and easy. I love making Ina Garten's delicious and approachable pasta recipes. Barefoot Contessa/Food Network"Everyone needs a few quick pasta dinners in their repertoire, and this one is really adaptable," she writes in "Go-To Dinners." "It's wonderful as is, but you could also serve it with veal meatballs one night and with a big dollop of ricotta the next. It was time to see if Garten's recipe would become one of my new favorites.

Persons: Ina Garten, Ina Garten's Organizations: Contessa, Food

☆ In a Communist Stronghold, Capitalists Become an Economic Lifeline
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( David C. Adams | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

A modern grocery store whose shelves are packed with everything from pasta to wine fills a spot in central Havana once occupied by a drab state-owned flower shop, its ceilings and walls repaired and repainted. A former state glass company in a Havana suburb now houses a showroom for a private business selling Cuban-made furniture. And at the Cuban capital’s port, forklifts carefully unload American eggs from a refrigerated container. The eggs are bound for an online private supermarket that, much like Amazon Fresh, provides home delivery. These ventures are part of an explosion of thousands of private businesses that have opened in recent years across Cuba, a remarkable shift in a country where such enterprises have not been permitted and where Fidel Castro rose to power leading a communist revolution determined to eliminate capitalist notions like private ownership.

Persons: Fidel Castro Locations: Havana, Cuban, Cuba

☆ I couldn't deal with Costco when my kids were little, but I love it now that we're empty nesters
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Beth Harpaz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'd often do the weekly grocery shopping at a 24-hour supermarket on Fridays at midnight after the kids and their father fell asleep. Even though we may have saved money shopping at Costco — and most Costco shoppers have kids — going there felt out of the question in those early days of parenthood. Related storiesSo, as empty nesters, we figured we'd try Costco — and we fell in love. We store some bulk Costco buys at the bottom of our pantry. And I don't regret not going to Costco when our kids were small.

Persons: —, I'd, Costco's, Beth Harpaz, It's, we've Organizations: Service, Business, Costco Locations: New York City

☆ 10 of the best air fryer tips and tricks to follow, according to chefs
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Business Insider spoke to chefs to identify the best way to use your air fryer and the top tips for getting the perfect dishes from it every time. Here are some things everyone who has (or is planning to get) an air fryer should know. Choose the right fryer for your kitchen and lifestyleDo your research before purchasing an air fryer. Deanna Kang, chef and recipe developer at Asian Test Kitchen, told BI that placing your air fryer beneath your exhaust hood can help keep your kitchen air clear. Skip the microwave — use your air fryer to reheat leftoversTo take full advantage of your air fryer, Kennedy said, use it to breathe new life into leftovers.

Persons: —, fryer, fryer Chris Riley, Riley, Fiona Kennedy, Kennedy, Deanna Kang, Kang, arancini Organizations: Service, Business, Shutterstock

☆ A dietitian wants you to know pasta isn't the enemy. Here are 5 ways to make your favorite carb even healthier.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Carbohydrates are an important part of a balanced diet, and pasta can be a great source. Lisa Valente, a registered dietitian, shared five ways to make your pasta dishes even healthier. Add vegetables and protein to pastaTwo of the best things to add to pasta are vegetables and sources of protein, Valente said. Adding vegetables to your pasta can add fiber and nutrients to your meal. Choose the healthiest jarred sauces"Jarred sauces can be great," Valente said.

Persons: Lisa Valente, —, Atkins, Valente, " Valente Organizations: Service Locations: Vermont

☆ I made Ina Garten's spring spaghetti carbonara and had dinner ready in 30 minutes
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I made Ina Garten's spring green spaghetti carbonara to celebrate the new season. I loved how light and creamy the pasta was — it's the perfect easy spring dinner. And if you're looking for a quick and easy pasta that's as bright as the new season, look no further than Ina Garten's spring green spaghetti carbonara. "Spaghetti carbonara is true Italian comfort food, but it's incredibly rich," Garten writes in her "Modern Comfort Food" cookbook. Garten's spring green spaghetti carbonara is ready in 30 minutes — a perfect quick weeknight dinner that will still impress your family and friends.

Persons: Ina, —, Ina Garten's, Garten Organizations: Service

☆ I shopped at Trader Joe's daily until Aldi won me over. I finally understand why people love the chain so much.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Kate Collins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewBefore I shopped at Trader Joe's, I was never loyal to any one grocery store. That's why when I worked near Trader Joe's, I stopped there daily. I also began to notice how long the Aldi produce he bought lasted in our fridge. It didn't feel cramped like Trader Joe's, which made browsing easier. Just like the seasonal items that stoke Trader Joe's fandom, Aldi's Finds are ever-changing and quirky.

Persons: —, Joe's, I'd, Adam McCullough, Shutterstock, Aldi's, I've Organizations: Service, Business, Aldi, stoke Locations: Aldi

☆ I tried Gordon Ramsay's favorite 10-minute pasta and now I know why he makes it every week
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried Gordon Ramsay's 10-minute pasta, which he makes for his family every week. Ramsay's delicious pasta was light and bright — perfect for a midweek pick-me-up. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFrom his 15-minute tagliatelle Bolognese to his 10-minute bacon cheeseburger, Gordon Ramsay has never let me down when I need a fast recipe.

Persons: Gordon Ramsay's, —, Bolognese, Gordon Ramsay Organizations: Service, Michelin Locations: leek

☆ I hate cottage cheese but I tried stirring it into my meals for an extra dose of protein. I felt my gym performance improve.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementWhen I was a kid, my parents had me try cottage cheese. AdvertisementI made the TikTok-viral high-protein pasta sauce firstSome of the most popular recipes involve blending cottage cheese with your pasta sauce of choice. The eggs improved my gains in the gymI whisked eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper before adding everything to the skillet. AdvertisementJulia PugachevskyIn a blender, I added the cottage cheese, protein powder, cocoa powder, tahini, oats, and almond milk. Eating this felt like a punishment, but I don't want to slander poor cottage cheese: she did no wrong here.

Persons: I've, It's, TikTok, —, TikToks, Julia Pugachevsky, Parmesan, skillet, Julia Pugachevsky I've Organizations: Service

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