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☆ 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

☆ From Burger King to Panda Express, 7 places you can get Mother’s Day freebies and discounts this weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and restaurants across the U.S. are offering up freebies and discounts to help you celebrate. This year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 12. You can join Burger King's "Royal Perks" program online at bk.com/royalperks, or by downloading the BK app. At Friendly's, you can treat mom to a free scoop of ice cream on Mother's Day at participating locations. Insomnia CookiesWhen you buy 12 classic cookies online or in store from Insomnia Cookies, you'll get four more classic cookies for free.

Persons: Mother's, Auntie Anne's, Anne's, Burger, you'll, Robin, Margarita, King Organizations: Sunday, BK, Panda Locations: U.S, Friendly's

☆ I visited Dollywood's sister theme park in the Ozark mountains. The hidden gem's attractions and food were just as good as Disney's.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Carly Caramanna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewOne of my favorite hidden-gem theme parks is Silver Dollar City, nestled in the Ozark Mountains in Branson, Missouri. Both are owned by Herschend Family Entertainment, though Silver Dollar City opened first in 1960. I've visited theme parks all over the world and this now ranks as one of my favorites. There are also unique attractions at Silver Dollar City that I haven't experienced anywhere else — Grandfather's Mansion was one of my favorites. The food is fantastic and uniqueCarly CaramannaI'm a big foodie — especially at theme parks — and I was happy this park's eats lived up to the hype.

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☆ ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ Review: War, Undemanding
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Alissa Wilkinson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

I travel by air every couple of months, and always think about a single, burning question: What makes for a great airplane movie? Not movies about being on planes. “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” the latest offering from the director Guy Ritchie, is a perfect airplane movie. But you’ve got to watch something, and for that, we have movies like this one. Ritchie didn’t always make airplane movies.

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☆ I'm a chef who shops at Trader Joe's. Here are 15 things I pick up every week for my family of 3.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Fatima Khawaja | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

As a private chef and mom of a 3-year-old living in New York City, I love shopping at Trader Joe's. Jasmine rice, harrisa, butter, and bone broth are some of the stables I pick up every week. I also like to shop for salad kits, tofu, and dark-chocolate-covered pretzels at Trader Joe's. AdvertisementI'm a professional private chef. As a working mom in New York City, I'm pretty much the target audience for Trader Joe's easy snacks, ingredients, and meals, and I usually shop there once a week.

Persons: Joe's, — Organizations: Service Locations: New York City

☆ A California franchisee says he's reducing staffing, raising prices, and mulling kiosks to cover the $20 wage. Closing stores is a last resort.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A franchisee told BI how he's trying to absorb California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers. "Right now I'm trying to size what the true impact will be," he said. But the higher minimum wage has meant that Hom's more experienced workers have also got a boost. He declined to say how much he paid them, but noted that it was "significantly higher than the minimum wage." Some franchisees of Pizza Hut and Round Table Pizza have laid off all their delivery drivers, believed to be because of the $20 wage.

Persons: he's, —, Brian Hom, I'm, Hom, He's, they're, Roy Gilad Organizations: Service, Burger King, Energy Locations: San Jose, California, smoothie, —, Pizza

☆ Here are 5 ways fast-food restaurants in California are cutting costs to cover the new minimum wage
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewFast-food franchisees in California are desperately looking for ways to cut costs as the state's $20 minimum wage for workers at limited-service restaurants kicks in. Mendelsohn, the El Pollo Loco franchisee, told NPR that her preemptive price increases had already deterred some customers. William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia expects some restaurants in California to turn to digital kiosks as labor costs rise. Spending less on operationsBeyond labor, restaurants are looking for other ways to save on their operating costs. Alex Johnson, the Auntie Anne's Pretzels and Cinnabon franchisee, told the AP that he wasn't looking at opening any more locations in California.

Persons: —, Michaela Mendelsohn, Alexi Rosenfeld, Alex Johnson, Anne's Pretzels, he'd, Marcus Walberg, Mendelsohn, Brian Hom, Walberg, Sharon Zackfia, William Blair, Grace Dean, Kris Stuebner, Scott Rodrick Organizations: Service, Business, El, Loco, NBC Los Angeles, Associated Press, El Pollo Loco, NPR, Wall Street Journal, CNN, KFC, Management Corporation, ABC, Fox News, AP Locations: California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, San Jose

Fast food was her full-time job until last year. “Because I would not have been looking for so many other jobs in different places.”The law was supported by the trade association representing fast food franchise owners. For many fast food restaurants, this means the jump to $20 per hour will be smaller. At first, it appeared the bread exemption applied to Panera Bread restaurants. Also, Flynn has announced he would pay his workers at least $20 per hour.

Persons: Ingrid Vilorio, ” Vilorio, Alex Johnson, Anne's Pretzels, Johnson, “, ” Johnson, ”, Michael Reich, ” Reich, Reich, Greg Flynn, Newsom, Flynn, ___ Organizations: San Francisco Bay Area, University of California, Bloomberg News Locations: LIVERMORE, Calif, California, United States, San Francisco Bay, Berkeley, Sacramento , California

☆ Easter desserts that everyone will love
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Food Network Kitchen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Matt Armendariz / Food NetworkGET THE RECIPEPeanut Butter and Chocolate EggsForget dying Easter eggs — try making homemade chocolate eggs instead. Kate Mathis / Food NetworkGET THE RECIPEBunny Butt Snickerdoodle CookiesTurn store-bought cookie dough into an adorable and subtly spiced Easter treat. Matt Armendariz / Food NetworkGET THE RECIPEChocolate Pastel Easter Cake with a Chocolate Vermicelli NestMoist chocolate cake is frosted with an easy, fluffy buttercream and topped with a chocolate nest for this festive Easter dessert. Matt Armendariz / Food NetworkGET THE RECIPERaspberry-Lemon Easter CakeThis adorable cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Food NetworkGET THE RECIPEPavlova Eggs with Lemon CurdThis fun and beautiful Easter treat is deceptively easy to make.

Persons: Easter, Teri Lyn Fisher, Matt Armendariz, Renee Comet, Kate Mathis Organizations: Food

☆ I shopped at Trader Joe's as a broke college student — now I make six figures. Here are 11 things I still buy there.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Aleenah Ansari | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I shopped at Trader Joe's all the time as a busy student and I still go as an adult. Trader Joe's has excellent seasonal products and a great selection of flowers. AdvertisementFor years, I went to Trader Joe's for affordable staples, easy meals, and fun snacks when I was a busy, broke college student. Now, I officially fit some of the bill of an average Trader Joe's shopper — a college-educated person making over $80,000 a year. Here are some of my favorite things to buy at Trader Joe's.

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☆ I tried 30 of Trader Joe's seasonal spring products, and there are only a few I wouldn't buy again
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +44 min

AdvertisementOther candy makers should take notes because Trader Joe's clearly knows what it's doing when it comes to chocolate. I fell in love with the lemon-and-ricotta ravioli's tasty fillingThis lemon-and-ricotta option is my new favorite Trader Joe's ravioli. These blueberry-and-lemon hand pies are the perfect pastry for the spring seasonThe blueberry-and-lemon hand pies from Trader Joe's look homemade. Trader Joe's Portuguese custard tarts totally lived up to the hypeTrader Joe's Portuguese custard tarts blew me away. If someone told me Trader Joe's lemon sheet cake came from a fancy bakery, I wouldn't question it for a second.

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☆ A 100-year-old influencer shared the secrets to her long life, such as a dark sense of humor and travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Kirschenbaum, who turns 101 in August, told Business Insider that the unusual situation was somewhat typical of life as a centenarian. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementDevelop a sense of humorThe centenarian said she had a dark — and often self-deprecating — sense of humor that has smoothed her path through life. She recently went to India — for the second time. Do you have a powerful story to share with Business Insider?

Persons: —, Mildred Kirschenbaum, Kirschenbaum, Gayle Kirschenbaum, Gerald, Gayle, Kirshenbaum, I've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: New York, Manhattan, Florida, India, Mexico

☆ California is putting up minimum wages to $20 an hour for fast-food chains – and it's likely going to drive up wages in other industries, too
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewCalifornia is raising the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour – and a much wider group of employees could see bigger paychecks. If limited-service restaurants raise their wages, "everybody is going to have to adopt because it's a free market," Danilo Gargiulo, a Bernstein analyst, said. Fast-food and fast-casual chains have already said they plan to raise their menu prices in California to offset the higher wages. The Cheesecake Factory's CFO Matt Clark told investors in November that the minimum wage could have a "ripple effect" beyond just limited-service restaurants. He added that the legislation would cause the price gap between limited- and full-service restaurants to narrow.

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☆ My son and I traveled 27 hours on Amtrak in a private bedroom and roomettes. The pricey upgrades were worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Erika Ebsworth-Goold | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My 11-year-old son and I traveled nearly 27 hours from Boston to St. Louis via Amtrak. I booked a private bedroom and two roomettes to ensure we'd be comfortable. Our 27-hour train ride wasn't cheap, but I've never regretted the experience we had staying in a bedroom and private roomettes. Erika Ebsworth-GooldThe private bedroom was larger than I'd expected, complete with a full-size sofa, a separate captain-style chair, and an area for luggage. I thought the private bedroom was well worth the price.

Persons: —, Louis, I've, we'd, Erika Ebsworth, I'd Organizations: Amtrak, Service, St, Lake, Texas, Lake Shore, Chicago's, Gateway, Lake Shore Limited Locations: Boston, St, Louis, Lake Shore, Chicago, Albany , New York, Albany, Texas

☆ What, when and how you eat food affects your health, according to a doctor
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —What you eat and don’t eat can reduce your risk of medical conditions such as heart disease and cancer and increase life expectancy, according to decades of research. Studies have linked highly processed meat with negative health outcomes, so once again look for minimally processed whole foods. I’d also urge them to cut out ultraprocessed foods, which includes junk food like chips and candies. This is not easy to do because of the sheer amount of sugar-sweetened beverages and ultra-processed food around us. If so, you may end up consuming primarily ultra-processed food, including fast food.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, I’d, We’ve Organizations: CNN, George Washington University

☆ 6 ways to upgrade a box of brownie mix, from a former pastry cook
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Pippa Allen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

To upgrade boxed brownies, I'd switch my baking vessel or add some extracts to the batter. You can also throw in salty snacks, extra chocolate, peanut butter, or coffee. Even if your mix already has chocolate chips, add in the chopped chocolate anyways. Chocolate chips contain stabilizers that help them maintain their shape, but chopped chocolate will create beautiful melted pockets in the brownies. If you want a subtle boost to the chocolate flavor of your brownies, add a teaspoon or two of espresso powder to the batter.

Persons: Ali Majdfar, Elena Veselova, Kinga Krzeminska Locations: Charleston , South Carolina

☆ My last name is Pretzel. Once a pretzel company offered me a job because of it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Jillian Pretzel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I once had a pretzel company offer me a job based solely on my name. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNearly 90 years ago, my great-grandfather, Paul Pretzel Sr., told his son, Paul Pretzel Jr., that when he got older, he could change his name if he wanted to. Once, a gourmet pretzel company flat-out offered me a sales job based on nothing but a short conversation and the fact that my name is so adorably delicious. To my knowledge, no one in the family was offended by her change — I think they knew that some unique names aren't for everyone.

Persons: —, Paul Pretzel Sr, Paul Pretzel Jr, I've, pretzels, didn't, Cornell Organizations: Service Locations: Austria

☆ I used to work at Disney World and visit the parks for free. Now that I'm just a guest, I'm way more cynical about the price.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Jordyn Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I worked at Disney World and visited the theme parks for free all the time. AdvertisementIf you're looking for a vacation that's a great value, I don't think you'll ever find it at Disney World. My partner and I recently planned our first Disney trip together and told ourselves we could do it on a budget. I'm used to getting discounts all over Disney WorldWhen I worked at Disney World, I visited the parks for free and got added discounts. I still loved my trip, but I do feel like Disney World is too expensiveIt will probably be a while before I head back to Disney World.

Persons: I've, I'm, —, Jordyn Bradley, Mickey pretzels, Mickey, mignon, Jordyn Bradley I've Organizations: Disney World, Service, Disney, Sports, Disney Springs, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Sam's Club Locations: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Japan, Canada, Magic

☆ No Thanks, Grandma, I’m Saving Room for Airplane Food
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Christine Chung | More About Christine Chung | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Some of the 30 million passengers expected to fly domestically over this Thanksgiving holiday may be stunned by what’s available to eat and drink 30,000 feet up in the sky. There are onboard espresso martinis, dessert carts and even tapas service. Some passengers believe the complimentary meal and beverage service in the most expensive cabins is the best it’s ever been, both in breadth of options and in taste. From the standard pretzels and Biscoff cookies to pricey cheese plates and sandwiches, the chasm between premier and main cabins continues to widen. First, it was reduced seat space and extra fees.

Persons: ”, Bobby Laurie Locations: U.S

☆ Confessions of a startup founder's wife
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +20 min

I wished I had told Kyle that I would understand if he wanted to quit. That's as apt a description of Kyle's startup as it is of our relationship. I'm not sure Kyle has found as many perks to being a startup founder married to a startup reporter. Now Kyle's startup has pivoted a third time. The truth is, I don't know if Kyle's startup will make it.

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☆ ‘Danny and the Deep Blue Sea’ Review: Aubrey Plaza Steps Into the Ring
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Elisabeth Vincentelli | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

These two hopeless loners are the only people in the bar in this Off Broadway revival of John Patrick Shanley’s “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea,” at the Lucille Lortel Theater. Though modest in scale, the show is one of the fall’s hottest thanks to its stars, Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott. Shanley’s writing sometimes devolves into hard-boiled mannerisms, but it also has a sharp pugnaciousness. Similarly, Abbott and Plaza’s performances move beyond histrionics and gain confidence as their characters start letting themselves feel. When Danny and Roberta finally strike up a conversation, it immediately reveals their combustible approaches to life itself.

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☆ Homesick Americans living in the UK should head to Costco for snacks
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Costco sells some American brands and products that aren't commonly available in the UK. Candy brands I saw at Costco included Red Vines licorice, Mike and Ike candy, and Welch's Fruit Snacks. A five-pack of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner costs £11.19 (around $2.75 per box) on the UK website, whereas on its US website, Costco charges $18.99 for 18 boxes of around the same weight – or just over $1 per box. AdvertisementAdvertisementBrits can still get their tea fixThere were, however, plenty of British products on sale, showing how it had adapted its assortment to UK shoppers. Grace Dean/Insider; Will Martin/InsiderLike many supermarkets in the UK, Costco was keen to point out the local origins of some of its own-brand Kirkland Signature produce as consumers pay more attention to food miles and supporting domestic agriculture.

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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Despite the Patriots' 2-7 slump, coach Bill Belichick was in an unusually upbeat mood Friday as he hoped his New England team could enjoy the experience of playing against the Indianapolis Colts in Germany. Belichick and the Patriots have a 3-0 all-time record in regular-season international games — the last in 2017 — but haven't played in Germany. That's our goal.”The Patriots are looking for the first win outside their division this season as they play the 4-5 Colts. Belichick confirmed offensive tackle Trent Brown had not made the trip to Germany with the team. Belichick indicated he expected Jackson would be available following the trip to Germany.

Persons: Bill Belichick, Belichick, haven't, ” Belichick, “, We’ll, ”, he's, ” —, Trent Brown, — Belichick, J.C . Jackson, Jackson, ___ Organizations: Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Washington, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants Locations: FRANKFURT, Germany, England, Mexico City, London, Frankfurt

☆ Andreessen Horowitz is in the midst of a reshuffle to sharpen its focus on AI, sources say
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Ben Bergman | Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Andreessen Horowitz is reshuffling parts of its investment organization to sharpen its focus on artificial intelligence, according to people with knowledge of the situation. The changes will center the venture capital firm on two main themes: AI applications and AI infrastructure, the people said. The AI applications group is being headed by general partner Alex Rampell, according to the sources. General partner Martin Casado, who focuses on enterprise deals, will oversee another group investing in AI infrastructure, the people said. Do you have information about A16z or another venture firm?

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☆ The Salty, Soothing Twist of Pretzels
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-04 | by ( Bee Wilson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

If you asked most people whether they would like to eat dough which has been dipped in caustic soda—the stuff you use to unblock drains—I don’t imagine they would be too keen. The lye doesn’t seem to put consumers off, judging from the fact that the U.S. market for hard and soft pretzels combined was worth $1.6 billion in 2022, up 16% from the year before. We will probably never find out who was the first ingenious baker to take dough and twist it into a knot, but that person engineered a winner. The pretzel’s shape made it easy to store on racks and easy to eat; there is something about the loops that makes you want to pick it up and tear it apart. The pretzels in the painting would not look out of place at a baseball game today, except that the holes inside the knot are slightly bigger.

Persons: There’s, Jan van Bijlert Locations: U.S

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