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☆ Consumers are looking to chocolate, Oreos, and Twinkies to 'not feel terrible all the time' — Hershey, Hostess, and Mondelez are cashing in
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Consumers are buying more chocolate and cookies as recession fears hang over the economy. But they are still buying smaller pleasures, including sweet treats like cookies and chocolate. Now, many of the same companies are seeing sales of chocolate, cookies, and other sweet snacks rise. "Our products remain an affordable treat for families and consumers," Michele Buck, the CEO of Hershey, told analysts on a call. While consumers cut back spending in many areas, such as travel, sales of lipstick actually grew.

☆ Rising inflation forces Halloween candy prices to climb more than 13%, with the highest price increases impacting Skittles and Starbursts
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

As Americans prepare for Halloween festivities, candy prices have shot up. Candy prices rose more than 13% in September compared with a year ago, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Skittles shot up by 42% in price since last year, while Starbursts rose by 35%, Datasembly told The WSJ. According to the Labor Department, candy prices went up more than 13% in September compared with a year ago. Consumers plan to spend $100 on average for Halloween candy, cards, costumes, and decorations, the National Retail Foundation reported in its 2022 survey.

My wife and I had about $20,000 of student loans and car debt when we got married. We decided to use the debt snowball method to pay it all off but realized we needed to earn more. 15% of our take-home pay was going to student loans and car payments, and we were just paying the bare minimum. Our student loan debt was a collective $12,000 and the rest was car debt. Having seen the debt snowball and debt avalanche methods laid out, we opted for a snowball approach to take advantage of the early wins for motivation.

☆ These are the most popular candies by state for 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Total Halloween spending is projected to hit $10.6 billion for 2022, reports say. On average, a person spends about $27.55 on Halloween candy, according to a report. In a post-pandemic world, trick-or-treaters are back in full force, so homeowners are stocking up on sweet Halloween staples to hand out on Oct. 31. Data from bulk candy retailer Candy Store has revealed which candy is most beloved by each state. Candy Store reports that the average American will spend about $27.55 on Halloween candy.

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This Valentine's Day, don't forget the little ones in your life. You can't go wrong with teddy bears, sweets, or any of these Valentine's Day gift ideas for kids. The best Valentine's Day gifts for kids will tie in to the holiday's traditional themes but – excluding the favorite sweet treat to eat – still bring smiles beyond February. Whether you're looking for a gift for a newborn, a rambunctious toddler, or a clever elementary-schooler, we've got you covered. We rounded up 26 Valentine's gift ideas that are great for all kinds of kids, from books and toys to crafts and sugary treats too.

☆ Italian food: Classic dishes everyone needs to try
▼ + stars: | 2021-02-17 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +24 min

CNN —Think of Italy and you’re likely to think of food first and all the beautiful places to see second. The original ancient recipe is protected by the Azdore, “pasta priestesses” who prepare fresh tagliatelle for clients each day across the region at fresh pasta boutiques. Malloreddus alla CampidaneseMalloreddus alla Campidanese is a tasty gift from the Italian island of Sardinia. ShutterstockHand-made squared ravioli with zig-zag edges filled with roasted meat, these are usually eaten either with veal broth, a rich meat sauce or with butter and sage. Pasta, meat, cheese, vegetables, tortellini, eggs, sausages and even fish are mixed together with besciamella sauce and placed inside the dough, which is then folded and cooked in an oven.

☆ International desserts: 50 famous desserts around the world
▼ + stars: | 2018-11-30 | by ( Jen Rose Smith | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +41 min

Taste that rich filling for evidence of the Arab influence that infuses Sicilian cuisine: The candied citrus that often flavors the creamy interior remains beloved throughout the Middle East. In the 1990s, the cake became a menu star as a lava cake or molten chocolate cake. A soft, flaky dough is shaped into a plump half-moon that barely contains the sweet filling, then topped with a light blanket of powdered sugar. Variations on medovik differ widely, but the most popular takes incorporate one of two very Russian ingredients into the sweet filling. Sesame Balls, Jian Dui, ChinaShutterstockBite into the crisp shell of a deep-fried jian dui to discover a sweet filling within the golden, sesame-seed-studded exterior.

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☆ Vegemite and more: An A to Z of the top foods and drinks Australians love most
▼ + stars: | 2018-01-20 | by ( Brooke Chenoweth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

“During the Second World War, Vegemite captured the Australian market. Marmite was unobtainable and the Australian Army supplied Vegemite to its troops,” says the museum in a post highlighting defining symbols of Australia. “In the 1950s and 60s, despite acquisition by the American company Kraft, Vegemite became a distinctively ‘Australian’ food. 🥳No round-up of Aussie foods would be complete without this ubiquitous salty brown spread, which turns 100 on October 25. For those living in countries where it’s not yet exported, Vegemite comes in massive 560 gram jars and travel-sized tubes.

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☆ Malaysia food: Top 40 dishes to try
▼ + stars: | 2017-11-30 | by ( Justin Calderon | Cnn Travel Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

A fish curry popular throughout peninsular Malaysia, it’s commonly made with freshwater fish or stingray. Gulai ayam kampungThis chicken curry dish can be cooked in a number of ways. Chai tow kwayIn this dish, rice flour and grated white radish is mixed and steamed into large slabs or cakes. These are cut up into little pieces and fried with preserved turnip, soy sauce, fish sauce, eggs, garlic and spring onions. A Peranakan dish, chicken curry kapitan has a tangy flavor made from tamarind juice, candlenuts, fresh turmeric root and belacan (shrimp paste.)

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