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### WELCOME TO THE FOOD TALK ON LEO SEASON 2

Hello foodie Lions šŸ¦! Happy Friday. Welcome to today's show. šŸ„—šŸ²šŸ«•

This is the #threadcast for Day 122 of the #foodtalk on Leo 25/10/2024 for 24/10/2024. It's time for some meal inspirations and food conversation. Don't forget to use #foodtalk in your comments.

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  • Be part of the Food Talk Show On Leo. Here is Day 121 that leads you to the previous threadcasts.
  • Share your meals.
  • Breakfast ideas to begin the day.
  • Share other food-related content and ask questions about food.
    More about food with tips and tricks will be dropped in the threadcast. Upvote the comments you find interesting & connect with others. Let's have fun. #foodie
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Coconut and Peanuts... the beer just wanted to be in the picture. I really don't drink beer. #foodtalk

Those are some huge joints you rolled thereā€¦ šŸ˜Ž

Coconut and peanut? Hmm... I guess it won't be far from eating the coconut fruit and peanut together. Nice combo.

I guess the beer took a nice position, haha.

Seems like the peanuts are wrapped in paper over there. It reminds me of a particular tribe that wraps peanut that way in my country and I like that they have big seeds.
#foodtalk

I think I overdid it with the potatoes... but since they were boiled, I feel less guilt. #foodtalk

This looks delicious just the way I would love to enjoy eating potatoes.

Do you mean that you over cooked the potatoes?

What is the golden brown side dish? Are they chicken nuggets?
#foodtalk

I am not a chef, but an amateur cook, one thing I have learned is that cooking skill is all about timing of when to put ingredient and how much to cook each one of them

#freecompliments

Yeah, that's one of the tips in cooking and when you add a particular ingredient at the beginning of cooking a particular food when the ingredient is to be added towards the end, it would give the food a different taste.
#foodtalk

Yeah.....

I'm having breakfast... #foodtalk

Yummy, that's great. We both had almost the same food. I had bread and omelette for lunch some minutes ago.

Sometimes I like sausage in my eggs but I'm trying to cut down on sausage. #foodtalk

Oatmeal is excellent for breakfast. I mix it with flours or make it with milk. I like it because it can be eaten with everything. #foodtalk

Yeah, oatmeal is perfect for breakfast. I love to add some nuts and banana to mine and sometimes sweetened chocolate powder. #foodtalk

Eggs should always be the star of breakfast. A great way to start the day with protein #foodtalk

Yeah, that's right.

If I would take eggs only for breakfast, I would have them in the form of egg muffins or fried with a variety of vegetables. #foodtalk

Welcome Lions to today's episode Day 122 of the #foodtalk on Leo. Join the threadcast let's discuss some breakfast ideas.

What food do you have for breakfast? #foodtalk #breakfast

I had Pineapple and Apple for breakfast today. I was perfect to begin my day. #foodtalk #apple #pineapple

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40 Brilliant Breakfast Hacks That Will Transform Your Mornings

  1. Breakfast, but better

It's often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but we donā€™t always give it the love it deserves. For those times when youā€™re tired of toast and feel like you need to shake things up a bit, follow our top tips, easy shortcuts and tasty nuggets of advice, all guaranteed to make breakfast infinitely more interesting.

Read on for the best breakfast hacks for meals worth getting out of bed for on any day of the week.
#foodtalk #breakfastideas #breakfasthacks

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40 Brilliant Breakfast Hacks That Will Transform Your Mornings. šŸ‘ˆBegin here.

  1. Blend sweet and savory

Donā€™t be afraid to mix things up when it comes to early mornings flavors ā€“ you want to awaken those taste buds, after all. Maple syrup and bacon is a classic combo for a reason and works brilliantly on both waffles and pancakes, while apple slices spread with peanut butter and finished with a drizzle of honey make for a healthy, and surprisingly tasty, morning mouthful. A scant sprinkling of salt, meanwhile, might be just the thing to turn your bowl of porridge from mediocre to moreish.
#foodtalk #breakfastideas #breakfasthacks

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40 Brilliant Breakfast Hacks That Will Transform Your Mornings. šŸ‘ˆBegin here.

  1. Try a one-pan full English wonder

Everyone loves a traditional English breakfast, but they can be a bit of a faff to pull together, and generate plenty of washing up to boot. This clever one-pan fry-up recipe solves both those problems, and can be ready in under 30 minutes. Serve with piles of buttery toast and your choice of tomato ketchup or brown sauce and all will feel right with the world.
#foodtalk #breakfastideas #breakfasthacks #onepan

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40 Brilliant Breakfast Hacks That Will Transform Your Mornings. šŸ‘ˆBegin here.

  1. Pimp your beans

Baked beans are a British breakfast staple, whether piled onto buttery toast or nestled next to the sausages in a fry-up. Homemade baked beans will make any meal, but they do take a bit of time to prepare. The smart alternative is to give the tinned variety a little extra love: when warming the beans through in the pan add a generous glug of Worcestershire sauce, stir in crispy chorizo or bacon bits, add chopped fresh chili and diced tomatoes or swirl through a couple of tablespoons of cream cheese.
#foodtalk #breakfastideas #breakfasthacks #beans

40 Brilliant Breakfast Hacks That Will Transform Your Mornings. šŸ‘ˆ Begin here.

  1. Add breakfast pizza to your repertoire

For an indulgent weekend brunch, give breakfast pizza a whirl. Make the base from scratch or use a store-bought version, then pile on all your favorite breakfast-focused toppings: eggs, hash browns, cooked mushrooms, bacon rashers, sliced sausages ā€“ the list goes on. Cook in a hot oven, then prepare to make people very happy indeed.
#foodtalk #breakfastideas #breakfasthacks #pizza

40 Brilliant Breakfast Hacks That Will Transform Your Mornings. šŸ‘ˆBegin here.

  1. Batch-cook eggs

Boiling a batch of eggs and storing them in the refrigerator is a great time-saving tip if youā€™re cooking for a group or want to get ahead with brekkie meal prep. Hard-boil eggs as normal, allowing them to sit in hot water for 8-12 minutes, before transferring to cold water for 15 minutes. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Peel and enjoy with buttered toast and salt and pepper, or slice and layer in a breakfast sandwich with arugula and tomatoes.
#foodtalk #breakfastideas #breakfasthacks #eggs

40 Brilliant Breakfast Hacks That Will Transform Your Mornings. šŸ‘ˆBegin here.

  1. Sneak vegetables into your smoothies

Smoothies are a great way to start the day, and adding vegetables to your smoothie mix just makes things even healthier. Whip up a bright and beautiful blend of antioxidant-rich beetroot, banana, blueberries, spinach, brazil nuts and almond milk ā€“ and we guarantee you'll be a convert.
#foodtalk #breakfastideas #breakfasthacks #vegetables #smoothies

Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC and others pull onions after McDonald's E. coli outbreak

McDonaldā€™s previously said in a statement that early findings pointed to slivered onions on their Quarter Pounder as a possible source of the contamination.

Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut have all pulled onions from a portion of their restaurants following reports of a ā€œsevereā€ E. coli outbreak linked to McDonaldā€™s Quarter Pounders.

#food #ecoli #restuarant

In a statement sent to TODAY.com Thursday, Oct. 24, a Burger King spokesperson said, ā€œWe have reviewed our restaurant supply given recent announcements. There is no crossover with McDonaldā€™s for the vast majority of our onion facilities.ā€

But, the spokesperson added, ā€œAbout 5% of our restaurants do receive onions distributed from the Taylor Farms Colorado facility.ā€

Burger King said that its restaurant ā€œonly uses whole, fresh onionsā€ and that employees cut, peel, wash and slice them daily.

ā€œDespite no contact from health authorities and no indications of illness, we proactively asked our 5% of restaurants who received whole onions distributed by this facility to dispose of them immediately two days ago and we are in the process of restocking them from other facilities,ā€ the statement concluded.

Dunkinā€™s Spider Donut is the internetā€™s newest ā€˜divaā€™

It seems to have taken inspiration from another purple pal ā€” Grimace.

A new social media star has entered the chat ā€” and it has frosting for eyes and legs.

On Oct. 21, Dunkinā€™ introduced a new character on X, Instagram and TikTok: the Spider Donut.

#dunkindonuts #spiderdonut #grimace #internet

The specialty treat from its Halloween menu is a doughnut with purple frosting, topped with a glazed chocolate Munchkins Donut Hole Treat, chocolate drizzle spider legs and white frosting eyes ā€” and itā€™s now complete with a personality.

ā€œcome here,ā€ beckons the Spider Donut in its first Instagram post. A photo gallery features the doughnut slowly approaching the viewer as it makes coy comments and finally asserts its dominance in the last slide: ā€œim in charge now.ā€

The Spider Donut has quickly established itself as both confident and coquettish as it searches for someone to hold on to this cuffing season.

Bought a Clif Bar in the past few years? You may be eligible for compensation

The protein bar company recently reached a $12 million settlement over allegedly misleading labels about the barsā€™ nutritional benefits.

Customers who purchased Clif Bars or Clif Kid ZBars might be eligible to receive a cash payment following the protein bar companyā€™s recent class-action lawsuit.

#newsonleo #food #lawsuit #clifbars

The company reached a $12 million settlement in the case Ralph Milan et al. v. Clif Bar & Co., which alleged that the nutritional information on the labels for Clif Bars and Clif Kid ZBars was misleading.

Anyone who purchased the snacks from March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2023 could receive a share of the settlement. For those who bought the protein bars in California and New York, their timeline is extended from April 19, 2014 to March 31, 2023.

Read on to learn more about the settlement and how much those affected could receive.

Jimmy Johnā€™s hops on breadless sandwich trend with the ā€˜Picklewichā€™

The sandwich chainā€™s newest menu item is a big dill for pickle lovers.

The pickle bun sandwich has hit the mainstream.

On Oct. 24, Jimmy Johnā€™s introduced its latest menu item ā€” the Picklewich ā€” which uses a kosher dill pickle in place of bread and packs on all of the usual JJā€™s accoutrements.

The briny sandwich will be available at participating locations nationwide from Oct. 28 through Nov. 14.

#jimmyjohns #picklebun #sandwich #food

Jimmy Johnā€™s is offering the Picklewich in two ways:

  • The Vito: This pickle-based remix of its original Vito sub features a gutted kosher dill pickle filled with salami, capocollo, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, sauce and herbs.
  • The Turkey and Provolone: This one takes a gutted kosher dill pickle and packs it with turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion.

Taco Bell is bringing back the Caramel Apple Empanada and more discontinued items

From the Caramel Apple Empanada to the Meximelt, five past menu items are back for a limited time.

Taco Bell is taking it back ā€¦ way back.

On Oct. 24, the Tex-Mex-inspired chain announced itā€™s honoring its 62+ years in the refried-bean-slinging business by bringing back five fan-favorite dishes from its past. Four of the five items on the chainā€™s new Decades Menu drop Oct. 31 for a limited time, and every item costs under $3.

Taco Bell is also offering limited-edition hoodies and cups with vintage-inspired designs as well as throwing a ā€˜60ā€™s-inspired event.

#tacobell #texmex #food #newsonleo

Taco Bell says the items itā€™s bringing back are ones customers have been ā€œconsistently pleadingā€ for over decades. Hereā€™s what customers can expect at participating stores nationwide:

  • ā€˜60s Tostada: The Tostada was one of six menu items released in 1962 at Taco Bellā€™s first location in California. It features a corn tostada shell with refried beans, red sauce, lettuce and shredded cheese, and is selling for $2.19.
  • ā€˜70s Green Sauce Burrito: This burrito is filled with refried beans, onions, shredded cheddar cheese and green sauce made with green chili, tomatillos, jalapeƱo peppers and spices, and is available for $2.49.
  • ā€˜80s Meximelt: Taco Bell says this is one of its most-requested comeback items. It features pico de gallo, mozzarella, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and seasoned beef, assembled in a tortilla, and costs $2.99.
  • ā€˜90s Gordita Supreme: A flatbread is filled with seasoned beef, reduced-fat sour cream, lettuce, mozzarella, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and finished with a topping of diced tomatoes ā€” all for $2.99.
  • ā€˜00s Caramel Apple Empanada: This deep-fried dessert is filled with apple pieces and a creamy caramel filling, and costs $2.99. The Caramel Apple Empanada is coming a little later than the rest of its past menu pals, dropping Nov. 21 for a limited time.

NY Post launches Big Apple Schmear cream cheese with PopUp Bagels

From June 12 to June 18, PopUp Bagels is teaming up with The New York Post to create a schmear that captures the essence of New York, the Big Apple!

The lifecycle of a TikTok viral food spot is usually short-lived and familiar to us all, especially in NYC. People flock to the establishment and wait in extensive lines just to see if itā€™s worth the hype. And, eventually, after the buzz dies down, the once-viral spot becomes old news.

#bigappleschmear #food #newyork

However, PopUp Bagels has outlived the brief window of TikTok fame and remains one of New Yorkā€™s most talked-about bagel spots, even after its initial widespread social media popularity.

Now, from June 12 to June 18, PopUp Bagels is teaming up with The New York Post to create a schmear that captures the essence of New York, the Big Apple! The Big Apple Schmear will bring your childhood favorite caramel apple flavor into a sweet cream cheese spread that will pair perfectly with a hot bagel from PopUp Bagels.

After grabbing a bagel at any of the PopUp Bagels locations, finish out your New York moment with a souvenir from our Bodega Breakfast collection and wear your schmear on your heart.

Since its first NYC location opened in April 2023, PopUp Bagels has served no frill bagels with a crispy crust and soft crumb center. Their bagels are served hot with schmears that youā€™re encouraged to ā€œgrip, right and dipā€ and enjoy right on the street or on the go.

McDonald's Quarter Pounder gave me E.coli and put me in the hospital

Do you want a lawsuit with that?

A cheesed-off customer impacted by the deadly E.coli outbreak linked to McDonaldā€™s Quarter Pounder hamburgers is taking supersized legal action.

Clarissa DeBock told reporters she didnā€™t notice anything wrong with her meal while dining with her fiancĆ© at their local Golden Arches in North Platte, Nebraska, last month.

#mcdonalds #lawsuit #ecoli #quarterpounder #food

But five days later, she began to suffer from abdominal cramps, diarrhea and nausea, with her symptoms becoming so severe on Sept. 25 that she rushed herself to the hospital.

ā€œI could just tell that something was off by the cramps, just because they were so bad,ā€ she revealed to NBC News. ā€œYou get cramps with the flu and stuff, but it was different.ā€

Tests revealed that she was infected with E.coli strain O157:H7 ā€” the same one connected to the recent outbreak.

The 33-year-old receptionist at a surgical center chalks her illness up to the bacterial burger from the fast food giant.

ā€œItā€™s just scary, I guess, just because you trust them as a fast food place. Youā€™re putting your trust in them to provide safe food,ā€ she said.

I'm a doctor ā€” these are the 3 worst chemicals in your food that could damage your health

An expert says consumers need to beware of an unholy trinity of food additives.

California gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has taken to TikTok to call out three potentially carcinogenic chemicals found in many processed foods sold in the U.S.

His warning comes as more than 1,000 cereal lovers and health activists marched on Kelloggā€™s Michigan headquarters earlier this month, demanding the end of ā€œharmful additivesā€ being injected into stateside batches of products like Froot Loops and Apple Jacks.

#food #chemicals #food #dyes #health

Recent research has shown that 60% of adult Americansā€™ daily caloric intake comes from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) ā€” and for children, itā€™s 70%.

A study published by the BMJ revealed that exposure to UPFs was associated with 32 poor health outcomes, including mental, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and metabolic complications. Some of the linked conditions include cancer, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and Type 2 diabetes.

Nomad's Brass polishes up to give diners a glimpse of NYC's golden age

Sexy, with suede-and-leather banquettes, white tablecloths and 1920s-influenced frescos and an antique piano in the middle of the floor suggested a party waiting to start.

Brass is a restaurant that makes grown-ups feel younger. It has all the buzz of an Instagram-powered eatery aimed at the Gen Z trust-fund crowd but with a higher comfort level, professional service and a French-American menu that makes ā€œtraditionalā€ seem trendy.

#food #diner #nomadbrass #restaurant

Tucked deep inside the century-old Evelyn Hotel at 7 E. 27th St., plush-and-pretty Brass is an Art Deco-inspired jewel box. Meant to evoke the ā€œgolden ageā€ of New York society, itā€™s the newest entry in the mushrooming Nomad hotel-dining scene, which now includes Cafe Carmellini at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, Jose Andresā€™ Bazaar and Zaitainiya at the Ritz-Carlton Nomad and Cecconiā€™s at The Ned.

Brass is the brainchild of the duo behind wildly popular bistro/wine bar Wildair, Jeremiah Stone and FabiƔn von Hauske Valtierra. They teamed up with owner Nick Hatsatouris to take over what was previously Benno, a high-end Italian spot that fell victim to the pandemic.

Brass opened with 70 seats last month soon after its ā€œsisterā€ venue Tusk Bar, the same teamā€™s rowdy cocktails-and-oysters lounge down the hall. Hatsatouris said customers might ā€œstart their evening at Tusk Bar, then move to Brass.ā€ Each is its own venue but given how hard tables are to come by at Brass, you canā€™t just pop in after you slosh your way through a few King Tusk martinis at Tusk.

DiGiorno brings back its turkey and cranberry-topped Thanksgiving Pizza

Why cook a full Thanksgiving spread when you can get a taste of all your Turkey Day faves in one bite?

Why cook a full Thanksgiving spread when you can get a taste of all your Turkey Day faves in one bite?

DiGiorno, for yet another year, is selling its famous Thanksgiving pizza with all the fixings ā€” green beans, gravy, cheese, onions, cranberries and, of course, turkey ā€” atop a Detroit-style pizza crust.

#food #thanksgiving #turkey #pizza #digiorno

The $10 frozen pie will be available exclusively at Kroger stores through the end of November.

In 2023, DiGiorno debuted the limited edition pizza, igniting controversy online about appropriate toppings, as the Turkey Day spread seemed to become more contentious than pineapple.

On the Today Show, Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager taste tested the concoction live on air, as a wary Hager said she was ā€œnot sure that Thanksgiving and pizza need to come together.ā€

ā€œFrom Friendsgiving parties to Turkey Day tables, weā€™re thrilled to provide a bold new way to appreciate the traditional Thanksgiving spread,ā€ Kimberly Holowiak, senior brand manager for DiGiorno, previously told Food and Wine in a statement last year.

ā€œOur passion is pizza, and we are always looking for unique ways to infuse the fresh-baked taste of DiGiorno into moments of celebration ā€” even the most traditional holiday dinners.ā€

Kroger Co.

Stock symbol: KR

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Kroger Co. is one of the largest retailers in the United States based on annual sales. The information below is current as of November 30, 2020.

  • We operate 2,750 grocery retail stores under a variety of banner names. Our formats include supermarkets, seamless digital shopping options, price-impact warehouse stores, and multi-department stores, which are similar to supercenters, but offer an expanded variety of national brand apparel and general merchandise. State-specific facts can be seen here.
  • 170 fine jewelry stores under names like Fred Meyer Jewelers and Littman Jewelers. This is a high-margin business with good cash flow.
  • Kroger is the only major U.S. supermarket company to operate an economical three-tier distribution system.
  • Kroger also operates 35 food production or manufacturing facilities producing high quality private-label products that provide value for customers and enhanced margins for Kroger.
  • Kroger operates 1,585 supermarket fuel centers, which are a natural addition to our one-stop-shopping strategy.
  • Krogerā€™s 2,256 pharmacies, located in our combination food and drug stores, provide high quality services at everyday low prices.

Kroger is one of the largest grocery store chains in the United States, with a rich history dating back to 1883. Here's a brief overview:

Early Years (1883-1919)

Joseph Albert Kroger, a 23-year-old German immigrant, opened a small grocery store in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a $372 investment. The store, called Kroger's Great Central market, offered high-quality products at competitive prices. Kroger's innovative approach to retailing included:

  1. Self-service: Kroger introduced self-service sections, allowing customers to select products and bag their own groceries.
  2. Bulk sales: Kroger began offering bulk sales, which helped reduce costs for customers.
  3. Fresh produce: Kroger emphasized the importance of fresh produce, which became a hallmark of the Kroger brand.

Expansion and Innovation (1919-1949)

After Kroger's death in 1919, his wife, Florence, took over the company and continued to expand the business. Some notable developments during this period include:

  1. Franchising: Kroger began franchising its stores, allowing others to open Kroger locations.
  2. Gas stations: Kroger added gas stations to its stores, providing customers with a one-stop shopping experience.
  3. Expansion beyond Cincinnati: Kroger expanded its operations beyond Cincinnati, opening stores in other Ohio cities and eventually across the country.

Post-War Growth (1949-1979)

Following World ā‡Ŗ IIƗ, Kroger continued to expand its operations, introducing new technologies and innovations, such as:

  1. Automated checkout: Kroger introduced automated checkout systems, which reduced checkout times and increased efficiency.
  2. Supermarkets: Kroger converted many of its stores to supermarkets, offering a wider range of products and services.
  3. Store remodeling: Kroger invested heavily in remodeling its stores, creating a modern and welcoming shopping environment.

Modernization and Challenges (1979-2001)

In the late 1970s and 1980s, Kroger faced increased competition from other retailers and changing consumer preferences. In response, Kroger:

  1. Acquired other companies: Kroger acquired several other grocery chains, including Harris Teeter and FRED Meyer.
  2. Introduced new services: Kroger introduced new services, such as pharmacy services and deli counters.
  3. Faced financial challenges: Kroger faced financial challenges, including declining sales and increased competition.

Recent Developments (2001-Present)

In recent years, Kroger has continued to adapt to changing consumer preferences and technological advancements, including:

  1. Organic and natural foods: Kroger expanded its offerings of organic and natural foods, catering to growing consumer demand.
  2. Digital shopping: Kroger invested in digital shopping technologies, including online ordering and curbside pickup.
  3. Partnerships and acquisitions: Kroger formed partnerships and made acquisitions, such as its partnership with Albertsons companies and the acquisition of food Lion.

Today, Kroger is one of the largest grocery store chains in the United States, operating over 2,700 stores across 35 states and employing over 400,000 people.

Kroger, Albertsons merger trials end in Colorado, Washington

Colorado judge will make decision on Nov. 15; no date set for Washington

The simultaneous Kroger, Albertsons merger trials in Colorado and the state of Washington heard closing arguments this week, and in both cases they focused on the same points as the recent federal case against the merger: competition, prices, and jobs.

In Washington, where the pending $24.6 billion merger would impact nearly half of the stateā€™s grocery market, the case wrapped up Tuesday.

#kroger #albertson #merger #colorado #washington #grocery

When he first filed the suit in January, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said the deal would lead to higher prices for shoppers. On Tuesday in King County Superior Court in Seattle, the stateā€™s lawyer Attorney Glenn Pomerantz said during closing arguments that the Kroger and Albertsons banners compete daily in basically every facet of grocery, including promotional prices, quality of products, and even store hours, reported local media affiliate Fox 13.

The merger would eliminate the head-to-head battles, leading to higher grocery prices in the area, Pomerantz stressed.

The merger deal also includes the divestiture of almost 600 stores, which would be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers. The legal team representing Washington questioned if C&S was capable of handling such a task while maintaining the same standards of quality, pricing, and service, reported Fox 13.