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→ A smaller Costco bagel bundle wins praise for less waste and raises fresh questions about cost.
→ Skipping one simple post-coffee step could be turning your machine into a breeding ground for germs.
→ Microscopic food DNA on a cloth believed to have wrapped Jesus is stirring fresh intrigue.
A smaller bagel option at Costco is sparking debate over convenience, value and food waste. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The hot plate
→ A buzzy Panera menu launch is under fire as employees and customers question waste, value and originality.
→ That pricey, melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu might not be the real deal as experts share how to spot fakes.
Wagyu beef, once a luxury import from Japan, is now widely available in the U.S. at varying price points and quality levels. (iStock)
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Quick bites
→ Supermarket hot food bars are heating up as shoppers hunt for easy, affordable meals.
→ A Siberian tiger’s birthday gets a carnivore-friendly twist with a creative “cake” at the zoo.
→ Burger King fans swear one simple request delivers a hotter, fresher Whopper — but not everyone is sold.
Burger King customers say a simple request can result in a hotter, fresher Whopper. (Julian Stratenschulte/Picture Alliance)
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Quote of the week
“Try the queso and make sure your belt has an extra hole.”
→ An expert’s ranking of America’s top food cities could ruffle local feathers.