Beef Is $6.79 a Pound, Eggs Are $2.27, and Coffee Is Up 44%: Why Grocery Prices Keep Splitting
In the news: NPR’s look at five grocery staples shows beef at $6.79 a pound and coffee up 44% in two years, while eggs and butter have fallen.
Thanksgiving Dinner Forecast: $90, With Turkey Up 8%
In the news: PwC forecasts a $90 Thanksgiving dinner for 2026, up from $88, with turkey up nearly 8% and cranberries nearly 15% while butter and cream fall.
Hamilton Beach HMD200 Drink Mixer Review: The Diner Milkshake Machine, and Why Most Homes Should Think Twice
A desk-research review of the Hamilton Beach HMD200 spindle drink mixer: specs, price, the warranty catch for home use, and who should buy one.
Egg Salad Sandwich
Egg salad sandwich method: off-heat eggs, an ice bath, diced not mashed, a light dressing, and the refrigeration rules that keep the bowl safe.
Why Lemon Meringue Pie Weeps and Beads
Weeping pools under the meringue and beads sit on top. Sources disagree on the causes, so here is what each says about heat, sugar, starch and the fixes.
Golden Corral Closes Six Restaurants as New Ones Open
In the news: Golden Corral confirms at least six 2026 closures while six new restaurants are in development, and buffet economics shape both.
