Poisoned apples, anyone? These purple “poisoned” apples are a fun, naturally colored Halloween treat that looks like something straight out of a fairy tale! With their vibrant purple hue, they're perfect for adding a little spooky magic to your Halloween snack table. The secret to their beautiful color is butterfly pea flower tea and a splash of lemon juice. Butterfly pea flowers make a deep blue tea, but when you add an [...]
5 guesses on which state has the most Chipotles per person. You won’t get it.
California has more Chipotle restaurants than any other state, but Ohio—not California or Texas—has the highest concentration once population is considered. That’s a surprising twist on an earlier ranking of the states with the most Chipotles, where sheer restaurant totals determined the order. An October 2026 tally from StoreLocationData, compiled from Chipotle’s public restaurant locator, counts 4,148 U.S. locations, [...]
Smalls Sliders opening 4 new locations in Florida
Florida's slider scene is getting another boost. Smalls Sliders has signed a deal for four new restaurants along the state's Atlantic Coast, with Port St. Lucie expected to get the first one. The move comes as other slider chains expand in Florida, giving burger fans more options for a quick meal. Announced October 15, the four-restaurant franchise agreement covers a stretch of the coast from the Space Coast south through the [...]
Hershey’s, Reese’s and M&M’s party-size bags have shrunk—here’s how much
A Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Assortment party bag that once held 29 ounces was found at 23.9 ounces in a comparison highlighted this year, with both bags carrying a $19.99 price tag. That’s 5.1 ounces less candy for the same sticker price. And with Halloween approaching, Hershey’s is hardly the only familiar candy brand with smaller big bags. Other comparisons show slimmer Reese’s and M&M’s packages, even as the cost of [...]
Louisiana community loses family-owned grocery store after just 5 years
Louisiana has joined the growing list of grocery store closures reshaping shopping in 2026, but this loss feels especially local. Olinde’s Grocery in New Roads closed permanently on October 2 after serving the community for five years. The family-owned market at 419 Main Street promoted its meat counter, deli and bakery alongside everyday grocery items. Its disappearance leaves one fewer independent choice for shoppers who [...]
California airline-catering facility closure affects 72 jobs
A California airline-catering facility near San Francisco International Airport was listed for permanent closure, adding another food operation to the state’s recent losses after a frozen-food factory announced a separate shutdown. The Flying Food Group site in Burlingame affects 72 jobs, according to California WARN data. The filing names the facility at 50 Adrian Court and lists October 13, 2026, as the closure’s effective [...]
