White chunks, a thick solid layer or watery separation in canned coconut milk usually mean the coconut fat has separated from the liquid—not that the milk has spoiled. The rich layer is related to coconut cream, which is why coconut milk and coconut cream have different textures and uses in cooking. Before reaching for the whisk, though, check the can and how the milk was stored. Separation is a normal change in texture; [...]
Aldi’s 2026 Advent calendars start at $1.99 tomorrow — but the wine-and-cheese pairing is changing
Aldi has unveiled more than 25 Advent calendars for the 2026 holiday season, with options starting at $1.99 and a $59.99 wine assortment designed to pair with a separate cheese calendar. The discount grocer announced November 4 as the in-store launch date, with products offered only while supplies last. The lineup arrives as Aldi continues a larger push to refresh its stores and products nationwide. Alongside recent changes [...]
Can you put parchment paper in an air fryer? Why some brands say no
Yes, parchment paper can go in some air fryers—but not all of them. The deciding factor is your appliance’s instructions, followed by the paper’s heat rating and whether it can stay clear of the heating element. For recipes such as air-fryer zucchini fries made with coconut flour, a liner may make cleanup easier, but it is not necessary for cooking. Never preheat an air fryer with a loose sheet of parchment inside. The fan can [...]
The 3 most beloved Oklahoma restaurants that are now gone (one after almost 50 years)
Oklahoma lost three restaurants that represented very different kinds of comfort: a Tulsa institution, a trailblazing vegan kitchen and a neighborhood-minded wood-fired restaurant. Their departures follow another round of Oklahoma restaurant closures, but none of these farewells feels interchangeable. Together, the restaurants served their communities for more than six decades. They gave diners familiar tables, distinctive [...]
North Carolina food distributor to close 3 facilities, affecting 181 workers
North Carolina is set to lose three food-distribution facilities as Foster winds down its operations in the state. The move follows another recent grocery-distribution closure in Pennsylvania, but Foster’s planned shutdown is larger: 181 North Carolina employees are affected. Foster operates facilities in Winston-Salem, Greenville and Colfax. The Winston-Salem site accounts for 169 affected workers, while 12 positions are [...]
What will be Florida’s southernmost Buc-ee’s gets an updated timeline
Florida’s planned Treasure Coast Buc-ee’s has moved another step closer to construction. When we last covered the permitting hurdles facing Florida’s next Buc-ee’s, the project had largely finished its local review but still needed additional approvals. During an October 20 St. Lucie County Commission meeting, the county’s planning director said the site plan had been approved and the building permits were under review. At [...]
