Food News: Today is National Jerky Day, Papa Johns, Starbucks!

Today is National Jerky Day.

National Jerky Day is celebrated on June 12, which is a cause for celebration for meat lovers all over. For centuries and across cultures, people have been finding innovative ways to preserve their meat (before the days of the refrigerator), and National Jerky Day seeks to celebrate one of the most successful ways of doing so — by curing and drying meat. Essentially jerky can refer to any meat (alligator, kangaroo … you name it!) that has been cut into strips, dehydrated, and then cured. Some variants have flavors added to them, while some are also smoked. Either way, jerky is a food that is gaining popularity as people recognize the practical (and health) benefits of this meaty treat.

 

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Papa Johns Launches New Cheddar Crust Pizza Nationwide

Papa Johns is officially launching their new Cheddar Crust Pizza in participating U.S. locations after successful tests in North Carolina and Las Vegas, NV. 

The Cheddar Crust Pizza features seasoned cheddar cheese melted on top of Papa Johns original crust. It’s served with pepperoncini and a side of Special Garlic Sauce and each slice contains approximately 310 calories. Pepperoni Pizza and Sausage Pizza are featured as pre-built choices, but you can customize your pizza with any choice of toppings. 

The 1-topping Cheddar Crust Pizza is priced at $11.99, though prices may vary and it’s available at participating locations nationwide for a limited time. 

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Bartenders are supposedly annoyed because young Gen Z'ers don't leave their bar tabs open, like older people do.

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A waitress has gone viral after torching two diners who pulled an "eat and return" scam.

 She says they were eating food and then demanded refunds because they didn’t like the meals. Here is @girlypopzonly on TikTok talking about it.

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Starbucks Is Testing A New Protein Cold Foam

Starbucks is stirring things up with a new banana-flavored protein cold foam, currently being tested at just five U.S. locations. It’s part of a bigger menu makeover called the Starting Five, which also includes new drinks, croissants baked in-store, and a 30% trim to the overall menu. The coffee giant hopes this protein-packed pivot will help rebound sluggish sales and bring customers back with something fresh (and frothy). So yes, your morning latte might soon come with a side of gains

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Baskin-Robbins Is Giving Parents $1.99 Scoops This Summer.

Summer with kids can be a circus, but Baskin-Robbins is offering parents a sweet escape with their new Parent Pass - AKA $1.99 scoops from June 16th to the 27th for Rewards members. It’s a tasty little timeout for grownups who’ve earned it (and yes, you can totally eat it without sharing). The promo hits all the right notes: wallet-friendly, nostalgia-packed, and just a touch indulgent. So go ahead and treat yourself to a scoop of sanity and let summer taste a little sweeter.

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Buzzfeed has a gallery of nostalgic kitchen stuff, which reminds people of their childhood. How many of these old things do YOU or YOUR PARENTS still have? 

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