A Review of the British Depot: The Go-To Place for Authentic British Foods
The small British shop in Katy, Texas, is a hidden gem for anyone looking for authentic and high-quality British candies, snacks, frozen foods, chips, and other items. As a British foodie, I frequently return to this shop to stock up on my family's favorite treats, such as Hobnobs, chocolate digestive biscuits, and Cadbury chocolates, or to try something new, such as the delectable lamb shepherd's pie.
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Here are some fascinating facts about this nutrient-dense and delicious fruit. “The avocado is a food without rival among the fruits, the veritable fruit of paradise.” — David Fairchild.
Read full storyCrunch Fitness Warner Robins creating jobs, benefiting neighboring businesses, and boosting the local economy
“With top-quality equipment and amazing classes, there is definitely something for everyone at Crunch, and we can't wait to empower Warner Robins residents to achieve their fitness goals," said Brian Hibbard, per PR Newswire.
Read full storyDiscovering a hidden gem: A review of Harvest Kitchen and Bakery’s exceptional food, atmosphere and staff
Harvest Kitchen, located in a strip mall in Katy, Texas, is a hidden gem that offers a fantastic brunch experience. The location may not be the most obvious, as it's tucked away behind another building and situated next to a British Depot, but the food and staff more than make up for it.
Read full storyRising egg prices prompt some individuals to begin raising chickens in their backyard
As the average price for a dozen eggs has more than doubled since last year, many Americans have turned to backyard chicken coops to recoup the costs and forgo the high grocery store prices.
Read full storyMeet Spike, officially the world's oldest living dog
Spike is a Chihuahua who lives on a farm and enjoys Doritos. "I believe Spike is still here because after having such a terrible life at first, he makes the best of each day,” stated Rita Kimball, Spike’s owner.
Read full storyColumbia University will be led by a woman for the first time in its 268-year history
Six of the eight Ivy League schools will be led by a female president. “What set Minouche apart as a candidate is her unshakable confidence in the vital role institutions of higher education can and must play in solving the world’s most complex problems," Jonathan Lavine, chair of the Columbia Board of Trustees, said in a letter to the community.
Read full storyTikTok dogs from Alaska ride buses and go viral
A video of a group of dogs in Alaska boarding a special bus and claiming their seats has received over 50 million views on TikTok in the last week. "I look in the rearview mirror of the bus as I'm driving sometimes. And I see all the dogs back there. And I can't believe we do this for a living," Mo Thompson, who runs the business with her husband Lee, told local station KTOO.
Read full storyUS official warns of risks posed by heavy electric vehicles
The National Transportation Safety Board's Chair expressed concern on Wednesday about the safety risks posed by heavy electric vehicles when they collide with lighter vehicles.
Read full storyFisher-Price reminds consumers of 2019 recall of Rock 'n Play Sleepers after more deaths
The baby equipment was first recalled on April 12, 2019. "Since the recall, approximately 70 additional fatalities have been reported, which includes at least eight fatalities that were reported to have occurred after the initial recall announcement. Approximately 100 deaths have reportedly occurred while infants were in the products," per the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, reports Parade.
Read full storyFrontier Airlines offers free flights to people who adopt stray kittens
“We were delighted the rescue organization decided to name these three adorable kitties after airlines, including ours. Underscoring the plight of animals is near and dear to us,” said Frontier in a statement emailed to CNN.
Read full storyDelta Airlines to offer free WiFi on most domestic flights by February
Delta will begin offering free Wi-Fi in February, with the goal of having full fleet coverage by the end of 2024. “It’s going to be available to everyone…Doesn’t matter what price you paid for your seat, what class of service you chose, what credit card you used, what mobile carrier you’re connected to — it’s going to be free to all, and it’s something that is so important to the way. The good news is there’s no fine print. It’s free,” Delta CEO Ed Bastion said at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 in Las Vegas on Thursday.
Read full storyNew York City agencies will go green with over 900 new electric vehicles
“When New Yorkers see cars, trucks, and vans with the ‘NYC’ logo on the side, they can rest assured that those vehicles are contributing to a greener city. We are already ahead of schedule in transitioning city vehicles away from fossil fuels, and this new grant will allow us to take nearly 1,000 fossil-fuel vehicles off our roads, helping us reduce carbon emissions, make our air cleaner, and save on fuel costs,“ Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday.
Read full storyBright green comet will soon make its first, and most likely only, recorded appearance
The comet, dubbed C/2022 E3 (ZTF), thought to have last passed through the solar system around 50,000 years ago will be visible in January. “We don’t have an estimate for the furthest it will get from the Earth yet — estimates vary — but if it does return it won’t be for at least 50,000 years,” Jessica Lee, an astronomer at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, told Newsweek in an interview.
Read full storyHonoring Oklahoma’s centenarians: The mission of the Centenarians of Oklahoma
"I just feel that it's important that they know that somebody does care about them. And that's the reason for our existence, “ Gloria Helmuth, the director of an all-volunteer group called the Centenarians of Oklahoma, per NPR.
Read full storyHistoric swearing in on New Year’s Day for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
New York by the waterPhoto byPhoto by Brodie from Burst. “This day belongs to the girls, the young women who will grow up knowing that from this day forward there are no real barriers they can’t overcome,” Kathy Hochul stated after being sworn in by New York State NAACP president Hazel Dukes.
Read full storyColorado tuner uses inheritance to purchase grand piano for 11-year-old prodigy he saw on local news
"[My] first reaction was, 'This kid is Mozart level. And he deserves the very best," professional Colorado piano tuner Bill Magnusson told Denver's ABC 7, per People.
Read full storyTexans banded together to save over 1,500 bats from certain death this winter
BatPhoto byImage by Jose Miguel Guardeño from Pixabay. ”That would really help in these situations where we continue to see these strange weather patterns come through. We could really use more space to rehabilitate the bats," Mary Warwick, the wildlife director for the Houston Humane Society, said in a video posted to Facebook.
Read full storyHow to best prepare your car for winter driving
Snowy antique carPhoto byPhoto by Matthew Henry from Burst. “If you were to leave a vehicle, you'd have to have a very good reason. You have to have a good idea where you are. You'd have to try to assess: 'What are my prospects of being rescued if the situation has gone on so long that it's potentially life-threatening?' " Eric Stern, a professor at the University at Albany's College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity stated to NPR.
Read full storyAdults with Special Needs Can Learn Life and Job Skills at Ohio Dog Daycare
At a doggy day care in Columbus, Ohio, pets are loved and employees are given opportunities. "Everything is a life lesson. We don't sit down and have class time, but everything that we do is, in some way, shape, or form, something to help them in the future," middle school special education teacher Stephanie Sanzo stated to People.
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