Does Peanut Butter Need to Be Refrigerated? Commercial vs Natural
Open two jars of peanut butter side by side and you’ll sometimes get two different answers on the same label question. A jar of Jif says it does not require refrigeration. A jar of natural peanut butter, sitting one shelf over at the same store, says refrigerate after opening. Neither label is wrong. They’re describing…
Does Ketchup Need to Be Refrigerated? Heinz vs. USDA
Few condiment questions spark more debate than this one. Heinz famously tweeted that ketchup goes in the fridge. The USDA says refrigeration is not required. Restaurants leave it on the table all day. So what is actually correct? Does ketchup need to be refrigerated after opening? The short answer: Commercial ketchup does not require refrigeration…
Does Horseradish Need to Be Refrigerated?
Horseradish is one of those condiments you pull out a few times a year and then wonder about the rest of the time. The bigger problem is that the word “horseradish” covers three completely different products: fresh root, prepared horseradish, and creamy horseradish sauce. Each one has different storage rules. Getting them confused is where…
Ice Cube Takes His Hall of Fame Legacy to Canada This Friday
Ice Cube is performing at Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada this Friday, June 27. Canadian hip-hop heads are getting a rare chance to see the West Coast legend live. He dropped the announcement on Instagram with a pitch that was short and fully confident: “Canada, I’m pulling up to Casino Rama this Friday. Come see…
Michelle Obama and Keke Palmer Bring ‘IMO’ to the ESSENCE Festival Live Stage
Michelle Obama and Keke Palmer are coming to New Orleans, friends, and the date is July 3. ESSENCE announced a live taping of IMO featuring both women at the Superdome as part of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture. Tickets are on sale right now. The event description from ESSENCE is worth reading straight: “Expect wisdom….
Michelle Obama and Tems Champion the Next Generation of Songwriters in Chicago
Michelle Obama and Tems visited the Obama Presidential Center’s new Media Suite in Chicago on Monday, meeting with a group of aspiring young songwriters at the South Side institution. The session had organizational backing from two groups: the Girls Opportunity Alliance and After School Matters. Both have existing programs focused on youth education and development….
Who Is ‘Dee Dee’? Madonna And Interview Magazine Are Not Saying Yet
Madonna posted six words to her Instagram on Wednesday and tagged Interview Magazine. The message read, “Have you met? Dee Dee ………… @interviewmag” with no image, no link, and no explanation. More than 259,000 people liked it. For a post that tells you almost nothing, that response says everything about the level of attention Madonna…
Kelly Clarkson Marks Three Years of ‘Chemistry’ with A Heartfelt Thank You
Kelly Clarkson marked three years of her “chemistry” era on Instagram this week. The message was a warm thank-you to supporters who’ve had her back since day one. The caption said it all: “3 years of chemistry! Thanks for always supporting the music ✨💜” Short, genuine, and very Kelly. The “chemistry” album dropped in June…
Netflix Moves Adult Animation Back Under Head Of Comedy Tracey Pakosta
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is realigning its comedy series operation, bringing adult animation under Tracey Pakosta, the streamer’s VP, Comedy Original Series. The move reverts to the original setup when Pakosta joined Netflix in 2020 as Head of Comedy, with adult animation part of her purview. Billy Wee, Director of Adult Animation, as well as two Managers…
Leonard Cohen’s Estate Issues A Pre-Event Objection To Use Of ‘Hallelujah’ At Trump’s Freedom 250 Kickoff
It’s not at all uncommon for performers or their families to object when Donald Trump uses their music at a rally or video. Their public pushback, though, usually happens after the fact. But on Wednesday, the Leonard Cohen estate offered a prebuttal to the use of the song Hallelujah at Freedom 250’s Great American State…