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Montana SNAP waiver blocks soda, candy and some junk food

Montana SNAP waiver blocks soda, candy and some junk food

MONTANA — Montana will stop allowing SNAP benefits to pay for soda, candy and some junk food after federal approval of a waiver announced May 19, 2026. According to the governor’s office, the U.S. Department of Agriculture signed off on the change after Gov. Greg Gianforte sent the waiver

11 spring appetizer ideas guests never stop talking about after the party

Party appetizers can feel tricky because they need to be simple enough to set out, but still good enough that people remember them later. These 11 spring ideas give you plenty to choose from when you want something fresh, fun, and worth talking about without making the whole thing feel

The restaurant trend that turns side dishes into the main event

What used to be called appetizers, sides or bar snacks is increasingly becoming something else entirely. In 2025, restaurants began treating “bites” as a category of their own as menus adapted to changing dining habits. Still in 2026, smaller plates, snackable portions and mix-and-match foods are a popular

11 spring cookout recipes that have people asking to take home leftovers

Spring cookouts can be tricky when you want something people remember without making the whole thing feel like too much work. These 11 spring cookout recipes give you ideas to choose from when you need food that feels relaxed, shareable, and worth saving for later. This collection is useful for

7 BBQ recipes to keep the cookout moving

When the grill is already taking up space and timing is tight, it helps to have a few BBQ recipes that can cook, serve, or sit alongside the rest of the food without turning the day into a mess. This collection keeps the focus on practical cookout food, from rice

Ice cream makers heat up as the protein craze goes frozen

The worldwide ice cream maker market totaled $3.8 billion last year, and is projected to nearly double in the next 10 years. There are many factors at play, but here in the United States, the main driver is an interest in protein-packed ice cream and the technology to

Spilling the Beans: Why Violet Witchel’s Meal Prep Secret is Taking Over the Internet

Spilling the Beans: Why Violet Witchel’s Meal Prep Secret is Taking Over the Internet

Her twelve-video “Dense Bean Salad” playlist has racked up more than 70 million views since she posted the first video in December 2023. That video sits at 14 million watches alone, which helped propel dense bean salad to the number 5 most searched for recipe in Google search trends