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Does spicy food really cool you off? Here’s what the science says.

by Kate Etue | Aug 5, 2020 | Columns, Tips + Tricks

If you haven’t noticed, it’s summer. And it’s hot. Like, miserably hot. My family thought we’d enjoy a relaxing dinner al fresco on the back porch and, just…nope. But it got me thinking…is there anything to the saying that spicy...

Is it safe to eat in restaurants yet – especially with kids? Here’s what the experts say.

by Kate Etue | Jul 24, 2020 | Columns, Tips + Tricks

Although I’ve ordered plenty of takeout over the last few months (support your local restaurants, y’all!), I haven’t eaten in a restaurant since February. I know I’m not alone. But recently, there’s been a huge surge in interest about...

Necco Wafer fans rejoice! At least one thing is going your way this week.

by Liz Gumbinner | May 28, 2020 | Shopping Finds

At a time we’re all looking for just tiny glimmers of joy and good news in our days, here comes some. At least if your’e a fan of Necco Wafers. It seems…Necco Wafers are back! For real. After two long years away. They’re basically the same as...

Moving? This incredible service will donate your food to food pantries in your community.

by Liz Gumbinner | Feb 13, 2020 | Columns, Tips + Tricks

This week on Spawned, we got wind of one of the coolest cool picks of the week: Move For Hunger. Recommended by our guest, Art of Happy Moving author Ali Wentzke. She recommends Move For Hunger to her clients and readers as an incredible idea for making your kitchen...

The ice-cream lickers are disgusting. But are they creating legit health risks?

by Liz Gumbinner | Jul 9, 2019 | Tips + Tricks

Like we don’t have enough food recalls and assorted food fears to contend with, now it’s the so-called #icecreamchallenge, also known as the ice cream lickers. It goes like this: Person removes ice cream lid in store. Person licks ice cream from the tub....