Stress levels may be high these days, but did you know that what we choose to eat can help to reduce stress, ultimately allowing us to take charge of our mental health? “Instead of thinking of food as ‘stress eating’ or ‘guilty pleasures,’ we can think of using food to shape the lens in how
Continue ReadingCoke with Coffee is finally launching Monday in the United States after being available for years internationally. The product is made with Brazilian coffee and comes in dark blend, vanilla and caramel flavors. There’s also a calorie-free zero sugar version. Each 12-ounce can has 69 milligrams of caffeine. That’s about half as much as is
Continue ReadingLate last year, some DoorDash customers started getting hit with a puzzling new fee on their order total just before checkout. The extra roughly $1 to $2 charge was labeled by city. Some people got a “Denver” fee, others a “Chicago” one. Across the country, people who ordered delivery through the service were charged more,
Continue ReadingEating fried foods may increase your risk for major heart disease and stroke, according to a new analysis of existing research. Compared to those who ate the least, people who ate the most fried food per week had a 28% higher risk of major cardiovascular events, a 22% greater risk of coronary heart disease and
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The Idaho Foodbank is asking Idahoans to show them just how kind we are.
Continue ReadingTaco Bell knows you’re upset about losing potatoes. It’s sorry it hurt you. And it’s bringing them back. Last year, Taco Bell cut a number of items from its menu, including two dishes that featured its seasoned potato bites: Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes and the Spicy Potato Soft Taco. Those two items will be back in
Continue ReadingThe fried chicken sandwich wars sparked by Popeyes in 2019 are still clucking along two years later — and they’re heating up again. This week, KFC, McDonald’s, Shake Shack and even salad-chain Sweetgreen kicked off the new year with their own takes on the crispy concoction. Cheap, tasty and growing in sales, fried chicken sandwiches
Continue ReadingIf you grew up in the 1990s, you might remember a trip to Olive Garden or Applebee’s as the highlight of your week. Those days are gone. Over the years, casual dining chains — known for table service, atmospheric dining rooms and long menus — lost their luster. And now, many are fighting for survival.
Continue ReadingBurger King’s identity is getting a whopper of a refresh, with its first new logo in more than 20 years. Using colors inspired by its “real and delicious food,” the fast food chain unveiled Thursday a retro-influenced new identity that includes a redesigned (yet recognizable) logo and new food packaging, employee uniforms and signage in
Continue ReadingPizza Hut is doubling down on one of its classic innovations as the pandemic-era pizza wars rage. In a nod to the 25th anniversary of stuffed crust’s debut, Pizza Hut is offering a pizza-less ring of cheese-stuffed dough. The name? “Nothing But Stuffed Crust,” of course. The cheesy promotion — which comes just weeks after
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s is launching new sandwiches next month in an effort to win fast food’s chicken war. On Monday, the company announced three versions of a new chicken sandwich, which will be available nationally on February 24: The Crispy Chicken Sandwich, topped with pickles and served on a potato roll, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, which adds
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Idaho falls elks lodge 1087 and friends are helping feed our community.
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The Idaho Potato Commission says more mashed potatoes are consumed on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year, which is why the fourth Thursday of November is also recognized as National Mashed Idaho® Potato Day.
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Many are staying home for Thanksgiving to stay safe from COVID-19, but now we are being reminded that we also need to stay safe in the kitchen.
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Students donated more than 6,000 cans of food so far.
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See why Wendy’s decided to send our weatherman some baked potatoes on Wednesday.
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A familiar smile will be seen around the country as part of Lay’s chip smile bags.
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Food Service has been approved for a USDA waiver allowing all learners enrolled in the district to receive free breakfast and lunch.
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After 128 years, the Archer General Store in Rexburg has been remodeled and taken over by new management.
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The East Idaho Fair Food Tour announced on Monday a second tour for the late summer and fall season.
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Department of Health and Welfare officials are urging Idahoans to be aware of a national outbreak of Salmonella involving onions that has sickened at least 26 people in the state.
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The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is warning people who get unsolicated package of seeds in the mail from China to not open them.
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HEISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A local landmark business is shutting its doors due in-part to the coronavirus. Mountain River Ranch owner Tran King says the doors are closing for the restaurant and entertainment destination. “The interaction with the customers is one of the highlights of the whole time,” King said. “It’s been a pleasure. I
Continue Reading The East Idaho Fair Food Tour is making a stop in Idaho Falls on Thursday.
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Getting the freshest produce just got easier in one local community.
Continue Reading Several local vendors have come together to plan the “East Idaho Fair Food Tour” to help meet fair food cravings.
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A small local food pantry helps people meet the challenges of the COVID-19 shutdown.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Even though the Idaho Falls Chukars will not play in 2020, they are still finding ways to bring the community to the ballpark. “You know this is such a great gathering spot in Idaho Falls, Melalueca Field,” Chukars President/GM, Kevin Greene said. “I don’t know if there is a better
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The facility is expected to help the local ag industry reach across the nation and into other countries.
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When the Pandemic first started, we checked in with Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant and The Firehouse Grill. Both restaurants have their dining room open, Friday afternoon, but they are still not back to normal quite yet.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Shilo Inn picked up a new guest as the Flying Goose Grill and Lounge checked in. The Grill and Lounge was open for two weeks in March before having to shut down due to the Pandemic. On Friday night, they held their grand re-opening and their manager said she
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Community Supported Agriculture, or CSAs, are gaining popularity across the country. And they’re saving farmers.
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Adding a drive-thru had always been something they discussed, but having to shut their doors to customers was the motivation they needed to actually go through with it.
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This year’s Cinco De Mayo will be a quiet one in Idaho Falls.
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JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (KIFI/KIDK) – It all started with bagels. “We wanted to do something for the local bagel shop which was closing,” Meagan Murtagh and Lisa Roarke of The Hole Quarantine said. “So we texted a bunch of our friends and really quickly we raised a lot of money to buy a ton of
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Farmers Market usually opens up the first Saturday in May. COVID-19 has changed how many do business and that includes the market. The Market will open up May 16 with about 16 vendors. “We’re trying to encourage people through social media to preorder through their vendor,” Idaho
Continue ReadingThe Pocatello Christian Outreach Center held its fourth Loads of Love drive at the Pine Ridge Mall on Saturday.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – This time of year Melaleuca Field is usually hosting high school baseball games. On Friday, they were filling up the Idaho Falls Food Basket truck to help the community. “It’s been steady, it’s been steady,” Idaho Falls Chukars President and General Manager, Kevin Greene said. “We haven’t had any huge
Continue ReadingCoronavirus has impacted the supply chain for much of the food industry and the local cattle market is feeling the effects.
Continue ReadingBusinesses such as salons and restaurants will be able to resume regular business during the second stage, should all criteria be met. With a target date of May 16, many businesses are hoping to see things get back on track.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Businesses have been creative in taking new approaches to keep customers safe during this pandemic. The Eastern Idaho Public Health Department is trying to get more places back up and running. “We talked about the social distancing measures and it’s something that we need to maybe consider as a new
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The demand on local food banks is growing and it may be harder for some food banks to keep up.
Continue ReadingMany businesses are facing hard times due to social distancing protocols, especially ones that rely on customer participation. For example – bowling.
Continue ReadingRIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- What’s old is new again at two Eastern Idaho dairy farms. At Reed’s Dairy, the classic milkman is appearing on more doorsteps. Alan Reed the dairy’s president says demand for their drive thru and delivery service has grown. Reed says, “This has become very popular over the last month with all of
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Our neighbors in need are about to get a big dose of relief from food insecurity.
Continue ReadingTimes are tough for numerous local businesses. One local videographer is working to help keep them active on social media.
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Missing the food from your favorite restaurant? Pocatello’s Puerto Vallarta has you covered.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With many people staying at home, the demands on the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission starts to rise. Pitmaster Bar-B-Que Company is stepping up to help out the community with their ’21 days of Bar-B-Que for a cause’. Starting on Friday, anyone who drops off a non-perishable food item donation to
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The Idaho Food Bank is preparing for an increase in the need for food as administrators are scrambling to find volunteers, food and additional funding.
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- In difficult times we can always find comfort in Idaho’s best. For, Jefferson Joint School District 251, that relief came in the form of potatoes. Employees lined up this morning to get a bag of potatoes from the district offices. Cars and district staff maintained social distance as they handed them out.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Restaurants are used to competing for diners throughout the year, but due to COVID-19, local restaurants are just trying to stay afloat. “Being in this community and our kids growing up in this community, it’s a difficult deal right now,” Owner of The Firehouse Grill, Kevin La Fleur said. For
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The Pocatello Senior Activity Center is used to offering lunch for their members, but not curbside delivery.
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The spread of COVID-19 has forced districts to temporarily pause school, leaving children without school lunch.
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Stores across the United States are hosting special hours for the elderly and people with weakened immune systems so they can safely shop for essentials during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health is not recommending food establishments close at this time.
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It’s been a long road for truckers over the past few weeks.
Continue Reading Local restaurants are making tough decisions to maintain safety and keep business running.
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Chick-fil-A in Ammon announced it will be closing its dining room for the foreseeable future beginning Thursday, March 19 as a precaution measure.
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Grace Lutheran High School is working to send 40,000 meals to the Idaho Foodbank.
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More than 11 million children in America are food insecure, and two Blackfoot students want to help.
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A Wyoming-based fast food company is attempting to revamp its branding and expand the franchise as it adds new stores and remodels older ones.
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A program to recycle energy bar wrappers is ending in Jackson and elsewhere.
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Jakers Bar and Grill is open for business and operating as normal after a car drove through the restaurant’s front door Monday.
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It’s not often a food truck has people track everywhere it goes.
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If theres one thing every fan can agree on, is that you can’t do Super Bowl Sunday without amazing food.
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National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is Saturday, and Reed’s Dairy is celebrating by offering a French toast breakfast topped with ice cream and syrup along with a cold glass of milk at all of their store locations throughout Idaho.
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On Saturday, the Army National Guard is hosting the Sasquatch 3 on 3 Tournament in an effort to help collect for the Foodbank.
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Across the street from Pocatello High School, mini doughnuts are the hot topic.
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A local business owner is looking to rebuild after an accident on Interstate 15 totaled his food truck.
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It’s been said that timing is everything and that couldn’t be truer for one Pocatello family. For the Carlsons, John, Cally, and their four children, the time is now.
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Every year, on the last Thursday in November, kitchens are hard at work making sure the big meal is ready to go.
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The cost of a ten person meal rose only a penny since last year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day.
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Mayor Paul Loomis opens The Candy Jar, as the community’s first homemade candy store.
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Just in time for Thanksgiving, Green Giant has cooked up a giant green bean casserole.
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Wading in the south fork of the Snake River, Boots Allen knows exactly what he’s looking for. A third-generation fly fishing guide, he comes from a family well known in the community.
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Although Halloween is still 30 days away, people in Blackfoot had the opportunity to get their candy fill Tuesday at a new shop, with a familiar face behind the counter. Inside The Candy Jar, Blackfoot’s newest sweet shop, you can find clusters, caramels, and caffeine. And behind the counter, former Blackfoot Mayor Paul Loomis. Since
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Drinking in Pocatello is about to get more convenient A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in the parking lot of the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce Tuesday for Wanderlust’s mobile unit. The truck serves beer and wine on a rolling venue. Wanderlust has a location in Pocatello, but it’s stationary and co-owner Jennifer Moreno said the trailer
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Year-round, potato growers work hard to ensure fresh, high quality, potatoes for their consumers. Kasia Duellman is a Seed Potato Specialist of the University of Idaho Extension. She tells us how different weather complications during harvesting can interfere with the final result. “It seems every year it brings different challenges, sometimes there’s excess moister, some
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