In classic British fashion, the trifle — perhaps the most quintessentially English dessert — is an almost comical understatement, its name suggesting a light snack when the dish itself is an indulgent, multilayered, alcohol-soaked production. The moniker was more accurate in the 16th century, when it referred to a simple pudding made from clotted cream mixed with sugar and rosewater. But in the Victorian era, the trifle evolved into a more elaborate creation: leftover cake or biscuits piled into a generous, footed glass bowl, saturated with a fortified white wine known as “sack” and sandwiched between fresh fruit, custard, jelly…

The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. As the age-old adage goes, “Ice cream is always a good idea.” But does this apply to all kinds of ice creams? It certainly should. Among the vast assortment of flavors that grace the freezer shelves are copious options geared toward different dietary preferences and lifestyles. Dairy-free, low-sugar, low-calorie, high-protein, keto: the list seems never-ending. With the choices being so plentiful, choosing the “right one”…

Tired of measly Chipotle bowls? The company’s CEO said Wednesday all restaurants will serve bigger portions following social media complaints against the Mexican grill chain over smaller servings. Brian Niccol, the head of the company, said during an earnings call to investors that “there was never a directive to provide less to our customers,” but the company noticed the concerns about portion size on social media. “Getting the feedback caused us to relook at our execution across our entire system,” he said. “We have focused in on those outlier portion scores based on consumer surveys.”He noted about 10% of restaurants were outliers…

Chipotle CEO and Chairman Brian Niccol said the burrito chain would “retrain” and “re-coach” restaurant operators on proper portion sizes in the wake of widespread social media complaints. During a call with investors Wednesday, Niccol said, “[T]here was never a directive to provide less to our customers. Generous portion is a core brand equity of Chipotle. It always has been, and it always will be.” In recent months, a growing number of consumers accused the chain of “shrinkflation” — the practice of reducing a product’s amount while still offering it at its original price. Angry customers flooded the Chipotle app.…