The Sporkful How Much Should You Tip For One Muffin?
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May 12, 2025 
Join Deena Shanker, a Bloomberg food reporter, and Mamrie Hart, actor and comedian with a new vegetarian cookbook, as they dive into the quirks of dining culture. Discover whether atmosphere trumps food quality and the rising trend of "functional sodas." They debate the merits of unsalted pretzels and the new 'Rip and Dip' bagel craze, while tackling the tricky terrain of tipping practices in casual dining. Their lively banter paints a vivid picture of modern food trends and the evolving role of restaurants in our lives.
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Honeycrisp Apples: Love-Hate Story
- Honeycrisp apples are beloved by consumers but hated by farmers who grow them.
- Their thin skin and sweetness attract birds and make farming very challenging, leading farmers to use netting extensively.
Salt Is Essential on Pretzels
- Always have salt on pretzels; unsalted pretzels are considered a crime against food.
- Adjust salt by brushing off some if too salty rather than removing it entirely.
Discount for Self-Checkout Use
- When using self-checkout at grocery stores, customers who do all the work should get a 10% discount.
- Self-checkout saves stores money but is often inconvenient for customers who enter produce codes and bag items.
