Brian Niccol said he wanted Starbucks to feel like the coffee shop from "Friends." Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said a fictional cafΓ© guided his vision of what his s...
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A fancy Starbucks coffee drink with whipped cream Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images Under new CEO Brian Niccol, Starbucks had a sometimes rocky 2025. I thought slimming down the menu length and adding after...
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My favorite high-protein soup recipe is from celebrity chef Ina Garten. Kristina Wright I love making Ina Garten's recipe for Tuscan white bean soup. The nutritious soup is a good source of protein an...
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My bean salad takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. Ellen O'Brien Bean salads are one of the easiest recipes to make and can be a great source of protein and fiber . I can whip up this recipe in just...
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