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Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

  Crispy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet—this sweet and sour chicken is a family favorite that’s easy to make at home. Ingredients For the Sauce: 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup distilled white vinegar ½ cup sugar 3 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons soy sauce ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1½ tablespoons cornstarch For the Chicken: ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 heaping teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⅔ cup water 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for cooking) 1 pound chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks For Finishing the Dish: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks Instructions Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Bring to...

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2023 Holiday Season E-Commerce Spending Breaks Records


According to research data from Adobe, online consumer spending broke records over the 2023 holiday season, with consumers spending over $22 billion. This is the largest revenue in the past three years, with value-driven purchases still the focus. Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday saw 22% of purchases, due to the various sales opportunities during that window. Yahoo Finance’s Brooke DiPalma breaks down these numbers and weighs in on the buy now, pay later trends’ role in holiday spending.

The trend of online shopping has been on the rise for years, and the 2023 holiday season was no exception. With the convenience of online shopping, consumers are able to purchase items from the comfort of their own homes. The rise of buy now, pay later options has also made it easier for consumers to make purchases without having to pay the full amount upfront.

Overall, the 2023 holiday season was a success for e-commerce, with record-breaking sales and a focus on value-driven purchases. 

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