If you’re tired of the same old advent calendars with chocolate, sweet treats, or uplifting sayings, then these boozy advent calendars will be a welcome change. Especially in 2020! So whether you’ve been naughty or nice, prefer gin or beer, or plan to sip on a new kind of wine each night in the days […]
Hot cocoa season is finally upon us! To help get you in the mood, Costco now has mini to-go cups filled with hot cocoa mix that double as Christmas tree ornaments. Instagrammer @costcosisters recently spotted Costco’s 12 Days of Cocoa Ornaments. It comes with 12 ornaments arranged to look like they’re hanging on a Christmas tree. Each ornament […]
The next chip flavor you’ll want to add to your snack rotation is here, and it’s in the form of chili cheese-flavored Ruffles. The new flavor is currently a Kroger grocery chain exclusive (which includes Ralph’s, Fred Meyer, Pay-less, Food 4 Less, Fry’s, and more), but is set to hit other stores nationwide in 2021. […]
Big Mac or McPlant, that will soon be the two options consumers in line at McDonald’s will have at the Golden Arches. A statement issued by McDonald’s on Monday said that it has developed a plant-based patty named, appropriately, the “McPlant.” “As we have worked to better understand customer demand, some markets around the world […]
Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini has been crowned the world’s best pastry chef by a jury of independent reporters, helping consolidate Belgium’s reputation as a producer of top-class chocolate. Marcolini was given the award organized by World Pastry Stars, an Italian-based organization of chefs from traditional pastry and chocolate-making countries such as France and Switzerland, as […]
The first week in November is National Fig Week! Dating back to the Stone Age, hundreds of varieties of figs have emerged. The most commonly found ones here in the US are Smyrna (Calimyrna) and Mission. Fresh figs are usually found in May through November. They are highly perishable and need to be used almost […]
As restaurants have reopened their doors to serve customers during a global pandemic, it’s become clear that there are new safety protocols and design features that need to be in place to support community health, as seen in the new Burger King restaurant design. The new Burger King concept was created to support changing consumer […]
The food and beverage experience has always been of importance to many consumers—especially those who enjoy stimulating their tastebuds. Of course, the neverending COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way individuals handle themselves in public and business environments. Now NYC-based Pinch Food Design is attempting to mitigate the stress of this change by launching Parcel— […]
National Nut Day is celebrated every October 22nd, which is today! This unofficial holiday celebrates all of the many nuts from all around the world. Most nuts are extremely nutritious and are packed with Omega-3 Fatty Acids, fiber and plant sterols, which means that most of the nuts consumed today are not only tasty but […]
Happy National Brandied Fruit Day! Brandied fruit is a scrumptious treat that is easy to make and can be enjoyed anytime of the year. Storing fruits in brandy is a simple way to preserve the wonderful tastes of the harvest season without the hassle of canning. And who doesn’t like the idea of boozy fruit […]