Category: Food & Drink

10 Recipes to Celebrate Julia Child’s Birthday

Happy Birthday, Julia Child!  It’s been over one hundred years since Child’s birth on August 15th, and yet her humor, passion and expertise still influence the food world today. Many sites, schools and foodies are holding special virtual cooking events this week to honor the “Master” of French Cooking. To make your own tribute at […]

Toxic Chemicals May Be Used In Packaging For Big Macs And Whoppers, Study Finds

A report newly released by a pair of environmental advocacy groups reveals that toxic chemicals may be present in some of the containers and wrappers used by three major fast-food chains. Specifically, the findings uncovered PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. While the study found PFAS in food packaging, the chemicals are also found in […]

9 New Trader Joe’s Products That’ll Make (Socially Distanced) Summer Entertaining a Breeze

Front of a Trader Joe's market

If you’re on the hunt for food items that you can tote to the beach, on a picnic, or serve at a summer barbecue (10 people or less, folks), Trader Joe’s just dropped intel on a number of new summer products that you’ll want to add to your cart immediately. Thanks to the latest episode […]

KIND Bars now make Cereal

The KIND bar/snack company is known for its wholesome multi-grain bars that pack in the nuts and chocolate. The brand first expanded on the original idea and started offering energy bars, protein bars, fruit bars, KIND bars for kids, and more. But that’s not all! KIND recently unveiled oatmeal in four flavors, and now we’ll […]

The Cheesecake Factory Commemorates National Cheesecake Day by Donating $1 Per Slice to Feeding America

The Cheesecake Factory is commemorating its favorite holiday of the year – National Cheesecake Day – by donating $1 to Feeding America for every slice of its more than 30 legendary flavors of cheesecake sold on Thursday, July 30, 2020. The Cheesecake Factory will also introduce its newest flavor on National Cheesecake Day – Chocolate […]

White Castle tests “Flippy” the kitchen robot to cut down on human contact with food

White Castle has plans to usher robots into the kitchen. The burger chain announced a partnership with the artificial intelligence firm Miso Robotics on Tuesday. Under the collaboration, White Castle will deploy “Flippy,” a hamburger flipping robot, later this year.  The idea is to reduce human contact with food during the cooking process and comes after many restaurants […]

Get Ready for National Chicken Wing Day Deals

Bring on the hot sauce, sweet flavors and celery, because National Chicken Wing Day is Wednesday, July 29! Established in Buffalo, New York, in 1977 by former mayor Stan Makowski, this simmering day sees restaurants aplenty offering deals on delicious chicken wings.  If you’re a wing lover with a craving to satisfy this Monday, head to […]

These Celebrities Have Donated To Food Organizations During The Coronavirus Pandemic (So Far)

Several of your favorite celebs are continuing to be their stellar selves by donating money to support nonprofits dedicated to feeding people in need during the coronavirus pandemic. As if you didn’t need another reason to love them (and follow suit), here are all of the celebrities helping out food organizations right now. Tyler Perry […]

While Dine-In Restaurants Suffer, Food Delivery Services like Grubhub Surge during Pandemic

Grubhub founder and CEO Matt Maloney is putting in a lot of long days and nights as his third-party food delivery service handles an influx of new restaurant partners — while also dealing with losses — as people order-in amidst the coronavirus pandemic. “We are seeing five times to 10 times the leads or signups. […]