On July 10th the nation makes homage to a sweet, rum-based cocktail on National Pina Colada Day. Along with rum, a Pina Colada includes cream of coconut and pineapple juice and is usually served blended or shaken with ice. Did You Know? Pina Colada means ‘strained pineapple,’ a reference to the freshly pressed and strained pineapple […]
7-Eleven is throwing a birthday party, and we’re all invited. As Food & Wine reports, the convenience chain has announced the return of its annual birthday celebration, held (when else) on Friday, July 11. This year, for its 98th birthday, we’re the ones getting a present in the form of a free small Slurpee at […]
Did you know that eating blueberries can help reduce the risk of heart disease, lower your blood pressure, fight cancer and promote digestive health? Since July is National Blueberry Month, and July 8th is National Blueberry Day, July 10th is National Pick Blueberries Day, (but wait, there’s more) and July 11th is National Blueberry Muffin […]
Over the weekend, competitive food lovers got to enjoy the return of their favorite 4th of July tradition, as the 2025 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest took place Friday at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. This year, both of the multi-year champions did not disappoint their fans, as Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo […]
Every Fourth of July, revelers look forward to barbecues, pool parties, parades, bonfires, county fairs, and fireworks. When it comes to patriotic activities, there’s nothing quite as iconic as Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, which has been a staple of the holiday for over 50 years. This year is extra special as it marks fan […]
Last month, Starbucks dropped the news that this summer they’d be launching not one, not two, but FOUR new Frappuccino flavors in July: Salted Caramel Mocha Strato Frappuccino (mocha frapp with salted caramel cream cold foam, finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce), Strawberry Matcha Strato (matcha cream frapp with strawberry cream cold foam), and […]
July is chock full of homages to Americana Food Classics. It’s National Grilling Month, National Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream Month, National Baked Beans Month, National Corn Month, National Watermelon Month, National Pickle Month, National Picnic Month, July 6th is National Fried Chicken Day, and of course, July 4th is National BBQ Day! National […]
Both Kraft Heinz and General Mills have announced plans to eliminate synthetic food dyes from their U.S. product lines by the end of 2027. Though each company noted that most of their offerings are already made without artificial colorants, the companies are now committing to full removal, citing regulatory changes and evolving consumer expectations. As […]
The age-old breakfast debacle: to add ketchup or not to add ketchup to eggs? You never know when you reach for that ketchup bottle at brunch — whether it’s going to gross out people at the table or if you’ll find fellow ketchup lovers to relate to. While I’m definitely a hot sauce on my […]
America’s best rye whiskey is distilled in Indiana, aged in Kentucky, and costs under $100. That’s according to one of the most prestigious spirits competitions in the world, which recently released its results for 2025. As Food & Wine reports, the International Wine & Spirit Competition North America (IWSC) took place from June 4 to 7 […]