Ah, fall: chilly evenings, falling leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes on every street corner. That’s right, the first sign of fall is no longer when the leaves start to turn—it’s when Starbucks releases its signature Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL), which has been around for more than 20 seasons now. As Food & Wine reports, this year, […]
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Guinness and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Team Up for a “Lovely Day” Summer Treat
The rich, bitter, and almost-chocolatey flavors of Guinness have earned this Irish stout its spot among the most iconic beers worldwide, across multiple generations. Simply put, Guinness appeals to everyone. As Food & Wine reports, whether you’re looking for new ways to enjoy your favorite stout or want to savor the beer’s flavor without the alcohol, the […]
Cantaloupe is the Superfood You Need on Hot Summer Days
As you cut into a cantaloupe’s understated exterior, a vibrantly colored, orange center appears. From vitamin A to vitamin C, studies have shown that cantaloupe packs a punch with essential nutrients that can help support your immune and digestive systems. But as USA Today reports, cantaloupe is particularly helpful to eat during the hot summer months because of […]
Just Wing It! Here are your National Chicken Wing Day Deals and Freebies!
National Chicken Wing Day may have been cooked up in Buffalo, New York, but it’s become a nationwide excuse to indulge in the dish. As USA Today reports, back in 1977, then-mayor of Buffalo, New York Stan Makowski, proclaimed July 29 as National Chicken Wing Day to celebrate that “thousands of pounds of chicken wings are consumed by […]
Your Favorite Chocolate Is About to Cost You a Lot More
Today is National Milk Chocolate Day, the day where we celebrate the invention of milk chocolate by Daniel Peter, an employee of Nestle and a neighbor of Henry Nestle, in 1887. But your next bite of chocolate might also take a bite out of your wallet. As Food & Wine reports, the Hershey Company just […]
Let’s toast to National Scotch Day!
Cheers! Or should we say, Slàinte Mhath (Pronounced Slanj-a-va, is actually both Irish and Scots Gaelic for “cheers”)! It’s National Scotch Day! Every year on July 27th, we celebrate the iconic whisky (Yes, whisky with a “y” and not an “ey” because that’s the Scottish/Scotch way.) Even though the origin of whisky is shrouded in […]
Salud! National Tequila Day is July 24th!
National Tequila Day is July 24th, and what better way to celebrate this gift from the agave gods than raising a glass (or two)? To help narrow down your myriad of choices, let’s first go over exactly what Tequila is. Simply explained, tequila is the national alcoholic beverage of Mexico and is made from the […]
If You Love Marshmallows, this New Costco Bakery Cookie is For You
Costco’s bakery department always seems to be working on new ideas behind the scenes — and the results are delicious news for everyone. As Food & Wine reports, a new baked good has been spotted in Costco stores, and this unexpected mix of two nostalgic sweet treats has already gone viral on social media. If […]
IDFA Has Committed to Removing Synthetic Food Dyes from Ice Creams
Your carton of ice cream might look a little different soon. Last week, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced that dozens of brands have committed to eliminating artificial food dyes from their ice creams. As Food & Wine reports, the announcement by the IDFA stated that the commitment “represents dozens of companies making more than 90% […]
Chipotle’s “Lipotle” Returns!
Back by popular demand, Chipotle is re-launching its best-selling makeup product – yes, you read that right – the “Lipotle” lip stain. As USA Today reports, Chipotle and the Wonderskin cosmetics brand first launched their collaboration of the “Lipotle” Wonder Blading Peel & Reveal Lip Stain Kit in July 2024 in time for for National Avocado Day on July 31. The stain […]