Category: Food & Drink

Starbucks Secret Menu isn’t so Secret Anymore

Website showing Starbucks Secret Menu item

Starbucks secret menu is a secret no more. As Food & Wine reports, the coffee giant is making it official, by finally adding its long-kept secret menu to their app. Launched in the Starbucks app on Monday, the menu will appear under the “offers” tab, starting with four new drink options: Cold Brew that tastes like […]

The Chicken Snack Wrap is Finally Back at McDonald’s

The wait is over. After months of teasing from McDonald’s, on Thursday, July 10, the Snack Wrap was finally made available to its legion of fans. The Snack Wrap is available in two flavors: Spicy: The Spicy Snack Wrap brings the heat with a habanero kick that fans know and love from the Spicy McCrispy sandwich. Ranch: The […]

Could Drinking Coffee Really Add Years to Your Life?

Woman drinking cup of coffee

If you thought you needed to quit drinking coffee to improve your health, you may want to rethink that plan. According to a newly published study, regularly sipping on the caffeinated beverage could add years to your life.  As Science Direct reports, in December, researchers from the University of Coimbra in Portugal published a study […]

Do You Like Pina Coladas?

Pina colada in a glass with pineapple slice next to coconut on a sandy beach

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 the Ultimate Birthday Bash, and We’re All Invited

7-eleven orange slurpee

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 […]

The Small but Mighty Blueberry

Bowl of fresh blueberries next to blueberry bread

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 […]

Joey Chestnut is BACK for Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest for 2025

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest showing competitors and crowd under Nathan's Hot Dog sign

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 […]