Category: Food & Drink

Happy Birthday, Julia Child!

US Postage Stamp of Julia Child

Julia Child needs no introduction. The legendary cookbook author and TV personality, who would have turned 114-years-old today, introduced America to French culinary techniques with her acclaimed cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Child also became one of the first-ever chefs to host a televised cooking show, The French Chef on PBS, making her […]

JetBlue’s New Michelin-Star Mint Menu makes a First Class Ticket Feel Worthwhile

JetBlue airplane flying above the clouds

JetBlue is making a serious effort to make the food in its Mint cabin feel like the reason you booked the ticket. As Delish reports, the airline just introduced new Mint menus culled from two New York City hot spots: Crown Shy, a popular Michelin-starred establishment known for modern American food, and Birdee, a trendy bakery and […]

August is National Panini Month, and August 11 is National Panini Day, so Let’s Do All Things Panini!

Toasted Caprese Panini Sandwich

National Panini Month is the perfect time to celebrate the hot, melty sandwich on a beautiful August day. Panini’s originated in Italy, and are basically a grilled sandwich made with non-sliced bread. Sargento Foods founded National Panini Month in 2008, but some folks decided that didn’t go far enough, so National Panini Day made it […]

Want Some More? August 10 is National S’Mores Day!

Male hand holds a s'mores together on a rock attempting to put it on a prong to put over an open flame

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And where there’s a campfire, there are s’mores. On National S’mores Day, we celebrate the classic camper’s dessert. S’mores traditionally take the form of a chocolate bar and fire-roasted marshmallow sandwiched between two graham crackers. One version involves microwaving the s’more for 10-15 seconds when no campfire is available. Really, […]

PSL season is Almost Here – Starbucks just unveiled its 2026 Fall Menu!

Row of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes in orange ready-to-drink containers on grocery store shelf

Starbucks has officially unveiled its 2026 fall menu — which means the countdown to pumpkin spice season is on. As Yahoo! News reports, seasonal favorites, including the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, along with new drinks like the Chaider, will be added to the menu starting on Aug. 25, the coffee chain announced. Starbucks is also expanding […]

Carvel is Launching S’mores-Inspired Treats in time for Camp Rock 3’s Streaming Release

Jonas Brothers on stage for concert in 2023

If gathering around the campfire is your favorite part of summer, you’ll be happy to learn that Carvel is bringing back its Campfire Treats collection, but this time with a Camp Rock 3 twist. As Delish reports, ahead of the premiere of Camp Rock 3 on August 13 on the Disney Channel (and the next day on Disney+), Carvel is bringing back four […]

The World’s Your Oyster on National Oyster Day!

Ooh, la, la, oyster fans, your day is here, because August 5th is National Oyster Day!  In honor of the aphrodisiac mollusk (and there have been studies, so yeah, the rumor’s true!), here are fun facts, history, and serving/eating tips to honor the special foodie delight. (And by the way, it’s also National IPA Day, […]

Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day – Here’s Where You Can Find Some Sweet Deals

Chocolate chip cookies stacked

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is recognized annually on August 4. With the invention of chocolate chip cookies dating back about a century, it is no wonder this dessert, ranked “most popular dish” on YouGov’s survey, has its own day. Here is what to know about National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, including how it came […]

Watermelon Sugar, Indeed – It’s National Watermelon Day!

National Watermelon Day is August 3, so during these roasting summer days, it’s especially refreshing to grab a sweet slice and get an immune-boosting dose of vitamins A, B-6 and C, plus hydration (this melon’s mostly water)! While you’re at it, you can impress your friends with these 10 fun facts about the fruit (or […]

Cantaloupe is the Superfood You Need on Hot Summer Days

Cut and whole cantaloupe melon on board

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 […]