On January 30 every year, we recognize National Croissant Day, so channel your inner Parisian baker today and say “oui” to these buttery treats! Although it is most likely just a myth, the history of the croissant is a colorful tale full of adventure. In 1683, the Turkish Empire laid siege on Vienna, Austria. The Turks […]
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Is Wendy’s bringing us a Girl Scout Thin Mint Frosty in February?
Any new Frosty is a big deal, but the iteration of the frozen treat rumored to be coming out soon may just be the most exciting riff on it yet. We’re talking about a Thin Mint Frosty. While this one hasn’t been officially confirmed by the Dublin, Ohio-based fast food giant, a litany of sources—including Food […]
Celebrate National Blueberry Pancake Day on January 28th!
Who doesn’t love waking up to a fresh plate of blueberry pancakes, or even indulging in them for dessert? They truly are a good of the Gods, and they are so universally loved that they even have their own day! That’s right, Blueberry Pancake Day is a thing, because this is America. “When I get […]
Let Them Eat Chocolate Cake!
Take a break from healthy eating and indulge in chocolate cake by having it for every meal on January 27th, National Chocolate Cake Day! While cake as a sweet treat, and chocolate as a drink, have been around since ancient times, did you know that, in food history terms, chocolate cake is a fairly recent […]
Dolly Parton’s Sweet New Breakfast Syrup and Baking Mixes Are Here
Attention Dolly Parton fans and sweets fans: You’re both about to be equally delighted. As Food & Wine reports, this month Parton has returned to the baking scene with the latest additions to her Dolly x Duncan Hines empire. This time, it includes a brand-new syrup that will make your breakfast even better. The new […]
Aw, Nuts! January 24th is National Peanut Butter Day!
National Peanut Butter Day is a holiday which falls annually on January 24th and celebrates the tasty food spread made from grinding up the legume Arachis hypogaea. It’s a food paste that’s been enjoyed since the 19th century. Today, it’s used to make everything from the iconic peanut butter & jelly sandwich to peanut butter […]
What’s the Difference Between National Pie Day and Pi Day?
While there’s a “food holiday” for just about everything you love to eat, it turns out there are actually two separate days every year when people come together to celebrate pie: National Pie Day on January 23 and Pi Day on March 14. As you can imagine, it’s easy to confuse the two occasions when there’s, say, free pie […]
A Major Frozen Food Brand is Marketing Products as “GLP-1 Friendly” for Consumers
Few medications have fascinated the public like GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of drugs that includes Ozempic and Wegovy. Research shows that these medications can cause significant weight loss in users, who now make up a reported 12% of the population. Now, one major frozen food brand is marketing its products toward GLP-1 receptor agonist users. As […]
Instacart Dishes Out Spicy Insights for National Hot Sauce Day
As we kick off 2025, Instacart is spicing things up with data-driven insights for National Hot Sauce Day on January 22. Whether you’re adding a dash of hot sauce to your morning eggs or giving your wings an extra kick, our findings reveal the essential role hot sauce plays in kitchens nationwide, enhancing flavors and […]
Here are Food & Wine’s Top Food Trends for 2025
With the help of some market experts, here’s a peek into what Food & Wine magazine believes the top 5 food and drink trends for 2025 will be. Think sleepy, trippy, cozy, and flowery — but not quite so boozy as before. Flower Power “Chefs continue to garnish their dishes with mini edible flowers and […]