May is National Strawberry Month and every May 20th, National Pick Strawberries Day encourages us to pick some strawberries. This time of year, these delightful red berries are really in the height of their season. And there is just something special about the taste of a sun-warmed strawberry picked straight off of the vine. Strawberry […]
The summer barbecue season is upon us (May is National Barbecue Month, after all), which means it’s time to invest in some charcoal and a good beer to sip as you flip those burgers. But what if we told you there is a way to combine these two things into one spectacular grilling treat? Oh yes, grill […]
May 16th is National BBQ day – but really, the entire month of May is devoted to celebrating the cherished American tradition that is the art of the Barbecue, so go ahead and get grillin’! The mysterious “Barbecue Council” (mysterious, because no one seems to know where the council came from or that it exists) […]
Krispy Kreme is back at it with an all-new partnership, and this one will have you chowing down on video wafers and fleeing from ghosts. As Food & Wine reports, this week, the North Carolina-based doughnut chain announced its new “a-maze-ing collaboration” with the video game giant Bandai Namco Entertainment America to honor Pac-Man’s 45th […]
On May 13th, join millions of people around the world in celebrating their love for hummus on International Hummus Day. Consume, share, celebrate and profess your love for this special food. Actually, since National Hummus Day is May 15, why not celebrate all week long? What is Hummus? Hummus is an ancient recipe straight from […]
The first breezy days of summer are still (officially) a month away, but Dunkin’ is ready to keep you caffeinated (and hydrated) during all your upcoming warm-weather adventures. As Food & Wine reports, Dunkin’ is welcoming the start of summer with three new menu items, enlisting a lineup of big-name celebrities. From a fresh guava […]
Target is giving wine night a sustainable twist with the launch of Collective Good, a new line of wines packaged in recycled paper bottles. Now, a wine bottle that feels like a milk carton might sound like a hard sell to hard core wine enthusiasts, but you need to feel (and taste) before you decide. As […]
Celebrate spring with farm-fresh foods that usher in the season. They’re low in calories, have fresh flavor and are the perfect way to energize for warmer weather. Enjoying vegetables and fruits during their peak season has many benefits. Seasonal produce: Has more nutrients because it often doesn’t have to be transported as far (produce begins […]
These days, brands have a wealth of celebrity-backed launches up their sleeve. And in the coming days, an unexpected partnership is heading to a Slurpee machine near you: 7-Eleven is collaborating with the ‘90s punk band Green Day for its Slurpee flavor — the Kerplunk Kandy Grape. According to 7-11, the Slurpee flavor is an […]
While it may be a Monday, it’s also Cinco de Mayo, which means that as you’re indulging in some Enchiladas (May the 5th is also National Enchilada Day) with a side of fresh home-made salsa (May is National Salsa Month), it’s only fitting to mix up a refreshing cocktail to pair with it. Margaritas often […]