Category: Food & Drink

Your Favorite Chocolate Is About to Cost You a Lot More

Exterior of the Hershey Company building with large logo sign

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 […]

If You Love Marshmallows, this New Costco Bakery Cookie is For You

Interior Costco with shoppers

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

Woman eating bright pink ice cream from cone with spoon

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!

Chipotle restaurant sign

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]