October 26 is National Mincemeat Day, which begs the question, what exactly IS Mincemeat, anyway? Well, it may not be what you think. If you didn’t grow up with mincemeat, chances are you’re totally confused about what this food actually is. From the sound of it, one would assume that meat was the main ingredient, […]
A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can cause serious illness and death. As AP News reports, about 50 people have fallen ill in the McDonald’s outbreak, and one has died, with ages ranging from 13 to 88, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Attention McDonald’s fans: Your tweets, prayers, and angry letters have been answered. The McRib is officially making a comeback… soon’ish. Last week The Independent reported that the McRib, which was first introduced in the early 1980s, is back on the menu in McDonald’s locations across the United Kingdom after being pulled from permanent circulation nearly a decade […]
Some people think they’ve got the next big idea that will change the world forever. Others among us keep their dreams a bit more humble. And this contest from Lay’s is firmly for the latter. As Food & Wine reports, last week Lay’s announced the return of its Do Us A Flavor contest after a seven-year […]
The “Ask Ina” section on celebrity cookbook author and TV personality Ina Garten’s website is a treasure trove filled with questions from Barefoot Contessa fans from around the world — and, of course, Garten has diligently responded to a slew of them. If you’re curious about what size Le Creuset Dutch oven she uses most frequently or […]
On Sept. 30, the U.S. Farm Bill quietly expired, and it could place agricultural, environmental, and nutrition programs in jeopardy. As Food & Wine reports, while the Farm Bill (a $1.5 trillion federal legislation package) actually “expired” in 2018, it has been surviving thanks to a five-year legislative package to ensure farmers have access to everything from crop […]
A few years ago, you could have fairly called the rise of pickle flavoring a flash in the pan, but at this point, it seems like it is really here to stay. As Food & Wine reports, the dill-forward fad has continued unabated, with everything from Spicy Dill Pickle Goldfish crackers to Baked By Melissa x Claussen Pickle […]
If you eat any ready-to-eat meat or poultry, then It’s time to check your fridge. As Food & Wine reports, on October 10, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out a recall notice for nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products produced by BrucePac, a meat packing company with a facility out […]
Since 1996 World Egg Day has been celebrated every year on the second Friday in October. This year, on October 11, countries throughout the world will join together to celebrate the egg in a variety of different ways. This year’s theme, ‘United by eggs’ emphasizes how eggs can help to connect people from diverse backgrounds, […]
Dunkin’ isn’t just ready for spooky season. It is embodying spooky season. As Food & Wine reports, last week the coffee chain announced its plans to go all-out for Halloween with a month full of new food and beverage options, all inspired by the ghosts, goblins, and things that go bump in the night that scare us […]