Booker’s Bourbon is back with its first 2025 release, and this time, the bottle is honoring one of Jim Beam’s most beloved former leaders. As Food & Wine reports, this release, dubbed “Barry’s Batch,” is dedicated to longtime Beam employee Barry Berish, whose roles within the company included chairman and CEO in a tenure spanning […]
Two of America’s large chain restaurants are coming together. Applebee’s and IHOP, both owned by Dine Brands Inc., may soon have dual-branded locations that share a back-of-house and a blended front-of-house, according to an earnings call from the company last week. As CBS News reports, Dine Brands CEO John Peyton said they’ve already tested out […]
Soylent Green is the original “people” food for the masses. Foodimentary.com states that the Soylent Green Biscuit Co’s famous snack has been a cult classic since its inception in 1973. People everywhere were delighted to have this affordable snack that “tastes just like grandma’s.” When April 1st heralds the coming of spring, I always think […]
Every year, parents face countless decisions about their children’s health and nutrition. One of the most important choices happens right in the produce aisle: should you buy organic or conventional? The Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen foods 2025 list helps answer this question by identifying the fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues. This […]
National Oysters (or Clams) on the Half Shell Day is March 31st. The half shell is the simplest way to serve oysters, and it is a delightful, high protein, low calorie and nutritious dish for lovers of raw seafood. Oysters and clams are “bivalves,” which are aquatic mollusks that have a compressed body with an […]
March 28th recognizes a decadent and delicious dessert on National Black Forest Cake Day. Black Forest cake is the English name for the German dessert Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, meaning “Black Forest cherry torte.” To make a classic Black Forest Cake, bakers layer several sheets of chocolate cake with whipped cream and cherries between each layer. Then they […]
Grapefruit is a citrus powerhouse. As Johns Hopkins Medicine explains, the fruit, which originated in Barbados, is rich in fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin A, and “supplies about 10% of your daily potassium needs, along with 8% of your requirements for thiamine and folate.” However, for decades, those on certain medications have been advised to avoid this […]
Ben & Jerry’s is accusing its parent company Unilever of breaching its merger agreement by ousting the ice cream company’s CEO for the brand’s repeated public comments on progressive issues, removing its chief executive without the board’s approval. As CNN Business reports, it’s the latest escalation of an increasingly ugly dispute between the brand and its conglomerate […]
Who can say no to the sweet and crunchy goodness of waffles? Waffles go well with anything, from syrup to ice cream to chicken. Some places even sell waffle fusion food, like waffle sandwiches. Waffles are the ultimate breakfast or dessert item. You can have it with a side of coffee or fruits or bacon. […]
Fans of college basketball are in hoops heaven now that the NCAA Tournaments for both men’s and women’s college hoops is in full swing. Many will have their eyes glued to the screen, whether it’s a TV, smartphone or table watching March Madness play out. With all this basketball to watch, fans are likely to work up […]