Today, January 11th, is National Milk Day (although some people have claimed November 26th to celebrate all things Milk, and not to be confused World Milk Day, which is in June, but we digress). National Milk Day is a holiday that was first requested by the International Association of Milk Inspectors in 1915, but that […]
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Bartender Tips for Upgrading your Hot Toddy to the “Next Level”
When the weather outside is frightful, a Hot Toddy is a boozy balm that proves delightful. Perhaps that’s why National Hot Toddy day comes in the middle of winter – on January 11 every year. The whiskey-based drink is warming, delicious, easy to execute, and simple to tweak. As Food & Wine reports, since the cocktail largely […]
Chipotle and Strava Are Teaming Up for a Delicious New Year’s Challenge
It’s officially 2025, and Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating by giving away Lifestyle Bowls all year long. But if you want one, you’ll have to run, bike, or walk for it. As Food & Wine reports, on January 1, the fast-casual restaurant announced that it’s partnering up with Strava once again, this time for the […]
Stephen Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut is releasing a Kentucky Straight Bourbon celebrating his 16 Years in the Game
Stephen Curry is a two-time MVP and four-time NBA champion who holds the league record for most career 3-pointers to go along with the highest career free-throw percentage in professional basketball history. It’s quite the understatement to say his talent is preciously rare. Now he’s ready to introduce something preciously rare into the bottle. As […]
Costco is Swapping out Pepsi for Coke at their Food Courts in 2025
One thing about Costco customers, they’ve become accustomed to change. Whether it’s changes to membership fees or changes to the store’s rotisserie chicken packaging, they’ve weathered it all. Thankfully though, as Delish reports, a new change reportedly heading to the warehouse next year is sparking joy among the Costco community—food court lovers in particular. According to several social media posts, […]
FDA Issues an Urgent Salmonella Warning for Costco Eggs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed its highest warning on thousands of eggs distributed to Costco locations in five states last month, saying there’s a “reasonable possibility” that eating them could result in “serious adverse health consequences or death.” The eggs are potentially linked to salmonella exposure. As CNN reports, the affected product […]
The Link Between Sugary Drinks and Cardiovascular Disease
A cheeky little slice of cake here, a cookie there, or a nibble of chocolate every once in a while isn’t the worst thing in the world. But according to new research, the buck stops at sugary drinks. As Food & Wine reports, earlier this month, researchers published a new report titled “Added sugar intake […]
Take a Stroll Down Candy Cane Lane
National Candy Cane Day, celebrated annually on December 26th, gives candy lovers a day to celebrate these classic red and white striped candies pretty much found everywhere you look during the holidays. In 1844, a recipe for a straight peppermint candy stick, which was white with colored stripes, was published. However, some stories tell of […]
Food and Wine’s List of the 8 Best and Brightest Cocktails Introduced in 2024
If we look back on 2023 as the year of the Martini, it could be said 2024 was all about lighter and brighter drinks. Tarter drinks that are higher in acid and lower in body — those that sit firmly on the “refreshing” end of the cocktail spectrum — dominated popular tastes. The most popular […]
The FDA Wants to End the Use of Sell-By Dates — and Use This Instead
In late September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning the use of “sell-by” dates in the state, instead requiring standardized language for date labels. The move, as Food & Wine reported, was in an effort to reduce confusion and food waste, as current labeling can include everything from “display until,” “freshest by,” or “best before.” […]