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.” […]
Very few celebrities know how to embrace their personal brand quite like Seth Rogen. Ever since the days of Freaks and Geeks and Pineapple Express, the actor and filmmaker has had a reputation for loving a certain leafy green plant. Then, as Food & Wine reports, in 2019 he went all in — Rogen blended his passion for […]
The Food and Drug Administration is (finally) making moves to ban the synthetic food coloring Red No. 3. As Food & Wine reports, last week, Jim Jones, the FDA’s deputy commissioner for human foods, shared with the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee that it’s likely time to reevaluate the safety of red food dye. […]
For more than two years, farmers have fought a battle with a fatal strain of bird flu that continues to disrupt the U.S. egg supply. At one point, the shortage sent the price of a dozen regular eggs soaring to almost $5. Prices retreated somewhat, but they remain volatile. As Nerd Wallet reports, the current […]
Oh, the weather outside is frightening, so why don’t you stay in and have a nice hot cocoa to take the chill off? National Cocoa Day is celebrated each year on December 13th – the perfect time to sit by the fire and sip this delicious chocolate-y brew. The Difference between Hot Cocoa and Hot […]
National Popcorn String Day is December 13th, and by now, many families gearing up for Christmas will have already decked their halls with an attic’s worth of homemade baubles, hand-me-down ornaments and trinkets picked up during past vacations. But if you haven’t decorated your tree yet, you might consider engaging in the old-fashioned, food-themed tradition […]
Taco Bell is testing a new restaurant that isn’t focused on tacos. The fast food giant has just opened its first concept cantina in San Diego. Called the “Live Más Café,” it features a beverage-centric menu that includes milkshakes, coffees, fruity iced drinks and a take on a dirty soda trend with its trademark Mountain Dew Baja Blast. […]
The holidays have suddenly become real saucy following a bombshell announcement from McDonald’s. Not only is the restaurant bringing back its cult-favorite McRib this month, they’re also selling McRib sauce for the first time ever. Consider it a sweet and tangy holiday miracle. As Delish reports, the barbecue sauce that McDonald’s has dubbed “A Whole Lotta McRib Sauce,” is now […]
Pop-Tarts officially confirmed it’s bringing back a beloved flavor of its toaster pastries – but only for a limited time. As Parade reports, last week the brand announced the last contender in this year’s Pop-Tarts Bowl, finally completing the trio of 2024 competitors alongside two other fan-favorite Pop-Tarts flavors: Frosted Wild Berry and Frosted Hot Fudge Sundae. After “weeks […]
Repeal Day is December 5th, 1933. This was the day that Prohibition, otherwise known as the great experiment, ended and America was free to consume alcohol once again. We want to make this a day that people recognize and appreciate by hosting the best cocktail party of the year! We take our inspiration from the […]