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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you recently purchased a bottle of sparkling water from Trader Joe’s, then it’s time to inspect your fridge or pantry. As Food & Wine Reports, Trader Joe’s has issued a recall for specific lot numbers of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, which the company said “may have the potential for cracked or damaged bottles.” According to […]
After finishing off the last kosher dill in the pickle jar, it’s common for people to simply drain the jar of leftover liquid, give it a rinse, and toss it in the recycling bin. But there are many ingenious uses for that savory, puckery brine — from fried chicken to cocktails. As for the latter, Claussen’s got us […]
The Trump administration has officially eliminated several food safety committees, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) and the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). As Food & Wine reports, both committees were cut through the Executive Order titled “Commencing the Reduction of the […]
Top Chef is back with a fresh batch of talented cheftestants, the largest grand prize package in the show’s history, and Canadian tuxedos. As Food & Wine reports, the hit Bravo show premiered last week for its 22nd season, this time set in Canada. And to celebrate, Gail Simmons, Kristen Kish, and Tom Colicchio donned denim-on-denim […]
A staple of school cafeterias, the Sloppy Joe is nothing if not a beloved American staple. In fact, March 18 has been declared National Sloppy Joe Day! But did you know that sloppy joes actually have roots in another, less widespread but equally delicious sandwich? Or that there’s some consternation over who the actual Joe […]