McDonald’s is bringing back yet another fan-favorite menu item, and we gotta say … we’re lovin’ it. On Thursday, the fast food giant confirmed the return of its Spicy Chicken McNuggets, which have made semi-regular returns to the menu on and off over the last few years, after the snack-focused Instagram account, Snackolater, was the […]
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Counterfeit Foods: Parmesan Cheese
Ask about Parmesan cheese and you’ll likely get a range of answers, depending on who you ask and where you are when you ask them. That salty packet of Parmesan powder that holds court on the counter of your local pizza parlor may taste good, but it barely resembles the cheese as imagined by its […]
September 22nd is National Ice Cream Cone Day!
Despite the official end of summer, National Ice Cream Cone Day continues celebrating on September 22nd! This national foodie day brings attention to the amazing ice cream cone; an important yet, sadly, often overlooked invention that allows people to enjoy their scoops of delicious ice cream combined with a handily portable and edible wafer cone, […]
Do You Prefer Beer, Wine, Spirits, or None of the Above?
What’s your poison? According to a recent Gallup poll, which surveyed over 1,000 adults in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. last month, the answer depends on a lot of different factors. As Food & Wine reports, almost two-thirds of Americans say they drink alcohol, whether that’s beer, wine, or spirits. Sixty-two percent of the Gallup poll […]
Counterfeit Foods: Wasabi
If you are a fan of Japanese food, chances are you’ve seen wasabi served up as a pale green paste to be paired with pieces of nigiri sushi or slices of sashimi. It’s distinctly green, zingy, and you either love it or you hate it, but have you actually eaten the real thing? If you think you’ve tried […]
How to get a Free Cheeseburger from Burger King on National Cheeseburger Day (and Deals All Week Long!)
September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, and on this very special Monday, Burger King is ringing in National Cheeseburger Day by offering a beefy freebie to customers across the country. As NBC’s Today Show reports, on the big day, members of the chain’s Royal Perks loyalty program will be able to score a free cheeseburger […]
Is Brita Misleading Customers on What It Actually Filters?
A California man has filed a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer of the popular water filtration system Brita, alleging that it doesn’t remove potentially hazardous substances from drinking water or reduce the levels of those contaminants as effectively as its packaging claims. According to the 71-page legal filing obtained by Reuters, Nicholas Brown paid $15 for […]
How does Pineapple & Pickle Pizza Grab You?
If you thought ordering pineapple on your pizza was divisive, just wait until you hear what DiGiorno is cooking up next. As Food & Wine reports, following the viral success of #PicklePizza, a hashtag that has more than 16 million views on TikTok to date, the fine folks at DiGiorno thought it would be a good idea to […]
Counterfeit Foods: Truffle Oil
Some truths in life are hard to swallow: Your spices don’t last forever, you’re probably storing your coffee all wrong and there’s actually a really useful purpose for that hole in your pasta spoon, which you should be taking advantage of (no, it’s not for draining water). Here’s another startling truth you probably don’t want […]
Paqui pulls ‘One Chip Challenge’ from shelves as teen’s death investigated
Paqui, an Austin, Texas-based chip company famous for its viral Paqui “One Chip Challenge” product, is working with retailers to pull the tortilla chip from shelves, the company announced on its website. The decision to remove the chip comes after a 14-year-old — Harris Wolobah — died in Massachusetts on Sept. 1, which his family believes […]