Thanksgiving is nearly here, so it’s time to decide who’s going to be on your invite list, what sides you’re serving, and, of course, you can’t forget to order that turkey. As Food & Wine reports, the good news is that Butterball has an important announcement for you before you snag that bird. In October, the […]
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TGI Friday’s Just Joined the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Club
In May, Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy after a tumultuous few years. Buca Di Beppo followed suit this summer. Now, TGI Fridays is heading down the same path. As Delish reports, TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection over the weekend. The restaurant chain said that struggles following the Covid-19 pandemic were the “primary driver of our financial […]
Wendy’s New Fall Frosty is both Sweet and Salty
Wendy’s is once again tinkering with its Frosty flavors to bring fans something both sweet and salty during these autumn months. As NBC’s Today Show reports, the fast food restaurant chain announced on Oct. 31 that it will be celebrating fall by offering a Salted Caramel Frosty, beginning Nov. 12. The limited-time offering is described […]
Baskin-Robbins Brought Back Its Turkey Cake in time for Thanksgiving – and is also Dropping a New Holiday Flavor
The Holiday Foodie Season is upon us, and to celebrate, for a limited time, Baskin-Robbins® is turning a hosting favorite into an unexpected dessert with an all-new Flavor of the Month, Brie My Guest, and welcoming back the fan-favorite Turkey Cake. Inspired by your cheeseboard faves, Brie My Guest is an unbelievable combination of brie and burrata flavored ice creams, mixed […]
These are Food & Wine’s Top 7 Unsalted Butters
Holiday Baking season has just begun, and you’ll soon be checking the pantry and stocking up on the basics like flour, sugar, and butter. Which is why it’s the perfect time to think about which butter to buy. Or maybe you’ve never really given it much thought, after all, how much variance can there possibly […]
October 26 is National Pumpkin Day – Fun to Decorate, and Good to Eat!
Pumpkins are a huge part of American culture, so much that every year about 655,765 US tons of them are produced. Yes, our nation is obsessed with these orange globular squashes of all sizes, especially in the month of October, which just happens to be National Pumpkin Month, AND October 26th is also National Pumpkin […]
What Exactly IS Mincemeat, Anyway?
October 26 is National Mincemeat Day, which begs the question, what exactly IS Mincemeat, anyway? Well, it may not be what you think. If you didn’t grow up with mincemeat, chances are you’re totally confused about what this food actually is. From the sound of it, one would assume that meat was the main ingredient, […]
Should you be Worried about the McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak?
A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can cause serious illness and death. As AP News reports, about 50 people have fallen ill in the McDonald’s outbreak, and one has died, with ages ranging from 13 to 88, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
The McDonald’s McRib Is Officially Back (but only for a Limited Time)
Attention McDonald’s fans: Your tweets, prayers, and angry letters have been answered. The McRib is officially making a comeback… soon’ish. Last week The Independent reported that the McRib, which was first introduced in the early 1980s, is back on the menu in McDonald’s locations across the United Kingdom after being pulled from permanent circulation nearly a decade […]
After a 7 Year Hiatus, the Lay’s Do Us A Flavor Contest is Back with a $1M Prize
Some people think they’ve got the next big idea that will change the world forever. Others among us keep their dreams a bit more humble. And this contest from Lay’s is firmly for the latter. As Food & Wine reports, last week Lay’s announced the return of its Do Us A Flavor contest after a seven-year […]