Category: Food & Drink

A British Snack Food Company Releases First-Ever Biodegradable Chip Bag

In a major step towards reducing the growing plastic pollution crisis that is crippling the planet, a British snack food company is leading the way by introducing recyclable chip bags. As The Cool Down (TCD) reports, the British Crisp Co.’s new chip bags, developed with sustainable packaging supplier EvoPak, are made of paper coated in a plastic alternative that’s touted as being […]

The Force Is Strong in Oreo’s New Special Edition ‘Star Wars’ Cookies

Package of classic Oreo cookies behind stacks of the cookies

For the first time ever, Oreo, the iconic chocolate sandwich cookies we all know and love, are representing a galaxy far, far away, with a branded Star Wars partnership in collaboration with Lucasfilm.  As Food & Wine reports, Special Edition Star Wars Oreo Cookies will be available in two symbolic iterations, though both cookies will […]

Dolly Parton’s Got a ‘Southern Sweets’ Doughnut Collection at Krispy Kreme

At 78, Dolly Parton is as relevant as she’s ever been: releasing a 30-track album, performing at an NFL halftime show, and being featured on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter. Now, this icon of pop culture is teaming up with an icon in the fast food space: Krispy Kreme has announced its new collaboration with Parton, a Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection featuring four new […]

May is National Barbecue Month – Time to Get Grillin’

Friends gather at a backyard barbecue

May is the time to get out the Grill! The Barbecue Council founded National Barbecue Month in 1963 to encourage outdoor cooking. Since then, backyard barbecues have become so popular, that no one really needs any encouragement to get outside and get grillin’! Whether you prefer charcoal, wood, or gas, barbecuing is fundamentally a slow […]

McDonald’s new McFlurry is inspired by your Grandma’s Favorite Treats

“Grandmacore” is an aesthetic currently popular among Gen Zers on TikTok, drawing its inspiration from the coziness and stereotypical grandmother interests, like knitting and baking. Well now McDonald’s is hoping to cash in on the Grandma chic phenomenon with it’s latest frozen concoction. Beginning May 21, the fast food giant is releasing for a limited time […]

An Upscale Disney World Restaurant has won its First-Ever Michelin Star

Walt Disney World’s Victoria & Albert’s restaurant, at the theme park’s Grand Floridian Resort, made history last week when it was awarded a Michelin Star.  As Food & Wine reports, this fine dining destination is the first and only restaurant owned and operated by a U.S. theme park to hold the prestigious honor, according to Disney Parks […]

Another Siracha Shortage? Here’s Why

Your Summer is going to have less heat than usual this year. The Washington Post reports that after years of wavering availability and recipe changes, Huy Fong is facing severe weather that threatens its pepper supply — conditions that could lead to yet another sriracha shortage.  Over the past few years, fans of Huy Fong Sriracha, the […]

It’s Time for a Salsa Fiesta!

Salsa, Spanish for the word “sauce,” ais low in calories, full of flavor, and available with a variety of ingredients, from tomatoes, jalapenos and habaneras to mangoes, pineapples, strawberries and even beans. May is National Salsa Month, and the perfect way to celebrate is by experimenting with different salsa recipes. Salsas can be scrambled in […]

Did You Know May is National Strawberry Month? Here are 3 Great Reasons to Love and Eat Them!

Bowl of strawberries, some cut open

Fresh strawberries. They’re one of the most popular and refreshing treats anywhere. They’re also synonymous with spring, and that’s why May is the perfect month to celebrate them. Healthy too! And perfect for everything from cheesecake to mojitos to jam. May is National Strawberry Month, so get out your cookbooks. Strawberries and spring go together […]