Country music legend and all-around icon Dolly Parton celebrated her 78th birthday this month, and she apparently spent her special day … by working. “Nothing wrong with working on your birthday if you’re getting good stuff done, right?” she told Business Insider. But Dolly also had a couple of gifts for those who love her (which is basically everyone on this […]
An icon of the gum world has experienced its final chew. Ferrara Candy Company has announced that it’s discontinuing Fruit Stripe Gum, which has been tickling taste buds since 1969. “We have made the difficult decision to sunset Fruit Stripe Gum, but consumers may still be able to find product at select retailers nationwide,” a […]
This month, Starbucks announced that customers will now be able to bring in their reusable cups whether they’re walking into a store or driving up in the US and Canada. The company claims it’s the first national coffee retailer to give customers this option for drive-thru and mobile orders. As Food & Wine reports, for […]
What better way to start Irish Coffee Week and prepare for National Irish Coffee Day on January 25th than with a little background on the classic drink from the editors at Chilled magazine? The Irish Coffee was invented in the winter of 1943 by Joe Sheridan, the chef at the time at Foynes Port near […]
January 20th is a day dedicated to cheese lovers everywhere. And there are a lot of us out there. In fact, the average American consumes approximately 34 pounds of cheese a year. Now, keep in mind that’s the average American. How much do you suppose the average American cheese lover consumes… Double that amount? Triple […]
National Popcorn Day is a day that celebrates one of America’s favorite snack foods, popcorn. While there is some debate on the origins of this day and on which day it should be celebrated, most popcorn aficionados agree that the day is usually celebrated on January 19th. The origins of this holiday is currently unknown, […]
The McDonald’s Big Mac is getting even bigger. Beginning January 24, the chain is bringing back the Double Big Mac, which has four beef patties instead of the usual two, for a limited time nationwide. As CNN reports, McDonald’s briefly sold the special sandwich in March 2020, announcing its arrival a few days before the onslaught of the […]
Oscar Mayer is looking for someone who would relish the opportunity to get behind the wheel of one of America’s most iconic foodie vehicles. The processed meat giant has launched a nationwide search for its next crew of “Hotdoggers” — paid spokespeople who drive the brand’s famous hot dog-shaped Wienermobiles around the country. The company […]
If there’s a commonly munched-on food that deserves its own special day, the bagel certainly qualifies. And that day of celebration, National Bagel Day, is today, January 15. Let’s give the doughy circular delicacy its due. The bagel originated in 13th century in what is now Poland, according to National Geographic, which credits the history to Maria […]
In a move that may make beer fans raise an eyebrow, Miller Lite has unleashed a quirky solution for Dry January devotees who seriously miss the taste of their favorite brew. Enter the Miller Lite Beer Mints, an audacious creation inviting those 21 and over to savor the essence of the light lager without a […]