A sunny day and a cold beer go hand in hand, but come April 8, it’s the moon eclipsing our sun that may inspire your next drink. As Food & Wine reports, breweries across the path of totality for the impending solar eclipse are unveiling everything from thematic coffee stouts to black IPAs. In New […]
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Which Fruits & Veggies made 2024’s “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” Food List?
Just in time for National Nutrition Month, which focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits, the 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce has come out with its annual “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” food lists. Nearly 75 percent of non-organic fresh produce sold in […]
Keurig is Brewing up Compostable “K-Rounds” as Environmentally Friendly alternative to Plastic K-Cups
Keurig machines debuted over 25 years ago in 1998, serving a massive blow to traditional at-home and in-office coffee brewing with single-serve K-Cups. But in recent years the notorious pods have been a subject of environmental criticism with their landfilling plastic coating, making them a target for innovation. As Packaging Dive reports, notable environmental milestones have included Keurig […]
Just in time for Spring, Wendy’s Introduces new Dreamsicle Frosty
Wendy’s is making nostalgia a flavor with their latest Frosty. The fast food chain is introducing their Orange Dreamsicle Frosty inspired by the classic childhood popsicle. According to USA Today, with the launch of Orange Dreamsicle Frosty on the first day of spring, the chain has now completed offering a flavor for each season. Wendy’s has […]
March 14 is Potato Chip Day! Here’s the Celebrated Snack Food’s History
On March 14 we celebrate America’s #1 snack food, the Potato Chip. All of this fuss begs the question, where did the potato chip come from, anyway? Well, apparently, there are several who claim to have come up with the concept of slicing potatoes super thin and deep frying them to crispy perfection. First, let’s […]
Krispy Kreme Is Rolling Out a Giveaway and 4 New Flavors for St. Patrick’s Day
Krispy Kreme doughnut lovers are in luck this month. As Food & Wine reports, the beloved doughnut chain is introducing four all-new new specialty doughnuts just in time for all your St. Patrick’s Day celebration plans. Beyond that, it’s also bringing back its massively popular O’riginal Glazed Doughnut — note the apostrophe — for the […]
Starbucks New Lavender Drinks offer a Taste of Spring
Nothing says springtime quite like the smell of freshly blooming flowers. And this year, Starbucks is highlighting a flowery seasonal ingredient in its spring menu: lavender. The flavor is a popular request from Starbucks baristas, so the coffee chain is launching two brand new lavender-forward drinks. As Delish reports, the Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte and the Iced Lavender Oatmilk Matcha will be available […]
12 Ways Coffee May Boost Your Health and Wellness
March is National Caffeine Awareness Month, so it seems like a fitting time to talk about coffee. Most people can’t go a morning without a cup…or two. The taste and the very quick jolt of caffeine can make all the difference in your day. But there are actually some real health benefits to drinking a […]
Ina Garten Says You Should Undercook Your Chicken
Ina Garten, known as the “Barefoot Contessa,” is one of America’s foremost culinary celebrities and the author of several bestselling cookbooks. Her cooking shows on The Food Network — Barefoot Contessa and Back to Basics — are among the network’s most watched. Let’s face it, Ina Garten is a foodie icon. So, when she says to […]
Want a Pancake that tastes like a Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookie? IHOP’s got that!
The start of a new month means that it’s time for IHOP to serve up another limited-edition their “Pancake of the Month,” and in March, it’s all about Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies. These green buttermilk pancakes are not just inspired by the iconic Girl Scout cookie, but they’re also topped with cheesecake mousse and […]