According to the USDA, which has never been exactly a “thought leader” when it comes to food and nutrition, January is Fat Free Living Month. This is possibly the worst idea the USDA has ever come up with, with the possible exception of the 1992 Food Pyramid. Virtually every health professional now understands that fat […]
Do you know why it’s good luck to eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day? As with most superstitions, there are several answers to the question. According to legendary Southern food researcher John Egerton’s Southern Food: At Home, On the Road, In History, black-eyed peas are associated with a “mystical and mythical power to bring […]
National Pepper Pot Soup Day (also known as Philadelphia Pepper Pot Soup) commemorates a dish that earned the nickname “the soup that won the war.” The observance takes place annually on December 29th. In honor of the holiday, here’s a little history to go with your soup. It was during the revolutionary war around 1777 […]
If you’ve ever snacked on your Nacho Cheese Doritos and thought, “I wonder what these would taste like in booze form (no?), your queries are about to be answered. Nacho Cheese Doritos are now headed to the liquor shelf. As Food & Wine reports, in a most unconventional crossover, the iconic tortilla chip brand has partnered with Empirical […]
McDonald’s is inviting customers to feel like kids again with the latest iteration of the Happy Meal — one that’s intended for adults. As Yahoo News reports, the fast-food chain has just launched the Kerwin Frost Box, a collaboration with artist and comedian Kerwin Frost (a self-proclaimed lifelong fan of the brand). Packed with a choice of […]
Whether you need a Christmas drink to serve at a party or just want to mix up holiday cocktails at home, something on this list of 10 fun holiday drinks will hit the spot. First of all, December 20th is National Sangria Day? Why does this refreshing summer wine punch have a national day in […]
The end of the year offers an opportunity for retrospection and reflection, and plenty of platforms are offering perfectly packaged recaps for your convenience. One food delivery app, in particular, is dishing out the delicious deets on both our collective and individual dining habits. As Food & Wine reports, Grubhub dropped its “2023 Delivered” report […]
Smell is the sense that is most closely connected to our memories, which is why the scent of freshly baked gingerbread might magically beam you right back to your grandmother’s kitchen, or picking up on a hint of pine sap can remind you of that Christmas when Santa finally brought you a Tickle Me Elmo. The good people at Miller […]
Happy National Bouillabaisse Day! Now say that three times fast. If you can’t, it’s okay — you can still have fun and enjoy this classic French seafood stew on December 14th. This rich, flavorful, and comforting dish sure hits the spot on cold winter’s day. Bouillabaisse tops the list of must-have cuisine while visiting France, […]
Michael Bublé is a pop star reno wned for his dulcet tones. He has no less than five Grammy Awards to show for it. Now, the Canadian singer/songwriter is promising fans a liquid as smooth as his enviable croon. As Food & Wine reports, last month, Bublé launched Fraser & Thompson Whiskey. And we know what […]