Category: Food & Drink

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 […]

Ina Garten’s Favorite Salted Butter is Ranked “Best” in the World – and you can find it at your Grocery Store

The “Ask Ina” section on celebrity cookbook author and TV personality Ina Garten’s website is a treasure trove filled with questions from Barefoot Contessa fans from around the world — and, of course, Garten has diligently responded to a slew of them. If you’re curious about what size Le Creuset Dutch oven she uses most frequently or […]

Mangia! It’s National Pasta Month AND National Pasta Day!

It’s National Pasta Day… AND Month! Linguine, fettuccine, spaghetti, tortellini, ziti—the list of pastas is endless! Pasta is typically thought of as an Italian dish, but there is evidence that people living in Asia in 2000 BC made noodles with millet and it made its way over to Europe, where the Italians made it their […]

October is a month for Pickled Peppers!

National Pickled Peppers Month is an annual foodie holiday Observed every October. That’s right, a whole month dedicated to chowing down on these tasty snacks that are actually pretty healthy for you! Health Benefits of Pickled Peppers Since an ounce of pickled peppers is only 7 calories, you can eat these bad boys until you’re […]

The Farm Bill just Expired. Here’s Why that Matters.

On Sept. 30, the U.S. Farm Bill quietly expired, and it could place agricultural, environmental, and nutrition programs in jeopardy.  As Food & Wine reports, while the Farm Bill (a $1.5 trillion federal legislation package) actually “expired” in 2018, it has been surviving thanks to a five-year legislative package to ensure farmers have access to everything from crop […]

This Fan-Favorite Pringles Is Back — Along With 3 Other Spicy Flavors

A few years ago, you could have fairly called the rise of pickle flavoring a flash in the pan, but at this point, it seems like it is really here to stay. As Food & Wine reports, the dill-forward fad has continued unabated, with everything from Spicy Dill Pickle Goldfish crackers to Baked By Melissa x Claussen Pickle […]

The FDA Just Recalled Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Nationwide

If you eat any ready-to-eat meat or poultry, then It’s time to check your fridge.  As Food & Wine reports, on October 10, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out a recall notice for nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products produced by BrucePac, a meat packing company with a facility out […]

This year’s World Egg Day Celebration is Marred by Bird Flu Hiking Prices and a deadly Salmonella Outbreak

Since 1996 World Egg Day has been celebrated every year on the second Friday in October. This year, on October 11, countries throughout the world will join together to celebrate the egg in a variety of different ways. This year’s theme, ‘United by eggs’ emphasizes how eggs can help to connect people from diverse backgrounds, […]

Dunkin’ Is Going All Out for Halloween With New Drinks, Munchkins, and Costumes

Dunkin’ isn’t just ready for spooky season. It is embodying spooky season. As Food & Wine reports, last week the coffee chain announced its plans to go all-out for Halloween with a month full of new food and beverage options, all inspired by the ghosts, goblins, and things that go bump in the night that scare us […]

California joins Washington in Criminalizing Octopus Farming for Human Consumption

It’s officially illegal to farm octopus in the state of California.  Gov. Gavin Newsom has just signed the bipartisan bill (which had zero opponents) that criminalizes the farming of octopuses for human consumption, based on the ideas that the aquatic animals are “highly intelligent,” have “long-term memory,” and have “have a well-developed nervous system.” And, […]