August 16th is National Rum Day, a holiday that celebrates and commemorates the distilled alcoholic beverage that is made from sugarcane by-products. It’s a spirit that’s steeped in romanticism, thanks to its association with pirates in the Caribbean (as opposed to the Pirates Of The Caribbean ride at Disneyland and subsequent movies, but it associates […]
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Check the Label: FDA Issues Recall a Popular Ice Cream Brand in 19 States due to Listeria
We’re in the dog days of summer, and you may have a strong hankering for a cup of your favorite ice cream to help cool you down. But, before you do, make sure to check the label, as Real Kosher Ice Cream is recalling its soft serve on-the-go ice cream and sorbet cups due to its […]
Campbell Soup Brand Buys Rao’s maker Sovos Brands for $2.7B
Campbell Soup is betting that their $2.7B acquisition of Rao’s premium food products will be Mm, Mm, Good. As Food Dive reports, Campbell has been quiet on large-scale M&A deals under CEO Mark Clouse — who took the reins of the company in early 2019 — but the purchase of Sovos makes a big statement for the maker of Goldfish, Pepperidge […]
Would you like to Earn $110K as a ‘Pizza Influencer’?
Slice, the ordering app for independent pizzerias, has over three dozen job openings posted on its website, and it’s currently looking for customer support reps, senior iOS engineers, a sales manager… and the company is also trying to find the right candidate to join its Marketing team, because it would really like to hire a Pizza Influencer. You heart that […]
Watermelon Sugar, Indeed – It’s National Watermelon Day!
National Watermelon Day is August 3, so during these roasting summer days, it’s especially refreshing to grab a sweet slice and get an immune-boosting dose of vitamins A, B-6 and C, plus hydration (this melon’s mostly water)! While you’re at it, you can impress your friends with these 10 fun facts about the fruit (or […]
August 2 is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day!
Celebrated every year on August 2, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day conjures up visions of our favorite summer treat. It’s a simple thing, really, but oh, what deliciousness! In our American version, take two rectangular or circular flat cookies made of chocolate or oatmeal and match them with your favorite flavor of ice cream. Then, […]
Cher Is Launching a Gelato Company
It’s everything we needed, but just didn’t know it yet. Last week, Cher shared some sweet news with her fans. And it’s likely the last thing you’d expect from the 77-year-old musician. As Food & Wine reports, Cher took to her Instagram account to announce to fans that she’s launching a new gelato company. And […]
Would You Change Your Name for a Lifetime of Free Subway Sandwiches?
What’s in a name? Honestly, these days, a lot. In an influencer and celebrity-driven media era when your literal name can be a brand name, your name can be your whole livelihood. But Subway’s latest promotion flips things around the other way, seeking people who are willing to adopt the brand’s name as their own […]
Raspberries are In Season and Celebrated All Summer Long!
We are nearing the end of National Berry Month (July), but certainly not at the end of Raspberry season, which, depending on where you live, lasts all summer and into the fall. It also seems that the months of July and early August boast a plethora of Raspberry foodie national holidays. July 8 is Raspberry […]
Just Wing It! Here are your National Chicken Wing Day Freebies and Deals!
Just wing it! Chicken wing lovers will be looking for “cheep” deals on National Chicken Wing Day, July 29, 2023. Many restaurants are celebrating the saucy day with FREE or discount chicken wing specials. Now, that’s definitely something for bargain hunters to cluck over! Legend has it that the chicken wing crossed the road to stardom in Buffalo, […]