The Shamrock Shake is back on McDonald’s menu, at least for now. Monday marked the official start of the 53rd Shamrock Shake season. Customers can slurp the signature Shamrock Shake, which is made with vanilla soft serve and McDonald’s “secret” mint flavoring (topped with whipped cream, of course) and it’s frosty companion, the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, […]
Category: Food & Drink
Food and Ag Officials are asking for the Public’s Help to Save California Citrus from a Fatal Tree Disease 
Victoria Hornbaker, the Director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division at the California Department of Food and Agriculture has been preparing for years to tackle a deadly citrus disease that is now beginning to spread across California, known as Citrus Greening. As Food & Wine reports, Citrus Greening, or Huanglongbing (HLB), is a fatal and incurable citrus […]
More Than 400 Foods Have Been Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
Fresh Ideation Food Group, a Baltimore-based company, is recalling more than 400 of its products, including breakfast sandwiches, pre-made wraps, salads, sliced fruit, and yogurt, due to potential Listeria contamination. “During routine monitoring of our facility, we determined that listeria may be present in the facility,” the company said in a statement. “In an abundance of caution, we have […]
The Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Potatoes
February 8 is National Potato Lover’s Day. In fact, the entire month of February is dedicated to those who just love Potatoes. And why not? Potatoes are delicious in their many forms, it’s true, but since they are often served in chip or fried form, they get a bad rap when it comes to health. […]
Celebrate African Heritage and Health Week this first week of February!
The African continent brings an incredible heritage of delicious and nutritious food to the world, and African Heritage & Health Week focuses on sharing their cuisine with the world. As they’ve spread throughout the world their tradition of incredibly flavorful food has spread with them, fusing with the local cuisine to create something familiar yet […]
Boar’s Head brand among 52,000 pounds of Italian cold cuts recalled after listeria found
About 52,914 pounds of Italian cold sausage products sold under five brands were recalled nationwide by Daniele International because they might be contaminated with listeria. The USDA recall notice says the agency’s Food Safety and Inspection Service “discovered the problem during routine inspection activities where listeria monocytogenes was found on surfaces on which the product came into […]
“Top Chef All-Stars” is Back for a 20th Season, and this time it’s Headed to London Town
Bravo’s Top Chef is entering its 20th season in style, jetting across the pond with “World All-Stars” based in London. Last week, the show announced its milestone season will take place in the UK’s largest city, and will feature 16 of its greatest competitors, representing 11 different Top Chef versions from across the globe. The chefs will battle it […]
Taco Bell Is Rolling Out the ‘Ultimate GameDay Box’ Just in Time for the Super Bowl, including Chicken Wings
Now that we know the Kansas City Chiefs are going to be taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in Arizona for Super Bowl LVII on February 12, it couldn’t be a better time to start making plans for the big game. Taco Bell wants to make things easier for everyone, whether you’re the “paint your face and […]
Would you like to Get Paid $1,000 to Eat Cheese before bed?
Do you suffer from scary nightmares? Does restless sleep trouble your mind when you lay your head on the pillow? Well, it might have to do with that piece of cheese you snuck out of the fridge before bedtime. According to a report in the NY Post, the organization known as Sleep Junkie is looking for five American […]
Celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary With These 2 New Cereals
Breakfast, the most important meal of the day. The way you start your day with breakfast can frame the way the rest of your day will go. So if you’re a Disney fan, soon you will be able to celebrate your love of all things Mickey and Minnie with a breakfast cereal inspired by the […]