On Monday, Consumer Reports urged four chocolate producers to commit by Valentine’s Day to reduce the amounts of lead and cadmium in their dark chocolate products, after testing revealed harmful levels of the heavy metals. As Reuters reports, in letters to Hershey Co, Mondelez International Inc, Theo Chocolate and Trader Joe’s, Consumer Reports said long-term […]
It appears that America’s ongoing candy wars may have claimed more victims. In a surprise move, M&M’s announced on Twitter Monday that its multi-colored animated candy cast of characters will be headed into indefinite retirement effective immediately. But before you get the M&M blues about it, the company stated that their new spokesperson will be […]
Celebrated annually on January 23rd, National Pie Day is an unofficial holiday to celebrate that baked dish made out of pastry dough and filled with a tasty and usually sweet filling (although the filling can be savory, as well) – otherwise known as the pie. You may well be wondering, “how did a day get […]
National Popcorn Day is a day that celebrates one of America’s favorite all-time snack foods, popcorn. While there is some debate on the origins of this day and on which day it should be celebrated, most popcorn aficionados agree that the day is usually celebrated on January 19th. The origins of this holiday is currently […]
The barrage of storms during the first few weeks of the year has led to widespread destruction across California, with AccuWeather experts estimating damage and economic losses between $31 and $34 billion. However, the recent rains have been a godsend for at least one industry that has suffered from the ongoing drought across the state. Vineyard […]
You may have noticed that many kitchen staples have increased in price, including butter, breakfast cereals, and snack foods. However, those increases pale in comparison to the skyrocketed price of eggs. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s January Consumer Price Index, the cost of a dozen eggs has increased 59.9% year-over-year, and the price jumped 11.1% from November […]
The Vermont-based ice cream company kicked off 2023 with what is expected to be a fan favorite, and just in time for National Oatmeal Month, say hello to Oatmeal Dream Pie. But in a twist, the newest flavor is both vegan and gluten-free. The company is known for their over-the-top mix-ins and this pint is no […]
Baby, it’s cold outside, and hearty stews and soups sound deeelightful on days like these, so it’s perfect that January is National Slow Cooking Month. Besides that, using a Crock Pot, or slow cooker, is a great way to save time, money, and make a delicious meal. Just set it up in the morning and […]
January 12 is National Marzipan Day, which seems a little belated, since this sugary almond confection is so commonly used in holiday baking recipes, and is even considered a good luck treat to celebrate the New Year in parts of Europe. But never the less, its day has come, so let’s dive into what it […]
It’s officially 2023, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is here to remind everyone (or at least food manufacturers) that sesame has joined the list of major food allergens. “Sesame is joining the list of major food allergens defined in the law as the result of the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act, […]