The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program has added the American lobster, snow crab, Atlantic rock crab, and other species that are caught in pots, traps, or gillnets to its “red list.” As Food & Wine reports, the organization rates the sustainability of seafood using a four color scale, which ranges from green (“Best Choice”) […]
National Avocado Day came and went on July 31, but fear not avocado fans — National Guacamole Day is right around the corner on Friday, September 16, 2022! A mix of tomatoes, onions and a smattering of other ingredients ranging from peppers, lime, salt and more, guacamole is just as beloved as the chips, tacos […]
It’s that time of year again. As Food & Wine reports, Merriam-Webster tends to add new words to the dictionary every fall — and they’re at it again, introducing 370 words to their tome in total. But for foodies, there’s a whole plethora of “official” dictionary terms to sink your teeth into, including this year’s addition of, […]
Krispy Kreme’s doughnut greatness knows no bounds. Not only has it offered free donuts to graduates, blood donors, vaccine recipients and more, but it is also a flavor innovator, delivering a suite of pumpkin spice offerings just last month. Now, the double-K has added another flavor innovation to the menu, inspired by the classic Mexican churro. From September 5th through the […]
So much of life is timing, and earlier this year, Taco Bell really seemed to capture the moment. As Food & Wine reports, with the help of celebrities like Doja Cat and Dolly Parton, the chain capitalized on diehard fans’ desire to bring back the discontinued Mexican Pizza, culminating not only with the menu item’s return but also the announcement that […]
Beer Lover’s, it’s your time to rejoice! And chug, because on September 7th, National Beer Lover’s Day celebrates the grains, hops and brewing methods across the country. Did You Know… Beer and the process of brewing beer may predate known history. As varied as the methods, grains, and flavors, beer continues to change and evolve. […]
International Bacon Day is celebrated in America on the Saturday before Labor Day, which in 2021 means September 4th. You may be saying, hey, isn’t there a Bacon Day in January, February, August, and even December? You’d be right, however, these dates are for “National” Bacon Day and do vary widely from location to location. […]
Have you ever looked at the ketchup on your plate and thought, “Dang, I wish they’d make a lip gloss in that color!” If so, then you’re going to be very into this limited edition collaboration between Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty brand and Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF. The unexpected crossover is called “Ketchup or Makeup?” because that’s exactly […]
For the past couple of years, if you’ve read a headline that features the name of your favorite food, it’s usually been bad news involving either a product shortage, a price increase, or both. But unclench your jaw and stop grinding your molars because this time, the news is good — especially if you love chicken wings. According […]
On August 24, Joey Chestnut — best known as the winner of 15 of the last 16 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contests but also widely regarded as the greatest professional eater of all-time — broke the record for most popcorn eaten in eight minutes before a Triple-A baseball game at Indianapolis’ Victory Field. As Food & Wine reports, Chestnut […]