Sure, wines evolve as they age, and wine collectors have shown they’ll pay a hefty price for “drinkable history,” even if the liquid inside the bottle is probably not anything anyone would want to actually consume, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that a 50 year-old bottle of Cabernet that won the famed 1976 “Judgement […]
March 21st is National Crunchy Taco Day, but this year, instead of going the traditional route by eating, you know, a taco, how about thinking outside the box, and going for some Taco Truck Jelly Beans instead? Jelly beans certainly have an established history of quirky flavors; variety is what makes those little bursts of […]
Even if decking yourself in green on St. Patrick’s Day isn’t your thing, odds are you can get down with some traditional Irish foods, especially since March 17th is also “Eat Like The Irish Day!” Here are some classics to try to give yourself a little luck o’ the Irish, courtesy foodnetwork.com. Corned Beef Tyler […]
When Russia invaded Ukraine last month, people across the globe reacted with immediate condemnation of the attack. Those with the available resources — like José Andrés and World Central Kitchen — quickly mobilized to help those displaced by the war. Meanwhile, others showed their disapproval in more indirect ways: For instance, many states, bar owners, and drinkers […]
NBC News reports that Uber is adding a surcharge on fares and deliveries in the U.S. and Canada in response to surging gas prices, the company said Friday. Riders taking Uber trips will pay a fee of $0.45 to $0.55 per trip, and Uber Eats deliveries will include a $0.35 to $0.45 surcharge, the company said. […]
McDonald’s and Starbucks have both announced that they have closed their restaurants and cafes in Russia, at least for now. Additionally, in a brief statement, U.S. drinks giant Coca-Cola said that it was “suspending its business” in the country, and PepsiCo has also made the decision to suspend the sale of Pepsi Cola, 7Up, and […]
Vodka can be distilled from pretty much anything and be flavored with pretty much anything — part of the joys of being a neutral spirit! It helps to explain why, even more so than other liquors, you regularly see strange vodkas on the market. Food & Wine reports that in the past year alone, a vodka distilled […]
As Food & Wine reports, in recent years, Natural Light has worked hard to move the brand into the future. It started with Naturdays, a strawberry lemonade flavored beer launched in 2019, and continued from there: Natural Light Hard Seltzer, Natty Daddy Hard Lemonades, Naturdays alcoholic ice pops, and even a Natural Light Vodka. But after spending the past […]
World Central Kitchen (WCK) has developed a mind-bending ability to respond to seemingly every major disaster across the globe to serve meals to those in need. The crisis in Ukraine is no different. Chef José Andrés and WCK were one of the first relief agencies on the ground there, distributing food at the country’s border with Poland. According […]
After dealing with the worst pandemic in generations, many Americans are likely more wary of emerging outbreaks than they were in the past. So not that “bird flu” ever sounded amazing, but in 2022, you’re justified in wanting to know what exactly is happening. First, the bad news: Bird flu has recently been detected in the United States. […]