Category: Food & Drink

Pumpkins are a symbol of Harvest Season, with a host of Health Benefits

You’ll find these fall fruits almost everywhere in the fall. And it’s a good thing! Pumpkins are rich in fiber, beta-carotene and other antioxidants, protein, magnesium, and potassium. And this hefty orange squash helps boost your immunity to keep you well, cleanse your liver, keep your eyes and skin healthy, reduce inflammation, prevent cancer and […]

How Would You Like to Have a Wendy’s Frosty for Breakfast?

Why wait for dessert?  Wendy’s Frosty can now be eaten for breakfast!  According to the company’s release, the fast food giant is partnering with Kellogg’s to bring a limited edition Wendy’s Frosty Chocolatey Cereal to a grocery store near you. After success with the Frosty-ccino on Wendy’s breakfast menu, Kellogg’s decided to take it one step […]

Bobby Flay Is Leaving Food Network At The End Of The Year

Say it ain’t so!  Bobby Flay will be leaving after nearly thirty years at The Food Network.  His latest contract expires at the end of 2021, and it seems negotiations have not been reached for the chef and the network to keep making beautiful food together. Since 1994, Bobby has been a staple on the […]

Beets — Eat the Roots and the Greens of These Healthy Earthy Veggies in the Fall Season

Bright red (and golden) beets boast a whole host of nutritional benefits — as do their green leaves! Beets have a loooong history — in fact, they were grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello in the 1700’s. The health benefits of beets are numerous.  Beet Roots (a.k.a. BEETS) have many nutrients your body needs, including […]

The McRib is back at McDonald’s

If you’ve been craving a McRib from McDonald’s, you’ll only have to wait a little bit longer. Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and do what you have to do to prepare for November 1. On this date, the cult-favorite McDonald’s McRib sandwich will be back at participating locations nationwide. Key word: participating locations, so […]

Here’s the scoop on Blake Lively’s new line of Fizzy Mixers

Lively doesn’t consume alcohol, but she’s still come to appreciate the art of a good drink, most specifically a good mixer. “I know that’s odd coming from the wife of an infamous gin-slinger,” Lively shares in a statement reported by Delish. “Over the past many years of mixing but not drinking cocktails, it became clear mixers are […]

National Taco Day 2021: Where To Score The Best Freebies And Deals

Do an internet search for “national food holidays” and you’ll come up with at least one for every day of the year. But few can lay claim to the cross-cultural popularity of the taco. And even fewer have been written up in Smithsonian Magazine. The hand-held meal we celebrate annually on October 4 dates back […]

Sweet Potatoes are a Healthy and Versatile Veggie – Perfect for the Fall Season, and Fall Dishes

With their wonderfully warm orange and deeply hued purple colors, sweet potatoes — perhaps the healthiest type of potatoes — are a fantastic fall vegetable to add to your meals. Did you know…? The longest lived people in the world, the traditional Okinawans, get more than 50% of their daily calories from sweet potatoes. A […]

Get free coffee, deals Wednesday for National Coffee Day at Dunkin’, Starbucks, Panera and more

Overhead view of various types of coffee drinks

No matter how you drink your coffee – black, sweetened or frothy – there’s a deal for you this National Coffee Day. On Wednesday, restaurants, convenience stores and brands alike are toasting the made-up holiday by giving away free coffee or serving up discounted brew. While many partake in the caffeinated beverage daily (according to a National […]