Category: Food & Drink

Here’s how you can get Free Wings on National Chicken Wing Day

Whether you’re enjoying them on game day or at a family cookout, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a golden, crispy chicken wing. But even more satisfying is when that chicken wing is FREE. National Chicken Wing Day is July 29th, and food chains all over the country are offering deals and freebies to celebrate! 7-Eleven […]

Taco Bell and other fast food chains hit by Nationwide Food shortages

Exterior of Taco Bell fast food restaurant

The menu at Taco Bell may be a bit limited these days, with the quick-service restaurant chain warning customers that it might not be able to fulfill their current appetite hankerings.  In an apology offered in an orange banner atop its website, Taco Bell declared: “Sorry if we can’t feed your current crave. Due to national […]

It’s a Whole New Wonderful World: Tyra Banks is bringing you ‘Smize Cream’ just in time for National Ice Cream Month

Before the pandemic hit, Tyra Banks was preparing for the long-awaited opening of Modelland, a fantastical theme park in Santa Monica that “combines the glamour of ‘America’s Next Top Model,’ the whimsy of Willy Wonka and the magic of Disneyland,” according to a press release. With the opening sadly postponed, Banks refocused her attention on […]

Shake Shack heats things up with Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich & Bites, then cools them down with Summer mocktails

Last week, Shake Shack unveiled a new chicken sandwich, the latest entry in an increasingly crowded yet wildly popular fast food category. The Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich will make its debut at the chain this week, joining the 5-year old Chick’n Shack, but only for a limited time. The honey-glazed crispy chicken breast is topped with habanero […]

A Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Heist Is the subject of a new True Crime Doc debuting on Netflix this week

Back in 2013, the investigation into a massive theft of Kentucky bourbon began grabbing national headlines. Now, Food and Wine reports that the story is getting a docuseries retelling on Netflix this week. Arriving on July 14, “Heist” is billed as a six-episode true crime series where “ordinary people almost get away with these extraordinary […]

Tyson Foods recalls almost 4,500 tons of chicken products

AP reports that Tyson Foods is recalling almost 4500 tons (4082.33 metric tonnes) of ready-to-eat chicken products after finding the products may be tainted with listeria bacteria, federal officials announced July 8th. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall a month after two consumers reported falling ill with listeriosis. Further investigation revealed one death […]

McDonald’s giving away Free Fries to celebrate National French Fry Day on July 13 PLUS a “Free Fries for Life” Contest!

McDonald’s is renaming a popular deal day to celebrate the nationwide launch of its new loyalty program. The mega worldwide fast-food chain has changed July 13 from National French Fry Day to “World Famous Fan Day.” But McDonald’s restaurants will still ring in Tuesday with free fries for members of the MyMcDonalds Rewards program, which […]

Subway updates their App and revamps their Menu with “Eat Fresh Refresh”

Subway has announced “really bold changes” to its existing menu in a bid to recapture consumer appetites, including “Eat Fresh Refresh,” its largest menu update in its 50-plus year history, available in all U.S. locations on July 13th.  The company embarked on creating the new bread options back in January 2019 and had them ready […]

Jerry Seinfeld’s Pop-Tarts obsession is turning into a Netflix movie

Jerry Seinfeld is perhaps best known for his stand-up comedy, as well as co-creating and starring in one of the world’s most beloved sitcoms. But since he co-wrote and lent his voice to the starring role in the animated Bee Movie, he hasn’t really returned to feature-length films. Well, that’s about to change, as both […]

Dole Recalls Blueberries for Possible Parasite Contamination

Summer is blueberry season, but you may want to avoid this sweet berry if you live in Illinois, New York, Wisconsin, and Maine, or the two Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. That’s because Dole has announced a limited recall of their fresh blueberries in those regions due to potential Cyclospora contamination. Cyclospora is […]