If you’ve ever lived in or even visited New England, you know that Dunkin’ iced and cold brew coffee is a year-round affair. No matter how low the temperatures go, people living from Connecticut to Maine simply cannot give up that icy beverage. Even the Boston Globe took note of the phenomenon in 2017, exclaiming in a headline, “‘Iced coffee […]
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This Nonprofit wants to Turn Ukraine’s Minefields back into Vineyards
In 1997, the California-based non-profit Roots of Peace launched with the mission of “removing the remnants of war and restoring agricultural productivity and prosperity.” Over 25 years, the organization has worked in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Afghanistan to replace minefields with farms, orchards, and vineyards, giving the land back to the people. And now, despite the ongoing conflict, […]
Chateau Lafite Rothschild Adds Its First New Wine in Over 100 Years
If you ask a wine connoisseur to shout out the first / best / most renowned French Bordeaux producer that comes to mind, most will probably blurt out, “Château Lafite Rothschild!” The famed Bordeaux winery held the most expensive bottle record before that upstart from Burgundy, Romanée-Conti snatched it in 2018 and, as of this time last […]
Using Mayo to make your Eggnog? Oh Hellman’s Yes!
Do you know much egg you really need to make it a full-blown eggnog? According to Hellmann’s, you need however much egg is in its mayonnaise. While egg is only the third ingredient in Hellmann’s mayonnaise, behind oil and water, America’s best-selling mayo still believes that’s plenty of egg to give you a perfectly acceptable nog […]
Do You Want a McGolden Ticket to Get Free McDonald’s Food for Life?
It’s quite possibly the most legendary perk in the fast food world: The McDonald’s McGold Card, entitling its holder to free McDonald’s for life. Even if you’re not a huge Mickey D’s fan, you’ll have to admit that being able to drop into thousands of locations across the country for a free coffee, fries, or Happy Meal on […]
King Charles Bans Foie Gras at Buckingham Palace
Has his ascension from the Prince of Wales to King Charles changed the U.K.’s new monarch? When it comes to his policy on foie gras, it’s only gotten bigger. As Prince of Wales, Charles banned chefs at his residences from serving foie gras in 2008, according to the Telegraph. (Buckingham Palace apparently followed suit, but not until three years later.) […]
Popeyes aims to “Reignite the Chicken Wars” with their New Blackened Chicken Sandwich 
It’s hard to believe over three years have passed since Popeyes first released their chicken sandwich — one of the most buzzed about new fast food menu item ever, and a trendsetter that inspired everyone from KFC to Starbucks, trying to to capitalize on the phenomenon. But while the competition tried to play catchup, perhaps the biggest challenge has […]
White Castle’s New Thanksgiving Treat is here: Stuffin’ Muffins
As Food & Wine reports, fast food chain White Castle has started its own Thanksgiving tradition. In 1991, White Castle released its own Original Slider Stuffing recipe — a way of turning their tiny burgers into innards for your turkey. But more recently, the brand has been churning out new annual twists on its stuffing: Last year, […]
This Company Will Send You on a Two-Year RV Trip to Visit Breweries
For beer and spirits lovers, the idea of spending two years traveling around the country in an RV hitting up hundreds of breweries and distilleries might sound like a dream come true. Well, you’re in luck, because the RV campsite company Harvest Hosts is looking for someone to do exactly that — and will cover a lot of […]
Jeni’s Teams with Uncle Nearest Whiskey on ‘Boozy’ Eggnog Ice Cream Flavor
As Food & Wine reports, in the lead up to the holidays, Jeni’s ice cream is bringing back a seasonal favorite flavor — and working with a new partner to give it some extra kick. Welcome back Jeni’s Boozy Eggnog ice cream, now in partnership with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Just don’t expect these pints to give you […]