As children, many of us weren’t allowed dessert until we finished our meal. As adults, we can indulge in our favorite sweet treats any time of the day, and we plan to do just that on National Dessert Day. The sugar-saturated holiday, which falls on Tuesday, Oct. 14, is a celebration of all things sweet. …
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Lay’s Undergoes Biggest Rebrand in 100-Year History
A popular potato chip company is undergoing a major makeover, due to a concerningly large swath of clueless customers, apparently. On Oct. 9, Lay’s announced its rebrand — the largest in its nearly 100-year history. The company said it is removing artificial flavors and colors in the U.S. and revealing a refreshed logo, bag design …
Steve Martin Pokes Fun at Fancy Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
An iconic funnyman has a bone to pick with whomever made his lunch. On Oct. 9, Steve Martin posted on Instagram and Facebook about a recent meal he had that started a hubbub in his comments section. “SO THIS IS WHAT PASSES FOR TOMATO SOUP AND GRILLED CHEESE????” the 80-year-old actor captioned his photo of …
Domino’s Pizza Rebrands With New Logo, Colors and Shaboozey Jingle
Domino’s will soon be delivering a new logo to doorsteps across the world. On Oct. 8, the pizza chain announced it would be overhauling its brand identity for the first time in 13 years with a new logo, colors, uniforms and more. The refresh also includes an alternate spelling of its name: “Dommminoes,” which the …
Tyra Banks Is Bringing ‘Hot Ice Cream’ to the US: What to Know
Tyra Banks wants to warm Americans up this winter … with ice cream. On Oct. 9, Smize and Dream, supermodel Tyra Banks’ Australian ice cream brand, revealed to TODAY.com it is bringing her “hot ice cream” to the U.S., which will make it the second continent to experience the confounding concoction. “After igniting global curiosity …
TGI Fridays Offering Free Food for TSA, Air Traffic Control During Shutdown
TGI Fridays is providing a bit of relief to the essential workers who are keeping air travel afloat amid the ongoing government shutdown. The restaurant chain just announced plans to give away free meals to TSA and air traffic control workers, who have been working without pay since the shutdown began on Oct. 1. How …
Jimmy Fallon Praises Taylor Swift’s Sourdough in Avocado Toast Recipe Post
Jimmy Fallon is a fan of Taylor Swift’s baking. On Instagram, the “Tonight Show” host raved about Swift’s sourdough bread when he shared his recipe for “Jimmy’s Avocado Toast” two days after she appeared on his program. The recipe consists of a slice of Swift’s sourdough bread that’s toasted until it’s light brown; a ripe …
M&M’s Halloween Rescue Squad Will Deliver Free Candy If You Run Out
Chocolate prices may be rising, but M&M’s is still ready to save the day with free candy if hungry trick-or-treaters deplete your carefully curated stash. For the third year in a row, M&M’s is offering free candy refills on Halloween night through its Halloween Rescue Squad. How does the program work and what’s new for …
I Tried Arby’s Steak Nuggets: My Honest Review
Arby’s wants to expand your mind beyond chicken when it comes to nuggets. On Oct. 6, Arby’s launched what it’s calling a “first-of-its-kind product”: Steak Nuggets, a new, limited-time, beefy take on the chicken nugget. Arby’s Steak Nuggets feature bite-sized pieces of steak, seared, smoked and seasoned with garlic and pepper — and, notably, no …
Why Long John Silver’s is Swapping Out the Fish in Its Logo
Long John Silver’s wants customers to know there’s not just fish on its menu — but plenty of chicken, too. The fast-food chain, which specializes in fried seafood, announced in an Oct. 3 press release it was unveiling a new logo featuring a chicken — instead of its traditional fish — in its center. The …









