Taco Tuesday is always a celebration, but when it happens to coincide with National Taco Day, it’s a true fiesta. On Oct. 7, taco lovers everywhere will have something to taco-’bout as they take a bite out of the many freebies and discounts restaurants are serving up for the food-stuffed holiday. Below, we’ve rounded up …
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Baker Delivers Free Birthday Cakes to Homeless People
Manolo Betancur believes everyone deserves a birthday cake. “I arrived to America 25 years ago, and I didn’t speak any English, and I didn’t have any money in my pocket,” Betancur, owner of Manolo’s Bakery in Charlotte, North Carolina, tells TODAY.com. He left his birth country of Colombia to attend college in Tennessee. Years after …
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Makes Dog’s Last Meal Special
A casual dining chain’s staff went above and beyond for a family mourning the loss of a beloved pet. On Aug. 10, Cousin Homer, a musician and TikToker who lives in Saint Joseph, Missouri, posted a video about the last day of Bella, his family’s 13-year-old black Labrador retriever, which has touched hearts around the …
When Does Starbucks’ Holiday Menu Return?
’Tis already the season for festive drinks and sweet treats at Starbucks, apparently. The coffee giant is giving customers a preview of its holiday menu, which includes several returning favorites and a few new items. When will everything be available? Here’s everything you need to know. Starbucks’ Holiday Menu Will Be Available Starting Nov. 6 …
The ‘Taco Bell 50k’ Is the ‘Gastricly Demanding’ Ultramarathon
This weekend, hundreds of ultramarathoners in Colorado are hoping their legs don’t give up on them — and neither do their stomachs. On Saturday, Oct. 4 in Denver, Colorado, the “International Taco Bell 50k Ultramarathon” will take place. The race, now in its eighth year, is described as the “World’s Most Gastricly Demanding Ultramarathon” and …
Costco’s Cult-Favorite Chocolate Cake Returns After 5 Years
A large-and-in-charge, fan-favorite dessert has returned to Costco — but it’s lost a bit of weight. On Oct. 1, Laura Lamb, known on social media as @costcohotfinds, posted a video showing off Costco’s latest dessert drop — the Chocolate Fudge Cake — and it looks a lot like a beloved-but-discontinued dessert from same store. “I’ve …
‘Tom Cruise Cake’ From Doan’s Bakery Recalled
Will Tom Cruise need to find another go-to gift this holiday season? A white chocolate coconut Bundt cake that the actor has famously distributed to his friends for years has been recalled. Over the years, the so-called “Tom Cruise cake” has made headlines on multiple occasions after the actor revealed that he enjoys sending the …
Wendy’s Is Giving out Free Fries for Taylor Swift’s Album Release
Wendy’s is serving up a salty deal to commemorate the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” As Swifties prepare to listen to the 12 new songs on repeat all day long, the fast-food chain is making the day even sweeter by giving away fries to fans. Ready to cash in …
The Internet’s Hottest Food and Drink Container Is … Lowe’s Mini-Bucket?
The Internet’s Hottest Food and Drink Container Is … Lowe’s Mini-Bucket?
What Is ‘Heavy Soda’? Super-Sweet Fountain Drinks Are Trending
As a dietitian, I have a few complaints about soda, but “not sweet enough” isn’t one of them; at most restaurants, a medium soda over ice has as much carbohydrate as most people need in a whole meal. It’s OK with me on occasion, but in general I suggest making sugary soda a “sometimes treat.” …









