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 …
Food Trends
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.” …
Erewhon’s ‘Expansion’ Plans Leave Some Fans Disappointed
The world headquarters of the pricy celebrity-backed smoothie is remaining in California, for now, and that has some out-of-state fans feeling deflated. On Sept. 30, luxury grocer Erewhon, home of the infamous $19 strawberry, posted a cryptic message on Instagram with the images of 20 city maps. “A taste of Erewhon in your city. Coming …
Tru Fru Recalls Freeze-Dried Strawberries Over Metal Contamination
Tru Fru, LLC announced Sept. 26 that third-party manufacturer Georgia Nut Company issued a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of Tru Fru Freeze Dried products, which may be contaminated with metal. The recall was also shared by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall. The company …









