With SNAP participants set to receive only partial benefits for November, several restaurants are giving away or discounting meals to assist anyone who relies on the food assistance program. Millions of Americans lost access to SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 amid the ongoing government shutdown. Two days later, the Trump administration told a federal judge …
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Why Do Baskin-Robbins’ Ice Cream Turkey Cakes Vary in Price so Much?
Social media is suspicious of fowl play in the pricing of Baskin-Robbins’ Ice Cream Turkey Cake. On Nov. 4, a Threads user posted about the stark price differences for the item at two Baskin-Robbins near them. The Thanksgiving-themed dessert has been sold at the chain for decades, serves 12 to 15 people and features a …
Kraft Made Apple Pie Mac and Cheese, so I Tried It
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, thoughts are already turning to tables full of the traditional sides: mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, apple pie, apple pie mac and cheese … Wait, what? That’s right — just in time to grace everything from your holiday table to your toddler’s tray, Kraft is releasing …
Nearly 1 Million Bottles of Prosecco Recalled at Costco: See Details
Costco has issued a voluntary safety recall of its popular Kirkland prosecco, warning customers that the bottles can break or shatter. In a Nov. 6 product safety notice, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission stated that about 941,400 bottles of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG are being recalled. According to the notice, F&F Fine …
I Tried Taco Bell’s Baja Blast Pie. Here’s What It Tastes Like
Would you like a slice of Baja Blast with your sip of Baja Blast? On Nov. 5, Taco Bell finally dropped its shockingly blue dessert, the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie, which takes the chain’s iconic tropical Baja Blast soda flavor and “reimagines it” as a Key lime–style pie. The Baja Blast Pie features a …
TGI Fridays Is Offering SNAP Participants Free Kids’ Meals
TGI Fridays is assisting SNAP recipients by distributing free children’s meals amid the ongoing government shutdown. How do you take advantage of the deal and which other restaurants offer free children’s meals on an ongoing basis? Here’s everything we know, including an update on where SNAP benefits stand amid the government shutdown. SNAP Benefits Expired …
Furloughed IRS Lawyer Opens Hot Dog Stand
If you pass the corner of First and M streets in Northeast Washington, D.C., you may see a long line of customers waiting to buy a hot dog from a tall man wearing a suit and tie. His name is Isaac Stein, and he’s a furloughed attorney for the IRS Chief Counsel’s Office and owner-operator …
Target’s Thanksgiving Meal Feeds 4 for Under $20: ‘Lowest Price Ever’
Target is joining a growing list of retailers who are slashing the price of their Thanksgiving meal to entice budget-conscious customers into their stores. On Nov. 5, the retailer announced that its holiday meal for four is back once again this year at its “lowest price ever.” What’s included in the meal? We’ve got all …
Starbucks’ Viral Bearista Cup Is Already Causing a Commotion
Starbucks customers are already clawing at the chance to score the brand’s new bear-shaped drinking vessel. On Nov. 6, the coffee giant will officially launch its holiday menu and seasonal cups at stores nationwide, and in addition to the return of the Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte, festive drinkware and gifts will drop in …
Starbucks’ Holiday Cups Have Arrived: See the 2025 Designs
Starbucks is ready to get the yuletide season started. On Thursday, Nov. 6, the coffee chain’s eagerly anticipated holiday cups arrive in stores alongside its holiday menu and festive merch — including the viral Bearista Cold Cup. This year’s Starbucks holiday cups take inspiration from the bright green and red aprons worn by its baristas …









