Christmas always gifts me a lot of parties to plan for and a lot of being put on home bartending duty. So I started to wonder: What would happen if I were to take the classic cocktail and double down on the holiday spirit in more ways than one? The answer? The yule mule. Think …
Florida bill would ban paper straws due to PFAS health risks and concerns
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants. Senate Bill 958 was introduced Dec. 18 — with an identical House bill, HB 2195, introduced Dec. 26 — to limit what cities and counties can do to regulate drinking …
Ravinder Bhogal’s New Year recipes for paneer biryani and Indian-style tiramisu | Food
After weeks of excess, it’s not surprising that our palates begin to feel a little jaded. The thought of another roast dinner makes me yawn, so something with spice feels exciting. Biryani, with its layered complexity of flavour and texture, has always been the ultimate celebratory centrepiece for guests to congregate around, and it needs …
Chili’s mocks McDonald’s value meals, offers $10.99 burger deal instead
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chili’s took aim at fast-food giants this week, mocking so-called “value meals” as Americans show signs of cutting back. The casual dining chain made the callout in response to an X post about rising prices on Dec. 29. “McDonald’s says customers are ‘pulling back,’” an X user …
Working mom of four wins million-dollar tax-free lottery prize just ahead of New Year’s
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A mother who skipped plans for after-work drinks ended up with far more than a quiet night in. She became an instant millionaire just ahead of the New Year of 2026. Nikita Muse, 35, was named the latest winner of Omaze’s Monthly Millionaire Draw, taking home a …
Is McDonald’s Open on Christmas? 2025 Holiday Hours
Christmas is synonymous with big holiday feasts, but not everyone can sit down for a family meal on Dec. 25. Whether you’re working, traveling or simply sitting out the holiday this year, you may be craving some a quick bite to eat. Many fast-food restaurants will welcoming customers on Christmas, but will McDonald’s be open …
Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, other country stars combine food and fame at their restaurants
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nashville is known for country music and great food — with many of its biggest stars finding a way to combine the two. Several country artists have launched restaurants that pair Southern fare with live music, creating fan hubs that double as steady income streams beyond touring …
How to make garlic bread – recipe | Bread
Once upon a time, an ex and I used to throw an annual party – a non-chic affair with a recycling bin full of ice and bottles – where the star, and the thing that everyone really came for, was the garlic bread: 10 or 15 loaves of the stuff, always demolished while still dangerously …
Festive finger food: how to use Christmas leftovers to make New Year’s Eve canapes | Leftovers
What canapes can I make for New Year’s Eve with my Christmas leftovers that will still feel special?Ella, via emailFinger food needn’t be fancy, so New Year is a good opportunity to clear the decks. The only real rule is to keep things to just one bite – no one wants to be manoeuvring a …
Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy party platter recipes: halloumi with pineapple salsa and za’atar carrots with labneh | New year
This hot halloumi platter is such a crowdpleaser that it’s worth making with two blocks of halloumi, even for a smaller group. I like to include this as part of a spread of mixed hot and cold dishes – a jolly, festive update on cheese and pineapple on a stick (which is admittedly hard to …