Cheers to cheap beers. Talk of the “drink of the summer” has begun. This year, ome people might argue that it’s the Hugo spritz, or perhaps the Paper Plane, which was crowned 2025’s “drink of the year.” Yet with the rising costs of inflation, and ensuing shrinking wallets, a lot of people are turning to … Read more
A budget-friendly recipe is going viral for channeling an Italian delicacy with just two ingredients that can be found at most roadside rest stops: coffee and an ice-cream sandwich. “It’s July and you know what that means: It’s gas station affogato season,” New York-based travel expert and television host Samantha Brown recently posted on social media. An … Read more
This sandwich influencer has gone brick and mortadella. Danny Mondello, the Italian-American behind @Meals_by_cug has turned his social media brand — making chicken cutlet sandwiches and tossing pasta into the air from a frying pan for more than 2 million followers on TikTok and 1.5 million on Instagram — into Casa Cugine, a new sandwich … Read more
Get that meat outta here. In a world of various kinds of meat alternatives — it can be hard to tell what’s real or not these days. A cattle rancher recently took to social media to share what he discovered to be a “glued meat product” and is instructing others how to spot one when … Read more
Top New York City restaurants are increasingly turning to collaborations with renowned chefs from around the globe to boost business and stand out from high-end rivals, Side Dish has learned. The collabs, while not a new phenomenon, have taken on added importance as President Trump’s tariffs create challenges for chefs to source some of their … Read more
Fake meat, real results. Ultra-processed foods tend to get a bad rap, as they have been linked to an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and Type 2 diabetes. A recent study even suggested that UPFs have a disturbing amount of microplastics, which may be harmful to respiratory, reproductive and mental health. Looks like … Read more
Ancient Romans had a big appetite for a certain kind of fish sauce – and a new study is revealing exactly what went into it. Researcher Gonçalo Themudo published his findings in the journal Antiquity on July 2. The research centered around garum, a fermented fish sauce that Ancient Romans enjoyed as a popular condiment. Themudo, a … Read more
Hershey has told retailers it will be taking a double-digit price increase on average across its confection portfolio due to a surge in costs of cocoa, a company spokesperson said Tuesday. The maker of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups declined to comment on the specifics of the pricing action as discussions with its retail partners are underway. … Read more
The US soda scene is getting a sugary shake-up. On Tuesday, Coca-Cola confirmed it will roll out a new product made with cane sugar this fall, aimed at American Coke drinkers who want to avoid high-fructose corn syrup. The announcement came in the company’s quarterly earnings report, posted just a week after President Donald Trump … Read more
Taco Bell customers are putting on their chef hats. The fast-food company launched a new nationwide in-app experience called Fan Style that allows fans to create, name and share their custom orders for anyone else to order. When other patrons order the custom creation, the original creator receives reward points equal to the value of … Read more
In the sweltering summer heat, some Americans are reaching for an unconventional source of hydration: pickle juice. Whether it’s athletes with a salty craving or frugal fans of fermented foods, pickle brine is increasingly touted as a replenishing remedy after tough workouts. But does it actually work? Fox News Digital reached out to medical experts for insights. Pros … Read more
Fall is coming early to Starbucks. The coffee giant is bringing the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte back to menus nearly a month before fall even begins. PSL fans will be able to get the iconic autumnal beverage starting Aug. 26, Starbucks announced. Starbucks announced the Pumpkin Spice Latte will return August 26. Starbucks In addition, … Read more
A company is recalling more than 24,000 pounds of chicken sausage after customers reported finding pieces of plastic inside some of the meat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said this week. Massachusetts-based Kayem Foods Inc. decided to voluntarily recall 24,173 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage products that may be contaminated with plastic, the USDA’s Food Safety … Read more
He proudly serves those who serve. A Long Island teen has started a smash burger business where veterans eat free, and a portion of its proceeds also goes to support current military members and their families. “These veterans are sacrificing their lives so that we can put stuff together like this,” the burger-slinging soon-to-be high-school … Read more
Scream all you want, but this ain’t ice cream. Dairy Queen is known for their soft serve, which also serves as the foundation for their famous Blizzards — but that soft serve can’t be defined as ice cream. Regulations from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require a … Read more
We ain’t lion. A restaurant is being slammed for offering guests the chance to snuggle with lion cubs as part of a $150 four-course meal. Wanhui restaurant in Northern China is being criticized by animal welfare advocates for its unique but unsafe attraction. Wanhui restaurant in Northern China is being slammed for offering guests the … Read more
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Raise a pint and a spoon for July, otherwise known as National Ice Cream Month. Olympian runner Don Kardong mused, “Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos.” We couldn’t agree more, Don. In celebration of the darkness-banishing, order-bearing, chin-staining glory of ice cream, … Read more
Spaghetti tacos, peanut butter and pickle sandwiches, and even beer — a new survey has found the wildest lunch requests kids make from their parents, and the lunchtime priorities parents insist on. The poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of school-aged children found many kids have asked their parents for strange additions to their packed lunches, … Read more
A mother’s chili secret has gone viral in a TikTok video that has some loving the added ingredient while others are in disbelief. The video was posted by the Hnieno Fam, a family-oriented TikTok account centered on a London mother and a father of two. Jade Hnieno, the mom of the family, shared the video last month, … Read more
These are the totems of the cult of Trader Joe’s. Reddit user @Altruistic_Snow6366 asked fans in the Trader Joe’s forum what their “holy grail” items are — and the store’s obsessive shoppers did not disappoint. Trader Joe’s fans have certain items that they swear by. Helayne Seidman In the original post, the user clarified that … Read more