Get your licks. Cronut creator Dominique Ansel has reinvented the humble ice cream cone — just in time for spring. The sweet new creation, called the Dipped Whisk, features two sugar cone cups, each filled with three layers of Talenti gelato ingredients. The cups are sandwiched together to create a sphere then placed atop a … Read more
You never know what you’re gonna get. At Surprise Scoop, a new ice cream shop in the East Village, customers don’t get to choose a flavor. The only menu item is “surprise ice cream” ($9.18). Customer order via a touchpad in the sparse, nearly empty storefront, noting allergies and preferences if they desire. (The former … Read more
McDonald’s is kicking off the new year with something sweet. The fast-food chain might be known for its chicken and burgers, but avid fans know how important the desserts and sweet treats are — especially their beloved pies. McDonald’s might be known for its chicken and burgers, but fans know how important the desserts and … Read more
A seasonal Disneyland treat? They’re all ears. Fans of the Magic Kingdom in California arrive in droves to get their mitts on a Micky Mouse gingerbread cookie, one of the most coveted desserts at Disneyland during the holidays. “It’s literally Christmas in a cookie,” Tiffany Calderon, who goes home with 20 Mickey gingerbread cookies to … Read more
The meat monarch has rewarded his loyal subjects. Burger King announced that it is returning cult favorite BK Melt sandwiches to menus — only for a limited time, however, starting next week. The three sandwiches, made with two Whopper Jr. patties each and smothered between sauce-slathered toasted bread, come in three flavors: a mushroom and … Read more
For a pastry this delicious, that’s just the way the cookie crumbles. Crumbl Cookies debuted a holiday peppermint brownie that is great for the taste buds but bad for the waistline, gobsmacking viewers with its egregiously high calorie count. The limited edition “Candy Cane Brownie” — a chocolate treat smothered in peppermint buttercream and topped … Read more
There’s nothing quite as comforting as tucking into a warm slice of sweet, gooey pie. And now that the season of overindulgence is upon us, there are more excuses than ever to, well, overindulge. If, however, the guilt of doing so is making you feel a little crumb-y, we’ve got some delicious news for you. … Read more
No thanks! Psst, you don’t have to go into feast mode just because it’s Thanksgiving. It’s possible to enjoy the indulgent holiday without feeling overstuffed. Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Northwell Huntington Hospital, said that what and when you eat makes all the difference on Thanksgiving. Start your Thanksgiving with a salad to … Read more
Now they’re canceling ranch dressing. A new demographic report on the food preferences for young 20-somethings shows a massive shift in their palates — including the rejection of America’s second favorite condiment. Ranch, runner-up to mayonnaise, was called “overrated” by Gen Zers, according to the data analyzed by Rubix Foods. A new report shows what’s next … Read more
It was a not-so-sweet confession. Lindt, a gourmet chocolate brand, unveiled that its delectable goodies are not “expertly crafted with the finest ingredients,” as the packaging suggests. The Swiss company confessed in an attempt to get a lawsuit against them dismissed, but it backfired when the Eastern District of New York court denied their effort. … Read more
A sweet moment, soured. Whoopi Goldberg has claimed that an NYC bakery refused to serve her because of her political beliefs — and the 145-year-old eatery has now fired back. On Wednesday’s episode of “The View,” Goldberg and her co-hosts Sunny Hostin, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Joy Behar and Sara Haines, took a moment to celebrate … Read more
This comeback is sweet as pie. Celebrating the treat’s 25th anniversary, the fast food chain will return its holiday pies for a limited time beginning November 15, in select cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, St. Louis, New York City, Cleveland, Memphis and Dallas. The festive confection includes a creamy, smooth custard baked into a flaky, … Read more
The people who flew to the US and purchased a small fortune in Crumbl cookies have revealed the hefty price tag behind their controversial cookie resale scheme. In a fresh TikTok from the crumblsydney channel, the importers claim they spent more than $13,000 on importing and reselling the famous cookies. The brouhaha kicked off after … Read more
No sugarcoating this news. Consuming sugary or artificially sweetened drinks and processed meats may raise your risk of heart disease, according to a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study published this week in The Lancet. The researchers tracked the ultra-processed food (UPF) intake of more than 200,000 health professionals and followed up with … Read more
For most people, a just-baked chocolate chip cookie can turn any frown upside down. For Loren Castle, the classic treat wound up being a lifesaver. With little to lose following a brutal cancer battle, the native New Yorker — who wanted more than anything to live a normal, healthy, happy life — walked into Whole Foods with … Read more
Chick-fil-A fans are going bananas for this news. The fast food franchise has revealed it’s bringing back its Banana Pudding Milkshake for the first time in 13 years. The shake is hand-spun “the old-fashioned way,” mixing Chick-fil-A’s classic “Icedream” ice cream with sweet cream, natural bananas, banana puree and crushed vanilla wafer cookies,” according to … Read more
These treats are driving a hole lot of people crazy — do-nut mess around with Trader Joe’s fans. The grocery chain has re-stocked its shelves with Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes and shoppers can barely contain themselves. The chocolaty bite-sized snacks are a delicious blend of tapioca starch, rice flour, and cornstarch that are then coated … Read more
McDonald’s customers have been left disgusted after seeing an employee allegedly dumping expired milk into one of the milk shake machines. TikTok user @tel2raww posted the video last week, showing themselves allegedly pouring off milk into the vat of the machine. The staff member claimed that their general manager instructed them to use the expired dairy product, which looks noticeably … Read more
With summer well underway, ice cream shops all over the nation have been serving up cold and delicious treats of many flavors to customers of all ages. But can ice cream be part of a healthy diet? And does a particular ice cream flavor have a big impact on the food’s nutritional value? Fox News … Read more
This confection is raising the bar. Thought going all the way to the store for candy was extreme? Chocoholics are traveling across the world to get their paws on a special bar that’s only available in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “This is worth every bit of the hype and is still getting,” gushed one satisfied … Read more