Wendy’s fans are about to go bananas. Starting June 15, the iconic fast food joint will say “bello” to a brand new Frosty flavor — Banana Frosty Swirl — inspired by the newest Minions movie. And, it’s already causing a bit of “Minions” mischief. The newest Banana Frosty with sweet banana cream sauce. PRNewswire Just … Read more
Let them eat Dot Cakes. New Yorkers and tourists are lining up for hours for the newest viral sensation. Propelled by TikTok and Instagram, demand for Dot Cakes — round little confections in a cup topped with a layer of multicolor nonpareil sprinkles that the social media masses find inexplicably thrilling — has reached insane levels. … Read more
Could Little Debbie be the next big star of World Cup 2026? The long-beloved snack brand — founded in 1960 and boasting 174,000 Instagram followers — is getting in on the hype surrounding this year’s World Cup by launching a “Summer of Soccer” event, which will introduce fun, new snacks, revamped packaging for old favorites, … Read more
Your morning cup of joe just got a whole lot sweeter. Insomnia Cookies has quietly unveiled three new caffeinated cookie flavors in a bid to tempt late-night dessert fans into swapping their usual take-out coffee run for a sugary sweet treat instead. However, the new lineup of cookies isn’t just your run-of-the-mill chocolate chip nosh … Read more
From classic diners to award-winning ice cream shops, a handful of spots serving up milkshakes across the United States are drawing national attention for their standout flavors and devoted followings. A recent Tasting Table roundup highlighted top milkshake destinations in every U.S. state, based on strong customer reviews and local acclaim. The ranking looked at different varieties — malt, … Read more
Summer in the Big Apple is right around the corner, and after a punishing winter with arctic temperatures and record-breaking storms, nothing sounds better than ending a fun day in the sun with a sweet treat. But rather than a typical Mister Softee cone, NYC dessert shops are offering a slew of jaw-dropping, out-there desserts … Read more
French fries and bacon are the two stubborn cravings that Dr. Evan Shlofmitz, an interventional cardiologist with Catholic Health, hears about most often from patients struggling to kick unhealthy habits. And that’s a big problem because both foods have high levels of saturated fat, sodium and trans fats, which increase LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, raise blood pressure … Read more
Pairing a museum visit with a stop-off for ice cream afterward is a winning combination for everyone in the family. Here, some under-the-radar museums with celebratory cold treats just a lick away from all that culture. Street life Learn about street food at MOFAD. Adrian Bacolo At the Museum of Food and Drink tucked right … Read more
Costco’s bakery introduced a new dessert for spring — but shoppers aren’t so sweet on it. There’s a new Strawberries & Cream dessert at the retailer, featuring fresh strawberries, whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs in a large, shareable tub. It sounds like a sweet and refreshing dessert option, but Costco members are not thrilled … Read more
‘Tis the season for festive treats. While a typical holiday dinner alone can pack more than 3,000 calories, it can be tempting to hold off on dessert. Three desserts not only bring a touch of international culinary delight, but they’re also packed with surprising nutritional benefits — including a beloved annual staple from Italy. Home-stock – … Read more
The Pop-Tarts Bowl might not dictate who gets college football’s top title, but it certainly brings sports fans and pastry fans together. Dubbed “The People’s National Championship,” the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl will host Georgia Tech vs. BYU on Dec. 27 in Orlando, Florida, at 3:30 p.m. EST, airing on ABC. Viewers both at home and … Read more
During the holidays, Tom Cruise’s friends and family go coco-nutty! The 63-year-old “Mission Impossible” star has a list and he’s checking it twice to make sure his talk-of-Tinseltown gifts — White Chocolate Coconut Bundt cakes from Doan’s Bakery in Woodland Hills, California — are delivered before Christmas morning. In 2018, Cruise explained on “The Late … Read more
’Tis the season for holiday comfort foods and drinks — but this winter, experts warn that one cozy beverage may be doing more damage to your bones than many revelers realize. Sugary hot chocolate, while often made with milk, can actually weaken the bones because of its high sugar content, orthopedic surgeons say. While a cup of … Read more
A brand-new sugar-free Oreo variety is set to hit grocery shelves across the country in January 2026 — and social media users are skeptical. The Oreo website was updated Tuesday to introduce the brand’s new zero-sugar chocolate sandwich cookies, marketed to calorie-conscious consumers. Instead of sugar, the cookies feature sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which are artificial sweeteners. … Read more
A regional grocery store recently went viral after unveiling an unusual — and intriguing — treat: butter-dipped ice cream cones. Stew Leonard’s, a Connecticut-based chain with additional locations in New York and New Jersey, posted an Instagram video of the dessert on Nov. 20. The video shows an employee dipping a vanilla soft-serve cone in a bowl … Read more
Wake up and smell the cookies. National Cookie Day is celebrated on Dec. 4 every year, making today the ideal time to indulge in America’s favorite baked treat. Plenty of national brands, including Insomnia, Great American Cookies and Pepperidge Farm, are getting in on the dough-licious holiday, offering deals and freebies to celebrate. Here are … Read more
Christmas has come early this year at Trader Joe’s, with the grocery chain re-launching fan favorite holiday dessert chocolate mascarpone — now available on the shelf-to-stomach pipeline from now until the end of the year. Longtime fans of the creamy, dense spread (which technically resides in the cheese category) have taken to Reddit to express … Read more
Good ol’ pumpkin pie … just like Walmart used to make? To be clear, the buy-everything-here megachain does still bake and sell the classic holiday dessert staple — but that doesn’t mean everyone thinks it necessarily should. Chowhound tasted and ranked six store-bought pumpkin pies, and Walmart bakery’s version finished in dead last. Walmart’s Thanksgiving … Read more
‘Tis the season for the hottest dinner table debate: Apple or pumpkin pie? While there might not be anything quite as American as apple pie, for a small sliver of the year, the classic dessert gets edged out by a seasonal star featuring the orange gourd. At Hoosier Mama Pie Company in Chicago, apple pie is the … Read more
It’s a sweet day. Oct. 14 is National Dessert Day, and there’s no better way to make your day brighter than a mid-week dessert pick-me-up. You don’t need an excuse to grab your favorite dessert, but these deals are just the icing on the cake: Fazoli’s You donut want to miss this deal. To celebrate … Read more