Pumpkin or apple? America’s fiercest Thanksgiving dessert debate heats up

Pumpkin or apple? America’s fiercest Thanksgiving dessert debate heats up

‘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

National Dessert Day 2025 deals and freebies: Gopuff, Kilwins and more

National Dessert Day 2025 deals and freebies: Gopuff, Kilwins and 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

Philadelphia cream cheese adds highly anticipated new item for the first time in its 150-year history

Philadelphia cream cheese adds highly anticipated new item for the first time in its 150-year history

Philadelphia, the popular cream cheese brand, is expanding its product line this fall to help make holiday baking easier. For the past 150 years, the Kraft Heinz product has been the go-to cream cheese for everything from topping a bagel to whipping up a batch of Buffalo chicken dip, as well as, of course, baking … Read more

Costco’s popular 4-pound fall dessert is back — and fans still can’t believe the massive treat’s cheap price

Costco’s popular 4-pound fall dessert is back — and fans still can’t believe the massive treat’s cheap price

This dessert is the pick of the patch. Costco’s beloved Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie is officially back on shelves for autumn — and the colossal confection is taking up plenty of in-store real estate. The fan-favorite dessert weighs a whopping 58 ounces — that’s 3 pounds and 10 ounces of pie. Costco’s beloved giant Kirkland … Read more

McDonald’s nostalgic new Happy Meal comes with wacky, Grimace-inspired shake — and fans are confused: ‘Tastes as bad as it looks’

McDonald’s nostalgic new Happy Meal comes with wacky, Grimace-inspired shake — and fans are confused: ‘Tastes as bad as it looks’

McDonald’s is shaking things up. The fast-food chain launched the new “McDonaldland Meal” — inspired by the “mystical world” they first created way back in 1971 — on August 12, and with it came the brand new Mt. McDonaldland Shake. The limited-edition pink-and-blue Mt. McDonaldland Shake, an ode to the blue lava and pink clouds … Read more

Budget-friendly spin on classic summer treat goes viral: ‘Road trip luxury’

Budget-friendly spin on classic summer treat goes viral: ‘Road trip luxury’

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

Your cravings are fueling your cancer risk — 5 ways to reduce them

Your cravings are fueling your cancer risk — 5 ways to reduce them

Do you crumble when you see cookies? Go nuts when you spot a charcuterie board? Cravings for sweet or savory treats can be a challenge to manage. While occasional indulgence is fine, frequently caving to food cravings can lead to weight gain, cavities, digestive problems and even chronic diseases like cancer. In his new book, “Crave: … Read more

These foods increase your odds of early Parkinson’s symptoms: study

These foods increase your odds of early Parkinson’s symptoms: study

Mind your mind! Around 90,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease are diagnosed in the US each year — the neurodegenerative disorder is commonly associated with slow movement, tremors, stiffness and difficulty walking. Experts suggest that physical activity and a balanced diet can help lower Parkinson’s risk. A new study supports that guidance, finding that people … Read more

Oreo unveils limited-edition chocolate covered pretzel flavor

Oreo unveils limited-edition chocolate covered pretzel flavor

Oreo is debuting a new limited-edition cookie flavor that combines sweet and salty. The Chocolate Covered Pretzel-flavored Oreos will launch nationwide on May 5, and “feature chocolate flavor cream, sandwiched between pretzel-flavored cookies that are topped with salt,” according to the brand. “Want the best of both worlds? We’ve got you covered,” Oreo said in … Read more

Ghirardelli will serve a Dubai Chocolate Sundae in NYC — but only for one day

Ghirardelli will serve a Dubai Chocolate Sundae in NYC — but only for one day

It’s not sundae — it’s one day. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is set to serve a deliciously decadent Dubai Chocolate Sundae for one day only. What’s the inside scoop? Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is set to serve a deliciously decadent Dubai Chocolate Sundae for one day only. Ghirardelli The shop at the Empire State Building will begin … Read more

Costco customers are practically gagging on divisive hidden cake ingredient: ‘Threw it away’

Costco customers are practically gagging on divisive hidden cake ingredient: ‘Threw it away’

Costco shoppers are raisin the bar on their dessert ingredients. A debate over whether or not raisins belong in carrot cake is taking place on social media after food influencer @photogami reviewed the beloved Costco Carrot Bar Cake. According to the content creator’s review, the new $19 sweet treat is beautifully baked — but has … Read more

Russian roulette for dessert: New ice cream shop picks the flavor for you

Russian roulette for dessert: New ice cream shop picks the flavor for you

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

Michelin chef concocts old book-flavored pudding that sets diners back $360

Michelin chef concocts old book-flavored pudding that sets diners back 0

Diners will devour this book in one sitting. Acclaimed pastry chef Jordi Roca redefined the term “cookbook” after concocting an over $350 confection that’s infused with the flavor of a dusty old tome. He detailed this “lit” dessert in a video cooking tutorial with over 635,000 views on TikTok. Roca, 46, is the pastry chef … Read more

People wait two hours to spend $25 on a cup of Tiktok-famous chocolate-covered strawberries

People wait two hours to spend  on a cup of Tiktok-famous chocolate-covered strawberries

It’s berry nuts. New Yorkers are waiting as long as two hours in the cold for a $25 cup of strawberries, chocolate and pistachio cream. At the bustling Bryant Park Winter Village, the Strawberro booth is drawing huge lines for its berry desserts. It’s flagship offering is the $25 “Dubai Chocolate” with berries, melted Belgian … Read more

Designer Italian fruit cakes costing over $100 are a holiday trend — and NYers can’t get enough

Designer Italian fruit cakes costing over 0 are a holiday trend — and NYers can’t get enough

Fruitcake is getting fancy. Panettone, the airy, sweet Italian bread studded with dried and candied fruits, has long been a Christmas staple. But, the often cheap and cheerful treat that costs around $10 for a circular, domed loaf, has gotten an artisanal upgrade in recent years — with the price tag to match. Designers such as … Read more

Crumbl’s holiday cookie has a whopping 1,200 calories: ‘The fact that this is legal is crazy’

Crumbl’s holiday cookie has a whopping 1,200 calories: ‘The fact that this is legal is crazy’

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

NYC bakery serving Italian donut bedazzled with gold and jewels to ‘high-end clientele’

NYC bakery serving Italian donut bedazzled with gold and jewels to ‘high-end clientele’

This puts the “dough” in doughnut. New York City has been home to some ostentatious eats, from the $28 chicken nuggets at Codoqac to Sip & Guzzle’s $150 Wagyu cheeseburger. Now, Angelina Bakery is serving arguably the crown jewel of lush confections — a $300 gold and gem-encrusted Italian donut. Offered exclusively at the sweet … Read more

Toll House jumps on viral ‘cookie nacho’ trend — and it’s definitely not your grandma’s recipe

Toll House jumps on viral ‘cookie nacho’ trend — and it’s definitely not your grandma’s recipe

It’s nacho average cookie. Foodies on TikTok are cutting cookies into bite-sized triangles, then topping them off with a wide range of fixings that visually replicate a plate of loaded nachos. The cookie “chips” are covered in whipped cream “sour cream,” chocolate chip “black beans,” maraschino cherry “tomatoes” and so on. Foodies on TikTok have … Read more

McDonald’s brings back this favorite festive dessert — and fans are loading up

McDonald’s brings back this favorite festive dessert — and fans are loading up

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

Whole Foods messed with a fan favorite — outraged customers made them change it back: ‘Tastes like s–t’

Whole Foods messed with a fan favorite — outraged customers made them change it back: ‘Tastes like s–t’

This switch-up was not a piece of cake. Whole Foods regulars know that the Berry Chantilly Cake has been a pillar of the chain grocer’s bakery department for years, with fresh fruit sandwiched between spongey vanilla cake layers and topped with a whipped frosting. But when the recipe for the individual slices of the fan-favorite … Read more