Panera RISE Brings Big Menu And Café Changes

Panera launches Panera RISE, a brand refresh focused on food quality, value, hospitality, and modernized cafés. New Frescas and Energy Refreshers are in market tests as Panera pivots past Charged Lemonade. Expect upgraded ingredients, cleaner operations, and remodeled cafes aimed at a warmer, easier guest experience. Panera is pressing the […]

Heinz Launches A Gravy Squeeze Bottle For Leftovers

Heinz launched Leftover Gravy in a squeeze bottle, bundled in limited Leftover Gravy Kits on Walmart.com. The kits include a jar of Homestyle Turkey Gravy, the squeeze bottle, and a leftovers sandwich recipe card. Heinz nods to the Friends “Moist Maker,” celebrating day-after sandwich culture with easy, mess-free gravy. Heinz […]

One-Bowl Chocolate Carajillo Cake Recipe

Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo Inspired by the carajillo cocktail, we added Licor 43 to shirleyo’s popular one-bowl chocolate cake recipe, then topped it off with espresso-chocolate frosting and candied orange peel. Published on November 17, 2025

Costco Recalls Caesar Salad Over Plastic Risk

Costco recalled two deli items—Caesar Salad and Chicken Sandwich with Caesar Salad—for possible plastic in the dressing. Affected packages were sold at select Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast warehouses. Check out Costco’s customer service page for updates. If your Costco cart recently included a grab-and-go Caesar item, hit pause before eating […]

Stuffing Wins Thanksgiving On Google. These Other Sides Don’t.

Stuffing is the top-searched side in 42 of 50 states (84 percent). The least popular sides by state count are deviled eggs and cranberry sauce at 2 percent each. Fusion menus, “healthy” swaps, and travel logistics are also surging in searches. Stuffing runs this country. Google’s latest map of the […]

Shake Shack’s Holiday Shakes Are Back

Shake Shack just launched its holiday shake lineup, including a brand-new Peppermint Bark Chocolate Shake served with a chocolate shell. I tried all three seasonal shakes: Christmas Cookie, Sticky Toffee Pudding, and Peppermint Bark—and one flavor easily emerged as the star. The Sticky Toffee Pudding Shake is the sleeper hit […]

Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Are Climbing: Here’s Why

New estimates point to higher overall Thanksgiving costs this year, despite some conflicting reports. Turkey prices are the biggest driver, with notable year-over-year increases. A few staples dipped slightly, but most sides saw small upticks that add up at scale. Thanksgiving is no cheap fete. From tablecloths to serving utensils—and […]

What To Know Before You Go Out

The day before Thanksgiving is often called “Blackout Wednesday” or “Drinksgiving,” one of the busiest nights for bars. With many returning to their hometowns, it’s a day to reconnect with friends and former high school classmates. Binge drinking may lead to “blacking out,” which is a lapse in memory. The […]