Every holiday meal (and many other meals for that matter) at my house included my mom’s famous green beans. She’d start them early, sometimes the day before or at least an hour before the rest of the meal. I could tell immediately when the cooking began because her secret ingredient […]
Wendy’s $1 Dave’s Single Deal For Singles Awareness Day
Wendy’s is offering a $1 Dave’s Single cheeseburger with purchase on Singles Awareness Day, February 15. The deal is available for one day only through the Wendy’s app or online ordering. The promotion celebrates flying solo with a reliable classic burger versus an expensive Valentine’s Day dinner. Valentine’s Day gets […]
Angry Orchard Ex-Change Turns Your Ex’s Stuff Into Hard Cider
Angry Orchard’s new Ex-Change program lets fans send in exes’ abandoned belongings. Participants receive cash toward a case of Angry Orchard cider. The program runs through February 20, and donated items are repurposed rather than wasted. In 2026, there are plenty of ways to process a breakup. You can name […]
I Just Found the Best Way To Make Tomato Soup in a 1980s Cookbook
Edna Lewis ranks among my favorite teachers of culinary wisdom. Her cookbooks highlight seasonal produce and showcase a thoughtful approach to pantry staples. Each time I flip through her pages, I find something new to learn. While searching for a tomato soup recipe, I discovered a smart technique she used […]
Red Lobster & Vaseline Launch Valentine’s Kissing Booth
Red Lobster and Vaseline are hosting a reservation-only Kissing Booth experience in Times Square from February 10–12. Couples get a five-course lobster-heavy meal with themed cocktails, all curated around the Valentine’s Day vibe. The final “course” is a complimentary Vaseline Lip Therapy balm for kiss-ready lips. When I first heard […]
Bauernomlett (Farmer’s Omelet) Recipe
Recipe instructions say to cut the potatoes 1/4-inch thick, and then mix with the egg mixture which would break up the potato slices. Makes more sense to me if the potatoes and eggs are to be combined to cube the potatoes, but then it won’t end up looking like an […]
Denny’s Offers Free Vegas Weddings on Valentine’s Day
Denny’s is hosting free Valentine’s Day weddings on February 14 at its Wedding Chapel at 450 Fremont Street in Las Vegas. Ceremonies run from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, and couples can reserve in advance or walk in if spots are available. Newlyweds who stick together until February 15 […]
The Surprising Condiment My Mom Uses To Make the Best Grilled Cheese
During a family weekend at my parents’, my family was tired of digging into leftovers. They were delicious, but you can only eat so many. Luckily, my mom, as always, was ready to start pumping some different snacks out of the kitchen. This is a tradition in my family during […]
The Comforting 30-Minute Midwest Dinner I Make On Repeat
On dark winter nights, my Iowan mother and Missourian grandmother would stir together hearty pots of soul-warming goulash. The one-pot stovetop wonder would come together in a simmering marriage of ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, and elbow macaroni. No frills, no tricks. Goulash is straightforward feeds-a-crowd comfort food found […]
TGI Fridays Is Offering A $50 Valentine’s Meal For Two Deal
TGI Fridays is offering a three-course Valentine’s meal for two for $50 from February 13 to 15. The deal includes shareable appetizers, two entrees, and dessert, plus optional cocktail specials. Dine-in guests also receive a dessert bounce-back card for a future visit. Valentine’s Day dinners are expensive. Like, why-is-my-pasta-$38 expensive. […]