The process of making a layer cake—gathering and mixing ingredients, cracking eggs, and heating the oven—often seems simple until you get to the line in the recipe that says “line pans with parchment.” If you’ve nearly thrown in the towel, thinking “There has got to be a better way,” let […]
Whole Foods Reveals 2026 Food Trends
Whole Foods Market revealed its eight biggest food trend predictions for 2026. Highlights include a “tallow takeover,” freezer fine dining, and fiber-fueled products. The report leans into wellness and design-driven grocery packaging. Whole Foods has released its 2026 trend report, and this year’s list is full of surprises. Every January, […]
McDonald’s Tests Grilled Chicken Sandwiches & Fans Have Thoughts
McDonald’s is testing two grilled chicken sandwiches in a small number of Chicago-area locations, per @snackolator. During his taste-test, he scored the Deluxe a 6.5/10 and the BBQ Bacon a 9.5/10. There’s no confirmed national release date just yet. McDonald’s might be gearing up to bring grilled chicken back into […]
Cake Mixes Have Dramatically Shrunk in Size—Here’s How To Adjust Your Favorite Recipes
Even some of the best home bakers love boxed cake mixes. They are quick to put together and, with a couple of upgrades, can taste like they are homemade. Plus, boxed cake mix does a lot more than just bake cakes. It is a great starting point for other treats, […]
I Finally Figured Out How To Make Muffins With Perfect Bakery Tops
My family’s favorite muffin recipe is one we affectionately call “snow day muffins.” It’s a very simple chocolate chip muffin recipe that got its name when my kids were younger. When schools would declare a snow day, I’d make them early in the morning so my kids could grab them […]
Sprinkles Cupcakes Is Closing All Stores, Candace Nelson Confirms
Sprinkles Cupcakes has closed all stores as of December 31, according to founder Candace Nelson. Nelson said she sold the company in 2012 and called the abrupt shutdown “surreal.” Sprinkles reportedly had more than 20 locations plus roughly two dozen cupcake ATMs. Sprinkles was the cupcake place you went to […]
Shake Shack Good Fit Menu Releases With High-Protein Picks
Shake Shack launched its Good Fit Menu, available in Shacks and online. The lineup includes high-protein (up to 52g), gluten-free, vegetarian, and GLP-1–friendly options. Menu picks include lettuce-wrapped burgers and chicken, a gluten-free Double ShackBurger, and a veggie lettuce wrap. If you’re like me and have found yourself lost in […]
The Old-School Baking Trick My Grandma Knows by Heart
My grandma is a star entertainer with a sixth sense for when company is about to stop by unexpectedly. One of the biggest tools in her entertaining toolkit is her astonishing recipe archive of many, many loaf cakes. Banana bread, pound cake, pistachio loaf, ricotta cake—you name it, my grandma […]
31 Days of Casseroles for December
If there’s any month where the comfort and hands-off cooking style of a casserole belongs, it’s December. Indeed, in this busy holiday month, casseroles offer nearly effortless ways to make a full meal with minor bits of stirring, stuffing, topping, and baking. In this collection, we gathered 31 casserole recipes […]
Here’s Why The Chain Thinks It Can Win Again
Sizzler once had over 700 restaurants, but now has just 74 remaining in the U.S. The chain is undergoing major remodels, with revamped stores seeing up to a 47% increase in sales. Leadership says the brand’s comeback will focus on what made Sizzler popular. If your idea of a big […]