Trader Joe’s pulled Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s after this year’s batch didn’t meet quality standards. Gluten-free and dark-chocolate-covered versions remain in many locations. The cookie isn’t discontinued; it’s skipping this season until the quality’s right. If your December ritual involves a trip to Trader Joe’s and a box of Candy Cane […]
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Why Dave Thomas Regretted Naming Wendy’s After Daughter
Dave Thomas named Wendy’s after his eight-year-old daughter. Wendy later said the attention felt “awkward,” and Dave apologized. She now views the logo as a tribute to her dad’s values and vision. If you grew up thinking Wendy’s was just square burgers with a red pigtailed girl logo, there’s an […]
Lidl’s Limited Croissant Perfume: How To Win One
Lidl launched Eau de Croissant, a limited-edition perfume inspired by its flaky croissants. The 15ml croissant-shaped bottle was created with perfumer Sarah McCartney. You can’t buy it—enter via @lidlus on Instagram from December 4 to 18 to win. File this under “things I did not expect to spritz.” Lidl just […]
Chipotle’s New BÉIS Travel Collab Has Fans Seriously Divided
Chipotle and BÉIS dropped “THE TO GO COLLECTION,” an 11-piece travel capsule built to carry bowls and burritos. It launches on December 8 (6 a.m. PT in the BÉIS app; 9 a.m. PT on the site). The first 5,000 orders get a free Chipotle entrée code. Chipotle just checked a […]
Jennie-O Turkey Comes With Free MyHeritage Access
Jennie-O is bundling a perk with whole turkeys: a free 3-month MyHeritage membership. Upload your receipt at JennieORootsAndRecipes.com through December 31. The site also spotlights global holiday recipes tied to family traditions. If your holiday table is already a family reunion, Jennie-O just gave you a way to take it […]
Erewhon’s Bone Broth Hot Chocolate Is Here For December
Erewhon is selling a Spicy Bone Broth Hot Chocolate all December. It’s made with FOND’s Ginger & Cayenne Beef Bone Broth, coconut milk, cacao, cinnamon, cayenne, and maple. Erewhon members get one free through December 14. I thought we’d reached peak wellness when L.A. started putting mushrooms and adaptogens in […]
10,000 Hershey’s Dubai Chocolate Bars Exist—Here’s How To Get One
Hershey’s is dropping a Dubai-inspired chocolate Bar with pistachio filling and crispy kadayif The catch: only 10,000 bars exist. Hershey’s says this LTO won’t enter regular production—when it’s gone, it’s gone. Dubai chocolate had a chokehold on our FYP all year, and now Hershey’s is giving a belated go at […]
Is Costco’s $100 Serrano Ham Leg Worth It? Fans Share Reviews
A large Serrano ham leg is a popular Costco holiday purchase. The Noel Consorcio Serrano Ham Reserva Leg weighs 14 pounds and costs $99.99. Customers are sharing their experiences with the product on Instagram and TikTok. There are plenty of signs that the holidays have arrived: decorations, maybe some snow, […]
I Tried McDonald’s Grinch Meal & Loved The Pickle Fries
The Grinch Meal includes your choice of Big Mac or Nuggets, a medium drink, and DIY dill pickle “Grinch Salt” McShaker Fries. The seasoning is new to the U.S. and surprisingly addictive, though the DIY shake experience gets old fast. It’s pricey for McDonald’s, but the collectible box and Grinch […]
7-Eleven’s Japanese Egg Sandwich Lands in the U.S.
7-Eleven just brought its infamous egg salad sandwich to U.S. stores. The Japanese-Style Egg Salad Sandwich is inspired by the version in Japan, but not identical. Fans quickly spotted major differences, and early reviews have been less than stellar. Earlier this week, customers were stoked to hear that 7-Eleven was […]