FOOD LIFE

2 min read Panera introduced its first dedicated value menu, offering select soups, salads, and half sandwiches for $4.99 each. The Mix & Match menu includes ten familiar items and allows customers to combine two to ten options, plus one free side per order. The launch comes as fast-casual chains […]

2 min read Gayle King opens up about the extreme lengths she went to for a burger while visiting Oprah during a blackout. King dragged her friend to four or five different places, trying to get her hands on one. Her favorite burgers? La Tub in Miami, ABC Kitchen in […]

2 min read Sweetgreen is testing new handheld wraps built with the same real-ingredient approach as its bowls. Three wraps are in the test lineup right now, and each is designed to deliver 40+ grams of protein. The rollout is a market test in parts of New York, the Midwest, […]

3 min read Floridians are capturing and cooking green iguanas, an invasive species known to damage infrastructure, landscaping, and vegetation. During cold snaps in the winter, iguanas become stunned and fall out of trees, making them easy prey. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says green iguanas can be […]

2 min read e.l.f. Cosmetics launched a new limited-edition pickle-flavored lip balm. Big Dill features a bright green tint that fades to a sheer, glossy finish. The flavor starts bold and briny, then fades into a slightly sweet cucumber-melon taste. The beauty brand e.l.f. has just added a new flavor […]

2 min read Costco introduced twice-baked chocolate croissants to the bakery department. The pastry is a spin on the almond croissants sold at the warehouse earlier this year, but with a decadent chocolate filling. Members describe the croissants as “next level” and “amazing,” but some skeptics say that they’re too […]

2 min read Liquid Death and Spotify debuted the Eternal Playlist Urn, a Bluetooth-enabled speaker urn available in limited quantities starting February 24 for $495. The urn pairs with Spotify’s new Eternal Playlist Generator, which creates a personalized playlist based on users’ listening habits and “eternal vibe.” Designed to be […]

2 min read Starbucks is adding the Pink Cannon Ball Drink to its spring menu on March 3. The original Cannon Ball Refresher will stay on the menu beyond its limited run. A Cold Foam Cannon Ball can be unlocked now in the Starbucks app. I am, by default, a […]

2 min read Product of the Year just announced its 2026 award winners, voted by 40,000 consumers. The winners span more than 40 different product categories, including the top products in the food, beverage, and kitchen spaces. This year’s winners include products from top brands such as Eggo, Organic Valley, […]

3 min read A social media influencer is facing backlash after sharing a video online detailing how she washes her dirty underwear in hotel coffee machines. After much public backlash and rumors of a lawsuit, the influencer posted another video claiming it was all a joke. The Internet is unsurprisingly […]