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Shamrock Shake season is back!

    You know that Spring is around the corner when McDonald’s ushers in the yearly tradition of the Shamrock Shake to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day. Get them while you can, they will disappear by March 24.

    A Brie(f) History of Cheese

      Before empires and royalty, before pottery and writing, before metal tools and weapons – there was cheese. As early as 8000 BCE, Neolithic farmers began a legacy of cheesemaking almost as old as civilization. Today, the world produces roughly 22 billion kilograms of cheese a year, shipped and consumed around the globe. Paul Kindstedt shares the history of one of our oldest and most beloved foods.

      Marshmallowy Peeps Coffee Creamer

        International Delight, the makers of different flavored creamers have unleashed “Peeps Sweet Marshmallow.” Creamer has never tasted so cute. They are available for a limited time until Easter and they will hop away from shelves till next year.

        Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Lovemojis

          Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Nothing like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Lovemojis to tell your significant other or loved ones that you love them one time a year by fattening them up with chocolates.

          Nutty Gripe: No Grapes or Nuts in Grape-Nuts Cereal

            Throughout the years, cereal companies have made many claims. Corn Flakes was branded as a masturbation deterrent when first created. Well, it did not stop eaters from doing the dirty deed. Post’s Grape-Nuts cereal one would think there are either grapes or nuts inside the box. It has only four ingredients: whole grain wheat flour, malted barley flour, salt, and dried yeast.

            The Irony of Spinach

              People think spinach has lots of iron. But it also has lots of oxalic acids, which binds iron. If you eat too much raw spinach, you’ll develop an iron deficiency.

              Bacon Flavored Cotton Candy?

                Wait a cotton picking minute! Did you say bacon cotton candy? What is the world coming to? Bacon cotton candy is not exactly new but Charms which is owned by Tootsie Roll is getting traction with their latest offering. My taste buds are conflicted. Sugar and bacon! How can you say no?

                The Origin of Pepsi-Cola

                  You might be surprised to learn that “Pepsi” comes from the word “dyspepsia.” Pepsi was originally marketed as a fountain drink that would aid in digestion and boost your energy.

                  Christmas Clamdy Candy Canes

                    Gimmicky candy canes are nothing new to the novelty company Archie McPhee. This year they have unveiled candy canes that taste like clams. Clamdy Canes look like a hit this year. Past favorites included such candy canes as Pickle Candy Canes, Bacon Candy Canes, and Krampus Candy Canes.

                    Domino’s Offers Roast Beef and Gravy Pizza in Japan

                      In Japan things are a bit different would be saying it mildly. When it comes to food, they have a whole cornucopia of diverse flavors. Domino’s restaurants are no strangers when it comes to pleasing the different tastes of Japanese consumers. The Roast Beef and Gravy pizza is sure to please the unusual tastes of that country. The pizza features slices of roast beef drizzled with gravy and also comes topped with spinach, mushroom, and cherry tomatoes. Rival Pizza Hut is also selling roast chicken legs in Japan this holiday season. Fried chicken from KFC is a popular choice in Japan for Christmas.

                      Ben & Jerry’s Festivus Ice Cream is Back!

                        Oh, it’s still a thing! Ben’s & Jerry’s Festivus is going strong once again this year for a limited run. The classic Seinfeld episode is deeply etched in pop culture. If you are the recipient of the trusty aluminum Festivus pole this year be sure to buy some Festivus ice cream for all your friends.

                        McDonald’s Introduces New Vegan Burger McAloo Tikki

                          The vegan market is on fire and McDonald’s is no stranger when it comes to trends. They are introducing the McAloo Tikki at their Chicago headquarters. The McAloo Tikki is already a standard burger in India. I am not too enthused by the name myself. Why not just call it the McVegan burger? The meat-free burger should attract new customers who crave an alternative to the menu options offered at many restaurants.