insert_link Food & Drink Stolichnaya Vodka Officially Changes Its Name to ‘Stoli’ in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine When Russia invaded Ukraine last month, people across the globe reacted with immediate condemnation of the attack. Those with the available resources — like José Andrés and World Central Kitchen — quickly mobilized to help those displaced by the war. Meanwhile, others showed their disapproval in more indirect ways: For instance, many states, bar owners, and drinkers began boycotting Russian vodkas. But even these latter gestures haven't gone unnoticed, and now, one of […] todayMarch 16, 2022
insert_link Food & Drink Uber and Uber Eats add Temporary Surcharge to Offset Rising Gas Prices NBC News reports that Uber is adding a surcharge on fares and deliveries in the U.S. and Canada in response to surging gas prices, the company said Friday. Riders taking Uber trips will pay a fee of $0.45 to $0.55 per trip, and Uber Eats deliveries will include a $0.35 to $0.45 surcharge, the company said. The fees are temporary and will last for at least two months. The company said […] todayMarch 15, 2022
insert_link Food & Drink Celebrate the Peanut Love on Peanut Lovers’ Day! Peanut lovers, rejoice! March 15 is National Peanut Lovers’ Day, right smack dab in the middle of National Peanut Month. From PB&J's to "everybody get your peanuts HERE" at ballparks around the country, peanuts are a timeless American favorite. Whether you prefer them sprinkled on salad or eaten by the handful, this classic nut is one seriously nutritious way to satisfy your snack cravings. Did you know... Peanuts are a […] todayMarch 15, 2022
insert_link Food & Drink Major Food Brands and Restaurant Chains Are Suspending Their Operations in Russia McDonald's and Starbucks have both announced that they have closed their restaurants and cafes in Russia, at least for now. Additionally, in a brief statement, U.S. drinks giant Coca-Cola said that it was "suspending its business" in the country, and PepsiCo has also made the decision to suspend the sale of Pepsi Cola, 7Up, and Mirinda soda in the Russian market. In an email sent to McDonald's employees and franchisees, […] todayMarch 14, 2022
insert_link Food & Drink It’s March – Eat Your Noodles! March 11th is National Eat Your Noodles Day. Didn't know? That's okay, most people probably don't. And if you didn't know that, you also might not know that March is National Noodle Month, or that March 13th is National Chicken Noodle Soup day, either. Well, now you do! So celebrate and eat some noodles! The question now is, what kind of noodles to eat? The traditional noodles we most often […] todayMarch 11, 2022
insert_link Food & Drink Old Bay Vodka Is the Only One Made with Maryland’s Favorite Seasoning Vodka can be distilled from pretty much anything and be flavored with pretty much anything — part of the joys of being a neutral spirit! It helps to explain why, even more so than other liquors, you regularly see strange vodkas on the market. Food & Wine reports that in the past year alone, a vodka distilled with oysters and Lay's potatoes or flavored like Arby's French fries and Naturdays have all made their way to liquor store shelves. […] todayMarch 10, 2022
insert_link Food & Drink Natural Light wants You to Win Free Beer All Year… IF You Rock a Mullet (and Keep It) As Food & Wine reports, in recent years, Natural Light has worked hard to move the brand into the future. It started with Naturdays, a strawberry lemonade flavored beer launched in 2019, and continued from there: Natural Light Hard Seltzer, Natty Daddy Hard Lemonades, Naturdays alcoholic ice pops, and even a Natural Light Vodka. But after spending the past three years looking forward, Natural Light is suddenly taking a cue from the past. In […] todayMarch 9, 2022
insert_link Food & Drink WCK is on the ground in Ukraine – Now Chefs, Food Writers Launch #CookForUkraine to Raise Funds for Displaced Children and Families World Central Kitchen (WCK) has developed a mind-bending ability to respond to seemingly every major disaster across the globe to serve meals to those in need. The crisis in Ukraine is no different. Chef José Andrés and WCK were one of the first relief agencies on the ground there, distributing food at the country's border with Poland. According to the WCK Twitter account, the organization has been serving hot meals to refugees arriving […] todayMarch 8, 2022
insert_link Food & Drink New HPAI Bird Flu Outbreak Hits U.S. Chickens — Here’s What You Need to Know After dealing with the worst pandemic in generations, many Americans are likely more wary of emerging outbreaks than they were in the past. So not that "bird flu" ever sounded amazing, but in 2022, you're justified in wanting to know what exactly is happening. First, the bad news: Bird flu has recently been detected in the United States. On February 16, the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) wrote that the […] todayMarch 7, 2022
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