Food

Out of all the life-changing hacks I've gathered in my last 24 years, I have to say that one of the most valuable lessons so far is that not all good wine has to be expensive. In fact, some of my favorite wines cost just under a tenner. If you are…

When I'm feeling particularly glum, I usually start to crave comfort foods: mountains of soft bread, creamy vegan ice cream, my abuela's black bean recipe. And while I have no regrets about eating what my body's asking for, I sometimes wonder…

The ultimate Halloween cross-over candy is here, and TBH, I don't know how I feel about it. The ghoulish festivities might be months away, but Sour Patch Kids is already putting a tart spin on one of the spooky holiday's most signature confections…

Out of every single holiday, I have to say that National Potato Day is by far one of the most important of them all. So, you'd imagine I'm pretty psyched to celebrate it this Sunday, Aug. 19. Not only does it celebrate the best (and most versatile)…

For some reason, there's something special about traveling by train that is so incredibly charming to me (and no, I'm not talking about when you ride the subway and actually manage to snag a seat). I'm talking about good, old-fashioned, above-ground…

You and I are both well-aware that keeping up with the news can be uh, well, pretty bleak. Seriously, don't even get me started on this. However, if you manage to keep up with McDonald's news at all, you're probably feeling pretty good right about…

For me, coffee runs are totally and utterly strategic. Not only do I plan most of my Starbucks trips around my energy slumps, but I also tailor my orders to how much caffeine I want. For example, during early morning treks to Starbies, I'll go for a…

True life: I've been reprimanded by both baristas and friends alike several times in the last week for prematurely ordering a pumpkin spice latte (PSL) in the middle of August. What can I say? I just can't help myself once I get a whiff of that…

Many people claim that there's a place and time for everything. In most cases, I would whole-heartedly agree. However, it's merely a fact of life that french fries are perfect anytime, anywhere. Please, try and fight me on this, but you'll…

First, there were the delicious (and totally classic) chocolate-filled advent calendars, which almost everyone has come to know and love. Then, the Christmas countdowns got real creative. There were cookie advent calendars, workout advent calendars…

If you have a sweet tooth, this one is for you. Cinnabon is teaming up with Carvel Ice Cream to create a Churro Ice Cream Sandwich. The new menu item is inspired by Cinnabon's signature cinnamon rolls. You know, the ones you used to walk by in the…

While my food palette has changed drastically over the last 24 years (aka broccoli is no longer my own worst enemy), my love for dinosaur-shaped foods still burns as passionate as ever. First, dino-shaped chicken nuggets made their way into my life,…

Just when I thought I was reaching expert status on all things pertaining to trendy diets, fitness entrepreneur Chalene Johnson throws me for a curve and jumpstarts her own program. Brand new on the market, the 131 Diet is a virtual coaching program…

Basic Bettys, step away from your Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) tracker for a moment, because Starbucks has got a PSA (pumpkin spice announcement) for you. It turns out that you might not have to wait for the seasons to change to start living your best…

The thought of waking up and hitting the gym without eating anything beforehand makes me want to die. (Me? Dramatic? Never.) I don't know about you, but if I trying squeezing in an a.m. sweat sesh fasted, I wouldn't be able to get anything done…

Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but it's pretty much a fact of life that McDonald's chicken tenders are one of our country's national treasures. Right? Just think about it: They're crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They're a timeless…

Lately, I've been in somewhat of a snack rut. Maybe everyone goes through something like this every once in a while, but at this point, I've had my fair share of crudités and hummus. I've also eaten way too many bags of popcorn to count, and don't…

When I was a student — way, way, back in the day — I pretty much did anything for free food. I'd go to club meetings I wasn't actually interested in joining, attend spirit events that really didn't tickle my fancy, and even participate in a highly…

Let's be real: There's nothing better than starting a chilly autumn morning with a warm cup of coffee and a pumpkin-flavored doughnut. In fact, I'm ready to trade my rosé glass in for a steaming autumn latte, and I'm not even ashamed. Thankfully,…

Even though the leaves aren't changing (yet) and it's still pretty hot out there, fall is right around the corner. If you're looking for a sign that fall is on the way, look no further than Dunkin' Donuts. Ahead of the official start of the autumn…