Food & Drink

7 Brew Plans Nationwide Bakery Launch

7 Brew will launch its first nationwide bakery lineup at participating locations Nov. 1, with five treats—including drink-inspired bars and loaves—priced at $3 each. The chain is also introducing seasonal dessert-inspired drinks, with French Silk and Tiramisu flavors joining its permanent menu.

Chefs Endorse Slow Cooker Classics for Busy Weeknight Meals

Home cooks recommend viral recipes that have proved worth repeating, alongside dependable slow-cooker meals for busy weeks. The collections range from easy protein-packed chicken dinners to classic, chef-approved Crock-Pot dishes that reward a little preparation with low-effort meals.

7 Brew Plans Expansion in Florida, Ohio

7 Brew is expanding in several markets: a proposed drive-through at Margate, Florida’s Palm Lakes Plaza is under city review amid traffic and site-plan concerns, while a Springfield, Ohio, stand is expected to open by year-end and add 75 jobs. In Springfield, Illinois, a third location is also being considered, though nearby businesses have raised concerns.

Comfort-Food Recipes Span Soups, Rice, Canned-Soup Hacks

The articles offer several comforting meal ideas, including creamy taco soup, Southern chicken stew and Cajun-style dirty soup. For a quick upgrade to canned soup, one writer recommends adding a splash of wine to deepen its flavor.

Dinnerware Finds Span Vintage, Holiday, Harvest Styles

Several articles spotlight dinnerware for collectors and seasonal tables, from identifying vintage Franciscan Starburst pieces to affordable modern sets at Costco and Sam’s Club and harvest-themed plates from Pottery Barn. The coverage emphasizes decorative patterns alongside practical features such as durability and easy care.

Home cooks turn vegetables into soups, dinners

Easy vegetable meals can make use of canned staples or produce nearing its end, from quick soups and Dolly Parton’s creamy Stampede soup to a flexible broccoli-and-mushroom stir-fry. A harvest soup offers another adaptable way to use the garden’s last vegetables and herbs.

Recipes Spotlight Slow-Cooker Meals, Hearty Casseroles

The articles highlight convenient, hearty dishes for family meals, from slow-cooker pork, beef, chicken and other mains to casseroles for dinner, breakfast and brunch. The recipes emphasize make-ahead or low-effort preparation, with options ranging from sloppy joe bake and sausage breakfast casseroles to beef enchilada and hash brown casseroles.

Dunkin launches 12 Halloween drinks

Dunkin’ has launched a limited-time Halloween drink menu featuring green-apple Dunkin’ Zero varieties and purple marshmallow cold foam, used in seasonal energy drinks, refreshers, lattes and other beverages. The lineup became available September 30, with more Halloween promotions expected during October.

Jimmy John's launches swicy pickle bites in 48-oz buckets

SoHo Bakery’s $60 Rye Loaf Goes Viral

Austrian bakery Martin Auer’s first U.S. shop in SoHo is selling rye loaves for $60, citing imported flour, high New York operating costs and a lengthy fermentation and baking process. The price has sparked viral debate, with some calling it excessive while others praise the bread and treat the purchase as a luxury experience.

Dunkin' and L.L. Bean launch merch drop with free coffee giveaway

Mushroom pasta recipe

US and Chinese fast-food chains open outlets in each other's markets

Church's opened its first Shanghai store last month with 600 more planned as Mixue drew cold crowds in New York in two-way U.S.-China fast-food expansion.

Whole Foods recalls cheese in seven states over undeclared egg protein

Whole Foods Market is recalling Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold in 18 stores across seven states due to undeclared egg lysozyme, a risk for egg-allergic individuals; affected products include Cabricharme varieties with PLU codes 57953 or 54670 and best-by dates through October 7, 2026, and customers are advised to destroy the cheese or obtain a refund as no illnesses have been reported.

Potato Chips Pulled Over Unauthorized Colombian Pork

Across the board, readers learn about evolving potato chip trends—from taste-tested brand rankings revealing mixed results (with Pringles among the less-favored options) and Lay's 2025 redesign emphasizing real potatoes, to do-it-yourself baked chips and loaded hash-brown ‘potato skins’ variations that reinvent snacking—while a recall of more than 200 pounds of Colombian-pork–containing chips triggers consumer caution.

Domino's offers up to $1 million in free pizza for rival receipts

Domino's is offering up to $1 million in free personal Domino pizzas to customers who first eat at rival fast-food chains and upload their receipts to IsTheDominoWorthy.com, as part of its new Detroit-style Domino pizza launch. The promotion runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 30 (or while supplies last) and invites customers to decide if the Domino is worthy by comparing it with items like the Big Mac, Whopper, Crunchwrap, Chick-fil-A sandwich, or a Chipotle burrito.

Olive Garden Reintroduces Never-Ending Pasta Bowl Nationwide

Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Bowl returns this fall, running through November 22 with unlimited pasta, soup, and breadsticks starting at $14.99 and introducing two new add-ons: Spicy Alfredo and Crispy Shrimp Fritta. The brand also revived the Never-Ending Pasta Pass for a limited run of 10,000 passes at $100, which sold out, with nationwide participation including New York locations.

Cassava Brownies Cooking Class Trains 20 in Banjarnegara

Cassava remains a staple with both economic potential and safety concerns: in Nigeria, health authorities are investigating multiple deaths linked to cassava flour dishes amid warnings about improper processing and cyanide risk, while in Indonesia a university-led initiative trains locals to convert cassava into value-added products like cassava brownies to boost livelihoods, and a separate household guide demonstrates how to prepare crispy cassava sticks at home.

Everything Sprouts recalls after 55 sick nationwide

A nationwide outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts, LLC in Minneapolis has sickened at least 55 people across 15 states, prompting a recall of 5-ounce Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. The FDA had previously warned the facility for serious violations, and authorities continue investigations with illnesses reported across multiple states and several hospitalizations.