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Viral Easter candy trends pair giant 'smash eggs,' pricey treats with 'better-for-you' swaps

April 3, 2026

Viral Easter candy trends pair giant 'smash eggs,' pricey treats with 'better-for-you' swaps

Retro freeze-dried favorites, Dubai-style chocolate eggs and giant smash bunnies lead the viral Easter candy trends taking over TikTok and baskets in 2026.

Swanky Michelin-starred restaurant owner questions blue state's affordable housing project

February 18, 2026

Swanky Michelin-starred restaurant owner questions blue state's affordable housing project

Celebrity chef Thomas Keller raises concerns about Yountville, California's 150-unit affordable housing project, calling for a pause on the $11 million development.

Chef recreates Olympic dessert that has athletes eating lava cake for breakfast

February 16, 2026

Chef recreates Olympic dessert that has athletes eating lava cake for breakfast

New York-based chef Danielle Sepsy shares her latest Olympic Village-inspired creation, recreating a viral chocolate lava cake from the 2026 Winter Games in Milan after a muffin craze swept the 2024 Olympics.

McDonald's McNugget Caviar sells out in minutes as content creator calls combo 'ridiculous, but it works'

February 13, 2026

McDonald's McNugget Caviar sells out in minutes as content creator calls combo 'ridiculous, but it works'

McDonald's McNugget Caviar kits sold out instantly after launching on Feb. 10, crashing the website and sparking viral social media buzz. A content creator shares her take.

America's best coffee isn't in cafes anymore; it's showing up at gas stations

January 3, 2026

America's best coffee isn't in cafes anymore; it's showing up at gas stations

Quality craft coffee thrives in unexpected places as coffee shops set up inside gas stations across America, creating unique destinations for coffee lovers.

Army veteran turns 'seriously addictive' chocolate popcorn into holiday gift sensation

December 13, 2025

Army veteran turns 'seriously addictive' chocolate popcorn into holiday gift sensation

Veteran-owned Funky Chunky gourmet popcorn becomes a holiday gift favorite with chocolate-drizzled caramel corn and artisanal small-batch craftsmanship.

American cheddar stuns global judges, beating out European cheeses and sparking worldwide reaction

December 7, 2025

American cheddar stuns global judges, beating out European cheeses and sparking worldwide reaction

Swiss Gruyère wins the World Cheese Awards, beating 5,244 entries from 46 countries — while an American cheddar produced and sold in New York ties for fifth place.

Forget sugar and cream: A viral coffee hack might transform your morning brew

October 16, 2025

Forget sugar and cream: A viral coffee hack might transform your morning brew

Salt in coffee, practiced in Turkey, Vietnam and Taiwan for generations, is gaining popularity as users rediscover this traditional method to balance flavor and reduce bitterness.

'Next Level Chef' challenges American food norms with 'bug bite' ingredients

August 16, 2025

'Next Level Chef' challenges American food norms with 'bug bite' ingredients

Working alongside an entomologist, "Next Level Chef" judge Richard Blais is experimenting with cooking insects from mealworms to black ants for an upcoming digital short.

Las Vegas-based TikToker documents long lines at buffet as tourist season ramps up

July 24, 2025

Las Vegas-based TikToker documents long lines at buffet as tourist season ramps up

TikTok creator Dave O. Shepardson, based in Las Vegas, showed the long buffet line at the MGM Grand.