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Dunkin’ Donuts Pushes Shareholders to Think Twice About K-Cup Waste
Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. recently made changes to their flagship Dunkin’ Donuts menu by replacing the classic Coffee Coolatta and pledging to remove artificial coloring from its products by 2018. Now some of the company’s shareholders are urging it to re-evaluate the use of K-Cup single-use beverage pods and consider their environmental impact.
Starbucks Teams Up With Millennial-Favorite Lifestyle Brand Ban.do for a New Drinkware Collection
Starbucks is joining forces with Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand Ban.do for a limited edition collection that’s filled with nothing but “good times” and lots of millennial pink. The collection is officially launching on May 16, exclusively at Starbucks stores in Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Taiwan, South Korea, and China.
This Art Director Made a Bloody Mary Campaign to Land Her Next Job
There’s no doubt that job hunting is a struggle, especially for those in creative fields, where it can be tough to stand out. To break away from the traditional emailed applications, American art director Jessica Stahl created a campaign about Bloody Mary mixes to highlight her skills — and hopefully help her land her next gig. The campaign, called Get Bloody Creative, was inspired by creatives in the advertising industry trying to recover after a night out.
Drinking Tequila Is Good for Your Bones
Get your salted rims and limes ready! There’s now yet another reason to drink tequila: bone health. We already know that tequila helps digestion and can balance gut bacteria, but a new study published by scientists at the Center for Research and Advanced Studies in Mexico theorizes that regular moderate consumption of tequila could help prevent the advance of osteoporosis. Blue agave — the variety that’s found in tequila — can help improve magnesium absorption, which is essential for strong bones.
You Can Make Your Own Beer in a Closet
The home brewing revolution is going strong, and brewing your own beer at home has some major perks: You can design the exact beer that you want to drink, you can drink your own creations, and you’ll discover that you have a lot more friends than you thought you did. Homebrew clubs and festivals in just about every major city are a great way to meet other brewers, and what started as a hobby might just turn into a full-fledged career.
Switch Up Brunch With Verde Marias, Instead of That Same Ol’ Bloody Mary
The bloody mary game has been played hard for a long time. Drinks topped with cheeseburgers, seafood skewers and Italian hoagies have all made an appearance, and build-your-own bloody mary bars pop up at every brunch in town. Switch it up with a green bloody mary, the fresh new girl in town, with tomatillos subbing in for the tomato juice, fresh chiles for heat and avocado providing creaminess. At Chicago's Publican Anker, it's called a Verde Maria.
Mionetto Prosecco Announces 3rd Annual "Cocktail Challenge"
The inaugural challenge in 2016 received over 600 entries, but ultimately two cocktails reigned supreme. On the consumer level, Dassy Pawlik from Buffalo, New York won with her inspired recipe, “Pompelmo Spruzzo,” which took Mionetto’s Brut Prosecco to another level. Meanwhile, the professional winner Patti Scarf from Kalamazoo, Michigan took a refreshing approach with the “Cucumber Fizz,” pairing the flagship Mionetto Prosecco Brut with cucumber, gin, and simple syrup.
Police Blame Rats for Missing Confiscated Alcohol in India
Since the banning of alcohol in Bihar, India, in 2016, police have reportedly seized more than 900,000 liters of the substance, according to the BBC. However, the supply has mysteriously diminished since then, and police are saying that rats are to blame. During a meeting, Manu Maharaj, senior superintendent of police in Patna, said his team told him that a majority of the alcohol was either consumed or destroyed by rats, The Hindu reported.
16 Rosé Wines to Pop Open for Mother's Day or Spring or Anytime
It seems almost unfair to rosé to start thinking about it, and talking about it, and looking for it when spring comes around, or even more specifically, as Mother's Day approaches. Then again, how many of us think about turkey and stuffing outside of November? Or corned beef and cabbage outside of March? No one is stopping you from planning those meals on any day of the year, calendar be damned. Yet you don't. At least most of you don't.
Starbucks Looks to Reduce Gender Wage Gap
Starbucks has just announced a commitment to reducing the gender-based wage gap through total transparency. “Male and female partners who perform similar work are paid within 99.7 percent of each other,” a new report released by Starbucks’ corporate office says.
Man Landed 7 Years in Prison for Counterfeiting 5-Hour Energy Shots
In 2015, 11 people were indicted on charges for selling fake 5-Hour Energy drinks in California according to Associated Press. Now, one of the primary defendants, Walid Jamil, has been sentenced to 7 years in prison. His sentence is in addition to a $10 million civil judgment and $555,801.31 in criminal restitution to be paid to the makers of genuine 5-Hour Energy, FoodNavigator-USA reported.
Barbecue Tofu Tacos
These tacos are vegan friendlyApr 7, 2017 | 4:48 pm Recipe Courtesy of House Foods and Jane Ko “Tacos are a food group for those of us that live in Austin – we have tacos for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Popular taco options include barbacoa, chicken, al pastor, or shrimp, so I wanted to create a taco recipe that was both vegan and vegetarian-friendly.” -Jane
Rhubarb Recipes You Should Be Making This Season
Rhubarb is a wonderful thing, and it is finally in season. It is extremely versatile: It can be stewed, pickled, dried, juiced, or candied, and turned into any number of delicious dishes. Though its leaves are toxic, the delightfully acidic ruby-red stalks more than make up for that fact. As well as being utterly delicious, rhubarb is also considered by many to be a source of great health benefits, reportedly promoting weight loss, good digestion, bone growth, and blood circulation.
The Most Popular Diets of Every Decade Since 1900
Some of the twentieth century’s many diet fads were ludicrous inventions of quack doctors, food companies, ministers, and even in some cases, cigarette brands, but despite being crazy and absurd, these diets shouldn’t be viewed with disdain; rather they should be interpreted as badges of society’s dogged, if often misguided, pursuit of a healthier existence.
Healthy Scotcharoos
Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper or foil and set aside. Add the brown rice cereal to a large bowl and set aside. In food processor, blend dates with 1 tablespoon of water until almost smooth and broken up. (Small chunks left are okay.) In saucepan over medium-high heat, add date mixture, maple syrup, and coconut oil and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes. Add the nut butter and sea salt and mix, stirring constantly until melted. Remove from pan.
You Can Eat These 15 Sweet Treats and Still Lose Weight
Beach season is approaching, and looking good in that swim suit is weighing on people’s minds more than ever. A consistent diet and exercise routine is the only reliable way to achieve long term weight-loss goals, but sticking to any healthy eating regimen is difficult, especially a regimen absent of any sweet relief.
Heineken Promotes Hard Cider With Teetotaler
Celebrating a brand's storied history is an excellent way to advertise, but companies should always make sure they're talking about the right people, because mistakes can be really embarrassing.
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