Packaged Food

Peanut Butter Pop-Tarts Released for the First Time in 27 Years

May 14, 2013 // 3:39 pm

We’ve been begging for a peanut butter Pop-Tart ever since the Peanut Butter & Jelly Pop-Tart was discontinued in 1986. Now, after 27 years of waiting, Pop-Tart scientists have created the perfect mix of flavors to bring us Peanut Butter Pop-Tarts and Frosted Chocolate Peanut Butter Pop-Tarts. At least that’s…

Oscar Mayer Brings the Masses Bacon Dogs

May 14, 2013 // 2:17 pm

Oscar Mayer has answered meat lovers’ prayers and brought forth the ultimate bacon product: Bacon Dogs.

The first of their kind, these bacon-based franks are set to hit shelves this week, just in time for Memorial Day barbecues across the country. Since these Bacon Dogs come infused with America’s favorite…

New Oreo Campaign Proves Owl City Can Actually Write Something Sappier than ‘Fireflies’

May 13, 2013 // 2:50 pm

Singer-songwriter Adam Young is too precious for this world. While the rest of us seethe through rush hour and knock back coffee beans brewed blacker than our souls, Young (better known for his stage name “Owl City”) is just sitting here, singing about the three little pigs and just…

How to Trick Yourself Into Thinking Those Stale Pringles are Still Good

May 10, 2013 // 6:00 am

Most people know the best way to check if chips are still good is just to take a bite. If there’s a nice crunch to it, you’re set, but if the break feels a little dull, a little muted, the can has likely seen better days.

Nevertheless, scientists from…

Cheesy Garlic Bread Wins Lay’s ‘Do Us a Flavor’ Contest, Winner Receives $1 Million

May 7, 2013 // 2:53 pm

The masses have spoken and declared “Cheesy Garlic Bread” the winner of Lay’s  “Do Us a Flavor” contest. The flavor beat out contenders, ”Sriracha” and “Chicken & Waffles,” to win over fan taste buds. At least, apparently. I’m still a bit flabbergasted as to how ho-hum…

ICYMI: Haagen-Dazs Does Sea Salt Caramel, Limoncello & More Gelato Flavors

May 2, 2013 // 1:24 pm

Like McDonald’s serving breakfast all day, it’s that duh(licious) moment all of us having been waiting for. Finally, finally, the ice cream equivalent of really fancy wine is releasing their line of gelato. That’s right: Haagen-Dazs is going Italian.

Seven new flavors started appearing on shelves in…

Brunch Up with Maple Bacon, Pancake & Glazed Donut Liqueur

April 28, 2013 // 6:00 am

They say (and by “they” I mean “me”) that the perfect hangover cure is a shot of whiskey before a healthy serving of fried eggs, toast and bacon. That being said, Mama Walker’s line of breakfast liqueurs was bound to happen. The flavors are available in Maple…

New Bubble Gum & Sweet Lemonade Flavored PEEPS Are Summer-Ready

April 25, 2013 // 6:01 pm

When I think summer, I think lemonade stands and the hot hot sun. Then, I think bubble gum, naturally. Either way, Peeps — the famed marshmallow sugar rushes — are rolling out with new Bubble Gum-flavored Marshmallow Chicks and Sweet Lemonade-flavored Marshmallow Chicks.

Mind…