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Feb
12
2022
By Troy Warren
Get Ready to Order Your Big Mac from a Virtual McDonald’s in the Metaverse

Get Ready to Order Your Big Mac from a Virtual McDonald’s in the Metaverse

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By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #Foodie  #NFTMickey D's, Panera, and more digital fast food restaurants could soon offer NFTs and actual food for delivery.Oh man, get ready to explain this one to your parents. Earlier this week, trademark attorney Josh Gerben reported that McDonald's had filed 10 new trademark applications indicating that it is planning to open a virtual restaurant in the online metaverse.According to documents shared by Gerben, the applications include trademark protections for "virtual food and beverage products;  downloadable multimedia files containing artwork, text, audio and video files and non-fungible tokens," as well as for…
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Feb
08
2022
By Troy Warren
You Can Finally Order a Chicken Sandwich Big Enough to Snuggle

You Can Finally Order a Chicken Sandwich Big Enough to Snuggle

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By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieKFC's massive $99 sandwich is now available from Pillow Pets.Valentine's Day is one week away, and whether you're in a relationship or you'll be celebrating your singledom next Monday, KFC has the perfect gift for you. The Louisville, Kentucky-based chicken giant has partnered with squishy toy company Pillow Pets to release an oversized plush version of its own chicken sandwich.The almost-three-foot-wide KFC Chicken Sandwich Snuggler "features a realistic looking double-breaded, Extra Crispy chicken breast filet, buttery brioche bun, thick pickles, and the perfect amount of the Colonel's real mayo," according to the…
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Feb
07
2022
By Troy Warren
Florida’s Orange Crop Will Be the Smallest Since World War II

Florida’s Orange Crop Will Be the Smallest Since World War II

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By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieExperts cited the spread of a disease called citrus greening as contributing to the decline.According to the most recent forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Florida's orange crop could be the smallest since World War II. At its peak, the Sunshine State produced 244 million 90-pound boxes of oranges annually; this year, Florida's orange growers are only expected to produce 44.5 million boxes.That number has dwindled by another 1.5 million boxes since the USDA's previous citrus-production forecast was published in December. This year's small yield also means that California will produce…
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Feb
06
2022
By Troy Warren
Ikea Now Sells Its Own Plant-Based ‘Meat’ So You Can Assemble the Meatballs Yourself

Ikea Now Sells Its Own Plant-Based ‘Meat’ So You Can Assemble the Meatballs Yourself

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieLike similar products on the market, Ikea's plant-based mince can be used just like ground beef.If anyone were to ask you what Ikea is, you'd likely just say it's a furniture store. But as anyone who's ever actually shopped there knows, when you set foot in Ikea, you never know what you'll walk out with. (Swedish meatball scented candle, anyone?) And no, Ikea doesn't have a full-blown grocery department like Walmart or Target, but the chain does offer an intriguing selection of food and drink in its Swedish Food Market, and recently,…
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Feb
05
2022
By Troy Warren
Shake Shack Started a Dating Site That Gives You a Free Chicken Sandwich When You Match with Someone

Shake Shack Started a Dating Site That Gives You a Free Chicken Sandwich When You Match with Someone

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieEating and bonding are intrinsically tied together. But even though everyone can go so far as to place their own delivery order from a different restaurant these days, DoorDash understands the connecting power of food. The delivery giant has teamed up with Shake Shack — which recently added a Buffalo chicken sandwich to the menu — to create a chicken sandwich-themed dating site.Available from now until February 15, Eat Cute is described as a "spicy dating site to help singles find their perfect match over their shared love of Shake Shack's new Buffalo…
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Jan
31
2022
By Troy Warren
Is It Even a Super Bowl Party Without a Chili Cheese Keg?

Is It Even a Super Bowl Party Without a Chili Cheese Keg?

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieHormel created a working chili cheese-dispensing tap and they'll deliver it to one lucky winner.Plenty of foods are Super Bowl party staples — like Buffalo wings and pizza — but for my money, the final game of the NFL season is dip's time to shine. I'll eat chicken wings any day of the year, but how often do you break out a serious dip without an extended gathering of friends?The chili specialists at Hormel understand the importance of a dip on Super Bowl Sunday, and this year, they're pushing the party to…
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Jan
30
2022
By Troy Warren
McDonald’s Wants You to ‘Hack’ Your Order with a ‘Surf + Turf’ Cheeseburgers and ‘Land, Air, & Sea’ Big Mac

McDonald’s Wants You to ‘Hack’ Your Order with a ‘Surf + Turf’ Cheeseburgers and ‘Land, Air, & Sea’ Big Mac

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By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie Four "new" fan-inspired sandwich mashup options will be available in restaurants or through the app starting on January 31. If you search the hashtags #menuhack or #secretmenu on TikTok or Twitter, you'll find an absolutely overwhelming selection of items you could theoretically get at your favorite fast food restaurant. But with so many #hacks out there, you also run the risk of ordering something that, like, only 15 people have heard, or you'll slow down the drive-thru line while you try to explain whatever a "Triple Clanger" is, or both.…
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Jan
29
2022
By Troy Warren
Little Debbie’s Beloved Snack Cakes Are Now Ice Cream Flavors

Little Debbie’s Beloved Snack Cakes Are Now Ice Cream Flavors

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By Adam Campbell-Schmitt | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie Check the freezer section for pints of Oatmeal Creme Pies, Swiss Rolls, and Cosmic Brownies. You can't resist them. They beckon you from their little shelf next to supermarket checkout or below the bodega counter. Those classic cellophane-wrapped pastries from Little Debbie — with their bold labels, cheerful mascot, and, most importantly, frosting — always seem to sneak their way into your shopping bag. But soon you'll also be able to find those same flavors popping up in your freezer. This week, Hudsonville Ice Cream announced a continuing partnership with…
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Jan
28
2022
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By Troy Warren
Oreo Created Its Own Line of Frozen Treats with Creme-Flavored Ice Cream

Oreo Created Its Own Line of Frozen Treats with Creme-Flavored Ice Cream

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieAfter years of co-branded ice cream products, Oreo says they're finally doing frozen treats their way.Even in an era where every product seems to need plenty of spinoffs, few brands have extended their range like Oreo has. Beyond a million different flavors (give or take one or two), we've seen Oreo collabs with the likes of Pokemon and the NBA, gluten-free Oreos, an Oreo cafe, a branded Oreo wine… You get the picture.So is there anything Oreo hasn't done yet? Well, yes… kind of.Stick with me here: Yes, Oreo has done ice…
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Jan
26
2022
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By Troy Warren
Dolly Parton Is Releasing Her Own Cake Mixes with Duncan Hines

Dolly Parton Is Releasing Her Own Cake Mixes with Duncan Hines

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieThe boxed mixes feature recipes inspired by Dolly's family favorites.Dolly Parton has long been known as "The Queen of County," but in 2022, she's been angling for the title of "The Queen of Sweet Treat Collaborations." Last week, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream announced they're bringing back the singer's signature flavor, Strawberry Pretzel Pie. And today, the cake mix specialists at Duncan Hines have announced the release of an entire line of "Dolly's Southern Favorites."Arriving this March, this Dolly Parton x Duncan Hines collab includes two cake mixes and two frostings, all of…
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