Felicia LaLomia

From dates and pomegranates to honey and apples, here’s what it all means.

Will you be able to order your spicy chicken sandwich?

Being served a straight-from-the-grill hot dog is the harbinger of summer. With that first bite, we’re promised tank tops, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Hot days and cool nights. Barbecues and pool parties. In short, hot dogs are glorious. But for something so sacred, chances are that when browsing your grocery store’s frankfurter section, you’re not thinking too hard. You might go with a familiar brand, or a variety that’s a few cents cheaper. A hot dog is a hot dog, right? Wrong! Turns out, when…

There’s a lot to love about all the new drinks Starbucks rolls out. But at the end of the day, it’s the heavy-hitters that matter. The cult faves. The ones you always order again. Maybe it’s the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte or a cup of Pike Place. Or perhaps it’s a new innovative Starbucks secret menu drink—and even one that’s earned its place on the permanent menu (we love you, Pink Drink).Whether you’re on the hunt for a new regular or just looking to try something new, these are the ultimate S…

We get it. Memorial Day weekend is a long three days. You run around from cookout to cookout (and maybe even host your own), carting kids in cars, flipping burgers on grills, and chowing down on lots and lots of corn on the cob and mac salad. By Memorial Day—which this year falls on Monday, May 29—there’s a good chance you’ll be totally exhausted and cooked out. The last thing you might want to do is turn on your own oven, stove, or grill and whip up an entirely new meal.Good news, you don’t hav…

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If you’re a Starbucks fan, chances are that even on holidays you’re eager to get your caffeine fix. Because if you’re anything like us, you’ll likely brave through a marathon of holiday cooking and need some coffee to get through it.Need a beverage pairing to go with your festive brunch? Want a burst of energy to last you until your traditional Easter dinner? Odds are that you’ll want to stop by our favorite coffee chain. But before you grab your keys and rush out the door, you should ask yourse…

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Salads are great and all (proof we love a big ol’ bowl of greens, right this way!), but eating them day in and day out gets old fast. Meal kits and delivery services can help infuse variety into one’s diet, but what if you’re vegan? Don’t worry, we’ve got you: These are the best plant-based meals kits, no matter if you’re a newbie to nixing animal products or have been eating vegan for years. And if you’re not vegan? Even devoted carnivores stand to benefit from eating more plant-based meals, an…

Look, we get it. Sometimes cooking for a holiday is just too much. So instead of making your own Easter ham, side dishes, and desserts, give yourself permission to opt for takeout. Choose wisely, and the meal will be just as satisfying and so much easier. Swayed by this line of thought? Good news: Plenty of your favorite food chains offer easy family-style to-go meals for the holiday, which can be delivered to your door or picked up curbside. Even better—some restaurants even offer alcoholic bev…

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Eggs are everywhere during the Easter season—in the candy aisle, hidden around your front yard, in Easter table centerpieces. You get the picture. If you’re a fan of chocolate eggs, we have a feeling that Cadbury creme eggs are your go-to. And while that Easter classic is beloved for good reason, there’s another deserving contender for all-time-best-Easter-candy: Cadbury mini eggs. With their hard outer candy shell in pastel shades, creamy milk chocolate interior, and petite size, Cadbury mini e…

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There’s the shopping list you make before you go to Trader Joe’s—the stuff your pantry actually needs, like bananas, eggs, bread, and so on. And then there are the items that call to you from the aisles, that catch your eye and draw you toward them. The newly released snack that you just have to try. The cult favorites you can’t resist. You’ll probably find them among the 50 items listed here. There are seasonal faves (buy them in bulk, they may disappear soon!) and some newer products that are…

Your favorite drinks, with less fat and sugar.

Goodbye, turkey. Hello, Big Mac.

We’ll cheers to that!

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It’s safe to say we’re in the golden age of beer. And that means it’s a great time to expand your horizons and discover new-to-you styles. To help you do just that, we’ve rounded up 31 of the best beers you can sip on right now. From mainstream lagers and historic Belgian ales to cult-status IPAs and innovative craft stouts, these are the hits: the flagship beers, the genre-establishing beers, the experimental beers that took off. We’ve also defined the different types of beers for you, so while…

It’s time to stage an intervention for anybody who actually like those Spongebob popsicles.