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America’s nostalgia dessert moment is bigger than most people realize, and vanilla milkshakes are leading it

June 20 is National Vanilla Milkshake Day, and if any drink has earned its own day, it is this one. The milkshake in its current form traces back to 1922, when a Walgreens employee in Chicago added two scoops of vanilla ice cream to a malted milk drink and accidentally

The martini cracked the global top 10 for 2 years straight, and new data credits a drink that looks nothing like the original

June 19 is National Martini Day, and the drink it honors has ranked among the world’s most-ordered cocktails for a second consecutive year on terms its midcentury reputation never anticipated. Younger consumers drive the category through mini pours, afternoon occasions and flight menus that remove the intimidation of

Vancouver in summer: The food city that’s finally getting its due

Vancouver has earned a place on every serious food traveler’s list for 2026, and the FIFA World Cup is only part of the reason. The Michelin Guide named it one of 16 best food cities in the world for 2026, and recommended summer: the season when Pacific seafood peaks,

11 budget dinners perfect for any week when money is tight

When the grocery budget feels tighter than usual, these 11 dinner ideas help make the week feel manageable. There are plenty of options to choose from without making meals seem boring or repetitive. One of these could be exactly what you need when spending less matters most. Budget-friendly food

Most summer fruit dishes play it safe. These 17 don’t.

A bowl of ripe fruit is always welcome, but 17 fresh ideas show how much more it can do. Some choices feel playful, while others bring a bolder edge that keeps things interesting. The fun comes from not knowing exactly what direction the next dish will take. Collections like this

Summer’s imperfect produce is too good to waste

Vegetable prices in April were up 3.1%, more than what shoppers spent in March 2026, and fruit prices by 1.2%. Grocery costs continue to climb, and fresh produce is no exception. Using imperfect summer produce in your meals is a great way to stretch your grocery budget and

8 in 10 Americans now dine out to connect, and new data shows the format built for that was never American to begin with

The Spanish figured out something about eating that much of the world is still catching up to: a meal shared in pieces is better than one consumed alone. World Tapas Day on June 18 celebrates the tradition that made passing plates, trying a little of everything and having a conversation