Dining with DW

05/18/2026

The price of cookies is getting serious.

05/09/2026

Taco Bell in the 1990s... with the one 10-pack of tacos for $4.89 or 6 pack for $2.94

I'm loving the packaging too, the box with the old Taco Bell logo and color scheme. How times have changed.

05/05/2026

Happy…

05/02/2026

Saturday Food Funnies

04/30/2026

Doritos just dropped a new Ultimate Garlic Parm flavor just in time for the summer!

This flavor was previously released in Canada and now gets a US release - so far it's been spotted at Sam's Club but there are listings for smaller bags to arrive in other stores.

Are you excited for some Ultimate Garlic Parm Doritos goodness?

04/29/2026

Today is National Shrimp Scampi Day!
Did You Know:
Shrimp scampi is a popular Italian-American dish that, in a twist of culinary translation, actually means "shrimp shrimp"

Translation Error: In Italy, scampi refers to langoustines (a small, clawed lobster). Using shrimp was a substitution that stuck.

The Original Prep: Traditionally in Europe, the scampi is sometimes breaded or cooked in olive oil, garlic, and butter.

Popularization: The dish was popularized in the US after World War II, with the Tenakill Restaurant in New Jersey being one of the first to feature it.

Key Ingredients: The classic Americanized sauce consists of butter, garlic, white wine, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.

Serving Style: While often served over pasta (like linguine) or with bread in the US, authentic Italian preparations may not include pasta.

Last Meal Choice: In some surveys, a significant 19% of people cited shrimp scampi as their chosen last meal.

04/29/2026

Meme to menu. The power of social media makes a joke into a real item.

What started as a simple social media joke quickly turned into something much bigger when McDonald's introduced the "McMullet."

04/27/2026

Today is National Gummy Bear Day.
Did You Know:
Gummy bears were invented in 1922 by Hans Riegel Sr. in Germany, originally inspired by trained "dancing bears" at festivals. Originally called "Tanzbären" (dancing bears), they were taller and slimmer than modern Haribo Goldbears. These popular treats are made in a machine called a "starch mogul" and come in over 100 flavors worldwide

04/27/2026

Today is National Devil Dogs Day.
Did You Know:
Drake's Devil Dogs are cream-filled devil's food cakes created in 1926, named after the World War I nickname for U.S. Marines ("Teufel Hunden" or Devil Dogs). Originally from New York, they are a staple Drake's Cakes product featuring two chocolate cakes with white cream between, often enjoyed frozen in the summer.