Focus: Hope in need of volunteers as nonprofit combats food insecurity in metro Detroit
Some 42,000 boxes of food are delivered to seniors throughout Southeast Michigan every year thanks to the help of volunteers.
Distillery planting Michigan State kiwi orchard, plans to make kiwi-infused vodka
Mammoth Distilling is planting the vines of 200 Michigan State kiwi plants to start an orchard in Central Lake. The plan is to get the orchard going now and in two years have enough fruit to start distilling a kiwi liqueur and a kiwi-infused vodka.
Ice cream brand offering $5K endorsement deal to those who keep New Year’s resolutions
Eating ice cream could actually benefit your New Year’s resolution in 2024. Ten lucky people will be paid $5,000, receive exclusive swag and get a series of one-on-one coaching sessions to help them achieve their goals.
Starbucks now lets US customers use their own personal cups for orders
The company said it supports the company’s commitment to reduce waste by 50% by 2030.
2 Michigan cheesemakers win at 2023 World Cheese Awards
Michigan cheeses from Leelanau Cheese Co. and Idyll Farms recently took home awards from the 2023 World Cheese Awards.
Walmart bringing poke ‘to the masses’ by adding restaurants inside locations nationwide
Walmart is partnering with restaurant Uncle Sharkii with a vision of bringing affordable poke bowls to the masses.
Sheetz convenience store could be coming to Rochester Hills
Sheetz, a 24/7 convenience store known for its made-to-order food, wants to open a Rochester Hills location.
Not just Taco Bell: Mountain Dew Baja Blast hits US grocery store shelves in 2024
Mountain Dew Baja Blast, the fan-favorite drink once sold exclusively at Taco Bell, will be available in bottles and cans this year.
Hershey sued, accused of 'deception' in Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins
The Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins do not have 'carved out artistic designs' despite their packaging, says the lawsuit.
Chipotle worker beaten by furious customers upset over extra chicken charge: police
Jamel Williams, 36, and Kayla Pyle, 34, allegedly attacked the worker following a dispute over the extra charge.
Kalamazoo brewery acquires Lawton Ridge Winery, plans to keep business going
Lawton Ridge Winery in Kalamazoo will continue to make wine after the business was acquired by Texas Corners Brewing Co.
Wendy’s Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers are only 1 cent this week – here’s how to get one
Starting Wednesday, the fast-food chain is offering Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers for just one penny at participating locations.
Study suggests this ingredient leads to better coffee
The study touches on what many baristas already know, but no one had specifically studied the effect or explored how it could vary with different types of coffee – until now.
Costco rumored to be discontinuing sweet treat from food court
Costco Wholesale is planning to discontinue the churro from its food court menu, according social media users.
Boneyard BBQ closing Livonia location after nearly 4 decades
Livonia's Boneyard BBQ is closing in less than two weeks.
'End of an era': Wyandotte's Portofino On The River closing
Portofino On The River is closing at the end of the year, the Wyandotte restaurant announced Thursday.
Are potatoes a vegetable?: US dietary guidelines could change definition in 2025
In 2025, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee could determine a potato is no longer a vegetable.
TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites recalled after pieces of plastic found
More than 26,000 pounds of TGI Fridays Boneless Chicken Bites Honey BBQ Chicken have been recalled. The product was shipped to stores nationwide, officials said.
McDonald’s Squishmallows Happy Meal launching in the US – here's when you can get one
The cute and squishy Squishmallow toys popular among kids are coming to a Happy Meal near you.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2023
While many restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, some keep their doors open for those looking to eat out on the holiday. Here are the holiday hours for Chick-fil-A, Cheesecake Factory, and more.