Samantha Leffler

Food-inspired holiday outfits are all the rage! Believe it or not, several restaurants have released lines of festive apparel this year, and it’s created a new category of items we didn’t know we needed. From Taco Bell’s hot sauce onesie to Pillsbury’s cozy Christmas sweaters, these creative items are in a league of their own. […]

Lil Jon is back in a big way. The rapper, who hasn’t released a new studio album since 2010’s Crunk Rock, joined forces with the Kool-Aid Man – the fictional pitcher-shaped character who smashes through walls – to release a holiday single called “All I Really Want for Christmas,” and it’s as amazing as one […]

Nigella Lawson is speaking out. The celebrity chef took to Twitter on Saturday, December 15, to give a piece of her mind to American television stations, which she claims have edited, or tried to edit, her body. “I’ve had to tell American tv stations not to airbrush my sticking out stomach,” the TV personality, 58, […]

  Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has figured out a way to relieve holiday travel stress – “emotional support chicken!” On Tuesday, December 18, the chain announced the debut of the limited-edition menu item, which is modeled after the emotional support animals that have become increasingly popular air travel companions. In Popeyes’ case, this means that travelers […]

The Royal family is giving the public a first-hand look at some of the food they will be eating this holiday season. On Saturday, December 15, the website for Buckingham Palace posted a recipe for “festive mince pies,” a traditional British dessert that is filled with a mixture of dried fruits and spices called “mincemeat.” […]

Buddy Valastro is here to make your holiday celebrations a bit sweeter! The celebrity chef may be known for his expertise with cakes, but his culinary skill set extends way beyond dessert, even if cake is in the forefront of his mind. Case in point: Valastro, 41, is sharing his panettone French toast recipe with […]

Cinnamon Toast Crunch is getting some friendly competition! The beloved breakfast food, which is consistently crowned one of the best-selling cereals on the market, will now be joined by Cinnamon Toast Crunch Churro, a new flavor, and Chocolate Toast Crunch, a returning variety. The news was confirmed by General Mills, the makers of all Toast […]

Buckingham Palace is sharing a beloved royal recipe! On Sunday, December 16, the website for Queen Elizabeth II’s residence posted a recipe for “Christmas Gingerbread Biscuits.” Described as one of the “favorite” items an army of royal pastry chefs create around the holiday season, these cookies require just a handful of ingredients, including something called […]

Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright may be in the midst of planning their wedding, but the engaged couple also have other ventures on their mind. More specifically, the pair are gearing up for the launch of Meemaw’s Beer Cheese. Brittany, who hails from Kentucky, first mentioned the business idea during the Sunday, December 16, episode […]

Dogs can have incredible healing powers, and the food industry is taking note. On Wednesday, December 12, The Joy in Childhood Foundation – an independent charitable organization powered by Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins – announced the launch of its Dogs for Joy program, designed to bring in-residence canines to children’s hospitals nationwide. Dogs in this program […]

Step aside, pine! KFC is looking to add fried chicken to the list of notable holiday scents, and they’re doing it in a pretty bold way. On Thursday, December 13, the fast-food chain launched a firelog that smells exactly like Sanders’ famous fried chicken, and the holiday accessory has the power to give your home […]

Demi Lovato is getting in the holiday spirit! The “Skyscraper” songstress, who completed a three-month stint in rehab following a drug overdose in July, took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, December 12, to show off some gingerbread house creations. The Camp Rock alum appeared to be engaging in the yuletide fun with pals Matthew […]

Bottoms up! Celebrities will have the choice to imbibe at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards – the annual ceremony provides dinner and drinks for guests – and now you can drink along with your favorite stars. Moët & Chandon — the official champagne of the popular awards show — has announced the official cocktail of […]

Oy with the poodles already! The Warner Brothers studio tour in Los Angeles is about to get an update Lorelai Gilmore would most definitely approve of. Starting on Saturday, December 22, the tour will include the option to feast on “holiday fare” at the fictional Stars Hollow residence Lorelei shared with her daughter, Rory. The […]

Give your loved ones the gift of food (and drink) this season with a little help from Luxury Handbag Shopping’s foodie-approved gift guide for the 2018 holiday season! With 23 items on the list, there’s a little something for everyone. Wannabe chefs might like the Ruinart 1764 spice box set, which comes with a bottle of […]

  Twix bars are about to get a whole lot sweeter! On Tuesday, December 11, Mars, the maker of Twix, announced that a new flavor of the popular sweet treat is about to join the lineup – Triple Chocolate. The bars, which are slated to be packed with “triple the chocolate taste” of an original […]

  New year, no phone? Vitaminwater is betting people won’t be able to live without their smart devices for an entire 12-month period, per a new promotion that was unveiled on Tuesday, December 11. In fact, the company is so confident that saying goodbye to a smartphone for 365 days is nearly impossible that it […]

Panera Bread is saying goodbye to 2018 by giving away freebies to some of its most dedicated customers! The chain announced at the start of December that it plans to hand out bagels free of charge for the remainder of the year, but there are some strings attached. In order to get a free bagel […]

Mario Batali is opening up about his “bad year.” In a discussion with New York Magazine, the disgraced chef — who faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations in December 2017, ranging from unwanted propositions and forcible touching to the kissing and groping of a woman who appeared to be unconscious — reflected on how much his […]

Postmates delivered from more than 200,000 restaurants in the United States and Mexico between January and December 2018, and now the popular delivery app is unveiling a year’s worth of interesting data. Not surprisingly, certain trends emerged around various holidays and national events, and while some are humorous, others are downright strange. For example, it […]

Richard Blais is here to make your holiday dessert prep a lot easier. The Top Chef alum, who was the runner-up for the show’s fourth season, is sharing his avocado chocolate mousse recipe with Luxury Handbag Shopping, and it’s guaranteed to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters. The dish, which is dairy-free, uses the […]