Samantha Leffler

A holiday weekend is nothing without some delicious food; just ask Kim Kardashian and Hilary Duff! The two A-listers were just a few of the stars who took to social media over the course of the Labor Day weekend to show off what they were eating. For some, the end of summer means savoring time […]

Talk about art imitating life! Thanks to the recent release of the Netflix movie To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, which debuted on the streaming service on Friday, August 17, Yakult sales have seen a major spike. The Japanese drinkable yogurt, which is featured in several of the film’s iconic scenes, is never mentioned […]

The Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks celebrates its fifteenth birthday this year, but believe it or not, the now iconic drink almost didn’t even make it onto the coffee chain’s menu! In conversation with Business Insider‘s podcast, Household Name, Peter Dukes, one of the project managers at Starbucks responsible for coming up with the pumpkin […]

Jimmy Fallon was in a generous mood last week! On Monday, August 27, the Tonight Show host and his wife, Nancy Juvonen, went to Il Mulino in Wainscott – a neighborhood in the Hamptons – for dinner, and according to restaurant manager Enzo Lentini, Fallon actually picked up more than his tab that night. According […]

Cheers to the end of summer! With the warm weather fading soon, Labor Day weekend marks one of the last occasions to party and imbibe outside, and what better way to enjoy the holiday than with some delicious batch cocktails perfect for a large group of people? We’ve collected eight beverage recipes from bartenders and […]

Madewell is taking the push for sustainability to the next level! The clothing brand, which is known for cute and casual ensembles, announced on Tuesday, August 28, that their denim will be more eco-friendly. Instead of using harmful chemicals to dye the cotton used to make jeans, Madewell has chosen to utilize a sugar from […]

Why choose between dessert and wine when you can have both? With a little help from Dining With Skyler founder Skyler Bouchard, it’s easy to learn how to pair your sweet treats with a bit of booze, like a pro. Just watch the video above! In fact, Skyler, who is the host of Food Network’s […]

In-N-Out Burger is in the midst of a PR crisis that not even a large helping of animal-style fries can fix. According to Washington D.C.-based reporter Gabe Schneider, who writes for publications such as Los Angeles Magazine and Rewire.News, the fast-food chain donated $25,000 to the California Republican Party on Tuesday, August 28. Schneider uncovered […]

As a Chopped champion, Brian Riggenbach knows a thing or two about how to make a good sandwich. In fact, he calls a dish he named the I’ll Have What She’s Having Sandwich “perfect,” so of course we had to feature the recipe in honor of National Sandwich Month, which spans the month of August. […]

  It’s time to fire up the grill! Labor Day, which falls on Monday, September 3, marks the unofficial end of summer, but there’s still one more chance to cook the perfect burger! Since seemingly every home cook and chef has a different version of the ideal American staple, we’ve collected a trio of burger […]

Staying healthy and fit is hard work, but Candace Cameron Bure maintains her toned physique with a mix of diet, exercise and smart decisions. The Fuller House star, 42, talked to Luxury Handbag Shopping about what it takes to stay healthy, and even shared a recipe that helps keep her in tip-top shape. “It’s really a […]

Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is officially back, and social media reactions are mixed, at best. Rumors swirled earlier this month that the polarizing drink was due to make an earlier than usual debut, and the PSL’s reappearance on Tuesday, August 28, has delighted some, but infuriated others who aren’t quite ready to bid farewell to […]

  All Things Jerky A specialty food store in Wisconsin is taking the ants on a log snack to a whole new level! All Things Jerky, which has three locations in the Badger State, wowed many Wisconsinites at a recent state fair with an offering at their booth known as ants on a stick. The […]

Who needs a glass of rosé when you can have rosé doughnuts? Chef Richard Blais, who is one of Top Chef’s most celebrated alums, recently teamed up with Amazon Alexa to help create a new skill called Morton Salting Sous Chef, which is designed to help at-home chefs correctly season more than 4,000 food items […]

Summer’s not over just yet, which is why we’re sharing Roy Choi’s light and flavorful recipe for a ginger miso spinach strawberry salad that you’ll want to eat before the season ends. The accomplished chef, who is known for kicking off the nation’s food truck craze – thanks to his own gourmet Korean taco truck, […]

Dunkaroos are back – with a twist! The beloved snack that elicited squeals of joy and lined lunch boxes in the 1990s was abruptly discontinued around 2012, but now people can experience the wonder that was the dippable cookie and icing combo thanks to a new treat from Raymundo’s Food Group. The Illinois-based food producer, […]

The Harry Potter book series may be over, but now fans of the fantastical novels have a chance to make Potter-inspired potions of their own thanks to a new cocktail-making class! The Cauldron, a fantasy-themed experience that just concluded five-month, sold-out run in London, is now giving a whole new crop of New York City-based […]

Fabio Viviani has a sandwich recipe to share! The Florence-born cook made a name for himself as a contestant on season 5 of Top Chef, and later on Top Chef: All-Stars, and now he’s known for an array of Italian eateries across the country, as well as several best-selling cookbooks. That’s why Luxury Handbag Shopping asked […]

The Hershey Company Halloween is getting a glow up this year with some help from Reese’s, Kit Kat and Hershey’s! Hershey, the candy maker that sells each of those sweet treats, is stepping up its game this fall by releasing mini versions of each candy encased in a glow-in-the-dark wrapper, perfect for warding off ghouls, […]

It’s about time to start sippin’ on gin and juice, because Snoop Dogg has a cookbook coming out! The rapper first debuted the track “Gin & Juice” in 1994, and now he’s preparing for a new type of release that also involves his favorite libation. In a tweet shared on Wednesday, August 22, Snoop revealed […]

Move over, ice cream cones. There’s a new receptacle in town eager to encase the popular summer staple! Ben & Jerry’s recently announced it will begin serving ice cream bagels – a bagel topped with the refreshing dessert – but there’s a catch. Currently, the treat, which is slated to be available from Friday, August […]