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Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Park Ridge families enjoy vibe and s'mores of summer camp without going far from home
A two-hour Park Ridge Park District event gives the feels of summer camp – with a campfire, singalongs, storytelling and s'mores – without the overnight stays or homesickness. 'S'mores Stories, Songs and Strolls' is a monthly summer activity for little ones and their families and the longtime evening outing is a local favorite. This month's event was held Saturday at the Wildwood Nature Center. 'I think just the fact that it's a nice evening thing for families to do, and who doesn't like to eat some sweet treats and sing some songs,' said Cara Ruffo, the nature program coordinator. The activity lineup was simple. 'We sing songs, tell stories and make s'mores and go on a stroll,' she said. The setting was bucolic. Surrounded by oak trees, families sat around a small firepit as the sun set. A breeze blew through a nearby prairie meadow, bursting with native grasses and flowers and, for the first hour, Ruffo regaled toddlers with tales of stingrays, dolphins and the adventures of assorted marine wildlife, all between popular kids' songs. Woodsmoke filled the air. For families, it's the perfect summer tradition. 'I like to be outdoors as much as possible,' said Lesley Cohen who, with her husband and son, attended their second S'mores Stories, Songs and Strolls this year. 'It's been one of our longest running programs,' said Ruffo, who's been running the S'mores event since she took over a decade ago, though the program predates her. 'We usually do it every month during the summer with one in spring and two in fall as well.' 'It's a good way to get the camping experience for a little one,' said Janette Spenny-Taylor, who participated Saturday with her husband and daughter. The event is usually weather-permitting. This summer, one campfire event was canceled due to a dust storm. But, when the weather is right, the fire's crackling and the songs are coming, the summer camp feelings set in. 'It's a favorite, and one of my personal favorites because I get to sing and I love to sing,' Ruffo said. Participants sang an extended version of 'Old Mac Donald' and listened to a story about a stingray that saved the stars. With embers bright cherry red under low orange flames, Ruffo made what may have been the most popular call of the evening as she turned to the firepit. 'It's at a really good roasting temperature right now,' she said, as s'mores prep got started. 'I think it's roasting time.'
Mint
05-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Mint
Mad about matcha? You can now find it in your rasgulla, gola and dosa
A new shade of green is sweeping through cafes and culinary hotspots in India. Once considered an esoteric health trend, matcha has brewed its way from niche wellness circles into the culinary scene. The emerald green tea powder, traditionally frothed with hot water, is the current favourite ingredient for chefs and bar professionals. While there's no universal grading system for matcha, shops in Japan generally categorise their powders into three main types: ceremonial grade matcha with almost no bitterness, culinary grade matcha, which has a slight bitter taste and is best suited for desserts, and premium grade matcha for daily use. We pick some truly offbeat, trend-setting matcha dishes and drinks from across the country. Mango and matcha rasgulla tiramisu at Bombay Sweet Shop, MumbaiWhat happens when matcha meets the humble mithai? Bombay Sweet Shop has been infusing Indian mithai with the Japanese green tea with delicious results. A rasgulla is first soaked in mango syrup before being layered with matcha, and topped with tiramisu-style mascarpone cream. 'The earthy, slightly bitter flavour helps balance the richness and sweetness that most traditional mithai are known for. It especially shines in milk-based sweets like peda, rasgulla, or barfi, because the base allows the matcha to stand out without overpowering the dish," says Girish Nayak, chief mithaiwala at Bombay Sweet at all Bombay Sweet Shop outlets in Mumbai (Byculla, Bandra, Kala Ghoda and Oshiwara). Matcha French toast at Nasi & Mee, BengaluruThis pan-Asian restaurant chain is reimagining the classic breakfast dish with matcha. Soft, buttery brioche slices are dipped in a matcha infused egg and milk mix and pan-fried until golden. It's topped with airy matcha foam and a bright berry compote.17 Convent Road, Srinivas Nagar, Shanthala Nagar, Richmond Town, Bengaluru Matcha masala dosa tacos at Caravela, Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Goa Dosa with a hint of matcha. That's how chef Steve Raj has reimagined his favourite breakfast item. 'I grew up eating different kinds of dosas that my mother would make for me. So, I like experimenting with dosas with the latest trends." For the taco, he fills spicy potato masala drizzled with wasabi mayo inside a dosa. The matcha lends a mild bitterness that contrasts with the spicy Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Dando, Candolim, Bardez, Goa Dreamy S'mores Matcha at Blondie, MumbaiThis comforting hot matcha drink marries the creamy richness of white chocolate ganache with toasted notes of torched meringue. Think a campfire inside a mug. 'We wanted to bring warmth and nostalgia into a matcha format. The s'mores reference was a way to reimagine childhood comfort through an adult lens," says Natasha Hemani, co-founder of Blondie by Floor, Sant Kutir Building, Khar West, Opp. Los Cavos, Mumbai Matcha towel cake at Harajuku Tokyo Café, Gurugram and New DelhiThis Japanese-themed cafe offers a unique matcha experience – a matcha crepe cake shaped like a neatly-rolled towel. A gentle prodding with a spoon reveals a fluffy, faintly sweet matcha cream inside. The café uses ceremonial grade matcha from Kagoshima, known for producing matcha with a pronounced sweetness and umami, often less bitter compared to other regions or culinary at Gurugram and New Delhi outletsMatcha yuzu gola at Carnival by Trèsind, MumbaiImagine the street-side gola, but with a Japanese spin. Freshly-shaved ice drizzled with matcha and dunked in house-made syrups makes for a refreshing treat at this progressive Indian restaurant. Looking for a boozy finish? Beverage manager Rahul Kamath will have them laced with vodka or tequila for a cocktail experience. The gola is made live on a cart in front of the Curve Building, Juhu Tara Road, opposite Juhu Garden, Hasmukh Nagar, Santacruz (West), Mumbai Mango matcha gelato at The Gelato Bar, MumbaiA new flavour brings together the lush sweetness of Alphonso mangoes with the earthy, umami depth of matcha. The sorbet uses ceremonial grade matcha from Shizuoka. The texture is smooth, and characteristic of an indulgent fruit sorbet. There's also a pure matcha Industrial Estate, Deonar, Chembur, Mumbai,Collagen boost matcha at Mokai, MumbaiThis Asian‑inspired restaurant where croissants and cameras hang playfully from the ceiling, has collagen in its matcha latte. Anti-ageing benefits aside, it has a hint of sweetness from the vanilla. If you're new to matcha's savoury notes, and looking to ease into the matcha game, ask for their signature mango matcha. You also have a choice of almond or oat Rd, St Sebastian Colony, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai Matcha Bliss cocktail at Firewater Neo, Financial District, HyderabadThis rooftop bar and restaurant has found a way to pair the subtly grassy notes of matcha with alcohol. It blends a matcha infused gin with grapefruit juice and honey for an earthy cocktail. It's served over ice and elegantly finished with a dusting of matcha District, Myscape Rd, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad Nivedita Jayaram Pawar is a Mumbai-based food and travel writer
Time Business News
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
The Secret to Late-Night Snacking? Insomnia Cookies Is Leading the Way
In a world where food delivery is increasingly fast and on-demand, one brand has managed to capture hearts — and stomachs — long after dinner: Insomnia Cookies. From warm Chocolate Chunk to deluxe Confetti, these cookies aren't just desserts. They're late-night rituals. Americans are snacking more than ever. Studies show that nearly one in three food delivery orders are placed after 9 PM, with desserts taking the top spot. What makes cookies so special? Comfort food factor — nostalgic, simple, familiar — nostalgic, simple, familiar Shareable — perfect for dorm rooms, study groups, or movie nights — perfect for dorm rooms, study groups, or movie nights Customizable — with options like ice cream Wiches, deluxe sizes, and vegan-friendly treats That's where Insomnia Cookies comes in — offering nationwide cookie delivery deep into the night, often until 3 a.m. For cookie lovers who want a full view of what's available, there's InsomniaCookiesMenu— an independent website that lists the full Insomnia Cookies menu with prices, flavor rankings, box deals, and limited-time offers. It's perfect for: Planning late-night group orders Finding vegan or gluten-free options Comparing classic vs deluxe flavors Keeping up with seasonal drops (like S'mores, Pumpkin Spice, etc.) Whether you're a regular or a first-time orderer, this site breaks it all down clearly — so you don't waste time scrolling the app. The late-night cookie culture is only growing. From busy students to remote workers, people everywhere are choosing warm, fresh-baked cookies as their go-to comfort treat. If you've never tried them — or want a better way to browse the flavors — check out for a full 2025 breakdown of cookies, combos, and box prices. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
HelloFresh and Mike's Hot Honey Team Up to Deliver a Twist on Campfire Cravings this Summer With Launch of Limited-Edition S'mores on Fire Bundle
S'mores on Fire Bundle Reimagines the Campfire Classic with Fully Loaded Hot Honey S'mores Nachos and Fire & Iced Hot Chocolate, Part of HelloFresh's Limited-Time Camp Fresh Seasonal Menu NEW YORK, June 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HelloFresh, the world's leading meal kit company and Mike's Hot Honey, America's original and leading brand of hot honey, are ushering in the summer season with a fiery twist. The two brands have teamed up to launch an exclusive S'mores on Fire Bundle, a bold, limited-edition reimagination of the campfire classic. The kit includes all the ingredients to make Fully Loaded Hot Honey S'mores Nachos and Fire & Iced Hot Chocolate - either on the campfire or in the kitchen - along with some retro campfire essentials. The new bundle is part of HelloFresh's limited-time Camp Fresh menu featuring 15 seasonal recipes inspired by the bold, smoky-sweet flavors of the great outdoors. The S'mores on Fire Bundle includes everything home cooks need to bring campfire vibes to their kitchens or backyards with a sweet-and-spicy twist that takes this classic treat to the next level. Available to both HelloFresh customers and non-subscribers, each kit comes with all of the ingredients to make the following recipes: Fully Loaded Hot Honey S'mores Nachos – This is nacho average campfire snack. Pile on layers of graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey®—then choose your adventure. Keep it sweet or go bold with crushed Utz® Potato Chips Mike's Hot Honey®, Utz Mixed Minis® Pretzels Mike's Hot Honey®, and Blue Diamond® Mike's Hot Honey® Flavored Almonds. Feeling daring? Add some Tillamook Country Smoker® Beef Sticks infused with Mike's Hot Honey® and Bush's Hot Honey Grillin' Beans® made with Mike's Hot Honey®. Fire & Iced Hot Chocolate – The ultimate cool-down after a hot day. This shaken-up twist on classic cocoa blends rich hot chocolate with your pick of Mike's Hot Honey® or Mike's Hot Honey® - Extra Hot—served over ice and rimmed with crushed graham crackers or Utz® Potato Chips Mike's Hot Honey®. Feeling wild? Spike it with a splash of bourbon for a grown-up fireside treat. Each kit also comes with fun nostalgic campfire swag, including one (1) cocktail shaker, two (2) 16-oz steel mugs, and one (1) hot pad. "Forget everything you thought you knew about s'mores," said Michelle Doll Olson, Senior Manager of Culinary Development, HelloFresh. "We're so excited to team up with Mike's Hot Honey to bring consumers a bold 'swicy' adventure where the comforting sweetness of classic s'mores collides head-on with a fiery honey drizzle, perfectly complemented by our refreshing shaken iced hot chocolate. Prepare for an unexpected experience – this is your new summer obsession." "We love pushing flavor boundaries at Mike's Hot Honey, and our collaboration with HelloFresh puts a fun and unexpected twist on nostalgic summer favorites," said Mike Kurtz, Founder of Mike's Hot Honey. "Everyone loves a good s'more and now that drizzle of sweet heat transforms the classic summer treat into something totally new and unforgettable." The S'mores on Fire Bundle will be available for purchase starting on Monday, June 23 at 9:00AM EDT through with no HelloFresh subscription required. HelloFresh subscribers will also have the opportunity to add the specialty bundle to their weekly order through the HelloFresh Market while supplies last. Orders will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Savor the Flavors of Summer with HelloFresh's Camp Fresh Seasonal MenuJust as the S'mores on Fire Bundle brings the spirit of camping straight to your kitchen, HelloFresh's seasonal Camp Fresh dinner menu captures the bold, smoky-sweet flavors of outdoor cooking —no tent or bug spray required. Available June 30 through July 21, HelloFresh customers can choose among 15 outdoor-inspired recipes, including Homemade Bee Sting Pizza with Pepperoni and Hot Honey, Skillet Ground Beef Fajitas with Lime Crema, Cheese and Hot Sauce, and more. For those seeking an easy summer dinner that can be made either on the barbecue, over the campfire, or in the oven, HelloFresh is offering meals that can be cooked in a foil packet, including Old Bay Shrimp, Salami and Corn packets and Tex-Mex Cobia Tacos. Home cooks can simply toss the fresh ingredients into the provided foil, fold it into a pouch, and let the grill or campfire work its magic. For more information on the HelloFresh and Mike's Hot Honey S'mores on Fire Bundle, visit To check out HelloFresh's Camp Fresh summer recipes, visit About HelloFreshHelloFresh is the world's leading meal-kit company, providing customers with fresh, high-quality ingredients to cook delicious meals at home. By delivering pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes directly to customers' doors, HelloFresh helps busy individuals and families enjoy home-cooked meals without the hassle of meal planning and grocery shopping. HelloFresh has been voted the Most Trusted Meal Kit Delivery Service in America since 2021 by Newsweek. For more information, visit or follow HelloFresh on Facebook, X, Instagram, or TikTok. About HelloFresh GroupThe HelloFresh Group is a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit provider. The HelloFresh Group consists of eight brands that provide customers with high quality food and recipes for different meal occasions including HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor, Youfoodz, The Pets Table and Good Chop. The Company was founded in Berlin in November 2011 and operates in the USA, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Australia, Austria, Switzerland, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, France, Denmark, Norway, Italy, Ireland and Spain. In Q1 2024 HelloFresh Group delivered over 272 million meals globally. HelloFresh SE went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in November 2017 and is currently traded on the MDAX (Mid-Cap German Stock Market Index). For more information, visit About Mike's Hot HoneyMike's Hot Honey is America's original and leading brand of hot honey and has been elevating everyday eating experiences since 2010, when its first drizzle on a pizza at Paulie Gee's in Brooklyn sparked a word-of-mouth sensation and created a new category of pizza topping. By popular demand, Mike started selling his small-batch, hand-labeled hot honey bottles to visitors of the pizzeria, as well as other local restaurants and businesses. Today, Mike's Hot Honey can be found in thousands of restaurants and retailers across the country, with the same original recipe in the bottle. Using only 100% pure honey infused with real chili peppers, Mike's Hot Honey's one-two flavor punch of sweetness then heat makes any dish more dynamic, from the original pairing on pepperoni pizza to chicken, cheese and charcuterie, ice cream, cocktails, and so much more. Mike's Hot Honey empowers chefs and eaters everywhere to customize, create, and share extraordinary meals. Happy drizzling! For more information about Mike's Hot Honey, please visit View source version on Contacts PRUSA@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Miami Herald
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Popular Breyers Ice Cream Flavor Inspires ‘Ice-Cold' Innovation
Breyers just teased a super cool new release, and surprisingly, it's not ice cream. The fan-favorite frozen treat brand just dropped what it dubbed the "ice-cold, alternative" to traditional campfire experiences. While firepits are certainly a hot yard item, they don't exactly keep you or your summertime favorite treats cool–but Breyers' S'mores Freezerpit will. Related: Popular Ice Cream Brand Revives 2 Previously Discontinued Flavors This Month Breyers S'mores Freezerpit is essentially a tabletop-sized firepit-inspired cooler that looks just like a stone firepit. But instead of heating marshmallows to melty, gooey perfection, it's designed to stay ice-cold and store Breyers Campfire Collection–its line of S'mores ice cream, bars and sandwiches made with Hershey's chocolate–at the ideal temperature. Related: Target's Favorite Day Brand Adds 5 'Lovely' Limited-Edition Ice Cream Flavors "Many people assume that the marshmallow-roasted taste of s'mores can only be found around a firepit. Breyers found a way to take the most beloved part of camping - the s'mores - and make it accessible to anyone, anywhere," Bentley King, head of U.S. ice cream operations at Unilever, said in a statement. "The Breyers Freezerpit makes that joy possible, even in the middle of a city. This experience is a first-class example of how the brand is centered around cultivating simple moments for families and friends to come together and make memories." This Friday, May 30, Breyers is bringing the Freezerpit to life in Chicago's Maggie Daley Park. Guests are invited to gather around the full-size Freezerpit–which even releases faux smoke for the full effect–to enjoy "log-style seating, acoustic music and Breyers Campfire Collection S'mores bars and sandwiches" from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT while supplies last. Those not near the Windy City, fear not. Beginning next week, fans can enter to win a Mini Freezerpit, a pint of Breyers Campfire Collection S'mores, and four Breyers skewer-inspired spoons to enjoy the treats at their leisure via the official sweepstakes site beginning on Monday, June 2, and running through Friday, June 13. Next, A Jonas Brothers Ice Cream Flavor Collaboration Is Coming Soon: Report Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
