You’re getting a degree this year, which is an incredible achievement, but you’re also getting a bonus thanks to Krispy Kreme: on May 13, you can go and get a dozen donuts for free.
Here are the details: walk into a Krispy Kreme, and if you’re wearing your cap and gown “or other Class of 2021 swag proving their senior status,” per the company’s site, and you can get what they’re calling a Graduate Dozen.
Their definition of swag includes letterman jackets, class rings, t-shirts/sweatshirts with “class of 2021,” a “Graduation announcement featuring name with matching ID,” student ID with senior status and more.
2021 Graduating HS & College Seniors➡️TODAY ONLY: FREE Grad Dozen at shop w/your grad swag! 🎓🍩 Participating US shops WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Products may vary by market. 2021 HS/College senior must be present to redeem, limit 1. Not valid online. Info https://t.co/mdC97T1429pic.twitter.com/intrCswqGq
The early rounds of our epic breakfast cereal bracket this week featured some big upsets with Honey Bunches of Oats, Frosted Mini-Wheats and Cap’n Crunch making runs.
But when it came to the final matchup, your votes sent two top seeds to the championship game: No. 1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch vs. No. 1 Froot Loops, an all-time, Hall-of-Fame battle of breakfast classics.
I thought it would be much closer, but nope: with over 64 percent of the votes, Cinnamon Toast Crunch took home the title of GOAT cereal. Congratulations! Thanks to everyone for all your votes. Here’s a look at the final bracket:
And although there were upsets galore throughout the tournament — shoutout to Honey Bunches of Oats, Frosted Mini-Wheats and Cap’n Crunch — it’s two No. 1 seeds going head to head in this Cereal … Bowl (sorry).
Froot Loops defeated No. 5 seeded Frosted Mini-Wheats, while Cinnamon Toast Crunch took down Cap’n Crunch, and now the debate begins: fruity cereal? Or sugary cereal?
You know the drill: vote in the poll below our update bracket, and tune back in on Saturday morning to see who won. May the best cereal win!
After so many votes in the Elite Eight, we’re down to the Final Four. No. 1 seed Froot Loops finally put a stop to the No. 7 seed Cinderella Honey Bunches of Oats. No. 5 seed Frosted Mini-Wheats shocked everyone by defeating Fruity Pebbles. And while favorite Cinnamon Toast Crunch won, Lucky Charms got taken down by Cap’n Crunch!
You know the drill: vote on the two matchups below the photo of our updated bracket before 10 a.m. ET on Friday. Then we’ll have a championship game to decide the GOAT cereal.
No. 7 seed Honey Bunches of Oats took down Rice Krispies (a 3-seed) in the second round, although they face a tough matchup in No. 1 seed Froot Loops. We also saw another top seed — Cheerios — get taken down by Frosted Mini-Wheats. It was also a rough day for another Cheerios (the Honey Nut variety) as Frosted Flakes had a GRRRRREAT run to move on. And in a No. 5 vs. No. 1 matchup, Cap’n Crunch succeeded against Cocoa Puffs.
Please vote below the image on the next round by 10 a.m. Eastern on and we’ll get to the Final Four on Thursday.
Thanks to your votes in the first round of our breakfast cereal bracket, many of the favorites — Froot Loops, Rice Krispies, Cheerios and Fruity Pebbles among them — went through to the second round.
But there were a couple of big upsets: No. 3 seed Cookie Crisp was taken down by Cocoa Pebbles. And I guess we underestimated how much people love Honey Bunches of Oats, because the No. 7 seed took down the classic Corn Flakes (seeded No. 2).
You know the drill: head down to the polls below the updated bracket and place your votes. There are some tough ones this time — Frosted Flakes takes on Honey Nut Cheerios and Golden Grahams face Fruity Pebbles. We’ll update this again at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday.
No. 1 Froot Loops vs. No. 4 Shredded Wheat
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No. 3 Rice Krispies vs. No. 7 Honey Bunches of Oats
Now, we’ve moved on to something even more important: cereals.
That’s right, it’s a bracket of your breakfast favorites, selected by members of the For The Win staff and put into a bracket. Your job is to come back each day (by 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday) and vote until we have a winner, and we know from Twitter that this is regularly a heated debate.
Let’s start with the first round, and here’s a look at the full bracket of cereals before you vote:
Joey Chestnut set the record for most frankfurters eaten at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2018 with a whopping 74 (he still ate 71 last year, which is still SO MANY HOT DOGS).
He actually thinks he can beat his record with this year’s special conditions that are set because of the coronavirus pandemic, which reportedly include holding the event without fans in a “large, open warehouse-like space” with fewer competitors spaced out.
Chestnut told TMZ there is some downside with no fans pushing him, but there are some good things about the conditions: “There’s a little bit of a bonus because it looks like we’re going to be eating in air conditioning, and they’re less eaters, so they’re making less hot dogs so they might taste better.”
To answer your first question: yes, the Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest is still on for July 4, 2020.
The annual eating of so many frankfurters with competitors who actually train ahead of the event held in New York’s Coney Island will go on during Independence Day despite the fact that the coronavirus pandemic is still happening. Joey Chestnut will defend his title on the men’s side after winning four straight titles (he was upset by Matt Stonie in 2015) and Miki Sudo will be there in the hopes of winning yet again — she hasn’t lost since 2013.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Where will it be taking place?
Per Major League Eating, it will “take place in a private location with COVID-19 safety measures in place.”
What are those safety measures?
Today had a report about this in June, which included testing in advance and cleaning. Plus, this:
For the first time ever, the popular event will be held inside in a large, open warehouse-like space rather than an outdoor public location. Since contestants will be properly spaced out, the number of participants in each competition will also be limited, with only five eaters on hand for each round, as opposed to the typical 15-20. …
Contestants will be seated at a 30-foot-long table and separated by six feet, with the emcee standing six feet back. Staff at the event will all wear masks and gloves and the eaters will have several large plates of hot dogs in front of them to reduce interaction.
Will there be fans?
Nope.
Are there any big names who won’t compete?
Yes:
CHANGES AFOOT to the @originalnathans men's field with this afternoon's NY State quarantine advisory for travelers from CA: Alas, @MattStonie won't be able to join us. CT's own @NWehry2415 will dine in his stead.
Who doesn’t love a good burger, right? They come in so many different forms — beef burgers, veggie burgers, turkey burgers. They all have their own unique flavor and spin.
Look, to be fully transparent with y’all, National Burger Day was on Thursday. But whatever. Who makes the national day calendar, anyway? Every day should be National Burger day, anyway. They’re always great.
In honor of National Burger Day, we’re dishing off 10 of the best burger recipes we’ve seen around the internet just so you can make them.
Sure, the day was actually yesterday, but whatever. We’re still in the same month so it still counts, right? Right. Anyway, let’s dive in to those recipes.
1. Loaded Bacon Burger
What you’ll need: Burger meat of your choice, green onions, pickles, lettuce, jalapeños, cream cheese, toasted buns, cheddar cheese, bacon slices, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and whatever sauce you choose.
Why it’s so good: The cream cheese and the jalapeños are really what makes this burger different from the rest of the bacon cheeseburgers you’ve ever had. It’s worth a try and isn’t too hard to make.
2. Bacon Balsamic Turkey Burger
What you’ll need: Ground turkey meat, tomatoes, red onions, arugula, balsamic glaze, mozzarella cheese and toasted buns.
Why it’s so good: Look, I know this burger doesn’t sound that appealing at first. But it is, indeed, one of the best burger recipes I’ve ever had. Who knew balsamic glaze could be a good burger topping!?!? Try it for yourself.
3. Cheese Stuffed Burger
What you’ll need: Ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion, cheddar cheese, bacon slices and toasted buns.
Why it’s so good: Look, stuffed burgers take forever to make. But I promise you that the end result is AMAZING when you do it right. The cheese and garlic powder adds so much flavor to your burger meat. It’s the best.
4. Bacon and Kimchi Burger
What you’ll need: Chili sauce, mayonnaise, ketchup, salt, bacon, ground beef, American cheese, toasted buns and drained cabbage kimchi.
Why it’s so good: If you like Shake Shack you’ll absolutely love this burger. You also end up creating your own, spicy sauce for it which makes it a bit more adventurous than your regular burger. Try it!
At Au Cheval in Chicago, customers line up for hours for a cheeseburger that has been called the best in the country. Credit: Kari Skaflen
5. Fried egg Burger
What you’ll need: Onions, butter, brown sugar, salt, vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon, toasted buns and eggs.
Why it’s so good: If you’re a big fan of breakfast sandwiches then consider this burger the apex of breakfast sandwiches. There’s so much flavor between the sautéed onions, bacon and eggs, and the actual burger meat itself. This is one of my favorites.
6. Cheddar and Onion Smash Burger
What you’ll need: Pickle slices, ground beef, salt and pepper, sliced onions, sharp cheddar cheese and toasted buns.
Why it’s so good: The simplicity of this burger is what makes it so special. There aren’t many elements to it, but the ones it has are powerful and make the burger extremely tasty. It’s also super easy to make. If you’re trying to get something done quick, this is what you want.
7. Black Bean Burger
What you’ll need: Drained black beans, breadcrumbs, grated onion, chili powder, a large egg, salt, pepper, canola oil, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and toasted buns.
Why it’s so good: Vegetarian options matter too! And, though there’s a lot that goes into this burger, it’s very well seasoned and tasty. Plus, it’s much healthier than the ground beef options us non-vegetarians are used to. It’s a break from the norm but definitely worth a try.
8. Buffalo Chicken Burger
What you’ll need: Butter, ground chicken, hot sauce, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, onions, celery, blue cheese dressing, toasted buns
Why it’s so good: I mean, everyone loves buffalo wings, right? Now picture having that on a burger. It’s so incredibly good and spicy. You need to have this one.
9. Nacho Burger
What you’ll need: Ground beef, salt, pepper, cheese sauce, salsa, tomatoes, Monterey jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, flour (for the sauce).
Why it’s so good: If you ever wanted to remix Taco Tuesday a bit, this burger is your chance to do it. It’s amazing and flavorful. It’s spicy, sweet and cheesy all in one which is literally perfect. It’s worth a try.
10. Garlic Parmesan Burger
What you’llneed: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, sliced bacon, melted butter, parsley, a clove of garlic, ground beef and toasted buns.
Why it’s so good: When I first made this burger I thought it’d be awful. It felt like I was making chicken parmesan instead of, you know, an actual burger. But the moment I bit into it I knew it was one of the best food decisions I had ever made. That garlic sauce is what brings it home. With perfectly cooked bacon? Man, try this one. You’ll love it.
That’s our list. Remember, these are burgers. We encourage you to remix these recipes and find the best combinations for you. You want to switch out that turkey meat for beef? Go for it. Want to use a different sauce? Be my guest.
The most important thing is that you enjoy your food. Happy belated National Burger Day.
