When it's cold outside, thoughts turn to hot chocolate and the perfect time to think about jazzing up the typical hot chocolate. The experts at Milk Unleashed point out that it's just as easy to make an extra special mug of delicious, nutritious hot chocolate. They've compiled a simple hot chocolate idea for every day of the month, inspiring moms to try flavors like marshmallow, toasted coconut, peppermint or peanut butter all featured in a downloadable Cow Calendar. There are even a few 'moms only' recipes! The good news while it's a sweet, festive treat hot chocolate that's made from real, Grade A shelf safe milk is packed with protein, vitamins, calcium and other minerals. Stock up on shelf safe milk so you're always ready to whip up a hot drink everyone loves.

This winter, Cold Stone Creamery will have visions of peppermints dancing through guests' heads! In celebration of this year's holiday season, locations nationwide will be highlighting the peppermint flavor profile in various types of products within stores, no doubt delighting all who enter through the doors!

Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is celebrating the holidays in a big way throughout the Metro New York area*. Through December 31 st, guests at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants can purchase any Medium Hot or Iced Latte for only $1.99**.

The holiday season has arrived and Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering a lineup of festive ice cream cakes and treats to bring holiday cheer throughout the month of December. Available now at participating Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide, Baskin-Robbins' Snowman Cake and Candy Lane Cottage Cake are unique and tasty additions to any holiday party.

The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube , known for its Best Wings USA and more than 25 sauces, launched new limited time beverage options just in time for winter. From Nov. 12 Feb. 1, Quaker Steak & Lube will offer these new items at its more than 60 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Dunkin' Donuts, one of the world's leading coffee and baked good chains, is spreading holiday cheer at its restaurants across Latin America this December with the introduction of Christmas Donuts. Available in festive Gift Box and Tree designs, these treats are a sure way to make any holiday gathering with family and friends a little sweeter. These eye-catching donuts are available for a limited time only this December at participating Dunkin' Donuts locations across Latin America.

This December, Dunkin' Donuts is helping busy, on-the-go people treat themselves throughout the holiday hustle and bustle with a warm favorite, hot chocolate. Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is offering a full lineup of smooth and creamy hot chocolate varieties, including the brand's newest hot chocolate flavor, Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, featuring a blend of sweet and salty flavors in every sip. Dunkin' Donuts' also offers Mint Hot Chocolate, White Hot Chocolate, classic Hot Chocolate and Dunkaccino coffee flavor at participating restaurants throughout the country.

Big Rick's is getting an early Christmas gift this year with the news that its popular Jalapeño Honey Mustard is featured in the People Magazine Holiday Entertaining issue released this month.

On Friday, Dec. 6, all 213 Dutch Bros. Coffee locations in seven states will donate drink proceeds to youth programs selected by local owner-operators.

Bellucci Premium responds to an article that shares the lessons that can be learned from the Greeks in regards to a person's diet and lifestyle.

SodaStream International Ltd. (SODA), the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of home beverage carbonation systems, today announced the appointment of Scott Guthrie as Regional General Manager of the Americas. In this role Guthrie will oversee all operations in North and South America and report directly to Daniel Birnbaum, Chief Executive Officer of SodaStream.

Expanding upon its existing line of wholesome and delicious frozen foods, Kashi today launched new single-serve pizzas. The two flavors, Greek Tzatziki and Indian Tikka Masala, have global flair with unique flavor profiles that appeal to adventurous taste buds. In addition, Kashi's new single-serve pizzas are convenient, simple to prepare and satisfy cravings for a nourishing meal when "made-from-scratch" just isn't an option.

- Originally introduced as a limited-time offer, the popular Extreme Italian Sandwich lives on -

HOUSTON, Dec. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ While the russet potato has been a fixture on kitchen tables across America for as long as . . . well, we've had kitchen tables . . . a new variety of russet is waking up taste buds just in time for the holidays with a smoother, moister and richer taste.

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Exotic Origins Coffee is on a mission to offer a deeper experience for adventurous palates by offering consumers direct access to extraordinary 88 point coffees from around the globe.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Domino's Pizza is inviting the world to join in on the recognized world leader in pizza delivery's largest ever weeklong promotion, Global Domino's Week, which is underway today.

This Is It! BBQ & Seafood joins the U. S Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots North Atlanta to help the organization collect toys for children who are less fortunate. 'As more families have less to spend at Christmas, now more than ever the Toys for Tots program needs help from the community. We are asking that you Give Early - Give Now. This will help us manage the program and ensure we distribute as many toys as possible to the children of Atlanta' said Cherrie Carney, the Atlanta Toys for Tots Media Coordinator. The goal for This Is It! BBQ & Seafood is to support this program by filling up the restaurant's catering vans with at least 5,000 new unwrapped toys. The toys will be delivered to the Toys for Tots warehouse on December 14 where volunteers will then sort and distribute the toys to children by Christmas Day.

Boston, MA -- With the holidays rolling in many people find that they are short on time and a list of items that need to be done which includes making some form of dessert for one or more functions. Melany's Cakes & Dessert specializes in making custom desserts for all occasions. Of course, some are looking for truly unique ideas for deserts this holiday season and are not quite sure what they want to make or if they have time. Contacting Melany's Cakes & Deserts for holiday catering is certainly one option to make sure the desert tray is not empty this seasons. For those who still want to make their own, here are a few simple recipes pretty anyone can make right in the comfort of their own home.

Chicago-made brand Treasure Island Foods is proud to announce its 50th anniversary with the grand reopening of its newly renovated Elm St. store. Festivities kickoff with a formal ribbon cutting on December 7, 2013 with Alderman Brendan Reilly at 12 PM and continue until December 15, 2013.

With Black Friday savings saturating the consumer market, Cellars Wine Club is offering wine lovers a unique sale. Available to anyone who subscribes to their mailing list, the CWC sale provides a sophisticated, yet affordable, gifting choice. Should they choose to participate this Black Friday, consumers are guaranteed to save up to 36% on their first wine club shipment.

Phillips Energy has joined #GivingTuesday - a first of its kind effort that encourages charities, families, businesses, individuals to follow the post-Thanksgiving shopping blitz with efforts to help local communities - and will support the Bread for Life Community Food Pantry.