Jelisa Castrodale

Winston-Salem

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Script Writer at Men In Blazers

Staff Writer at Food & Wine

Writer @meninblazers, one-time Jeopardy! winner, unbearable Liverpool supporter.

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Articles

How the Big Mac Became the Most Iconic Fast Food Menu Item

Feb 8, 2025 | msn.com | Jelisa Castrodale

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How the Most Famous Burger in the World Was Created in Pittsburgh

Feb 8, 2025 | foodandwine.com | Jelisa Castrodale

Photo: Food & Wine / McDonald's / Getty Images The Big Mac is such an iconic symbol of McDonald’s that it would be easy to assume it’s been on the menu since the fast food chain’s incipience. But this towering burger didn’t actually arrive in a McDonald’s location until 27 years after the restaurant was first founded — and its invention is all thanks to one devoted franchisee, Michael James “Jim” Delligatti.
Yes, You Can Now Have Boozy Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate

Oct 3, 2024 | msn.com | Jelisa Castrodale

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Swiss Miss Is Entering the Spirits Space With a Cocoa-Infused Whiskey

Oct 3, 2024 | foodandwine.com | Jelisa Castrodale

Photo: Courtesy of Hotel Tango / Swiss Miss Forget autumn’s unavoidable PSLs and its pumpkin spice…everything. When the temperatures start to drop, and the leaves change color as days get shorter, the only thing we want is a massive mug of hot chocolate. Whether you’re into Swiss Miss because of the nostalgia factor, because you keep a couple of packets on hand to make impromptu mochas, or it’s just your go-to little treat, it can always hit the spot.
The Wendy's Krabby Patty Collab Is Landing in Locations Nationwide Starting October 8 - Here's What You Can Get

Oct 2, 2024 | foodandwine.com | Jelisa Castrodale

Photo: Courtesy of Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC Last month, the r/Spongebob subreddit was collectively saying “I’m ready,” when a user shared an alleged leaked internal memo from Wendy’s, which suggested that the Ohio-based chain would be releasing its take on the Krabby Patty in early October.
Order Up! Wendy’s Krabby Patty Kollab Is Coming - Here’s a Sneak Peek

Oct 2, 2024 | aol.com | Jelisa Castrodale

October 2, 2024 at 9:00 AMThe new menu items land in locations nationwide on October 8. Courtesy of Quality Is Our Recipe, LLCLast month, the r/Spongebob subreddit was collectively saying “I’m ready,” when a user shared an alleged leaked internal memo from Wendy’s, which suggested that the Ohio-based chain would be releasing its take on the Krabby Patty in early October.
Burger King’s Addams Family Menu Has Landed - Here’s What’s in It

Oct 2, 2024 | foodandwine.com | Jelisa Castrodale

Photo: Courtesy of Business Wire Nobody loves Halloween more than Burger King. Every October, the chain rolls out a limited-edition Spooky Season special. Last year, it was the Ghost Pepper Whopper and Ghost Pepper Chicken Fries. The year before that, it debuted the aforementioned Ghost Pepper Whopper, and added a “Ghost Detector” to the BK app that supposedly let you know if you were living in a haunted house.
Domino’s Is Adding a New Non-Pizza Dish to Its Menu — and It’s Perfect for Cheese Lovers

Sep 18, 2024 | msn.com | Jelisa Castrodale

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Domino's Is Adding Mac & Cheese to Its Menu - and It's Coming in These 2 Flavors

Sep 18, 2024 | foodandwine.com | Jelisa Castrodale

Photo: Courtesy of Domino's 1992 was a big year. A League of Their Own, Aladdin, and A Few Good Men were all in movie theaters. Cardi B, Charlie XCX, and the best Jonas Brother were all born. And Domino’s introduced its breadsticks, which were the first non-pizza menu item that the chain offered across the U.S. Fast-forward 32 years and Domino’s now serves everything from chicken wings and loaded tots, to Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches and Chocolate Lava Crunch Brownies.
Food & Wine Launches New Classic in Charleston, South Carolina

Sep 18, 2024 | foodandwine.com | Jelisa Castrodale

The Food & Wine Classic is coming to Charleston, South Carolina, with a few very special guests.