Americans spend hours planning, shopping and preparing a warm, delicious holiday meal for their families. While the time and consideration put into these dishes do not go unnoticed, a new survey commissioned by Grain Foods Foundation and conducted online by Harris interactive in October among more than 2,000 U.S. adults finds that more than 6 in 10 Americans actually enjoy the leftovers more than the meals themselves. However, the survey, which looked at Americans' perceptions of holiday meals, also found that enjoying family meals together is a favorite part of the holidays for nearly all U.S. adults (90 percent) - so maybe we really do love spending time with our families after all.

The 4-Diamond award winning Hyatt Hotels of Denver Downtown, Grand Hyatt Denver Downtown and Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, present a Holiday Shoppers' Package that packs real value, making a winter getaway fun and affordable. The Holiday Shoppers' Package, offered at both Denver hotels, starts as low as $109 per room and includes:

Julie Hill originally started out practicing law, but soon found that her true passion was baking and design. Starting Layers in 2008, she has produced hundreds of custom cakes in Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas. Known for her custom flavors and intricate designs, she has appeared on numerous TV shows and received accolades from some of the biggest names in the industry. As her company has grown, so has the process of designing these intricate desserts. In order to provide the ultimate in customer satisfaction, she has introduced customized tastings for her clients.

Guests can enjoy the treats of the seashore this winter with Joe's Crab Shack's Shell of a Winter menu featuring seafood indulgences in the shell and out.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ The canola industry offers immediate solutions to partially hydrogenated (PH) oils in the wake of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) proposal Nov. 7 to practically eliminate PH oils the primary source of artificial trans fat in the food supply. High-stability (high-oleic) canola oil has been a leading solution to replace PH oils in many applications, replacing trans fat with healthy unsaturated fats. U.S. health authorities advise consuming as little trans fat as possible and just 5-6 percent saturated fat daily.

Season two of Travel Channel's "Dangerous Grounds" just got more dangerous. Coffee importer and adventurer Todd Carmichael's big name clients are as demanding as ever. They send him to source the perfect coffee in the world's most dangerous places, from the Amazon jungles of Brazil to the conflict zones of Guatemala. Premiering on Tuesday, January 28 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, the critically acclaimed original series features Carmichael as he treks around the globe for his biggest clients including chef Jean Georges Vongerichten, chef Mario Batali, Starr Restaurants, Dean & Deluca, West Elm Stores and Four Seasons Hotels. For this self-made businessman who grew his company bean by bean, failure is not an option.

This year, ensure your Thanksgiving turkey is Certified Humane . Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC), the leading non-profit certification organization improving the lives of farm animals in food production, wants to encourage shoppers to only buy genuinely Certified Humane turkeys.

May the Force be with you... at the breakfast table, that is. Back by popular demand, select General Mills Big G cereals now include eight collectible figure pens featuring various characters from the iconic Star Wars episodes from now until the end of the year. To kick off the promotion, Big G is creating Star Wars-inspired episodes using the pens and calling on fans to share their favorite scenes for a chance to be re-created into Vine and Instagram "Cereal Wars" videos.

Tis the season to show someone you care. The fresh fish experts at Bonefish Grill are helping to ease holiday shopping this year with a holiday gift card promotion aimed to give back to gift givers nationwide. Available now through December 31, for every $100 Bonefish Grill gift card purchased, the purchaser receives a $20 bonus card free.

Hip-hop and burgers join forces as McDonald's USA today announces the launch of its 2013-2014 Flavor Battle competition. The 13-week national DJ competition challenges some of America's hottest up-and-coming mix masters to show off and prove they are the best on the 1s and 2s. Twelve DJs, each representing a U.S. region and one of McDonald's new Quarter Pounder burgers the Bacon and Cheese Quarter Pounder* (East Coast), Deluxe Quarter Pounder (Central) and Bacon Habanero Ranch Quarter Pounder (West Coast) will battle it out for DJ supremacy. Now in its fifth year, the competition has garnered recognition from hip-hop elites, such as DJ Funkmaster Flex, who will serve as this year's host.

Eight juicers, recommended by reviewers on Viewpoints.com, have won the Viewpoints Reviewers' Choice award, honoring exceptional products based on the real world experiences of users.

Peak season for sparkling wines is here, and consumers possessing the fundamentals of this special wine will make smarter purchases, says Len Napolitano, author of Nose, Legs, Body!: Know Wine Like The Back of Your Hand.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Steak 'n Shake today announced it will re-open two Denver area restaurants on Nov. 25 at 10 a.m., in Centennial and Sheridan. The locations will celebrate with grand re-opening ceremonies and special offers, in addition to donating 10 percent of their first-week sales to the Mile High Chapter of the American Red Cross for regional flood relief efforts.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Beginning in 2014, beer connoisseurs will get to enjoy craft brews from North Texas' oldest brewery as a 12-ounce canned beverage.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Anheuser-Busch is providing 2,156 cases of emergency drinking wateror 51,744 cansfor use by residents affected by the recent storms in Washington, Pekin and East Peoria, Ill.

Offers Free Meals to Anyone Who Donates to Feed The Children

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Sam's Chowder House announces the Grand Opening of their second restaurant, located in downtown Palo Alto at 185 University Avenue. The 120-seat restaurant reflects the core concept of the popular Half Moon Bay flagship destination, reminiscent of a New England style seafood house, with an Oyster Bar, live lobster tank, and simple, nautical decor.

KOHLER, Wis., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Kohler Co. celebrates the holidays in the most delectable way this year with a trio of new chocolates that will last only as long as the season. These latest confections from KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates deliver delicious flavors that embody the warmth of the season.

Tequila el Jimador, the No. 1 selling 100 percent agave tequila in Mexico*, significantly updated its bottle aimed at expanding the brand's footprint. Tequila el Jimador's evolution in packaging design presents a new premium look to match the quality of the product. As part of the campaign, the brand will continue to encourage consumers to live life at 100 percent, with courage, passion and pride, attributes that are found in every bottle of Tequila el Jimador.

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW)today unveiled a partnership with ABC'S food and lifestyle show 'The Chew' to host the competition: 'The Chew Search for the Weight Watchers Chef.' The winner will be an enthusiastic culinary professional with a passion for making great tasting food that can support a healthy lifestyle.

Cranberries are more than a holiday favorite, given their remarkable nutritional and health benefits. A new research review published in the international journal Advancesin Nutrition provides reasons why these tiny berries can be front and center and not just a side dish. The review authors conclude that cranberries provide unique bioactive compounds that may help reduce the incidence of certain infections, improve heart health and temper inflammation.

The Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport, a hotel of the New Orleans Hotel Collection has proudly announced the return of a tradition for the hotel: the third annual Gingerbread Holiday Tea in the hotel's Grand Ballroom that will provide an afternoon of fun and holiday delights for the entire family.

SodaStream is helping consumers ring in the season with the merriest of berriescranberries that is! Today the leading manufacturer and distributor of home carbonation beverage systems announced the launch of three new flavors co-branded with Ocean Spray, in advance of the most popular cranberry time of the year. And who better to introduce this dazzling new trio to consumers than the funny and familiar Ocean Spray Veteran and Rookie Growers. Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEisS1116zs to get a sneak peek at the new advertisement, which kicks off a fully integrated marketing campaign including advertising, print and social media.

Organic food advocate Colle Farmers Market responds to an article published by Reuters on November 12th, which discusses Prince Charles' latest public endorsement of organic farming.

Everyone has a story. The BACARD brand and family's story can be summed up with one word: "Untameable." With more than 150 years of uncompromised passion triumphing against extraordinary odds, BACARD is the rum brand with tales where the truth is better than any fiction. Fearlessly honoring its legacy, the brand with "Irrepressible Spirit" written in its DNA, today announced the launch of "BACARD Untameable Since 1862," a new global marketing campaign that tells the stories behind BACARD rum, its origins in Cuba and inspires consumers to embrace life and live boldly to showcase their own "Irrepressible Spirit."