Category: Food & Drink
Favorite US foods non-Americans find disgusting
American cuisine is diverse and delicious, and for those born and raised in the states, even the wackiest food combinations make perfect sense. Peanut butter and jelly, …
Would you pay $800 for a square watermelon?
The Japanese are known for their love of beauty, harmony, and quality. It’s reflected in their art, their music, their fashion. What’s not so well known …
If you must put pineapple on your pizza, at least use the right cheeses
Pineapple pizza haters, you may want to stop reading now. Pineapple is an excellent pizza topping, bringing sweetness and additional acidity to what is basically …
Would you drink chili & cheese flavored beer? Even for the Super Bowl?
If you’ve ever wanted to straight up drink a bowl of chili cheese dip, Hormel has come up with the next best thing: chili cheese-flavored …
Did TitkTok help tuna stocks rise?
Tuna Sales Soar After a difficult year of surging food prices at grocery stores, Americans are beginning to revisit a traditionally cheap, high-protein staple: canned …
Yes, you can stay fit & eat cheese puffs. Here’s why
Most afternoons, as the workday heads to a close, I get a craving. A craving for processed, puffed corn coated with cheese, or even…*gasp* …
12 new & notable gins from around the world
According to IWSR total gin consumption is predicted to rise 4.4% from 2018-2023 and the compound annual growth rate (2013-2018) for gin sales in the …
The best cheap foods to buy when you’re totally broke
Cheap Food To Buy When Broke Food is something we all need. Whether you eat a little or a lot, you must buy food! Did …
Why are we overfishing the oceans just to feed other fish?
The oceans are rapidly running out of fish. More than 90 percent of the world’s stocks are at or beyond the point of collapse. To …
15 healthy, flavorful dinners for cheap eating this winter
With food prices going up everywhere, it’s nice to know you can still eat healthy on a budget. Here are 15 healthy dinner recipes that make …
6 knockout extras for your cheeseboard
A cheeseboard is like a blank canvas, waiting to be transformed, with a selection of whatever delicious things strike your fancy. You can never go …
The French secret to amazingly delicious cakes
“When in doubt, add a splash,” begins the section on sourcing spirituous ingredients in Aleksandra Crapanzano’s Gâteau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes. In Gâteau, …
Lasagna soup is comfort in a bowl
This one-pot lasagna soup recipe is comfort in a bowl. Made with lasagna noodles, ground beef and a delicious spice blend it’s lasagna in soup …
6 surprising sweet & savory additions to your next cheeseboard
A cheeseboard is like a blank canvas, waiting to be transformed, with a selection of whatever delicious things strike your fancy. You can never go …
It’s a dry January even for booze brands
Back on the (Band) Wagon At first glance, the concept of Dry January would seem to clash with the alcohol business. But many such companies …
Does your red wine need to be chilled just a bit?
When summer turns to fall and we welcome back light red wines after a season of refreshing whites and rosés, the question is frequently begged: …
8 impressive benefits of cold-brew coffee
Cold brew coffee has undergone several transformations in the 21st century for a caffeinated beverage that got its start in the 1600s. Today, steeping coffee in …
Dry January? No thanks. We’re doing this instead
In 2015 Public Health England launched Dry January, a public health campaign to convince people to cut back on drinking. Since then, Dry January has …
Not drinking this month? Here are some of our favorite NA beverages
If you’re considering participating in Dry January by giving up alcohol for the month, you’re not alone. According to Curren Goodden Associates, a company that …
15 healthy lunches you can whip up in 15 minutes or less
Lunch always seems to be a struggle, doesn’t it? If you work at home like me, it can be a total interruption in a busy …
Are diet cat foods really worth it?
The average cat should have a healthy body fat percentage of 5-10%. This is measured by measuring the girth at its widest part, usually around …
Tiramisu fans simply love this chocolate mascarpone
When visitors would come to the Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese creamery in Waterloo, WI, George and Debbie Crave would serve them cheeses, and then they …
This may just be the perfect white wine for winter
What makes a white wine sip worthy as the temperature dips? It should be vibrant and fresh without being too tropical fruit-tinged or reminiscent of …
6 sustainable champagnes to pop on New Year’s Eve
There’s nothing quite like an effervescent sip to make this time of year feel special. If you care about the environmental impact of the liquid …
Weird New Year’s Eve traditions from all around the world
Before the curtain falls on the year, we dress up, drink champagne and watch the dazzling sky illuminated by fireworks; then, when the clock strikes midnight, …
8 perfect cocktails for ringing in 2023
Santa will appreciate our naughty version of milk and cookies, while your friends and family will welcome the tastes and scents of holidays past. Rituals …
Boozy peanut butter cups for the grown ups
Have a sweet tooth when it comes to cocktails? Or just looking for a new after-dinner drink? Then you might enjoy this: Southern Living …
Is your cat too fat? Here’s what to know about your heckin’ chonk
Obesity in cats is a growing problem. In fact, it’s one of the most common health problems in cats today! The good news is that many …
The surprising connection between sleep & hangovers
If you’ve ever gotten a hangover before, then you probably don’t need me to describe the symptoms for you. While every person is different, it’s …
This tasty cocktail trend is way beyond a gimmick
Sailing aboard the inaugural voyage of the new Disney Wish this summer, one of the cocktails that caught my eye in Nightingale’s, the intimate onboard …
