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Cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled amid growing food safety alarms

“Another day, another recall” might be an understatement as food safety concerns mount this holiday season. Costco’s Kirkland brand eggs and a...

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Ultra-processed food consumption may worsen psoriasis symptoms

Over recent years, concerns about the health effects of ultra-processed foods have grown, and a new study suggests another potential link. As reported...

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How chef Patrick O’Connell’s "living theater’ revolutionized fine dining

Patrick O’Connell is a singular force in the restaurant world, with a storied career that spans decades. His masterpiece, The Inn at Little...

29.11.2024 8

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No sweat: Simple ways to to ease your anxiety and help save on Thanksgiving food costs this year

  Thanksgiving is a marvelous holiday—but not always for our wallets. This year, however, the financial stress (including lingering inflation)...

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Turkey talk: An expert's tips for effortlessly roasting the perfect golden-brown turkey

I love turkey. One of my absolute favorite Thanksgiving traditions is prepping the turkey with my brother on Thanksgiving Eve: We opt for a compound...

25.11.2024 5

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McDonald's invests $100 million in marketing to rebuild trust after E. coli outbreak

Following a recent E. coli outbreak, McDonald’s is launching a $100 million marketing campaign and providing more than $60 million in support to...

21.11.2024 20

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Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy launches in China, offering obesity drug at a fraction of US prices

Semaglutide and tirzepatide medications have transformed weight loss, diabetes management, and overall health in recent years. Now, people in China...

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"Shrinkflation": Tropicana customers incensed over unpopular bottle redesign

Tropicana loyalists are upset over a recent bottle redesign that not only alters the aesthetic but also reduces capacity. The new bottles reportedly...

21.11.2024 7

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Want to make some "Bake Off"-level pies this Thanksgiving? Here's a pastry expert's best tips

Thanksgiving is almost here!  For anyone planning on doing any baking, you may be ferociously Googling and flipping through baking cookbooks to...

19.11.2024 9

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Rachael Ray discusses being child-free with celebrity trainer Bob Harper — and how she adores dogs

Rachael Ray recently spoke about her life being child-free, and she seems thrilled with her choice to remain so.  On the fourth episode of her new...

14.11.2024 4

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Martha Stewart isn't especially fond of Drew Barrymore's "touchy-feely" interview style

With a playful shove, Stewart wordlessly tells the typically touchy Barrymore to back off

13.11.2024 4

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Researchers find 22 pesticides may raise prostate cancer risk and death rates

A recent study published in Cancer: An International Interdisciplinary Journal of the American Cancer Society found that 22 pesticides “showed...

08.11.2024 10

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Super anxious about election results? Lean on comfort food with these 7 recipes

Does election week have you stressed? Are you biting your nails in anxious anticipation? Have you gorged on leftover Halloween candies  (or...

05.11.2024 3

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FBI: Ex-Disney World employee accused of hacking menus, altering peanut allergen warnings

A former Disney employee, Michael Scheuer, has been accused of hacking into software used by Disney restaurants to falsely indicate that certain food...

04.11.2024 8

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7 of Martha Stewart's most iconic recipes to enjoy while watching Netflix's "Martha"

"Martha" on Netflix is all the rage right now. While Stewart's own endorsement of the documentary's portrayal of her life and career is questionable,...

01.11.2024 7

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Costco recalls smoked salmon due to potential listeria contamination

Following a barrage of other similar recalls, Costco is now recalling its smoked salmon due to possible listeria contamination.  According to John...

28.10.2024 6

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"Top Chef" alum Nini Nguyen's new cookbook is an "extra-special" love letter to Vietnamese food

"Top Chef" remains a fan favorite for a host of reasons: top-notch hosting, meticulous judging, abundant expertise, and food that both looks and...

28.10.2024 6

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The "Bake Off” guide to loaf cakes: Secrets from a pastry professional

Making a cake at home — from scratch! — can certainly be an anxiety-inducing thought. While your cake might turn out superb, there’s always the...

27.10.2024 7

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The best soy sauce is now made in ... Virginia?

For many, the concept of terroir is often limited to wine . Occasionally, it might be referenced when discussing dairy products , primarily cheeses...

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Get sophisticated at home with this classic yet simple snapper dish — complete with a fancy flambé

Are you ready to flambé some Grand Marnier? I love to flambé; J’adore Grand Marnier. I live to flambé de Grand Marnier. How...

24.10.2024 8

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"Joy of Cooking" launches a podcast

If you are one of many who have a torn and tattered, sauce-splattered copy of the iconic "Joy of Cooking" cookbook, then do we have good news for you....

24.10.2024 9

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"Recipes function like arguments:" How philosophy informs Chef Jeremy Chan's Michelin-starred menu

In May 2023, while reviewing an episode of “ Top Chef: World All Stars ,” I was introduced to a chef I hadn’t encountered before:...

23.10.2024 5

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Over 600 types of frozen waffle products recalled over listeria risk

This week, Treehouse Foods Inc. announced on the company "is voluntarily recalling certain frozen waffle products ... due to the potential to be...

23.10.2024 8

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Butter secrets every "Bake Off" fan should know, according to a pastry expert

  “ The Great British Baking Show ” (or “Bake-Off,” depending on where you're watching) is an immensely popular series with a...

20.10.2024 8

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Your favorite chef’s favorite chef: How Blanca’s Victoria Blamey is redefining fine dining

Victoria Blamey has been one of the most sought-after chefs in New York City for over a decade now. Her career started a world away, though. Blamey,...

16.10.2024 4

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Pope Francis urges world leaders to transform military spending into investments in food and health

To mark World Food Day on October 16, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of combating food insecurity and ensuring that everyone has access to...

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McDonald's files suit against the "Big Four" beef companies, alleging a "price-fixing scheme"

Fast food juggernaut McDonald's is suing Tyson, JBS, Cargill and National Beef Packing Company and their subsidiaries, the Associated Press...

10.10.2024 4

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Mountain Dew brings back a nostalgic logo — and its full name

In its latest brand update, Mountain Dew is aiming for nostalgia in its look — and name. The "MTN" abbreviation that has been on every Mountain Dew...

10.10.2024 5

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TikTok's "Sandwich King" Owen Han knows the secret to making the perfect sandwich at home

Admittedly, I'm not a big TikTok guy. I know, I know, I'm missing out. The platform has just never captured me, to be honest since I'm a Twitter (oh,...

09.10.2024 6

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Ultra-processed foods also linked to risk of Type 2 Diabetes, new study reveals

The potential harms of ultraprocessed foods, or UPFs, have been well-documented in recent years. Most recently, a link between UPFs and Type 2...

08.10.2024 6

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Pizza Hut announces the return of its iconic Book It! program, along with new deals and promotions

Pizza Hut's iconic Book It! reading program — which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year — is making its long-awaited return to stores...

08.10.2024 5

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Nearly ten years since his victory, Chef Jeremy Ford reflects on "Top Chef" and his career since

Back in 2015, "Top Chef: California" aired, featuring challenges filmed all throughout the state. Chef Jeremy Ford was crowned the victor, besting...

06.10.2024 10

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"It’s a total dream": Alison Roman on heading to television, First Bloom and her favorite snacks

It's been a long time coming: Alison Roman will soon be on your TV screen. A new partnership with Tastemade will bring Roman’s beloved digital...

02.10.2024 30

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Chef José Andrés heads to North Carolina to volunteer and provide food to those displaced by Helene

As Asheville, North Carolina residents continue to struggle following the brutal aftermath of Helene, which hit Florida’s Big Bend region last week...

01.10.2024 5

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Cookbook author Lesley Enston on why Caribbean cuisine is "the world's first fusion food"

Recipe developer and food writer Lesley Enston's new cookbook "Belly Full: Exploring Caribbean Cuisine Though 11 Fundamental Ingredients and Over 100...

30.09.2024 3

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Betty Liu, a cookbook author and surgeon-in-training, on "finding solace in making food"

Betty Liu is not a formally-trained chef — but that didn't stop her from writing one of my favorite cookbooks of the year. Liu, currently in...

25.09.2024 5

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"Top Chef" phenom Chef Brooke Williamson on her new cookbook and her comfort in front of the cameras

In her first season of "Top Chef," in which she was the runner-up to eventual winner (and now host) Chef Kristen Kish, chef Brooke Williamson was...

21.09.2024 20

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Tupperware files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

After 78 years in business, food storage industry icon Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy.  According to a statement released by the company,...

19.09.2024 6

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Before Kristen Kish: How Stephanie Izard paved the way for the women of "Top Chef"

In the season finale of "Top Chef: Chicago," the fourth season of the show which aired back in 2008, the finalists were tasked with making a...

17.09.2024 5

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With its newest mac and cheese, Stouffer's expands beyond the freezer aisle to supermarket shelves

Stouffer's, a familiar name in frozen dinners, is moving beyond the freezer aisle with a new shelf-stable offering aimed at expanding its mac and...

17.09.2024 7

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Keurig Dr Pepper pays million dollar civil penalty after SEC allegations about K-Cup recyclability

Are you a K-Cup user passionate about the environment? If so, you might want to think twice before tossing your used pods in the recycling bin.  As...

13.09.2024 5

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How a 220-year old company was inspired to pivot in order to make "soy sauce for hippies"

In many instances, soy sauce (or tamari) is an afterthought. Oftentimes sitting in a nondescript bottle on tables at sushi bars and Japanese...

10.09.2024 7

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A new New York City rule will put "warning statements" on sugary chain restaurant items

New York City is just a few weeks out from a new set of rules which will require chain restaurants to post warning labels on sugary items. According...

10.09.2024 9

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Multi-state salmonella outbreak prompts massive egg recall

You might want to steer clear of eggs — or at least, certain brand names. According to Sarah Jacoby with TODAY, eggs in multiple states were...

10.09.2024 10

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This celebrity chef's newest venture? Helping to spotlight Montana's rich culinary landscape

While some may assume the glitzy, high-end food and wine festivals most often take places in large, coastal cities like New York and Los Angeles, this...

07.09.2024 10

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How a surprise visit from Martha Stewart inspired a restaurant's signature egg dish

There’s an undeniable allure to a restaurant with a true signature dish. Not a flashy, Instagram-ready gimmick, but a dish that defines the very...

05.09.2024 9

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Rachael Ray once thought she "almost killed" Tony Bennett while serving him osso bucco

In a sweet Instagram video shared Wednesday, television cook and host Rachael Ray shared a humorous anecdote about the late Tony Bennett.  Ray said...

04.09.2024 4

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This Asheville restaurant seamlessly blends Appalachian ingredients with Italian flavors

Since I was young, I've had a deep affinity for pepperoni rolls and bread. In recent years, I've given up pork, but that adoration for the pepperoni...

04.09.2024 20

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Grill like a chef this Labor Day: Brian Lewis’ charmoula for an ever better BBQ

Labor Day celebrates the dawn of my favorite season: Fall. Though it's officially still a few weeks away, at least in the northeast United States,...

02.09.2024 6

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How the only Afghan restaurant in the US Michelin Guide "became a standard-bearer of excellence"

When searching for Afghan restaurants in the United States on the Michelin Guide website, there is only one result: Lapis in Washington, D.C, which...

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