2019 is a landmark year for the James Beard Foundation. For one, it’s the year that the organization’s sweeping policy change went into effect after announcing measures to make the judging process more transparent and inclusive. Under new CEO Clare Reichenbach, several changes have been made to the judging and nomination process, including temporarily waiving submission […]
Citi’s Taste of Tennis has become one of the premier off-the-court events to kick off the BNP Paribas Open, and this year they brought out the star power. Venus Williams and Richard Blais turned mixologists, serving up rum-based cocktails with Blais’s signature liquid nitrogen twist to the enthusiastic crowds. “They clearly don’t have a match […]
For those of you who lost it when Heinz mixed ketchup and mayonnaise into one bottle—long live Mayochup—there are two new condiments vying for your attention. Both combine mayonnaise with another sauce, have similarly funny compound names, and will cut your sandwich making time down at least a smidge. First up, “Mayomust,” a mix between […]
What tastes like spring and pairs absolutely perfect with Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day and Spring Break celebrations? Applebee’s hopes customers think it’s their new $2 ABSOLUT Vodka “Rainbow Punch.” Applebee’s March Neighborhood Drink of the Month is an authentic punch made with ABSOLUT vodka and the combination of green apple, ginger and lemon flavors, topped with a […]
It feels like Whiskey Distilleries have suddenly popped up all over the map, but the fever for this spirit has taken hold of the Bay Area in a way not seen since the Gold Rush days. Here are just a few of the best distilleries to be found in the cities by the bay. […]
Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide a hefty amount of powerful benfits for your body and brain, including improving digestive and heart health, reducing depression, and even giving your skin a healthy glow. Here are a few sources where you can get your fill of these beneficial bacteria that are not only good for your […]
When you were a kid eating watermelon on a hot summer’s day, did your parents ever tell you to spit out the seeds because a melon would grow out of your ears or stomach? In fact, the lowly watermelon seed has become so reviled that “seedless watermelons” have become the standard in most grocery stores. […]
Bone broth is made from animal bones and connective tissue — typically cattle, chicken, or fish — that have been boiled into a broth and slow simmered for 10 to more than 20 hours with herbs, vegetables, and spices. So why is this seemingly simple liquid something you’d want to drink every day? Even our […]
Trout, the lowly fresh water fish sought after by fly fishermen over the centuries, has had a resurgence in the foodie world, thanks to it’s newly discovered “superfood” properties. A 3oz. cooked trout has just 162 calories, a whopping 22.64 grams of Protein, just 7.2 grams of Fat (and it’s that good Omega-3 fat, too), […]
Nuts are healthy snack options and many studies have investigated the health benefits of increased nut intake. While high in fat, most (but not all) of the fat in nuts is monounsaturated fat, as well as omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fat. And in spite of the fat factor, one meta-analysis of 33 studies found […]