Lately it seems like you can’t turn around without another report of a major food recall. So it seems logical that we need the FDA out there doing food safety inspections now, more than ever. But it appears that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) might actually be ending its food safety inspections. According to CBS News, federal […]
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It’s Egg Salad Week!
Easter’s over, and those precious (and these days very expensive) eggs that you bought, boiled, decorated, hid and watched the kids find are now sitting in your fridge. Perhaps that’s why the food gods decided that the week following Easter would be devoted to the incredible, edible, Egg Salad! While eggs are commonly associated with […]
Why Do People Eat Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday?
Hot Cross Buns are a tasty pastry made from yeast dough that are usually a bit sweet, often contain some spices (such as cinnamon) and may be found with additions such as raisins, currants or other dried fruits. People like these baked sweet rolls so much that they actually have their own dedicated National Food […]
Raise a Glass for World Malbec Day!
In 2011, “Malbec World Day” was established by Wines of Argentina as the official day to celebrate this illustrious varietal. It translates from the Spanish “Día Mundial del Malbec,” meaning “Malbec throughout the world”. Somehow, the name stuck and continues to confuse English speakers to this day, as most just end up calling it “World […]
Cabot Butter is Recalled due to Risk of Fecal Contamination
Hope you weren’t enjoying some creamy butter on toast when you read this headline. As Delish reports, uber-popular dairy brand Cabot Creamery issued a recall on almost 2,000 pounds of its Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter due to contamination with elevated levels of coliform. What is coliform, you may ask? Well, you may regret that question. Coliform […]
Kraft Is Releasing the a Smoky New Mac and Cheese Flavor in time for BBQ Season
Backyard barbecue season is almost upon us. Before you know it, we’ll be setting up the folding tables and firing up the grill — and one nostalgic brand is vying for an invite to your next cookout. As Food & Wine reports, Kraft Mac & Cheese is bringing a brand-new flavor to shelves, and it’s perfect […]
Let Glen Powell Spice Up Your Life With His “Smash Kitchen” Sauces and Condiments
There are many reasons to love Glen Powell. His stellar performances in television shows and movies, ranging from Scream Queens to Top Gun Maverick and Twisters, are enough to make anyone a fan. Then there’s his adorable rescue dog, Brisket, and his strong sense of loyalty to his home state of Texas, where he currently resides. But as Food & […]
Say Cheese! It’s National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (and Month)!
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day – celebrated annually on April 12 – recognizes one of the top comfort foods in the United States. Grilled cheese has nothing to hide — it knows all you really want to eat is cheese and bread in all their golden, melty glory and it’s not gonna judge you for […]
Cheese Fondue is Back, and Better than Ever
Okay cheese lovers, the fondue is back, and it’s better than ever. We here in America are seeing a resurgence of a 1970s dinner-party set piece, and across the pond, Oxford University research has concluded that the fondue’s potential as a sharing dish and conversation piece is part of the attraction, but the comforting enveloping […]
The $66 GlenAllachie 12-Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky has just been named the World’s Best Single Malt
The World Whiskies Awards has crowned its Best Single Malt for 2025, with one of Scotland’s few independently owned and operated distilleries taking the top spot for the second time in five years. As Food & Wine reports, the GlenAllachie 12-Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky was named the World’s Best Single Malt for 2025 in […]