On April 2, President Trump imposed wide spread tariffs across all global trade partners, including the EU and the UK, which will have an immediate and lasting effect on American wine, beer and spirits consumers. As Reuters reports, U.S. drinkers will now pay more for cocktails, champagne and foreign beers, brands will disappear from bar […]
Once upon a time, the beer lovers of the United States were very sad. The government had ratified the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, banning all intoxicating liquors, including beer, beginning the period of American history we now know as Prohibition. However, in 1933, the government saw the light and President Roosevelt […]
National Cordon Bleu Day is celebrated on April 4 each year to commemorate the invention of Cordon Bleu, the dish which has fast become a favorite in restaurants across the globe. So, what is actually in Cordon Bleu? Well, the dish is made with either chicken breast, pork, or veal that is then snugly tucked […]
In 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC). This report is a vital component in the process the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and HHS will follow to develop the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), which serve as the foundation for […]
Booker’s Bourbon is back with its first 2025 release, and this time, the bottle is honoring one of Jim Beam’s most beloved former leaders. As Food & Wine reports, this release, dubbed “Barry’s Batch,” is dedicated to longtime Beam employee Barry Berish, whose roles within the company included chairman and CEO in a tenure spanning […]
Two of America’s large chain restaurants are coming together. Applebee’s and IHOP, both owned by Dine Brands Inc., may soon have dual-branded locations that share a back-of-house and a blended front-of-house, according to an earnings call from the company last week. As CBS News reports, Dine Brands CEO John Peyton said they’ve already tested out […]
Soylent Green is the original “people” food for the masses. Foodimentary.com states that the Soylent Green Biscuit Co’s famous snack has been a cult classic since its inception in 1973. People everywhere were delighted to have this affordable snack that “tastes just like grandma’s.” When April 1st heralds the coming of spring, I always think […]
Every year, parents face countless decisions about their children’s health and nutrition. One of the most important choices happens right in the produce aisle: should you buy organic or conventional? The Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen foods 2025 list helps answer this question by identifying the fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues. This […]
National Oysters (or Clams) on the Half Shell Day is March 31st. The half shell is the simplest way to serve oysters, and it is a delightful, high protein, low calorie and nutritious dish for lovers of raw seafood. Oysters and clams are “bivalves,” which are aquatic mollusks that have a compressed body with an […]
March 28th recognizes a decadent and delicious dessert on National Black Forest Cake Day. Black Forest cake is the English name for the German dessert Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, meaning “Black Forest cherry torte.” To make a classic Black Forest Cake, bakers layer several sheets of chocolate cake with whipped cream and cherries between each layer. Then they […]