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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Grapefruit is a citrus powerhouse. As Johns Hopkins Medicine explains, the fruit, which originated in Barbados, is rich in fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin A, and “supplies about 10% of your daily potassium needs, along with 8% of your requirements for thiamine and folate.” However, for decades, those on certain medications have been advised to avoid this […]