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 […]
Ben & Jerry’s is accusing its parent company Unilever of breaching its merger agreement by ousting the ice cream company’s CEO for the brand’s repeated public comments on progressive issues, removing its chief executive without the board’s approval. As CNN Business reports, it’s the latest escalation of an increasingly ugly dispute between the brand and its conglomerate […]
Fans of college basketball are in hoops heaven now that the NCAA Tournaments for both men’s and women’s college hoops is in full swing. Many will have their eyes glued to the screen, whether it’s a TV, smartphone or table watching March Madness play out. With all this basketball to watch, fans are likely to work up […]
If you recently purchased a bottle of sparkling water from Trader Joe’s, then it’s time to inspect your fridge or pantry. As Food & Wine Reports, Trader Joe’s has issued a recall for specific lot numbers of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, which the company said “may have the potential for cracked or damaged bottles.” According to […]
After finishing off the last kosher dill in the pickle jar, it’s common for people to simply drain the jar of leftover liquid, give it a rinse, and toss it in the recycling bin. But there are many ingenious uses for that savory, puckery brine — from fried chicken to cocktails. As for the latter, Claussen’s got us […]
The Trump administration has officially eliminated several food safety committees, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) and the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). As Food & Wine reports, both committees were cut through the Executive Order titled “Commencing the Reduction of the […]
A staple of school cafeterias, the Sloppy Joe is nothing if not a beloved American staple. In fact, March 18 has been declared National Sloppy Joe Day! But did you know that sloppy joes actually have roots in another, less widespread but equally delicious sandwich? Or that there’s some consternation over who the actual Joe […]
Top Chef is back with a fresh batch of talented cheftestants, the largest grand prize package in the show’s history, and Canadian tuxedos. As Food & Wine reports, the hit Bravo show premiered last week for its 22nd season, this time set in Canada. And to celebrate, Gail Simmons, Kristen Kish, and Tom Colicchio donned denim-on-denim […]
The Easter season is almost here, which means it’s just about time to start planning out all your meals and all those tasty sweets. And this year, Peeps has gone all out to make sure you can enjoy them both eaten and sipped. As Food & Wine reports, last week, The Icee Company and Peeps announced they’re […]
A Flamin’ Hot Cheeto shaped like beloved Pokémon Charizard, affectionately referred to as “Cheetozard,” has sold at auction after nearly a month for nearly $88,000, according to Goldin, the online marketplace that auctioned it off. As PEOPLE magazine reports, the New Jersey-based marketplace put the unique collectible — which measures at 3 inches in length and […]