Category: Food & Drink

Itadakimasu! It’s National Tempura Day!

Tempura is a deep fried dish that the Japanese have made for centuries. When did it originate? Let us find out through the history of National Tempura Day! Tempura is made up of either seafood or vegetables that are battered, deep fried, and enjoyed by millions of people across the nation. Portuguese Jesuit missionaries introduced […]

The Mediterranean Diet tops the Best Diets of the Year, Again!

For the fifth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet was first across the finish line in the annual race for best diet, according to ratings announced Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. Coming in a close second, in a tie: The DASH diet, which stands for dietary approaches to stop hypertension and emphasizes […]

California’s New Composting Law is a Game Changer for Food Waste

Person dumping food waste into compost bin

In 2022, residents in America’s largest state will begin seeing major changes to how their waste is collected: Originally passed in 2016, California Senate Bill 1383 officially took effect on January 1 – which will eventually require everyone in the state to separate organic and compostable waste from the rest of their garbage. As reported by the Los Angeles […]

Chance the Rapper collaborates with Ben and Jerry’s for a Minty Ice Cream that benefits a Good Cause

Celebrity food collaborations are all the rage right now, whether you’re Mariah Carey teaming up with McDonald’s or Justin Bieber getting into the donut game with Tim Hortons. But the ice cream makers at Ben & Jerry’s aren’t new to the concept, having released pints with the likes of Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and Colin Kaepernick. Today, the […]

GMO is now “Bioengineered?” USDA launches new food labels in 2022

The Washington Post reports that as of January 1st, foods previously referred to as having “genetically modified organisms,” or GMO’s, will now be on your supermarket shelves labeled “bioengineered” instead.  The changes are part of the Department of Agriculture’s new rules on “genetically modified organisms” or GMOs. However, some of the old labels consumers are […]

Is there a Viral TikTok Recipe you’ve been dying to try? Soon it can be Delivered to your Door!

TikTok has announced that it’s breaking into the food delivery industry, teaming up with a company to open ghost kitchens that will deliver trending meals to users’ doors. TikTok is an endless source for creative, viral recipes. While the best TikTok recipes always look deceptively easy to cook, wouldn’t you rather just order one after […]

Dole Recalls Packaged Salads Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Dole Fresh Vegetables has voluntarily recalled all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads processed at its Bessemer City, N.C. and Yuma, Ariz. processing facilities due to a possible Listeria contamination. The recall affects dozens of Dole products, including shredded carrots, coleslaw, and various salad kits, sold at Kroger, Lidl, and additional retailers nationwide. This massive […]

Chipotle tests a new Online-Order-Only ‘Digital Kitchen’

Chipotle restaurant sign

Chipotle has announced it’s opening a new “Digital Kitchen” restaurant this month in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (about 40 miles south of Cleveland) — which will exclusively accept online orders. The prototype location will offer its pickup-only drive-thru “Chipotlane,” some outdoor seats and tables for eating (no dining room), and a walk-up window. Hungry customers should avoid […]

Forget Milk – Barefoot wants you to Dip your Oreo Thins in Wine

When you’re feeling blue, sometimes the only thing for it is a glass of juicy red wine and a plate of comfort cookies. Now, Oreo and Barefoot Wines have announced just the collab for those moments: a red blend inspired by Oreo Cookie Thins. The cookie-evoking wine, Barefoot x Oreo Thins Red Blend, has notes […]

You Can Get Ina Garten’s Cookies Shipped Straight To Your Door Through Goldbelly

To know Ina Garten is to love her, but there’s a real risk in reading her cookbooks, following her on social media, or watching her TV show—it’s highly likely you’ll wind up hungry. Luckily, Ina’s just announced a new partnership which allows fans to eat her actual food, and get it delivered straight to their […]