How accurate are food labels?
Before I buy any packaged food product that I haven't purchased before, I first look at the nutrition information and ingredient list. My husband gets exasperated when he accompanies me on shopping trips, grumbling…
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How much have food prices really gone up?
You can't scroll through any news site without seeing at least one story about inflation, and often the focus is on food prices. One issue after another has hit different sectors of the food supply: cold weather, hot…
How thick is too thick?
Visiting diners is one of my favorite things to do when traveling. I adore a stack of fluffy pancakes with a ball of whipped butter melting into the top as I pour thick syrup over the stack. One of my favorites was in a…
An amazing event for cookbook lovers is happening soon!
Have you ever dreamed of a festival that focused on cookbooks, held in a city that's made for food lovers? Consider your wish granted: we're excited to share news about Cookbook Week, to be held April 21-25 in San…
Food news antipasto
Trader Joe's just announced that it will begin selling its coveted limited-edition lavender and pink canvas totes on Monday, March 23. Nakia Rohde, Trader Joe’s public relations manager, provided the scoop to the Reno…
Sweets and more to celebrate Eid al Fitr
It's been confirmed: Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on 20 March this year and Muslims around the world will mark the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and prayer. Food is at the forefront to celebrate…
It's not just you, foods are getting worse
I've written before about how I think butter has changed in recent years, and not for the better. The shift to feeding cows more palm oil products (probably alongside other feed and nutrition changes) has resulted - in…
Good news for French fry lovers
French fries are a ubiquitous side dish to any fast food or casual restaurant meal, and even find their way onto a few fine dining menus. What's not to love? A golden, crisp exterior that yields to soft fluffy interior…
Food news antipasto
The viral Korean sweet potato hack that's been circulating in social media promises that a good old-fashioned "one weird trick" will recreate the custard-like texture of goguma, whole roasted sweet potatoes sold at…
It's pi day, make a pie
If you write your dates in the US convention (month/day/year), then today is pi day in honor of the mathematical constant. I usually forget about the “National Pie Day” that occurs in January, but that is okay since…
Vintage kitchenware as decor - love it or leave it?
When homeowners design a kitchen, most of the work revolves around the mechanics of it: what kind of cabinets to use, how to arrange the workspace, which countertop materials will work best, and so on. Colors and…
How much salt you should add to your pasta water, according to science
One of the reasons I love to bake is because of the science behind the craft. Physics and chemistry play vital roles and understanding how the various components interact with one another fascinates me. Cooking involves…