CookShelfThe International Association of Culinary Professionals announced the winners of its 2025 Cookbook Awards (along with other food media and writing awards) at its 2025 Summit held in Brooklyn, New York on November 5. The…
One aspect of food history that fascinates me is how certain items can be considered trash food in one era only to be exhorted as gourmet in the next. This holds true for many items: lobster, ribs, chicken wings, pork…
Unlike the pumpkin in Disney's classic tale Cinderella, the contents of the cans of pumpkins in your pantry will not transform into a coach to carry you to the ball. Some people even claim that what's in the can isn't…
Like any fashion, ingredient fads come and go. For a while, tajín could be found on everything, and before that, miso had its moment. Flavor and the Menu takes a look at six ingredients that might just be the next…
The Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland updates its online guide monthly, adding recommendation based on its inspectors' travels. It recently added 24 new restaurants to its listings, including locations run by…
As an avid baker and cookbook aficionado, I frequently purchase the UK version of baking books because the covers are always better than the US edition (something I have written about before). This has led to me…
In my neck of the woods, autumn has fully arrived (after a lingering warm spell), with crisp morning air and blazing color on the trees. This time of year - between the oppressive summer heat and the blistering cold of…
It's the time of year when one of most polarizing foods is either proudly displayed or avoided like a creepy uncle. The food, of course, is candy corn. Whether you are a fan or think it is disgusting, Serious Eats…
Lay's brand potato chips (crisps) recently launched a bold new look for its packaging, but it wasn't a flashy new font or logo. Instead, the new bags prominently feature an image of a potato. Lay's did this because,…
Demand for food bank services has been increasing in the past several months while contributions have decreased, putting a strain on organizations across the United States. Food insecurity affects nearly 1 in 7 US…
There are so many things I can make at home that are better than even a top-shelf brand - mayonnaise, chicken stock, sandwich bread, salad dressing, all sorts of cakes, cookies, and desserts. Yet there remains a white…
Cherished family recipes are often handed down from one generation to the next. Occasionally someone takes a recipe to the grave with them, but others do the opposite - quite literally. There is a phenomenon of people…
