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A delicious sheet pan dinner featuring shawarma-spiced chicken, charred onions, and bell peppers, with a side of garlic yogurt sauce.
Restaurants

Sheet pan shawarma spiced chicken recipe takes 45 minutes

In just 45 minutes, a new Bon Appétit recipe transforms humble chicken thighs into a shawarma-spiced feast.

Maya Patel·May 21
Eight delicious smashed pork tacos arranged on a wire rack-lined baking sheet, cooked to perfection under a broiler, ready for serving.
Restaurants

How to Make Smashed Pork Tacos: A Broiled Recipe

Forget searing meat-side down in a skillet!

Maya Patel·May 20
Andrew Rea, also known as Babish, recording his new podcast 'In the Booth' in a professional audio studio.
Chefs & Makers

Babish Launches New Culinary Podcast With Vox Media Network

Andrew Rea, the visionary who transformed a simple cooking hobby into a $20 million media empire, now ventures into the ethereal world of audio with 'In the Booth with Babish'.

Corazon Bautista·May 20
Diverse athletes training intensely, showcasing the importance of hydration and electrolytes for peak performance and recovery.
Restaurants

Choosing the right electrolyte powder for athletes

One popular electrolyte tablet contains just 100mg of sodium and 10 calories, while another leading powder packs five times that sodium alongside 19g of sugar per serving.

Maya Patel·May 20
A lively Thai street food market at dusk, showcasing diverse culinary offerings and a vibrant atmosphere, symbolizing economic activity.
Travel

Thailand Targets 700 Billion Baht Culinary Economy, Banking on Regional Strengths

Thailand is strategically targeting a 700 billion baht culinary economy by 2026, leveraging its renowned food culture as a 'Soft Power' economic engine. This ambitious plan requires a nuanced approach, focusing on cultivating regional strengths and addressing the diverse economic impacts of culinary tourism across the nation.

Corazon Bautista·May 19
A lone salmon struggling in polluted water, symbolizing the decline in nutritional value and the questioning of health claims associated with farm-raised fish.
Restaurants

New Study Challenges Health Claims for Farm-Raised Fish

The amount of omega-3s in a portion of farm-raised salmon halved between 2006 and 2015, directly undermining a key health claim for consumers.

Maya Patel·May 18
Assorted fresh vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and asparagus being grilled gently to a golden-brown sear, avoiding charring.
Guides

Mastering Healthier Grilling Vegetables

A recent study from the Culinary Institute of America found that charring vegetables on a hot grill can deplete their Vitamin C content by up to 40% and significantly increase inflammatory compounds (

Maya Patel·May 18
Vintage brewery interior with a map of the US showing early craft brewery locations, symbolizing the history of craft beer.
Drinks

US States Reveal When Their First Craft Breweries Opened

While many associate craft beer's boom with the 1980s, newly unearthed records reveal a different story.

Shira Golan·May 18
Interior of the new Appalachia restaurant in East London, showcasing rustic decor and a selection of Southern-inspired dishes.
Travel

Appalachia restaurant to open in East London, aims to boost tourism

Smoked eel and jalapeños deviled eggs, alongside cornbread madeleines, will soon greet diners at 71 Nile Street, London, N1 7RD.

Maya Patel·May 15
A beautifully arranged spread of artisanal flavored butters and oils, showcasing rich textures and vibrant colors, set on a rustic wooden table with natural lighting.
Ingredients

Flavored Butter and Oil Market Trends Show Surprising Consumer Demand Growth

The global market for flavored butters and oils is projected to swell to US$604.

Maya Patel·May 14
A chef skillfully cooks salmon in a cast-iron skillet on a stovetop, demonstrating a key weeknight dinner technique.
Recipes

How to Master Easy Weeknight Dinner Techniques and Habits

Cooking meat directly from the refrigerator can cause uneven heating, resulting in an under-cooked interior and over-cooked exterior, a common mistake that ruins many weeknight meals before they even

Maya Patel·Sep 13
A symbolic image of a celebrity chef's global influence overshadowing a small, struggling local farmers' market, representing the threat to local food systems.
Chefs & Makers

Celebrity chefs' global reach is costing local food systems their future.

Despite a growing consumer interest in 'farm-to-table,' a single celebrity chef's endorsement can shift more produce sales to a national distributor in a week than a regional farmers' market sells in

Maya Patel·Sep 7
A coffee farmer planting shade-tree seedlings in a lush, biodiverse coffee plantation under a canopy of trees, symbolizing sustainable sourcing.
Ingredients

Specialty Coffee's Integrated Sustainable Sourcing

In a pilot program, 1,757 shade-tree seedlings have already been distributed to 38 farmers, a tangible commitment to environmental sustainability in coffee.

Shira Golan·Aug 24
A sommelier carefully selects an affordable bottle of wine from a cellar, highlighting expert recommendations under $20.
Drinks

20 Affordable Wines Sommeliers Recommend Under $20

Amid rising tariffs and a weakening dollar, finding a truly distinctive wine under $20 has become a rare feat, yet top sommeliers still pinpoint 20 such bottles.

Shira Golan·Aug 23
Travelers enthusiastically browsing a vibrant supermarket aisle filled with local produce and specialty food items, seeking authentic flavors.
Travel

Why Travelers Are Choosing Supermarkets Over Restaurants for Local Flavors

K-Supermarket, a Finnish grocery chain, officially listed its branches as tourist attractions on Tripadvisor.

Corazon Bautista·Aug 18
A kitchen counter filled with meal kit ingredients, symbolizing the trade-off between convenience and culinary creativity.
Recipes

Meal kits: A convenience trap, sacrificing creativity

For a family of four, HelloFresh's most expensive plan can cost nearly $400 a month before shipping and tax, delivering 36 pre-portioned servings designed to take 20-45 minutes to prepare, according t

Hana Washington·Jul 5
Close-up of a steaming cup of artisanal coffee with latte art, surrounded by exotic coffee beans and a vintage grinder.
Drinks

New Coffee Releases and Trends Take Center Stage in 2026

Klatch Coffee's El Salvador Jasal Orange Geisha Anaerobic Natural recently scored an astounding 94 points from Coffee Review, boasting notes of pineapple, cherry, and apricot, according to Sprudge .

Shira Golan·Jun 15
A perfectly baked galette with a rich, toffee-colored, crisp crust, showcasing expert baking techniques.
Restaurants

Mastering Galettes: Prevent Soggy Bottoms with These Expert Tips

To ensure a galette's crust is perfectly crisp, not soggy, bakers must push past 'golden brown' and bake until it resembles rich toffee or dark caramel.

Shira Golan·Jun 15
A vintage Thrifty Drug Store ice cream counter, empty and evoking a sense of nostalgia for the end of an era.
Restaurants

Rite Aid's Demise Ends Era for Thrifty Ice Cream Legacy

In 2025, Rite Aid Corporation will close its doors, marking the final chapter for a retail chain that once housed Thrifty Drug Stores, home to the legendary five-cent ice cream cone.

Shira Golan·Jun 14
Three festive Fourth of July beignets dusted with powdered sugar and edible glitter, ready to be enjoyed at Walt Disney World.
Travel

Disney Unveils New Fourth of July Beignets June 15

Starting June 15, Walt Disney World Resort is rolling out new Fourth of July Beignets at Scat Cat’s Club Café and Lounge, alongside a confetti cake and strawberry lemon mousse creation at Contempo Caf

Corazon Bautista·Jun 14
A perfectly prepared Caesar salad with homemade dressing, showcasing crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and shaved parmesan cheese.
Restaurants

Whip Up a Classic Caesar Salad With This Homemade Dressing Recipe

Julia Child, the culinary icon, famously left out a key ingredient in her Caesar salad preparation, despite meticulously tossing each lettuce leaf individually.

Hana Washington·Jun 13
Exterior view of the newly opened Kopikina Heulang coffee shop on Jalan Heulang in Bogor City, showcasing its welcoming facade and inviting ambiance.
Drinks

Kopikina Heulang Opens Bogor City Coffee Shop

After three months of construction and a 500 million IDR investment, Kopikina Heulang is set to open next Monday, October 28th, promising 10 new local jobs and a community hub on Bogor's bustling Jala

Shira Golan·Jun 12
A stylish glass carafe with a cork stopper sits on a modern nightstand in a softly lit, luxurious bedroom.
Travel

Bedside carafes bring a 5-star hotel feel to your room

Imagine a simple glass carafe, its cork stopper poised, instantly transforming your bedroom.

Corazon Bautista·Jun 11
A smiling dad receives a curated gift basket filled with gourmet food items, perfect for Father's Day.
Restaurants

Find the best Father's Day gifts for food loving dads

With shipping deadlines for Father's Day gifts beginning to creep up as early as the second week of June, according to Rolling Stone , the pressure is on.

Hana Washington·Jun 11