Food

In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the restaurant industry hard due to lockdowns. Lots of family-owned restaurants went out of business, and lots of workers in the industry were left without jobs. Food Network personality Guy Fieri decided to step in by starting the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to help both restaurants in need and workers who were laid off.

President Biden’s administration is set to announce their summer food program, which will feed “more than 30 million low-income children.” Stacy Dean, the Deputy Undersecretary of Agriculture for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services said, “We know that summer hunger is a problem in normal years, but obviously this year, with heightened food hardship as a result of the pandemic, we’re happy to deploy the program this summer.”

As if living through a global pandemic isn’t already stressful enough, the United States is about to experience a tragic shortage of tapioca balls, otherwise known as boba. Yes, that is right: bubble tea is about to become a luxury within the next few months or even weeks.

Last March, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down nearly all restaurants across the country, including
Costo’s food court.
With increased vaccination rates and a decrease in positive COVID-19 cases, more restaurants are able
to re-open as dining restrictions begin to loosen throughout the country. Over the past few months,
Costco has slowly started to reopen its food courts and has even announced expanding their current
menu to allow for more options.

The COVID-19 vaccine can save lives and come with a sweet surprise. To encourage people to get vaccinated, Krispy Kreme is once again trying to make this year sweeter and brighter. As of 3/22, anyone who shows their COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card will receive a free original glazed doughnut from Krispy Kreme.

Spring is here—finally! This winter certainly felt like it dragged on forever. Now that the sun is coming out and the birds will start singing again, it’s time to take a look at your plate. Different types of produce are grown at different times of the year, and there are clear benefits to understanding how to eat accordingly.

Cleveland, my hometown and current residence, is known for many things. For example, it was the Cleveland Cavaliers who beat the Golden State Warriors in Cleveland during the 2016 NBA Championship. Did I mention that the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead?

If you are a Starbucks fan, then you will know that people are going crazy over the new Starbucks drink and food launch. While they just dropped today, these new aesthetically pleasing drinks are going to make you want to drive to your nearest Starbucks.

If you are someone who loves meat, the idea of going vegetarian or vegan can be daunting. But have you ever considered switching to a plant-based diet and simply increasing your vegetable intake? A plant-based diet is a diet that is plant-forward and focuses primarily on incorporating plants.

Every Tuesday night, my roommates and I have what we like to call “family dinner.” Being in college, homemade meals are hard to come by, so we decided that on Tuesdays we would make meals together and save the leftovers for the rest of the week. This way, we don’t live solely off the convenience of fast food.

Making your own pasta is quite easy, and it only requires two ingredients! Using just semolina flour and water, you have what you need to make an easy, delicious, and authentic pasta dough.

Coffee is no doubt a staple for most people. Not only does it wake you up, but it can also be delicious. But have you ever considered putting butter in your coffee? Well, many people are hopping on this trend because there is a theory that it boosts your metabolism and energy levels.