Food

When I was a kid, the best part of having a few bucks—or even just a handful of quarters—was knowing exactly where I was headed. The donut shop down the street was the spot. I’d save up whatever change I could find and walk down like I was going on...

Combine these two words: croissant and pizza. Sounds like an insane combination. An Italo-French dis, one might say. However, Croissant Pizza is a real thing and it’s soaring in popularity as a trendy meal in Tik Tok. Popular restaurant chain Papa John’s has been a major force in this dish....

What The Beli? Yep, that’s exactly what I said.  I’m not Rob49 but most people should know what I’m talking about. But in case you didn’t know, allow me to introduce you without committing an ad-induced spiel. Believe is a new social restaurant app that’s been going strong since 2021....

The future of food is a petri dish. Or at least, that’s what proponents of lab-grown meat would have us believe. Proponents tout cellular agriculture as a solution to a host of global problems, from climate change and animal welfare to food security. But as we stand at the precipice...

Sushi is one of the most popular Japanese dishes, with high popularity driving many places solely dedicated to sushi being established. There are many ways to go out and enjoy sushi, but one of the most iconic ways people consume sushi is at rotating sushi restaurants, also known as conveyor...

A fast-food chain that’s been a staple in much of the Southeastern U.S. has recently opened its first location in New York City this week. First founded in 1977, Bojangles is a fast-food restaurant that specializes in Cajun fried chicken. With over 800 restaurants across several southeastern states, Bojangles is...

Food is often an ingrained aspect of culture that has many facets of flavor to enjoy. However, there is one kind of food that often has great significance in more places than many may realize, that being street food. Street food is not only convenient or flavorful, but an integral...

Where does Ice Cream come from? Cow’s Milk obviously. It’s always been the source for commercial dairy products. Goat Milk has also been a secondary option but the former continues to reign supreme.  However, let’s say this: what happens when you pull it from another source? One that is out...

You’re standing in front of the fridge, starving from your long day of classes. The only thing inside? Some shredded cheese and a case of beer. We’ve all been, or else at least I have. Cooking when you’re in college is anything but glamorous, but it’s the first place I...

Not everyone has the skill or time to cook themselves a proper meal every day. Like many others, I often rely on frozen dinners and microwaves to get me the food I need for the day, but that can get stale after a while. Here are a few ways I...

With Pepsi Co’s acquisition of Poppi several months ago, Pepsi Co has announced its new prebiotic soda. According to CNBC, “prebiotic sodas, fueled by Poppi and fellow newcomer Olipop, have won over health-conscious consumers over the past five years with their gut-health claims.”  This new soda, seemingly stemming from the...

The United States has always had a wide range of foods that are based on the cuisines found in countries around the world. Chinese, Indian, Mexican, and other foods have found their way to America one way or another and have expanded our horizons, even if the food is not...

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