There is something so special about eating a meal made from ingredients picked hours before. Farm-to-table isn’t just the hottest culinary trend, it is an experience rooted in simplicity, freshness and, most important of all, community. Summer is the time when farm-to-table truly shines. With farmers’ markets overflowing with so...
Hundreds of pizza toppings make up the large variety of choices when ordering or making pizza. Some toppings are universally respectable, like pepperoni or mushrooms. Other toppings are more out there and are available for those with more unique tastes. Among all these kinds of combinations, one topping is by...
The qualifications of healthy food have been ever-shifting throughout the past decades. That said, the Mediterranean diet continues to be the most popular healthy eating diet in the West. Unfortunately, this has led to foods outside of this particular diet being viewed negatively. In countries like the United States, what...
With the rapid changes underway within the U.S. government, the question of where American taxpayer money should be spent grows larger. Topical issues, including food insecurity, are among the many that could be alleviated with the help of government assistance. However, not everyone agrees. For many people within and outside...
When planning out meals, it’s important to make note of the macronutrients you eat to make sure you’re getting all the nutrition you need to survive, like carbohydrates, fats, calories, sugars, fiber and more. However, if you only focus on macronutrients, it can become difficult to find a balance between...
Do you ever tire of the same savory foods and wish to embrace your sweet tooth? If so, then Max Brenner might be the place for you! This restaurant is quite unique in that the menu is completely composed of food and desserts that are covered in chocolate. This chain...
Gourmet markets often receive praise for their curated selection and upscale ambiance, but they lack culture and familiarity. Bodegas on the other hand are flowing with culture and the feeling of closeness and family, yet they don’t get equal respect for their community role. If you don’t know what a...
What’s the best thing to devour during the summertime? Lemonades, popsicles and watermelons are clearly at the top of the list – however, there is one that absolutely trumps all. One that is just as hydrating but can melt in your mouth. Maybe, even give you a bit of a...
Cartoon food has always been a fascination for food lovers. Many recreations and concepts have been made to try to replicate the tasty treats of fictional worlds. The crowned king of these foods is the Krabby patty from SpongeBob SquarePants, which is well known for its elusive recipe. To figure...
Make America Healthy Again – a slogan that has been pushed by Robert F Kennedy Jr. to correct public health. One of his recent changes has been rallying against seed oils, which includes canola, soybean and corn oils. The health secretary considers them harmful and detrimental – but without any...
The old joke by standup comedian Jerry Seinfeld is based on a real complaint about airline food that remains true for most people. There is just something about it that inspires disgusted looks and unfinished plates for anyone who partakes in the meal far above the clouds. What if the...
The convenience of fast food joints is unmatched when you want a hot meal ready quickly. Despite the stigma of a burger and fries being unhealthy, a fully loaded burger with vegetables, cheese, meat and carbs is a balanced meal with a wide range of food groups. Plus the complex...
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