Food

Pizza is a widely enjoyed food that comes in a wide variety of types, with two of the largest types of pizza being Italian style and American style pizza. Between these two pizzas, people often debate which one is the best, with the general reasoning behind the heated discussion between...

No, get your mind out of the gutter — I’m not referring to the classic purple emoji. What we are talking about is the greatest vegetable known to men and women. A vegetable that has stood the test of time amidst the countless changes of appearance. No matter if one...

Every time I head into the grocery store it’s almost too easy to find food brands mixing two different foods that really shouldn’t be coming within ten feet of each other. Everywhere you look there’s Dr Pepper Peeps, Fruity Pebbles Digiorno Pizza, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Ice Cream, Sour Patch...

Food Trucks have long been a popular business opportunity within the United States for decades. Not only are they a great way for restaurants to promote their businesses, but they have also helped people break into the food industry. Food trucks can be found in any busy city center, around...

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...

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