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Food

The latest food trends, culinary innovations, and delicious recipes from around the world.

Diverse college students working together in a campus setting to sort and pack rescued food for distribution, combating hunger and food waste.

College students launch food waste rescue initiatives to combat hunger

Nearly half of all college students surveyed experienced food insecurity, even as U.

Isabella Cortez· Sep 12· 2 min
A close-up, beautifully lit image of a mango sticky rice dessert, showcasing the vibrant colors of mango and the creamy texture of sticky rice with coconut milk.

Global Dessert Trends Embrace Easy Sticky Rice Recipes

Last week, a TikTok video showcasing a three-ingredient mango sticky rice recipe exploded with 50 million views, igniting a global demand for glutinous rice and a fresh wave of culinary exploration.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 31· 4 min
A ship representing the US economy sailing through turbulent seas towards a hazy horizon, symbolizing growth amidst future uncertainties.

US Economy Grows in Second Quarter Amid Future Uncertainties

The US economy defied recession fears, expanding at an annualized rate of 2.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 30· 3 min
Cracked, dry Hocking Riverbed with a wilting plant and parched agricultural field under a hazy, heat-distorted sky, symbolizing drought's impact on food systems.

Climate change strains global food systems, impacting local food

In 2024, Ohio's Hocking River recorded its lowest flow since 1930, a stark indicator of how climate change is already disrupting local food systems through historic droughts.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 27· 4 min
A happy family enjoying a diverse spread of nutritious and delicious meals at a well-lit dining table, showcasing affordable home cooking.

Top 5 Budget Nutritious Delicious Family Meals

A family of four can enjoy a week of diverse, home-cooked, nutritious dinners for under $75, transforming the dinner table into a hub of flavor and wellness without straining the wallet.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 27· 5 min
A car parked at a scenic overlook with healthy road trip snacks laid out on a picnic blanket, symbolizing a healthy and enjoyable journey.

10 Healthy Road Trip Snacks & Fast Food Tips

A single Wendy's Chicken Grill Sandwich, even without its tangy herb sauce, packs 840 mg of sodium.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 26· 7 min
A comforting bowl of slow cooker Italian Wedding Soup, rich with meatballs, carrots, and spinach, ready to be served on a cold day.

Discover 5 Slow Cooker Recipes Perfect for Cold Weather

Imagine a six-serving Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup, rich with meatballs, carrots, and spinach, simmering for six hours on low heat, requiring no constant checking until dinner is ready.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 17· 3 min
Split screen showing a vibrant 'girl dinner' spread versus a monotonous 'boy kibble' meal, illustrating contrasting modern eating trends.

Girl Dinner and Boy Kibble Trends Reshape Eating Habits

Nutrition experts are sounding alarms over the 'boy kibble' internet trend, warning that its lack of essential variety could lead to dietary deficiencies, according to VPM .

Isabella Cortez· Aug 17· 3 min
Air Force personnel participating in a 'Cooking for Readiness' class, learning healthy food preparation techniques and knife skills from an instructor.

AFSC Airmen hone cooking skills for healthy food training

On August 13, Master Sgt.

Ryan Patel· Aug 15· 3 min
A Horizon Organic milk box is part of a healthy and convenient school lunch, ready for a child's day.

Horizon Organic Milk Boxes Offer 150 Calories for School Lunches

Forget the ice packs and leaky thermoses: Horizon Organic Whole Milk Boxes stay fresh in a lunchbox all day, requiring no refrigeration, thanks to a unique 6-layer package.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 10· 3 min
A diverse group of people joyfully preparing and sharing a healthy, colorful meal, demonstrating that nutritious food can be affordable and accessible.

San Antonio Food Bank Shares Budget-Friendly Healthy Recipes

For less than 50 cents per four-ounce serving, the San Antonio Food Bank now offers nine nutritious recipes.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 8· 3 min
A delicious and healthy vegan meal from Purple Carrot, showcasing fresh ingredients and appealing presentation on a rustic table.

Purple Carrot: A Top Plant-Based Meal Kit for Omnivores

A vegan meal kit, Purple Carrot, has earned high praise from WIRED for delivering "some of the best cooking seen from any meal kit.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 5· 3 min
Editorial illustration for How Fermentation Unlocks Nutrients in Your Food

How Fermentation Unlocks Nutrients in Your Food

Fermentation transforms food biochemically, unlocking nutrients by reducing anti-nutrients and enhancing digestibility. These intrinsic nutritional benefits are achieved through microbial action and persist even after pasteurization, independent of live probiotic cultures.

Isabella Cortez· Oct 11· 3 min
A futuristic restaurant scene with holographic digital menus showcasing AI-generated food images, with diners observing the advanced technology.

AI and digital menus are transforming the restaurant experience in 2026

On a growing number of restaurant menus, the perfectly plated dish you're eyeing might be an AI-generated fantasy, often enhanced with extra butter or fat that won't appear on your plate.

Isabella Cortez· Sep 20· 4 min
Thai Craft Beer Sits Alongside Authentic Thai Food at Eat Thai - Craft Bar

Thai Craft Beer Sits Alongside Authentic Thai Food at Eat Thai - Craft Bar

In the heart of Loulé, Portugal, a unique culinary experience emerged in 2023, combining the intricate flavors of authentic Thai food with the burgeoning world of craft beer. Eat Thai - Craft Bar , founded by Ged Sloan a…

Sponsored by Eat Thai - Craft Bar· Sep 11· 5 min
A stylish backyard summer soiree with guests enjoying cocktails and conversation amidst elegant decorations and greenery.

Master summer soiree hosting tips with seasonal menus

Imagine serving a vibrant summer cocktail made with fresh watermelon, coconut water, vodka, St-Germain, and a squeeze of lime, instantly transforming your backyard barbecue into a chic soiree.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 24· 2 min
A delicious and healthy weeknight dinner, featuring colorful vegetables and lean protein, ready to be enjoyed.

Discover quick and easy weeknight dinners in 30 minutes or less

Over 30 distinct dinner recipes can be prepared in just 15 minutes, challenging the notion that quick meals mean culinary compromise.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 23· 2 min
A slow cooker filled with a summer meal, with shredded pot roast nearby, on a sunlit kitchen counter.

25 Easy Dump Dinner Recipes for Summer Evenings

Imagine a plump, 4-pound beef chuck roast, nestled into a crockpot before the morning sun even fully crests the horizon, promising a tender, flavorful shredded beef by dinner.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 15· 7 min
A family joyfully preparing a healthy and affordable meal together in a bright, sunlit kitchen, surrounded by fresh ingredients.

Healthy meal recipes: Affordable and convenient options

A serving of homemade blueberry muffins can cost as little as $0.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 14· 2 min
A person preparing a refreshing chilled cucumber soup and avocado toast in a bright kitchen, symbolizing easy no-cook meals during a summer heatwave.

Easy No-Cook Dinners Beat Summer Heatwaves

A single recipe for Chilled Cucumber Soup With Avocado Toast has garnered nearly 2,000 five-star reviews, showcasing the widespread demand for cool, easy no-cook meals during summer heatwaves in 2026.

Isabella Cortez· Aug 9· 2 min
A dozen fresh eggs safely stored in their original cardboard carton, highlighting the importance of proper egg storage for freshness and safety.

Storing eggs outside cartons risks odor absorption and moisture loss.

Just a few degrees of temperature fluctuation on an eggshell can create condensation, opening a direct pathway for dangerous bacteria like Salmonella Typhimurium to penetrate the porous shell.

Isabella Cortez· Jul 19· 3 min
A person transitioning from a stressed work environment to a refreshed state during a micro-break, illustrating improved well-being.

Micro-breaks boost workday well-being, reports show

Despite widespread belief that short breaks boost all work output, new research reveals micro-breaks significantly improve performance only for tasks with less cognitive demands.

Isabella Cortez· Jul 17· 3 min
Chef Rocco DiSpirito presents a colorful Summer Garden Panzanella with Grilled Shrimp at his new restaurant, Bar Rocco.

Rocco DiSpirito Shares Summer Recipes, Opens New Restaurant

On "Good Morning America," Rocco DiSpirito unveiled a Summer Garden Panzanella with Grilled Shrimp recipe from his new restaurant, Bar Rocco.

Isabella Cortez· Jul 15· 3 min
Chef Hannah Dasher presents her new Southern comfort food cookbook, featuring recipes for chicken scallop and banana pudding.

Hannah Dasher shares Southern comfort food recipes from new cookbook

At a recent demonstration, Hannah Dasher unveiled recipes for classic chicken scallop and banana pudding from her highly anticipated new Southern comfort food cookbook, according to ABC News .

Isabella Cortez· Jul 10· 2 min
A diverse group of friends enjoying a picnic with classic American dishes and drinks, celebrating culinary heritage and community.

6 Essential American Dishes and Drinks to Try

In 1796, James Hemings, an enslaved chef, leveraged his culinary mastery to negotiate and ultimately purchase his freedom.

Isabella Cortez· Jul 4· 5 min
A senior woman in her 60s practicing a one-legged balance exercise at home, demonstrating improved stability and a commitment to healthy aging.

Simple Daily Routine Improves One Leg Stability After 60

Just four minutes a day of basic movements can extend an older adult's one-legged balance time by an average of 3.

Isabella Cortez· Jun 29· 3 min
A person transitioning from a fearful state due to chronic pain to a peaceful state, illustrating the impact of thoughts on pain perception.

Pain psychologists reveal how thoughts fuel chronic pain cycles

Many people suffering from chronic pain unknowingly worsen their condition through fear and avoidance, even when their physical injury has healed.

Isabella Cortez· Jun 29· 3 min
A perfectly creamy bowl of macaroni and cheese with a shaker of sodium citrate, showcasing a successful homemade dish.

Unlock Creamy Mac and Cheese Secrets for Home Cooks

For decades, home cooks have struggled with grainy cheese sauces, with 70% reporting inconsistent results when attempting homemade mac and cheese from scratch, according to Home Cook Quarterly .

Isabella Cortez· Jun 28· 4 min
A mystical full moon illuminates a landscape, with silhouetted figures contemplating the celestial event and breaking free from restrictive patterns.

Full moon prompts zodiac signs to break free from patterns

On Monday, June 29, at precisely 7:56 p.

Isabella Cortez· Jun 28· 3 min
Diverse individuals expressing concern over numerous multivitamin bottles, symbolizing the impact of new 2026 efficacy standards on consumer health and spending.

New 2026 Multivitamin Standards: What Experts Are Saying

A groundbreaking report from the Global Nutrient Standards Initiative (GNSI) just declared that 70% of today's best-selling multivitamins fail to meet the new 2026 efficacy benchmarks, potentially ren

Isabella Cortez· Jun 27· 3 min