Traditional New Year’s foods like cabbage, slow-cooked pork and long noodles are thought to bring luck and prosperity in the coming year. (Photo: Getty Creative) They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and there’s no time during the year where that sentiment is more true than the […]
Month: December 2021
Effective tips to make cooking at home easy and healthy!
‘The food we eat makes a difference’ — this quote by Micheal Greger speaks a lot about a person’s eating habits. In today’s fast-paced world, it is all about quick solutions, including food habits – fast food, canned foods, packaged food and the list goes on. Pertinently, the food we […]
Cook County follows Chicago with COVID-19 vaccination mandate for patrons of restaurants, gyms and other businesses
Cook County will follow Chicago in imposing a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for patrons 5 and older of restaurants, bars, gyms and an assortment of other businesses, officials announced Thursday. The mandate for suburban Cook County takes effect Monday, Jan. 3, as does Chicago’s. The indoor establishments that will be required […]
Mum of 10 reveals incredible amount of food her brood get through in one day
A MUM of 10 has revealed the incredible amount of food her brood get through in just one day – including an enormous platter just for snacks and a mountain of bananas. The Dougherty Dozen are a family of 12 from New York, who frequently share videos from their daily […]
How to enjoy the holiday feast without the heartburn | Health, Medicine and Fitness
The combination of rich foods and the amount many people consume during the holidays often leads to heartburn and acid reflux. Special foods are among the pleasures of holiday celebrations. On the negative side, for people with digestive diseases or those […]
Cream cheese shortage and ham, chicken shortages to impact Christmas
Holiday cooks will need to check their shopping list twice because the ongoing shortages of key ingredients aren’t ending anytime soon. But it’s not just the ingredients needed to throw together a Christmas feast. It could be the essentials for setting the table like disposable plates, cups and cutlery, and […]
Pork Recall Expands to More Than 2 Million Pounds of Products, Including Items Sold at Whole Foods
Last week’s recall of cooked pork products has now expanded to include more than two million pounds of food, and 10 additional items. On December 5, Alexander & Hornung, a meat producer and a unit of Perdue, recalled approximately 234,391 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni. By December 11, […]
“FOOD & WINE Classic Insider” Launches Offering New Ways To Experience The Ultimate Epicurean Event
New Subscription Service Provides Access to Exclusive All-Star Cooking Demonstrations and Wine Seminars, Plus Special Pre-Sale Opportunities for FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen Tickets Published: Dec. 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dotdash Meredith’s FOOD & WINE introduces “FOOD & WINE Classic Insider,” […]
Food is more expensive than it has been in decades
Video above: Food banks struggle to feed hungry as prices surgeBad news for American consumers: It’s getting more expensive to dine out, and it’s getting more expensive to eat at home.Restaurant prices spiked 5.8% over the 12 months ending in November without seasonal adjustments, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said […]
Food waste becomes California’s newest climate change target
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Banana peels, chicken bones and leftover veggies won’t have a place in California trashcans under the nation’s largest mandatory residential food waste recycling program that’s set to take effect in January. The effort is designed to keep landfills in the most populous U.S. state clear of […]