Five foods to not reheat in microwaves, expert Amanda Holtzer
Leftovers are perfect for an easy-to-plan lunch, an afternoon snack, a late-night snack, or all of the above. It's tempting to rely on the microwave to reheat these leftovers, but food experts say that might not be your best bet. According to Michigan State University, microwave ovens heat food unevenly and leave “cold spots” that […]
New FDA rule could require nutrition information to be on front of packaged foods
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday Proposal to require most foods to display nutritional information on the front of the package. The front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition label, or “nutrition information box,” contains information about three important nutrients: saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. The FOP label indicates whether the food contains “low,” “moderate,” […]
Take these shelf-staple foods home with you after your next vacation
Mom makes sourdough bread on an international flight Maria Barradell, a mother of five, was traveling from Dallas, Texas to Barcelona, Spain and decided to make sourdough on the plane. The viral TikTok shows her mixing, folding, and proofing the dough. Please take a look! In addition to the trinkets and souvenirs you purchase as […]
One dead, 2 hospitalized after fire at Tyson Foods plant in Georgia
A fire broke out overnight at a Tyson Foods plant in southwest Georgia, leaving one woman dead and two others hospitalized with injuries, state officials said Friday. Mitchell County Coroner Robbie Willis told The Associated Press that a wall fell onto the cab of an 18-wheeler parked outside the factory, killing the truck driver's wife […]
Whole Foods’ mini-market concept on Upper East Side is a hit
Whole Foods Market is aiming to expand into dense urban areas with minimart-style stores, which are much smaller than full-size supermarkets, and the Big Apple has become a key testing ground. The Amazon-owned luxury grocery chain recently named its first Dairy Shop on Manhattan's Upper East Side. It's one of five stores in the Big […]
Peculiar pumpkin spice pairings in foods
While some of you may already be thinking about the December holiday season, the fall scent of pumpkin spice is still present in a variety of products, including candles, hand soap, and food. From baked goods, yogurt, and coffee to cereal and candy, pumpkin spice is everywhere these days. If you look closely at the […]
TreeHouse Foods expands recall to frozen waffles, pancake products sold at Walmart, Whole Foods on listeria fears
A frozen food company that makes waffles and pancakes sold at major U.S. supermarkets, including Walmart, Kroger, and Whole Foods, has expanded its recall of its products due to concerns about Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Snack and beverage maker Treehouse Foods expanded its original recall last month to include all products made at its facility in […]
Dr. Marc Siegel speaks about RFK Jr.’s fight against ultraprocessed foods
Since President-elect Donald Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) last week, attention has been focused on Kennedy's efforts to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA). is increasing. . One of President Kennedy's widely publicized goals is to reduce children's intake of ultra-processed foods. “There are […]
Here are the royal family’s favorite American foods, cookbook author says
A new book reveals that the British royal family has historically enjoyed trying American cuisine during their visits to the United States, and one meal in particular may have changed the course of history, the author says. There is. In his new book Cooking and the Crown: Royal Recipes from Queen Victoria to Charles III, […]
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on holiday traditions, hot foods, travel spots and more
App user: Click here to take the quiz! The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test about America's unique national character, trends, history, and people, including current events and events. sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quizzes focus on holiday traditions, astronomy, birthdays, and more. Can you answer all 8 questions correctly? […]