Food & Drink

“I don’t really believe in cultural appropriation in foods because it’s such a wonderful window into other aspects of the multicultural societies that we live in.” So said Yotam Ottolenghi, which I was reminded of on a recent trip to Los Cabos, Mexico. At its core though, Mexican cuisine is built on its native people’s

If you love beer, the beer industry can be a vibrant and fun place to work. Whether you are looking to pivot your current career to a brewery setting or seeking a reset in your life, the beer industry offers many positions that are more than just brewing the beer. But with many breweries being

JAM Bottle Cap Art derives its name from the initials of its founder and artist, Jeffrey Adam Maszaros. Maszaros was a bartender at a beer-focused bar in Edmonton, Alberta when he noticed the different shades and art on the beer bottlecaps. “I saw that these caps all had these cool colors and cool logos,” says

When it comes to their favorite cocktails, drinkers in the U.S. are wasting away in Margaritaville. The margarita was the best-selling cocktail of 2023, according to exclusive data from NielsenQ (NIQ). This isn’t a surprise, as the tequila-powered frozen (or shaken) concoction that helps us hang on has been the most popular cocktail in the

Every five years, the Farm Bill comes up for renewal. Originally devised during the New Deal, the Farm Bill was intended to keep food plentiful and priced fairly, to keep farmers on the land and to keep the land healthy. Over the decades, much of the Farm Bill has evolved into a crutch for chemical-dependent

As the first signs of spring blossom across London, so do a number of new-season dining experiences. While the Weather Gods have yet to bless us with the appropriate temperatures for all-day al fresco amusements, you’ll be pleased to discover there’s still a lot of indoor fun to be had in the city this April.

Eric Steen is a beer lover who also loves to connect with nature. The Portland resident says, “Over here in Oregon, I’ve been finding different ways to bring beer and conservation together.” In the beer world, Steen is best known for his prior Beers Made By Walking projects, where he takes brewers on hikes foraging

In the ever-evolving landscape of culinary creativity, one ingredient has stood the test of time while continuously reinventing itself: butter. Once just an ingredient, butter is undoubtedly enjoying a main character moment in 2024. Beyond its traditional role as a simple spread or baking staple, butter has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming a canvas for

On April 8, 2024, millions of Americans will enjoy the celestial show that is a solar eclipse. The path of totality will traverse through parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. A small part of Tennessee will also get to enjoy the rare event.

A forecast by restaurant consultancy Aaron Allen & Associates suggests that as much as 82% of restaurant roles could potentially be supplanted by robots, with up to 31% of those roles being devoted to food preparation. This shift towards automation could yield substantial savings for U.S. fast-food establishments, estimated to exceed $12 billion annually, as

A centenarian kosher food brand is showing off a new look this season. Manischewitz, America’s leading kosher brand since 1888, just debuted a major rebrand in time for the Passover season, a big one for the supermarket Kosher aisle. The new aesthetic is designed to target younger consumers and families, with bold graphics, bright colors

When it comes to Greek yogurt, we may think that the authentic version is made of cow’s milk and is strained of its own liquid to reach the perfect creamy consistency. But this isn’t actually true. Real Greek yogurt, the kind made not in factories but in villages, has never been strained and probably never

A roundup of wine news, that this month includes orange trends, better bottles, wine digs and spills, and lots of ways to sip through the eclipse. PROVENCE GETS [MORE] STAR POWER. George and Amal Clooney will join the ranks of super-rich superstars making wine in southern France, joining the likes of Brad Pitt (who released

This new ice cream set is out of this world. In honor of the total solar eclipse on Friday, April 8 and the upcoming supermoon on Monday, August 19, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is celebrating 2024’s celestial events with a debut otherworldly collection of ice cream flavors. The Punk Stargonaut collection comes with a backstory:

No matter where you’re waking up around the world, a hearty breakfast is the best way to start the day. From sweet treats on the street to elaborate spreads that fill up the table, traditional breakfasts around the world cross the entire spectrum. Countries like Colombia and Myanmar love to start their day with savory

Few names carry as much gastronomic heft as that of Yannick Alléno. With an illustrious career spanning multiple decades and continents, Alléno has carved out a reputation as one of the world’s foremost culinary innovators, earning an impressive 16 Michelin stars across his 17 international restaurants; not least of which, Pavyllon London, which recently earned

Climate conscious consumers who want to reduce the carbon footprint of their diet are frequently told that they should replace meat protein with plant-based alternatives. They are also often told to specifically avoid beef because cows can generate problematic greenhouse gas emissions in the form of burps containing “enteric methane.” There are two reasons why

Grasslands outside of Denver are home to animals like elk, moose, and deer, which make the city known for its specialty meat offerings. Rocky Mountain oysters are among the most popular of them. We visit Denver to see how far the dollar goes on the city’s most iconic foods. MORE ON A $50 BUDGET: We

“Power of Portions” report finds smaller portions can help tackle obesity and food waste A new report released last week by Georgetown University’s Portion Balance Coalition spotlights the growing importance of smaller portions to consumers. The study, which was supported by six Coalition members – the American Beverage Association, the American Frozen Food Institute, General

It’s the day to be region-agnostic as this sipping holiday salutes whiskies from all over Though whiskey has a long and distinguished history of distillation, dating back more than 500 years, it wasn’t until 2009 that it got an “official” day of celebration. Each March 27, International Whisk(e)y Day—the parenthesis is used to be inclusive