Beans are back! Why we’re loving legumes now — and why nutrition experts say that’s a good thing

Beans are back! Why we’re loving legumes now — and why nutrition experts say that’s a good thing

Since u bean gone. Inflation-weary Americans are turning back to the humble and affordable legume — and that’s good news, according to nutrition experts who tout the high protein, high fiber, low fat staple and what it can do for your overall health. Beans are “a nutrient powerhouse,” Amy Bragagnini, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for … Read more

Here’s how many calories the average American will consume at Thanksgiving dinner this year

Here’s how many calories the average American will consume at Thanksgiving dinner this year

Good gravy. The average American will consume roughly a day’s worth of calories in one sitting this Thanksgiving, according to a new report deboning the nutritional truth about Turkey Day. Researchers at Levity spoke with more than 1,000 eager eaters in an attempt to peek under the proverbial holiday tablecloth — to see what’s shaking and … Read more

Is your milk making you sick? Where you store it in the refrigerator matters: ‘Bacteria can grow’

Is your milk making you sick? Where you store it in the refrigerator matters: ‘Bacteria can grow’

Holy cow, you’ve probably been storing your milk wrong — because it shouldn’t be in the door of your refrigerator. According to experts, milk, as it turns out, should never be kept in that convenient spot since it doesn’t stay cold enough to keep from spoiling. “Each time you open the door, it leaves the … Read more

Kraft’s is releasing a bizarre new mac & cheese flavor — and you’ll have to get in line behind fans for a taste

Kraft’s is releasing a bizarre new mac & cheese flavor — and you’ll have to get in line behind fans for a taste

Schmear’s the deal. Kraft Heinz has announced the launch of an everything bagel-flavored version of their bestselling macaroni and cheese, reportedly in response to fan demand — but noodle nuts will have to work pretty hard for their dinner. The out-there taste treat will be available at Walmart, but via online order only. Serious buyers … Read more

White Castle cooks up stuffing recipe made with sliders — but not everyone’s impressed: ‘This is straight foolishness’

White Castle cooks up stuffing recipe made with sliders — but not everyone’s impressed: ‘This is straight foolishness’

Not even Harold and Kumar would be brave enough to try this. Famed slider chain White Castle posted a stomach-churning DIY video demonstrating how to make Thanksgiving stuffing from their guilty-pleasure mini burgers. A viewer quickly called the detail-oriented viral Instagram clip “the perfect recipe for a family fight.” White Castle recently promoted a stuffing … Read more

Coca-Cola responds to backlash over AI-generated Christmas ad: ‘Creepy dystopian nightmare’

Coca-Cola responds to backlash over AI-generated Christmas ad: ‘Creepy dystopian nightmare’

Coca-Cola has issued a statement after copping huge backlash for creating an AI-generated Christmas commercial that fans labelled “disastrous.” Paying homage to the iconic drink’s 1995 “Holidays Are Coming” campaign, the new 15-second advert depicts a fleet of cherry red trucks driving down a snowy road to deliver ice-cold bottles of Coke to customers in … Read more

Never order this pricey cut of meat at a steakhouse, NYC chefs say — here’s what to try instead

Never order this pricey cut of meat at a steakhouse, NYC chefs say — here’s what to try instead

Don’t make this misteak. NYC chefs have beef with this popular cut of meat, insisting it’s the last one you should be ordering at a steakhouse — or any restaurant. Don’t have a cow, but these experts are going after a classic favorite, pulled from the narrow point of a tenderloin. Chefs have beef with one … Read more

Resy reveals NYC restaurants with the most regulars — and the best time to book reservations

Resy reveals NYC restaurants with the most regulars — and the best time to book reservations

A new report from Resy digs into the food and dining trends of the past year — as well as which restaurants in the Big Apple take the cake as the most beloved. The reservation platform, which analyzed booking data and diner surveys to compile the report, dished the New York City hotspots that are rebooked … Read more

KFC launches Christmas wrapping paper that tastes like a burger — but there’s a catch

KFC launches Christmas wrapping paper that tastes like a burger — but there’s a catch

It’s finger lickin’ good. KFC is hoping their new holiday product will be on everyone’s lips — literally. The fast food chain has launched Lickable Wrapping Paper for the gifting season. The limited-edition paper purportedly tastes like KFC’s Original Recipe Chicken “with a refreshing hit of cranberry sauce and an aromatic pinch of sage from … Read more

$344 for a coffee? Scottish farm is selling UK’s most expensive cup

4 for a coffee? Scottish farm is selling UK’s most expensive cup

It’s an enormous price to pay for a little cup of coffee, but the man behind the pitch promises it won’t leave a bitter taste behind as it comes with the sweetener of a share of a dairy farm. A Scottish dairy is offering what it bills as the UK’s most expensive cup o’ joe: … Read more

McDonald’s McRib is back — and this year, there’s a first-ever DIY twist

McDonald’s McRib is back — and this year, there’s a first-ever DIY twist

Tis’ the McSeason. McDonald’s has announced the return of the McRib on Tuesday, Dec. 3, for a limited time only at participating locations — with a unique twist for 2024. The news comes as the fast food giant could certainly use a boost — in the past few weeks, the brand has taken a beating over a … Read more

Sushi chain shutters after fans spot something fishy in viral influencer Keith Lee’s review

Sushi chain shutters after fans spot something fishy in viral influencer Keith Lee’s review

It left diners sleepless in Seattle. Fob Sushi Bar’s Seattle outlets have temporarily shuttered after fans of food influencer Keith Lee claimed they saw something wriggling during Lee’s video review of the restaurant. “In response to recent food safety concerns, we have decided to close our Fob sushi locations in Seattle and Bellevue until further … Read more

NYC outpost of Miami’s Casa Tua is more scene than cuisine

NYC outpost of Miami’s Casa Tua is more scene than cuisine

A lot of fancy New York restaurants have opened outposts in Miami. But what happens when a fancy South Beach place takes the plunge in Manhattan? Casa Tua, a Miami Italian-ish joint that has been a magnet for boldfacers in the Sunshine State, leapfrogged to the Upper East Side this month. While the original has … Read more

Evian maker Danone defeats lawsuit over ‘carbon neutral’ claim: ‘Technically true’

Evian maker Danone defeats lawsuit over ‘carbon neutral’ claim: ‘Technically true’

The maker of Evian spring water, Danone, won the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging its “carbon neutral” claim on bottles, as a US judge reversed his earlier ruling letting the proposed class action proceed. Consumers accused Danone of defrauding them into buying Evian, not knowing that its manufacturing process allowed the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. … Read more

Savor your wedding reception with these feast-worthy food trends

Savor your wedding reception with these feast-worthy food trends

Sure, you can feel the love at a wedding, but can you taste it? With these food trends boiling over, it’s safe to say you’ll have some of the tastiest nuptials around. Caviar dreams Forget champagne — caviar and toast has become the latest must have wedding-day indulgence. Jennifer Rebello, director of catering at Four … Read more

Is the pillowcase method the secret to the best Thanksgiving turkey?

Is the pillowcase method the secret to the best Thanksgiving turkey?

Don’t sleep on this turkey hack. Using a “pillowcase” to cook your Thanksgiving turkey is the key to a perfectly cooked bird. The internet-famous recipe shared by TODAY food contributor and chef Elizabeth Heiskell involves putting a whole turkey in a pillowcase. Pillowcase turkey is made by slathering the bird in butter and then wrapping … Read more

Ozempic too expensive? These healthy foods mimic effects of pricey weight-loss drugs for pennies

Ozempic too expensive? These healthy foods mimic effects of pricey weight-loss drugs for pennies

Go on, give it a shot. Ozempic and other game-changing weight loss drugs are popular for a reason — but, nutrition experts say, don’t forget the all-natural, everyday foods that were out there controlling appetites first. Writing for Eat This, Not That!, dietitian Gillean Barkyoumb suggests that the trendy GLP-1 hormone-mimicking jabs designed to keep users … Read more

Here’s how much each state pays for groceries in 2024 — with some Americans forced to shell out more than $300 per week

Here’s how much each state pays for groceries in 2024 — with some Americans forced to shell out more than 0 per week

Price check! The sky-high cost of a supermarket shopping trip continues to be a major issue for Americans, according to new data — despite slowing inflation after 2022’s shocking highs. Recent findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that overall food costs for urban consumers have inched up another 2.1% from October 2023 to last … Read more

‘Gross’ viral food trend is baffling — but it makes Gen Z swoon: ‘I’m impressed’

‘Gross’ viral food trend is baffling — but it makes Gen Z swoon: ‘I’m impressed’

Another day, another food trend. TikTok has birthed a new, bizarre snack fad that might make your stomach churn. Dried yogurt — which entails removing the liquid out of regular yogurt, resulting in a firmer, more powdery product — has taken over the internet, as well as people’s refrigerators. Dried yogurt is taking over the … Read more

Exclusive | Viral ‘Pasta Queen’ Nadia Caterina Munno reveals the cardinal sins of Italian American cooking — and her favorite NYC spots

Exclusive | Viral ‘Pasta Queen’ Nadia Caterina Munno reveals the cardinal sins of Italian American cooking — and her favorite NYC spots

If you ever get the opportunity to dine with the viral Pasta Queen Nadia Caterina Munno, don’t even think about ordering a cocktail with your meal.  “Wine goes with dinner,” she proclaimed during a visit to Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in Midtown. “Cocktails are always for aperitivo beforehand, and then to sip if you go out … Read more