Soaking your burger bun in the grease and juices leftover from cooking the patty to add extra flavor may seem intuitive, but one chef says it’s “one of the worst things you can do.” To form a nice crust on the bun, executive chef Michael Hawk of the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Florida, said to toast it … Read more
One in five Americans would sooner take cooking advice from a “food-fluencer” than from their own mom (18%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults found that for many, social media is overtaking traditional ways of learning to cook — so much so, that even our own mothers can’t compete. Only 33% say … Read more
Chip, chip, hooray! A cult-favorite Costco ingredient is returning to shelves after two long years away, much to the delight of devoted Costco shoppers. The retail giant has officially restocked their Kirkland Signature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips after pulling the item from shelves in July 2024. At the time, Costco cited rising cocoa costs as the … Read more
A third of Americans say they’re cooking at home much more than they did a year ago (31%), and squeezed budgets are the culprit. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that higher grocery prices and increased home cooking are reshaping grocery shopping habits, with 26% of respondents now choosing ingredients that work across multiple meals. … Read more
Can healthy eating really cost less than a drive-thru run? Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is betting it can with a new government-backed coking show aimed at proving nutritious meals don’t have to break the bank. The new program, “The Real Food Show,” makes “healthy, affordable cooking simple and accessible for every American,” according to the … Read more
Forget Everything But the Bagel seasoning — there’s a new cult-favorite spice taking over Trader Joe’s fans’ pantries. The grocery is known for its endless stream of viral products, now has another that shoppers are obsessing over. Trader Joe’s Aglio Olio Seasoning Blend is garlicky, spicy and the latest must-have to go viral. The blend … Read more
Touching someone else’s grill (32%), skipping the resting period for meat (31%), and constantly lifting the lid (30%) are among the biggest grilling sins, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans, evenly split by state, explored how respondents spend time around the grill, or why they may be avoiding it. Grilling remains a … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I never want to eat my husband’s cooking again. He refuses to follow recipes because he says they are “too hard.” He doesn’t use seasonings — or he uses the wrong ones. An example: He recently put cinnamon and cloves on zucchini and agreed with me that it tasted terrible. In addition to … Read more
When Harley Langberg, 38, visits the grocery store, he doesn’t carry around a shopping list. Instead, he’s in the aisles studying photos on his phone of Jalen Brunson, the NYC skyline and the FIFA World Cup trophy to find vegetables with the right colors and textures to recreate edible versions of the visuals. Hustling during … Read more
For some East Coasters, introducing their parents to In-N-Out means booking a flight to California. But for food influencer Grace Lewis, it meant building an entire knockoff drive thru at her New Jersey home. The content creator behind the wildly popular Crazy Korean Cooking page stunned millions after transforming her front yard into a convincing … Read more
Yes, chef, one last time. The fifth and final season of “The Bear” takes inspiration from “The Pitt,” as the whole story takes place over the course of just one day. This makes it the best season in several years. That’s not saying much; this show has always been more mediocre than its Emmys would … Read more
Move over, Gordon Ramsay. There’s a new chef turning up the heat in the kitchen, and he’s been handling major blazes for years. Scott Luft is a full-time Los Angeles firefighter stationed at Fire Station 86 in Toluca Lake who’s become something of a local legend — not just for his day job, but for … Read more
Every year, an estimated 1 million Americans die from food-related chronic illness. Poor diet can prove fatal — meanwhile, the benefits of a good diet are there for the taking. If we know what we’re doing. When it comes to what we should be putting on our plates, though, it’s not always obvious. With social media … Read more
Chef Maurice Levene, better known online as “Chef Moe,” doesn’t just teach people how to cook. He teaches them how to survive inflation. The 43-year-old, Brooklyn-born chef has amassed more than 647,000 TikTok followers in just five months by showing viewers how to stretch a few crumpled dollar bills into hearty family dinners — often … Read more
When it comes to foodborne illness, most horror stories involve questionable takeout or spoiled leftovers that end in a long night of misery glued to the bathroom floor. But there’s another threat many consumers have never heard of — and you might be sprinkling it onto your dinner every night. Spices, experts warn, are “especially … Read more
Two of the most influential voices in U.S. nutrition guidance are aligned on the basics, yet they diverge on two major cooking ingredients: butter and beef tallow. As traditional cooking fats, butter and beef tallow infuse flavor into dishes and can make meals more satisfying, but they are calorie-dense. The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, developed by the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: How should I handle in-laws who show up three or more hours early for dinner and just sit at the kitchen counter? I have things to do; I don’t have time to entertain them, and I can’t persuade them to leave the kitchen. It really puts a damper on my final prep and … Read more
Kitchen aid? A new study out of Japan found that older adults who practice a key mealtime habit might lower their risk of dementia by anywhere from 30 to almost 70%. In fact, if they’re beginners with low skills, the benefit is even greater. The World Health Organization estimated that in 2021, there were 57 … Read more
We all know just how versatile a supermarket-cooked chicken can be, but it turns out we’ve not been using it to its full potential. Every inch of the dinnertime staple has a purpose, including the plastic bag it comes in. A new way to serve up the Woolworths or Coles cooked chicken is going viral online, but it’s truly … Read more
An Aussie influencer has gone viral over the odd gift given to her on a first date. Celeste Joan has taken to TikTok to share a story about an unusual first date. She said that she matched with the man on Hinge, and decided to go on the date after he was so forward in … Read more