The Department of Agriculture announced Friday a recall of nearly one ton of holiday kielbasa after a consumer reportedly found metal in the product. Approximately 1,930 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage produced by Olympia Provisions may be “contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal,” the agency’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said. FSIS told Fox News … Read more
Unlike widely beloved winter beverages like hot chocolate or hot apple cider, there are few holiday treats quite as polarizing as eggnog. “I don’t know when I first had eggnog, but when I did, it just began a romance,” ’nog fan Joe Alessi of West Long Branch, New Jersey, told The Post. “I like the … Read more
Christmas is quickly approaching, and while some stores and restaurants close their doors, many stay open through the holiday. Whether you need to grab a quick bite, pick up an ingredient or procure a last-minute gift, consumers will have options. As you head into Christmas Eve this Wednesday and Christmas Day on Thursday, be sure … Read more
Here’s the skinny on Chipotle’s new “GLP-1 friendly” menu. This coming Tuesday, Chipotle will debut its High Protein Menu –and it proves how weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are altering the way people eat. “With the rise of GLP-1s and a broader focus on macronutrients, Chipotle’s new High Protein Menu offers more ways … Read more
Elvis may have dreaded having a “Blue Christmas” — but who says it has to be a bad thing? A typical holiday dinner can pack more than 3,000 calories in a single sitting, with Americans piling their plates high with seasonal favorites loaded with sugar, fat and salt. But by taking a cue from the … Read more
Even foods most Americans consider “healthy” can pose serious foodborne illness risks, experts warn — and several say salads, sprouts and deli meats are among the everyday items they personally refuse to eat. One Seattle attorney who has spent decades litigating some of the country’s worst foodborne illness outbreaks recently told The Washington Post that his well-done burger and … Read more
Taco Bell fans are calling it “a Christmas miracle” — but not everyone is feeling the holiday cheer. The fast-food giant announced that its cult-favorite Quesarito returned to menus nationwide Dec. 18, and the internet erupted with dramatic declarations that the holidays have truly arrived. The indulgent mashup — a whole burrito packed with beef, … Read more
When Americans sat down to Christmas dinner in 1918, the meal wasn’t just a celebration — it was an act of patriotism. During World War I, the US Food Administration urged households to save wheat, sugar, meat and fats so more food could be shipped to troops overseas — and it backed a cookbook, “Win the War … Read more
Get a sip of this — it might just turn back the clock. New research from Japan suggests that a trendy beverage, long praised for supporting gut health, may also help prevent or even reverse certain signs of aging. The timing couldn’t be better: Within the next decade, older Americans are on track to outnumber … Read more
A new protein-packed contender is muscling its way into the health and fitness world — and it comes straight from the dairy aisle. Parmesan cheese has gone viral among gym-goers and health influencers who are looking for a whole-food protein source, with some creators nibbling it straight from the block. On TikTok and Instagram, videos of people … Read more
The Pop-Tarts Bowl might not dictate who gets college football’s top title, but it certainly brings sports fans and pastry fans together. Dubbed “The People’s National Championship,” the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl will host Georgia Tech vs. BYU on Dec. 27 in Orlando, Florida, at 3:30 p.m. EST, airing on ABC. Viewers both at home and … Read more
The Eighty Six on Bedford Street is the city’s hardest-to-penetrate new restaurant. I expected to hate everything about it. Instead, I had one of my best meals of the year. I’ve never been so happy to be wrong. The ten-table steakhouse is a pygmy amidst the city’s mammoth-size beef barns. But it packs a punch … Read more
Your favorite snack might be doing more than satisfying your cravings. New research from Sweden suggests that regularly enjoying a popular food Americans have long been told to limit could actually help lower the risk of dementia. But don’t go reaching for the low-fat version — the brain-boosting benefits don’t appear to carry over. toa555 … Read more
It might be time to toss that Hidden Valley Ranch bottle on your fridge’s shelf. The popular salad dressing is just one of thousands that have been recalled across 27 states due to “foreign objects” being found in some of the batches. Although the recall from Ventura Foods was originally put into place on Nov. … Read more
Cricket. Dry wit. Afternoon tea. To Americans, all of these things are pretty distinctly “British” — but only one got a healthy living stamp of approval from piping hot research out of Australia this month. New research has shown that a popular drink can help women have stronger bones, while another might weaken them. Angelov … Read more
Noah Fecks Som puts the finishing touches on his Mahi Mahi Larb with grapefruit chili crisp. Noah Fecks Noah Fecks You come from a food-obsessed family. Who influenced you the most in the kitchen? Without question, my grandmother and my mom. They were the heartbeat of our family kitchen — my grandmother with her intuitive … Read more
How sweet it is to beat the clock. Researchers at King’s College London report that theobromine, a naturally occurring chemical that gives dark chocolate its bitter flavor, may boast anti-aging properties. Anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants, theobromine is an alkaloid, a plant-derived compound that interacts with gene regulation and can shape long-term health outcomes. Published … Read more
Martha Stewart has embroiled herself in a hole new controversy. Bagel etiquette is a religion to natives of the New York City metro area — which is why the Jersey City-native is being ordered to “repent for [her sins.” While some choose to eat their bagel like a sandwich and others opt for an open-face … Read more
Millions of Americans battle chronic anxiety — but new research claiming a missing brain nutrient may be partly to blame is already drawing skepticism from experts who say the findings are far from conclusive. Using a non-invasive MRI-based technique that measures brain chemicals, researchers at UC Davis Health in California looked at data from 25 previous studies, … Read more
Central Perk will be there for you, New York — but not in the exact way “Friends” superfans might remember. Inspired by the gang’s gathering place on the Warner Bros. megahit TV show (which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004), a real-life replica of the beloved fake coffeehouse opens its doors in Times … Read more