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
Bone appétit! NYC’s dining scene is going to the dogs — with the hottest new menu in town available to four-legged eaters only. Amid the rising trend of pet-friendly restaurants, Brooklyn seafood hotspot Sea Wolf is adding a bowwow-worthy new “Al La Bark” offering to the dinner lineup beginning Sept. 27 — and it’s packed with classy … Read more
Americans are more ingredient-conscious than ever before — but not in all areas, according to new research. A survey examining the mindsets of 2,000 Americans aged 30–54 reveals a growing cultural trend: people are paying closer attention to what’s in the products they purchase regularly, whether it’s pet food, groceries, skincare products or supplements. Yet, … Read more
No, it’s not a pigment of your imagination. The UK’s regulations on food additives are generally stricter than the US’ because Britain takes a proactive approach to food safety, requiring additives to be proven safe before approval and banning those with potential risks. The US takes a more reactive stance, permitting additives until they are … Read more
A food and beverage company will be making a major ingredient change to one of its most beloved snacks. And the fix comes just ahead of this year’s back-to-school season. Welch’s Fruit Snacks, headquartered in Park Ridge, New Jersey, announced this week it will remove artificial dyes. The ingredients will be replaced with colors that come from … Read more
Experts claim that it’s a load of bull. No Viagra, no problem. Many women are swearing by an alleged aphrodisiac pill full of cow parts, claiming that it’s sent their sex drives into the stratosphere. TikTokkers are swearing by the so-called steer-based sex tonic. @primalqueenera/Instagram Hawked by Maryland wellness company Primal Queen, the $1 gelatin … Read more
The heat is on! The arrival of warm weather means picnics in the park, sandcastles on the beach — and if you’re unprepared, sunburns on your skin. There’s no need to be a hot mess this summer. We’ve got you covered. Here are the best skincare practices for summer, including two ingredients to look for … Read more
McDonald’s fans are lovin’ their “magical” seasoning — but what’s in it? In response to a question asking how McDonald’s flavors their meat, a former corporate chef at the fast-food chain dished on the secret ingredients. “I am gonna divulge some information for you right now,” Mike Haracz, who worked at the Golden Arches until … Read more
Heeding the call to ban artificial ingredients by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., PepsiCo isn’t wasting any time getting started. Ramon Laguarta, PepsiCo Inc. chair and chief executive officer, said in an April 24 conference call that the company will reduce artificial ingredients and has already begun doing so, as Food Business News reported. … Read more
A popular Thanksgiving side dish that’s served in millions of homes every year is banned across Europe — and not because Europeans are just so jealous of our tasty holiday spread. Stove Top Stuffing, the instant boxed mix that’s cemented itself as a must-have accompaniment for turkey, contains two ingredients that are off limits in … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase There really is a meal kit out there for everyone. Is EveryPlate for you? I wanted to know for myself, and after testing a whopping 23 different meal kit companies over the course of … Read more
Time to turn up the heat on your red sauce. Everybody in New York City has a pasta preference and is just waiting to brag that their grandmother’s pecorino romano-fueled pot is better. Still, many home chefs get hurdled by the little things that go a long way taste-wise — especially producing a sweetness that … Read more
Don’t butcher your self-care routine — visit the butcher instead. A Redditor who goes by Realex3 shared her advice for a DIY face mask she says gives her glowing skin. Their secret? Animal fat from the butcher can be made into something called beef tallow. Tallow is beef fat that is cooked to remove impurities, … Read more
Here’s a recipe for Dew it Yourself wine. A mad food scientist on TikTok who published a video of his winemaking experiment using Mountain Dew is sharing his secret method for any viewers who dare to Dew the brew. The transformation took Charles Biolo about a month to complete — a process that he initially … Read more
Tatt’s terrifying. Americans are unwittingly exposing themselves to tattoo inks that contain organ-damaging chemicals, disturbing new research has revealed. An analysis of 54 inks commonly used in tattoo parlors across the United States has uncovered that a whopping 45 of them contain unlisted additives or pigments, including chemicals known to pose serious health risks. Researchers … Read more
This debate has people really fired up. Grocery giant Costco has brought back one of its fall favorites, the Kirkland Signature Chili, sparking controversy over one key ingredient. On TikTok last week, user @costcohotfinds showed off the product, which comes in a 4-pound tub and features beef, onions, cheese and spices — as well as … Read more
A social media debate is underway about whether brides should be asking their wedding guests to fulfill costly favors — such as baking a cake for the big day — in place of gifts after a bride’s specific inquiry was shared online for discussion. A Reddit user uploaded a Facebook post screenshot — which an anonymous bride-to-be … Read more
“It looks weird but just trust.” This quick and easy “lazy girl lunch” just may be the long-lasting secret to losing weight. Felicia Keathley, a 27-year-old fitness influencer and mom of three from California, said she dropped 140 pounds thanks to a high-protein lunch that can be whipped up in just 10 minutes. Keathley, who … Read more
He’s the king of the kitchen! Former royal chef Carolyn Robb has revealed some of King Charles’ favorite food dishes and demands — including two ingredients that allegedly weren’t permitted very often. Robb, who worked for the family between 1989 and 2000, recently divulged that the King, 74, had a penchant for “local honey” or … Read more
This just might be a big hairy deal for carb lovers. Best-kept secret ingredients are blowing minds on social media: Your grocery-store breads could very well contain traces of human hair, duck feathers, cow horns and pig bristles. The gag-inducing food production practice was first revealed in a little-known study published in 2016. However, it’s … Read more