NYC ‘memorial’ dinner showcases Oct. 7 victims’ favorite meals to keep memories alive, help families heal

NYC ‘memorial’ dinner showcases Oct. 7 victims’ favorite meals to keep memories alive, help families heal

A new initiative dedicated to the victims of the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel aims to keep their memory alive by sharing their favorite dishes, Side Dish has learned. The tribute to the 1,400 people killed by Hamas terrorists is the brainchild of the Culinary Institute of Israel, called ASIF, which is creating  an online … Read more

Cucumber shortage sparked by viral TikTok recipes: ‘A few people can have a lot of influence’

Cucumber shortage sparked by viral TikTok recipes: ‘A few people can have a lot of influence’

The produce industry is in quite the pickle: There’s a cucumber shortage. Cucumbers are in short supply overseas, as supermarket chains report surging sales of the humble food and hypothesize that the demand could be due to viral recipes circulating on TikTok. Iceland in particular is experiencing a shortage as local farmers — who harvest … Read more

Olympic Village chocolate muffin ‘dupe’ recipe is ‘better than the real thing’

Olympic Village chocolate muffin ‘dupe’ recipe is ‘better than the real thing’

As the social media world has consumed the famed chocolate muffin at the Paris Olympics, many have tried to recreate the cake-like treat themselves. Fox News Digital spoke to a New York chef who did just that in a widely shared instructional video inspired by the Olympic Village version that Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen, better known now … Read more

Gen Z ditches avocado toast for trendy ‘tomato ice toast’ — but is it ‘refreshing’ or ‘revolting’?

Gen Z ditches avocado toast for trendy ‘tomato ice toast’ — but is it ‘refreshing’ or ‘revolting’?

Sorry, millennials — Gen Z is trying to replace avocado toast with “tomato ice toast.” And some say they’re trying too hard to be cool. Gen Z TikTokkers have stunned viewers with their latest controversial concoctions using shaved, frozen vegetables to make savory granitas. Granita — a simple shaved ice — has long been enjoyed … Read more

2024 Paris Olympics food by the numbers: 500 recipes, 11,000 baguettes, 3M bananas and more

2024 Paris Olympics food by the numbers: 500 recipes, 11,000 baguettes, 3M bananas and more

People are going bananas for the Olympics. The Paris Summer Olympics 2024 will run from July 26 through August 11, and it’s all about the numbers, with 10,500 athletes from 206 countries participating in 329 events in total, according to ESPN. But the numbers get even more elaborate when it comes to the food: 40,000 … Read more

‘Scrambled pancakes’ hack leads many to cry ‘crime’ while others claim it’s ‘kinda genius’

‘Scrambled pancakes’ hack leads many to cry ‘crime’ while others claim it’s ‘kinda genius’

A trending breakfast hack is dividing viewers on TikTok as some call it “genius” and others call it “a crime.” So which is it? Content creators and at-home foodies on the platform are making what’s known as “scrambled pancakes.” Instead of pouring the pancake mix into a skillet or on the griddle and waiting for … Read more

Spice Girls: Bring the heat with spicy margarita recipes from 4 Hamptons hot spots

Spice Girls: Bring the heat with spicy margarita recipes from 4 Hamptons hot spots

As the mercury rises, so does our thirst for fierce and fiery cocktails. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or sinking your toes into the sand, you need a drink with a kick. Look no further than the spicy margarita. It’s a cocktail that’s both easy to make — combine ingredients into a shaker and … Read more

I managed to reverse my diabetes — and I didn’t even have to give up eating my beloved pancakes

I managed to reverse my diabetes — and I didn’t even have to give up eating my beloved pancakes

Three years ago, Devlin Donaldson thought diabetes was a life sentence. Diagnosed as type 2 after a stroke, he felt hopeless about managing his condition. “My understanding was diabetes was something you lived with for your whole life,” Donaldson told Business Insider. “Once you got it, you had it.” Devlin Donaldson, who struggled with type … Read more

I’m a dietitian — here are 5 easy, hearty, cheap lunches to make for the office

I’m a dietitian — here are 5 easy, hearty, cheap lunches to make for the office

Talk about a packed lunch. A UK dietitian is sharing recipes for five simple, nutrient-loaded lunches to pack for the office — including one that’s very easy on the wallet. “Eating healthy on a budget is doable with some savvy shopping,” Lucy Jones, a dietitian and the chief clinical officer for the National Health Service … Read more

Here’s how to make the famous Mint Julep served at the Kentucky Derby

Here’s how to make the famous Mint Julep served at the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is known for horses, hats and Mint Juleps. Executive chef David Danielson of Churchill Downs has revealed the recipe for the beloved cocktail; served to the 400,000 people who come through the gates on race day. While the race lasts just two minutes, Derby drinking is an all-day event. Drinking is an … Read more

I’m a dietitian — here are the 3 things I look for when buying cookies

I’m a dietitian — here are the 3 things I look for when buying cookies

One smart cookie? Toronto-based registered dietitian Abbey Sharp is sharing the three factors she considers when shopping for cookies — ingredients, texture, and taste. “Number one: not gluten-free,” Sharp, creator of the YouTube channel Abbey’s Kitchen, explained Sunday on TikTok. “Listen, I’m so grateful that we have a wide range of gluten-free products out there … Read more

7 ways lemons can change your life

7 ways lemons can change your life

With their bright yellow color and refreshing scent, lemons go beyond just being ingredients in the kitchen. They are useful in unexpected places and ways, including everything from practical household tips to well-being practices. Here are some diverse ways that lemons can be applied well beyond cooking — with examples of their non-food uses. 1. … Read more

Reese Witherspoon sparks heated debate: Is it OK to eat snow? Experts weigh in

Reese Witherspoon sparks heated debate: Is it OK to eat snow? Experts weigh in

“Oh my gosh, it’s so good,” Witherspoon gushed on TikTok after adding salted caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, and cold-brewed coffee to the snow she had scooped off her covered grill. Source link #Reese #Witherspoon #sparks #heated #debate #eat #snow #Experts #weigh

I’m a dietitian — fight the flu, colds with these 10 immune-boosting recipes

I’m a dietitian — fight the flu, colds with these 10 immune-boosting recipes

With flu season in full swing — and other seasonal respiratory infections also spiking across the U.S. — experts say it’s important to keep your immune system strong and healthy during this time of year.  One way to combat seasonal illness is to regularly consume key nutrients and proteins that help improve immune health, according to Amy … Read more

I got blind drunk and made the hangover cure breakfast recipe — here’s how it went

I got blind drunk and made the hangover cure breakfast recipe — here’s how it went

This so-called hangover cure breakfast was an ome-letdown. When a nutritionist promised an easy morning-after miracle cure for over-imbibers — I knew it was wishful drinking. Ahead of the New Year — and in the journalistic pursuit of truth — I got blind drunk and hit the kitchen to test Cara Shaw’s claim that alcohol-induced … Read more

How to make the viral snow globe cocktail in 4 steps: ‘Totally worth the hype’

How to make the viral snow globe cocktail in 4 steps: ‘Totally worth the hype’

What a tree-mendous way to celebrate the holidays. Food stylist Meg Quinn is sharing her viral snow globe cocktail recipe that some fans are calling “very cool.” The four-step cocktail requires a freezer-safe glass, a sprig of rosemary, water and at least a few hours freezing time. “The viral snow globe cocktail is totally worth … Read more

Chef guarantees his ‘Come Over Chicken’ recipe will get you laid — ‘all the time’

Chef guarantees his ‘Come Over Chicken’ recipe will get you laid — ‘all the time’

What touches the lips goes straight to the hips — but in the best way possible.  British food influencer Harrison Webb posted a video on Instagram in which he shared his recipe for “Come Over Chicken” — a creation that he promises is so delicious, it will lead to a passion-filled romp. The mouth-watering recipe … Read more

I got back at my ex by revealing his dead mom’s secret pizza recipe online: ‘Next level petty’

I got back at my ex by revealing his dead mom’s secret pizza recipe online: ‘Next level petty’

Revenge is a dish best served cheesy. A heartbroken woman got the ultimate comeuppance on her cheating ex-beau by revealing his dead mother’s top-secret pizza recipe online. Jen Ley, 40, was gifted the coveted cooking directions by her former boyfriend’s late mother, but when Ley ended things with her ex, he demanded the recipe be … Read more

Most people believe they have family recipes worthy of best-selling cookbooks

Most people believe they have family recipes worthy of best-selling cookbooks

Could you be the next Kardea Brown? A new survey has revealed two in three Americans have family recipes so good they believe they’re worthy of best-selling cookbooks.  A recent poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that millennials are leading the way as the generation most likely to use family recipes in meals. Three-quarters of … Read more

What liqueur are you based on your zodiac sign?

What liqueur are you based on your zodiac sign?

‘Tis the season of schnapps and cordials my friends. National Liqueur Day arrives on October 16 and with it the call to raise a glass and outstretch a pinkie. Not without irony, October 16 is also the birthday of fabled drunk, beloved author, apex Libra and tippler til the end, Mr. Oscar Wilde. The word “liqueur” … Read more