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
Each year, the eastern end of Long Island gets louder and livelier with new bars, clubs and even speakeasies. This summer, the scene promises to sizzle with a series of openings that offer different levels of fun. If martinis and mahjong are your dream night out, we know just the place. You’d rather guzzle magnums … Read more
Pasta lovers, rejoice! Despite years of being pushed to the sidelines by trendy low-carb diets, experts say pasta can still have a starring role on your day-to-day menu. “Pasta can definitely be part of a healthy diet,” Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Northwell Huntington Hospital, told The Post. “You can eat it every … Read more
It’s NOT just like mom used to make. A crew of Long Island eighth grade boys beat out 260 entries to earn the title of best mac’n’cheese recipe in the state — with ingredients like sweet corn, Muenster cheese and garlic toast breadcrumbs. Eleven Southampton Intermediate School kids in the last-period cooking club also used … Read more
As we make our way through the peak pestilence of cold and flu season, a celebrity chef swears that his ancient recipe can help boost immunity — and best of all, you can make it at home. “Fire cider is an age-old herbal remedy,” Welsh chef Gaz Oakley, author of “Plant to Plate,” told The … 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
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
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
During the holidays, Tom Cruise’s friends and family go coco-nutty! The 63-year-old “Mission Impossible” star has a list and he’s checking it twice to make sure his talk-of-Tinseltown gifts — White Chocolate Coconut Bundt cakes from Doan’s Bakery in Woodland Hills, California — are delivered before Christmas morning. In 2018, Cruise explained on “The Late … Read more
According to new research, over half of Americans have a Thanksgiving recipe that’s been passed down from generation to generation within their family. The survey of 5,000 Americans, evenly split across all 50 states, found that 55% have a treasured family recipe that’s been shared through the years. Almost three in five (58%) African American … Read more
Call it H20 2.0. Water is essential to life — it serves as building material for cells, helps regulate body temperature and lubricates joints. Though it is so crucial, many Americans aren’t hydrating enough. Experts generally recommend consuming ½ an ounce of water per pound of your body weight daily and even more if you’re exercising in the hot … Read more
They came for your blood — and stole your burgers. A growing number of Americans are being forced into veganism after contracting a bizarre, tick-borne allergy that turns red meat and dairy into a life-threatening hazard. To make the meatless life a little easier to swallow, PETA is dishing out a plant-based cookbook even the staunchest carnivores … Read more
An unusual cookbook recipe from decades ago is making waves online because it calls for pancakes fried in bacon fat to be dunked into a savory broth. The recipe, found in a community cookbook from 1975, according to a photo shared on Reddit, calls for a batter seasoned with nutmeg to be fried on a griddle greased … Read more
Call it a love affair, a morning ritual or a full-blown addiction — Americans are hooked on coffee. Across the country, two-thirds of US adults knock back an average of three cups daily. That’s enough to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool more than 49 times, according to the National Coffee Association. While drinking coffee in … Read more
A mother’s chili secret has gone viral in a TikTok video that has some loving the added ingredient while others are in disbelief. The video was posted by the Hnieno Fam, a family-oriented TikTok account centered on a London mother and a father of two. Jade Hnieno, the mom of the family, shared the video last month, … Read more
The internet is buzzing about the benefits of the so-called “cortisol mocktail,” with fans claiming the viral tonic can reduce the stress hormone and bring the body into balance. And folks, we can use it — 73% of Americans say that stress has an impact on their quality of life, and nearly half of us admit to … Read more
Worcestershire sauce is a condiment often used to add flavor to dishes such as pasta, casseroles, pies, and even Bloody Mary cocktails. But it’s only recently that people have discovered its key ingredient, and it’s completely blowing their minds. The tangy sauce is typically made with water, vinegar, brown sugar, golden syrup, salt, tamarind, spices, … Read more
Before you turn up the heat in the bedroom, turn up the heat in your oven. Aphrodisiacs are foods, herbs or spices believed to naturally arouse sexual instinct and enhance performance. Dark chocolate and strawberries may be the first ones that come to mind, but there are heartier combinations. Long Island registered dietitian, chef and … Read more
GLP-1 users might be jabbing for weight loss, but many are trying to combat cash loss by squeezing an extra dose out of their medication. The trend, dubbed “golden dosing,” has been hyped by social media users as a way to get more bang for your buck. But doctors are warning it could be dangerous … Read more
A woman is getting slammed online for the unusual way in which she made a lasagna. A traditional Italian lasagna is made a specific way — with lasagna noodles, meat sauce filling and ricotta cheese. So when one woman online tried making a “healthier” version of it — the internet lost its marbles. A woman … Read more