Food

Happy National Cheese Day! From pizzas to mac n’ cheese, from butter paneer to Bombay toasties, from queso fundido to quesadillas, we humans love our cheese. Over many, many centuries, culinary cultures around the world have perfected their own unique…Read More

Gone are the days of PFAS-laden takeout containers piling up in your kitchen during a busy work week. Gone are the days of breaking down cardboard pizza boxes and wedging them into your trash can. Gone are the days of…Read More

April 5th marks National Dandelion Day. Coincidentally, April is also celebrated as Lawn & Garden Month. Many people consider dandelions weeds and wage war on them with lawnmowers. However, when spring is just beginning, and other plants have not yet…Read More

Cultivated meat refers to genuine animal cells grown in a laboratory setting to produce a protein product similar to or identical to traditional meat. The field is relatively new, garnering international attention, praise, controversy, and skepticism. For this month’s edition…Read More

What is Super Bowl Sunday without a Super Bowl feast? Today ranks only below Thanksgiving in terms of the average amount of food eaten per American, but Super Bowl spreads—laden with cheesy dips, sliders, nachos, and more—are almost certainly of…Read More

Happy World Pulses Day! Designated by the United Nations as an annual observance beginning in 2019, this day celebrates dried beans, lentils, and peas, raising awareness about their value in cultures around the world and emphasizing their potential to play…Read More

In 1994, Jimmy Buffet belted out the song “Fruitcakes” to describe how eccentric each one of us can be at times: “Fruitcakes in the kitchen, fruitcakes on the street…there’s a little bit of fruitcake left in every one of us.”…Read More

Photo: Wise Living Magazine This article was updated on September 2, 2022 September is Whole Grains Month, which is an annual reminder that you should be eating more whole grains. Why, you ask? Because they’re chock full of health benefits,…Read More

Happy Pepper Pot Day! If you are like us, this may be a holiday unfamiliar to you. But never fear; we are here to unpack its rich history and controversy! The Story Remember when you were in grade school, and…Read More

Happy National Stuffing Day! This is a day to celebrate and prepare ahead of the starchy, herby concoction that you will put into your Thanksgiving turkey – or if you are vegan, your Thanksgiving tofurky! Thanksgiving is all about giving…Read More