Food

Travel changes you, but food cultures are how a city shows you who it really is. The best street food cities don’t just feed visitors — they reveal a community’s history, rhythm and priorities in a single bite. From woks older than your grandparents in Bangkok to UNESCO-recognized hawker stalls in Singapore, here’s where the […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid admittedly wants to look his best if he’ll be attending athlete Travis Kelce’s highly anticipated nuptials to pop star Taylor Swift. “Listen, I’ve cut back on the cheeseburgers now that I’m older,” Reid, 68, said on the Friday, June 5, episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show. “I […]

The way American families cook, snack and gather around the table is shifting faster than the dinner bell can ring. Three food trends are reshaping home kitchens in 2026: a protein push that touches every meal, the rise of grazing over sit-down dinners and a renewed focus on slipping vegetables into food kids actually want […]

Walk into any supermarket in 2026 and the receipts tell a story before the bagger finishes packing. Families are reading labels longer, buying bigger pack sizes and trading dollars for time-saving convenience — and the grocery store trends shaping checkout lanes this year reveal a shopper who is more strategic, more skeptical and more health-focused […]

Clean beauty taught people to question what they put on their skin. Now that same thinking is moving from the bathroom counter to the kitchen cabinet. For years, beauty shoppers have been trained to look past pretty packaging and ask harder questions: What’s in this product? Is it safe? Is it better for the environment? […]

A nonstick pan can feel harmless because it is so familiar. It makes eggs easier, isn’t as hard to clean and makes weeknight meals less stressful. But in homes with children, people with asthma or pets, how that pan is used matters. The risk is not normal low-heat cooking. The danger starts when nonstick cookware […]

Heritage sourcing has moved from a niche chef obsession to a mainstream food conversation, driven by climate anxiety, a deepening seed crisis and growing consumer demand to know exactly where food comes from. Here’s what readers are asking about heritage sourcing right now — and the answers behind the trend. What Is Heritage Sourcing and […]

Trying to buy non-toxic nonstick cookware can feel weirdly stressful. Every box promises something different: PFAS-free, PTFE-free, ceramic, toxin-free, nonstick. The problem? Most shoppers are comparing labels without knowing what the labels actually mean. And the truth is, cookware is rarely all-or-nothing. The best non-toxic nonstick cookware usually comes from understanding which materials work best […]

Walk into a restaurant today and you’ll likely see a menu that reads like a road map: the name of the dairy that supplied the cheese, the ranch behind the steak, the farm down the road that grew the tomatoes. That shift didn’t happen by accident. The farm to table movement has reshaped how restaurants […]

Pasta is a weeknight staple in millions of American kitchens, but if you’re watching your glucose, you may be wondering whether that bowl of spaghetti is working against you. Here’s what dietitians and diabetes educators say about pasta, blood sugar and the swaps worth considering. Does Pasta Spike Your Blood Sugar? Yes, pasta can raise […]

What if the secret to steadier blood sugar isn’t cutting carbs but simply rearranging the food on your plate? A growing body of research suggests that the order in which you eat your meal — vegetables and protein first, starches and sugars last — can dramatically reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes, with effects researchers say […]

You have the time. You have the ingredients. The fridge is stocked, the recipes are bookmarked and dinner still feels impossible. If that sounds familiar, you’re not lazy or unmotivated — you’re running into a real, well-documented form of mental exhaustion that has more to do with how your brain handles cooking than with the […]

Your favorite nonstick pan isn’t designed to last forever — even if it still looks usable sitting on the stove. Over time, heat, scratches and everyday wear can slowly break down the slick coating that makes nonstick cookware so convenient in the first place. And for many shoppers worried about forever chemicals, that’s where the […]

When California lawmakers tried to crack down on forever chemicals through Senate Bill 682, the debate quickly turned into a celebrity controversy. Rachael Ray publicly defended modern nonstick cookware, arguing the products are safe and important for home cooks. But her comments drew criticism from Mark Ruffalo, who has become one of Hollywood’s most vocal […]

The BTS comeback era is officially in full swing — and now fans can experience it beyond the music. The global K-pop group recently teamed up with Korean food companies Paldo and HY (formerly Korea Yakult) to launch a new wellness-focused food and beverage brand called ARIH. And unlike celebrity brands that simply slap a […]

When stars like Taylor Swift, Hailey Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter are in town, New York City’s celeb-approved Italian restaurants are where you’ll find them — but landing a table takes strategy. Here’s what to know about the spots A-listers can’t quit. Which Italian Restaurants in NYC Do Celebrities Actually Go To? Carbone, Via Carota, L’Artusi, […]

Walk through any grocery store or pharmacy and you’ll see shelves lined with probiotic capsules, gut health gummies and powdered supplements promising better digestion and a healthier microbiome. The problem is that most people buying them don’t fully understand the difference between a prebiotic vs. probiotic. And those that do don’t know whether those expensive […]

Heritage grains are quietly reshaping the way home cooks think about everyday meals. Once relegated to health-food shelves and specialty bakeries, grains like farro, spelt, einkorn and teff are now turning up in weeknight bowls, breakfast porridges and pantry staples — and they’re easier to work with than most people expect. The appeal goes beyond […]

Spring gatherings call for food that travels well, feeds a crowd and does not leave guests in a midafternoon slump. A quinoa bowl checks every box — and it earns its place at the table with real nutrition, not just trend appeal. Whether you are hosting a backyard brunch or packing lunches for a hike, […]

Hydration powders have moved from the gym bag to the kitchen counter — and the lineup of options has exploded. Whether you sweat through long runs, follow a low-carb diet or just want to drink more water, picking the right electrolyte mix means looking past the marketing and reading the label. Sodium counts, sugar grams […]