As Steves writes in Europe's Cheap Eats, "All over Europe, towering department stores offer great cafeteria lunches - often with rooftop views for no extra charge (such as at the Galeria Kaufhof in Frankfurt)." Other such cafeterias that offer views and sometimes a terrace include the one on the top floor of the Cortes Ingles at Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona, the La Cantine Du Bazaar cafeteria inside Le BHV Marais department store in Paris, the Manora restaurant on the top floor of the Manor department stores in Lucerne, the Coop restaurant of the Coop City department store in Zurich, and the Migros cafeterias in the Migros supermarkets in Switzerland.
Green River Wheated is an approachable 90 proof (45% ABV) and a blend of 4- to 6-year-old barrels. The judging panel described it as "a richly textured bourbon, opening with aromas of peppery spice followed by a palate of grains, oats, and creamy butterscotch layered with hints of oak. This all leads to a smooth, long finish where grain fades into soft honey, spice, and warm barrel notes."
FOOL PROOF PIE CRUST 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups shortening 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 large egg 1/2 cup ice water Add all ingredients except egg and water to a large bowl. Mix with a pastry cutter or fork until it looks like gravel. In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, beat together the egg and water. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring with a fork.
My late mother made a special Christmas cookie that required tedious decorating, considering each person's personal preference for toppings, and giving them as gifts to family and friends. They always had a place of honor on our family Christmas table. When she was no longer able, she gave me the cookie cutter, and my daughters and I took over the family tradition. It takes the three of us several days to make, bake, decorate, package and mail cookies to family members around the country.
Is the Bubbies mochi ice cream brand on your radar? No? Well, it definitely should be. I don't know why mochi ice cream isn't a booming product on the market right now - the only mochi ice cream I'd tried prior to this tasting came from Trader Joe's (though I know My/Mochi's flavors are pretty well-known). After trying Bubbies' full lineup of mochi ice cream flavors, though, I won't be able to look past the handheld snack-slash-dessert when I see it.
Aldi shoppers may want to check their pantries. Silvestri Sweets is recalling two Choceur holiday barks because they may contain undeclared allergens, the FDA said. The recall applies to the Choceur-branded cookie butter holiday bark and the pecan, cranberry and cinnamon holiday bark. The company says the pecan, cranberry and cinnamon holiday bark may contain undeclared wheat. The cookie butter holiday bark may contain undeclared pecans.
Tourist menus may have gotten a bad rap, but travel writer Rick Steves encourages travelers to keep their options open. Though he has encouraged travelers to step outside of comfort zones and find regional specialties, Steves also understands the need for familiarity while on the road. Among his tips for dining on vacation, Steves has been vocal about his support of fast food restaurants for those searching for budget-friendly establishments.
Our taste tester found that the tart crust baked up perfectly flaky and golden, without that frustrating sogginess that can plague pie doughs, especially frozen versions. Infused with cream cheese and cinnamon, the apple filling is rich in taste and texture, and a sliced almond topping adds crunch and an extra dash of visual appeal. The overall flavor profile is buttery and fruity with just the right amount of sweetness.
There are a lot of creative ways to use kitchen scraps that you might otherwise throw away (like germinating seeds, pickling watermelon rinds, and making stock from bones), and when it comes to potatoes, there are plenty of fun ways to use potato peels. The skin of the potato can arguably be the best part, especially if you're talking about that fan favorite appetizer, loaded potato skins.
There's something pretty charming about the Midwest's relationship with soda. Maybe it's the long winters that make people reach for anything fizzy and cheerful, or perhaps it's the region's talent for taking ordinary things like cheese curds or county fairs and turning them into cultural touchstones. Soda is no exception. In the Midwest, fizzy drinks aren't just refreshments; they're tiny time capsules of community pride, quirky nostalgia, and a very particular kind of regional stubbornness that insists, "No, actually, our version is better."
The Sachertorte is an Austrian dessert you need to try at least once. It is a rich, dense, layered chocolate torte topped with a thick chocolate ganache. Between each layer is a semi-sweet spread of apricot jam. There are two different origin stories for this famed dessert. According to multiple accounts, it was created in 1832 by chef Franz Sacher.
What's really in Old Bay is something of a tightly-kept secret. Per the package, this includes a "unique blend of 18 herbs and spices." Copycat recipes suggest the presence of black, white, and red Cayenne pepper as well as hot and smoked paprika, celery salt, dried mustard, and warming spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, all of which make a perfect complement to your next baked salmon meal.
Dollar Tree is known for offering bargain buys, but spices may not be at the top of your mind as you enter the store. In an assignment that may have you adding items to your shopping list, one of our Tasting Table team writers tried 10 spices from Dollar Tree and found that the Supreme Tradition Garlic Powder is one that must be sought out during your next visit.
From Starbucks' protein lattes to cottage cheese ice creams and beef jerky chips, everything we love to snack on seems to be getting a protein-based makeover. These days, many of us are paying attention to what's in our food - and for some, getting enough protein is basically a part-time job. But lots of everyday foods have way more protein than you'd expect. So let's find out: can you guess
A total of 4.8 stars out of five twinkle from the screen, with 87% earning the highest 5 stars. Of the thousands of consumers rating this frozen salmon, over 2,400 have also written reviews. Many rave about the overall flavor and quality, plus the convenience of storing and cooking each center-cut fillet portion. Each bag holds 10 servings, which are individually vacuum-wrapped, a feature appreciated by many reviewers.
It's always the question at the end of the order, and it seems like unless you're specific about what you want, you usually just end up with a random handful of different packets in the bag. It pays to be particular, though; otherwise you may find yourself and your dining partners scrambling to make sure that you each get your share of the very best sauce on the menu: Taco Bell's signature Fire Sauce.
Each December, Greenville, South Carolina, feels like the set of a holiday movie. Downtown glows with thousands of lights, a motorized Santa's sleigh makes nightly runs down Main Street, and skaters can twirl around an ice rink modeled after the one in NYC's Rockefeller Center, looping beneath strings of white bulbs. Main Street is the center of it all, lined with garland-draped storefronts and decorated trees.
For many years, wagyu was at the top of the branding pyramid. On menus, the word was synonymous with a singular, ultra-high-quality type of imported beef from Japan. The meat was famously so marbled with fat that it could appear almost pale, and the specialized cows were so well-treated that the final, shockingly expensive cost seemed justified. But in recent years, with the rise of cross-bred wagyu cattle in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand,
Tomato toast is a fan favorite of things to have for breakfast. It's quick and inexpensive to make, flavorful, and satisfying, and we love that it's filling yet light enough to start the day without making me sluggish. It is also quite versatile, as you can use different kinds of tomatoes and complement them with a variety of toppings. And when you want to dress it up, simply slather your toast with herbed cream cheese before topping with the tomatoes for a treat that feels a bit elevated,
Thanksgiving at The Beer Thrillers household usually means one thing: yes, the kids are arguing over who gets the wishbone, the pies are cooling on the counter, and the Macy's parade is droning in the background - but most importantly, a Pennsylvania craft beer is getting cracked and poured into whatever dish I'm cooking. Because if you're not using local beer in your holiday feast... what are you doing?
Silky, buttery, aromatic smoked salmon is one of Christmas's purest pleasures, yet salmon farms have a well-earned reputation for poor welfare and environmental damage, so choosing a sustainable one is more than a little daunting. Some certifications, however, are genuinely rigorous. My main guide, as ever, is the Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) Good Fish Guide, which rates wild-caught Alaskan salmon as the best choice and ranks European Aquaculture Stewardship Council-certified salmon as a good farmed choice.
When determining the ranking of these Panera goods, I paid attention to flavor, texture, and whether the soup lived up to what it was supposed to be or tasted like. Did the lobster bisque actually taste like lobster? Was the creamy tomato actually creamy and tomato-y? Was there plenty of tortellini to be found in the Tuscan-style tortellini soup? These were all questions I asked myself (and found the answer to) when trying and ranking these soups.
Whether you're driving home for the holidays, travelling to far-flung places or staying cosy at home, one of the great joys of Christmas is making memories and indulging in nostalgic traditions. All over the globe, different countries and cultures celebrate the season in different ways, marking the holiday with long-established rites and rituals or merging heritage to create beautiful new traditions. Below, we run through some of our favourite Christmas traditions around the world, and ask the Traveller editors about their own personal festive rituals. From seafood feasts on Christmas day in Australia to surfing Santa's taking to the waves in SoCal, these are the most wholesome traditions for some festive joy this season.
These days, if you want lobster, you pay a premium price for it. Even at a chain like Red Lobster, a Maine lobster tail and a rock lobster tail can cost around $45. At other restaurants, a single rock lobster tail may set you back almost $50. Considering the cost involved, you want to make sure you're getting what you pay for.
The 2010s were rife with new pizza concepts, like Blaze and MOD, and each were anointed the future of the industry at some point. In fact, fast casual pizza was so considered the next big thing in that even big name celebs were getting involved in the restaurants, with basketball stars LeBron James and Dwayne Wade owning portions of Blaze and 800° Woodfired Kitchen respectively.
For those who grew up slathering their steaks with it, finding out that A1 Sauce is a controversial ingredient is a bit surprising. After all, who wouldn't want to have their meat doused with that tart, sweet, spicy goodness? But steak lovers are often a dogmatic lot. Each one thinks their way of eating steak - how well done it should be, what cuts of steak to use, and what seasonings go on it - is the "correct" way to do it.
