Food & drink

Food & drink

In order to make sure that you guys are a hundred-percent feeling safe, I am going to step away. But running of this restaurant, for now, will sit on you guys. And I really, really, really, really hope with every fiber of my body that you'll fight for it.

I ended up moving back to New Jersey and outfitted my mom's garage into a baking studio. And that's when I started doing custom orders and pop-ups and filming TikToks and stuff like that. From there, it was just kind of the snowball effect.

These tiny packages pack a nutritional punch-so much so that the advisory committee for the 2025 U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommended upping the daily serving size of legumes and promoting them as a protein source over meat and seafood. Navy beans, for example, are especially fiber-dense, and lentils are protein powerhouses.

If there's an earthquake? You'll need a bolillo pa'l susto (a bread roll to calm the nerves). Constructing your Day of the Dead altar? Make sure there's a sugary, orange-flavored pan de muerto on there to guide your loved ones back to the land of the living. And lest we forget the rosca de reyes-oval-shaped sweet bread topped with jellies and dried fruits that's served on Kings' Day (January 6) and contains hidden baby Jesus figurines.

Although this creamy, fruity topping has since been discontinued at most Dutch Bros locations, that has not stopped fans of the topping from trying to make their own at home. Recipes vary, with some folks trying to froth together heavy cream with red velvet and cheesecake syrups, while others have suggested that its flavor was more like a combination of raspberry and white chocolate.

While Walmart sells OMNI plant-based meats and countless other high-protein products from name brands, the grocer's many in-house labels are always worth searching for, as they provide great quality and nutrition at a much lower price tag.

Ultimately, there's not one easy answer; which warehouse club is best for you really just depends on how often you shop, what extra services you want to use, and what you tend to buy from these clubs. But by taking a closer look at the specifics, you might get a better sense of which membership will get you more of what you're looking for.

While you might not consider nuts to be a food that spoils particularly quickly, those with a high fat content actually can go rancid after just a few months, which is why we think they're one of the foods you should never buy at Costco. Macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, and pine nuts, specifically, have shorter lifespans than most due to their high fat content, and walnuts and pecans are known for spoiling faster than other varieties for the same reason.

Unlike other brands of cinnamon rolls, these mini treats are devoid of their signature cream cheese icing, which already sets them up for failure. Upon further taste testing, we determined that not even a bath in icing would help these pastries, given how completely dry and oddly bread-y they turned out to be.

For pork lover, there's nothing quite as irresistible as the salty, savory pull of Virginia country ham. Whether it's to elevate mouth-watering ham sandwich, for pea and ham soup, or a good old-fashioned honey-glazed roast recipe, there's no shortage of quality cured pork in the Old Dominion State.

These leadership changes are not just about new faces; they signify a shift towards culinary creativity that prioritizes sustainability, local sourcing, and unique flavor profiles. As industry leaders, these chefs are setting the stage for a culinary renaissance that will engage diners and elevate their dining experiences.

I have always believed that what unites two cultures most, however different they may be, is their own cuisine, and therefore, I don't know of anything that unites different societies as much as a plate of spaghetti, ramen, or gyozas.

This family favorite is as simple as it's iconic - sponge cake rolled over vanilla ice cream, with a layer of raspberry jam between the two. Think Swiss roll, but from the frozen aisle. The dessert became so popular that more than 25 miles of Arctic Roll were sold per month during the 1980s.

Simply pair up Jersey Mike's cherry pepper relish with its chipotle mayo, and you'll never look back. Mixing this up with the famed cherry pepper relish, however, brings an entirely new dimension of taste and texture to up your sandwich game.

Nitrites are generally used as a preservative in bacon and other processed foods, and the U.K.'s Food Standards Agency published a report last fall on the health risks of consuming nitrites. As Dr. James Cooper, the agency's Deputy Director of Food Policy, stated, '[W]hile nitrates and nitrites can form compounds called nitrosamines, many of which are carcinogenic, the link to serious health problems like cancer in humans remains inconclusive.'

Walking through the main hall is like being at a grocery store on steroids. Big brands are out in force with elaborate displays, from Organic Valley's farmhouse-style installation featuring a photo moment with popular cartoon character Bluey to La Croix's tropical-themed display to promote its newest flavor debuting at Expo (that would be Pineapple Coconut, for bubbly water fans).

Irish pubs have roots that go back to 10th-century Viking halls. And although we're talking about going so far back in time that precise dates and details can get a little sketchy, we do know there are a few pubs that opened not too long after that and are still in operation.

Trail mix is usually a mix of nuts, dried fruit, chocolate, or other ingredients, and while it's not difficult to craft your own (like a scrumptious pumpkin spice trail mix), it's still nice to buy a pack once in a while. There's no better place to do so than Aldi, which has many options based on your desired ingredients.

Kerrie Stratford, 65, is the undisputed champion of apple peeling. There is no competition. She has won 21 titles at the Queensland town's biannual festival, claiming a shelf full of trophies including one tasteful prize that is a rock with a peeler on top of it.

"He went mad on jaffa cakes, went insane about them: 'Gimme gimme!'" McCartney recalled. "About a week later he couldn't look at one, and he never looked at one the rest of his life. 'Oh, don't talk to me about jaffa cakes.'"

It all started in 1962, when franchisee Lou Groen was scrambling to revive weak Friday sales at his Cincinnati McDonald's, where many Catholic customers were skipping meat during Lent. Groen believed a breaded whitefish sandwich could fill the gap and persuaded company leadership to give it a try.

That was the message I wanted to bring to people. Don't be scared of this. If it doesn't come out all right, who cares? It's just dinner. Ray's philosophy centers on removing fear from cooking and emphasizing that imperfection in the kitchen is acceptable and inconsequential.

Beans are high in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Important attributes, but there is more to say about their surge in popularity. Many sources tout that they help your gut, your blood pressure and your cholesterol numbers. Throw frugality into the mix, and you have a winning ingredient. And, of course, they can be very delicious.

Our taste tester lauded Rao's canned minestrone for its diverse medley of ingredients, including the likes of potatoes, plump Italian tomatoes, al dente ditalini pasta, beans, and chickpeas. It balances heartiness and flavor well, making for a soup that you may even be able to pass off as homemade.