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East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
3 hours ago

We sampled snacks at 7 of the Bay Area's wildly popular Asian mega-markets

The Bay Area is experiencing a surge in Asian grocery store openings, reflecting the growing interest in Asian cuisine among Americans.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Florida's Best Hole-In-The-Wall Burger Joint Has The Funkiest Combos - Think Krispy Kreme Buns - Tasting Table

Thee Burger Spot in Tampa offers unique burger combinations and fosters community spirit.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Life's unbearable without silly little snacks. Where would we be without Trader Joe's or M&S? | Bim Adewunmi

Cultural exchange is evident in the presence of Trader Joe's tote bags in London, highlighting the connection between the US and UK consumer habits.
#solo-dining
Dining
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

I Love Dining Solo At Restaurants - Here Are The Biggest Perks - Tasting Table

Dining solo is increasingly popular, offering unique experiences and advantages like better seating and the freedom to enjoy meals at one's own pace.
Dining
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

I Love Dining Solo At Restaurants - Here Are The Biggest Perks - Tasting Table

Dining solo is increasingly popular, offering unique experiences and advantages like better seating and the freedom to enjoy meals at one's own pace.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

10 Best European Road Trips for Exploring Villages, Mountains, and Ancient Sites

A European road trip offers unique exploration opportunities and challenges, best enjoyed at a leisurely pace during optimal months.
Cooking
fromBon Appetit
2 days ago

These Transportive Jellies Are So Much More Than Dessert

Patience is essential for creating stunning jelly desserts, as demonstrated by chef Thu Buser's intricate techniques and colorful flavor combinations.
#route-66
Portland food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I've traveled all over the US and driven most of Route 66. These quirky towns and cities are worth the stop.

Route 66 offers unique and quirky attractions, celebrating America's eccentricities and history.
Portland food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I've traveled all over the US and driven most of Route 66. These quirky towns and cities are worth the stop.

Route 66 offers unique and quirky attractions, celebrating America's eccentricities and history.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

28 Wrap Recipes That Make The Perfect Light Lunch Or Dinner - Tasting Table

Wraps provide a light meal option packed with protein and veggies, easily customizable with various ingredients.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Route des Vacances: a gastronomic driving holiday from Paris to the Mediterranean

In summer 1936, the French government passed a law that mandated paid holiday, a move that kickstarted the exodus of northerners to the Med every August, and it became a true emblem of the French vacances.
Paris food
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I'd introduce aliens to shito sauce.' Items our panel would take into space

Personal items and literature can provide comfort and inspiration during a journey to the moon.
SF food
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

9 Best Buy-And-Serve Store-Bought Foods For An Effortless Potluck - Tasting Table

Store-bought foods are convenient options for potlucks, requiring minimal preparation and offering a variety of sweet and savory choices.
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

12 Iconic Maine Eats Everyone Should Try Once - Tasting Table

Maine is known for its fresh seafood, specifically lobster, and has many other foods native to its culinary culture that are unbreakably tied to the state.
East Bay food
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Skip The Complicated And Bulky Dishes For An Easier Picnic - Tasting Table

Picnic season is ideal for enjoying easy-to-eat, fresh foods that require minimal setup and can be safely stored.
Boston food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

15 Old-School Local Fast Food Joints Across The US You Need To Try - Tasting Table

Classic restaurants preserve mid-20th-century dining experiences with hearty portions, affordable prices, and nostalgic menus.
#culinary-tourism
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Burger Joints In Every State - Tasting Table

Independently owned, unassuming restaurants serve delicious burgers that rival Michelin-starred establishments.
Cooking
fromBackyard Garden Lover
1 week ago

These Work From Home-Friendly Recipes Will Keep You Fueled For Hours

Working from home has led to a demand for quick, filling recipes that support productivity and health.
Cocktails
fromBon Appetit
2 weeks ago

Potato Chips Are My Chicest Party Trick

Potato chips are an excellent, affordable party staple that can be elevated with simple toppings or creative flavor combinations to impress guests.
#healthy-eating
Cooking
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

For Next-Level Potato Salad, Add In A Dollop Of This Tangy Store-Bought Ingredient - Tasting Table

Barbecue sauce enhances potato salad by adding complexity and flavor, transforming it from ordinary to extraordinary.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Bus Companies Say There's a Better Way to Take a 'Great American Road Trip' This Summer - Streetsblog USA

Having a personal vehicle these days, is a luxury for a lot of people, and inter-city bus is a much more affordable form of transportation. What we really pride ourselves on is our ability to provide service to the under-connected, [like] folks who live in rural towns and small cities. And we're really excited to be helping these people access America 250 celebrations.
US news
#solo-travel
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 year ago

The golden rules of solo travel

Solo travel is increasingly popular, with 24% of UK adults preferring it and 40% of those under 25 embracing it as an opportunity for personal freedom, self-reflection, and authentic travel experiences.
Berlin food
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

Locals Are Sharing The Foods That Are "Normal" In Their Country, But Would Gross Out Americans

Culturally unfamiliar foods often appear disgusting but taste delicious when prepared correctly and consumed with proper technique and cultural context.
Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Snack startups ditch potatoes, race to invent the next hit chip

Alternative protein and vegetable-based chips are gaining market share as consumers shift toward protein-rich, fiber-rich snacks with natural ingredients over traditional potato chips.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Customers Flock To This Gas Station For Cheap Whole Roasted Chickens - Tasting Table

Kwik Trip offers high-quality rotisserie chickens for $6.99 on Mondays, providing exceptional value and convenience compared to typical gas station food offerings.
fromEater NY
1 month ago

The Cult Snack Bar That's More Walk-In Friendly

With this much butter, the pate chaud - ground pork, mushrooms, and vermicelli noodles encased in flaky crust - is guaranteed to be good, but it's more than just rich. The sauce that surrounds it provides a balancing sweetness, and you'll want to use every bit of the umami-rich pie to swipe it up.
Boston food
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

7 Must-Try Snacks At World Market, And 7 To Leave On The Shelf - Tasting Table

World Market offers international snacks providing alternatives to repetitive American snack options, with varying quality and appeal across different products.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Risk Anthony Bourdain Says To Take In Order To Discover Culinary Magic While Traveling - Tasting Table

Anthony Bourdain approached travel and food with openness to all experiences, believing that accepting bad meals was necessary to discover magical culinary moments and meaningful human connections.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

What Are "Movement Snacks"? How To Try This Trending Fitness Hack

I work with busy professionals, so I've been integrating micro workouts of two to 10 minutes into my clients' lifestyles for almost 20 years. The most important thing for your health isn't getting all your daily movement done in one big, perfectly curated workout - it's about being consistent.
Health
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The one change that worked: I stopped planning holidays and found the joy in travel

Excessive travel planning and online research eliminate spontaneity and joy from experiences, transforming vacations into administrative tasks rather than adventures.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

15 Of The Most Unique Food Trucks In The US - Tasting Table

Food trucks across the country offer diverse cuisines and unique concepts, from unconventional vehicles to specialized regional dishes that cater to varied culinary preferences.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

The Best U.S. Road Trips for Every Decade of Your Life

Road trips suit different life stages, with the Pacific Northwest recommended for travelers in their 20s seeking budget-friendly adventure combining mountains, coast, and self-discovery.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

11 Best Food Spots Outside Denver Worth The Drive - Tasting Table

There's plenty to experience in Denver, Colorado. You can take in spectacular mountain vistas while sipping cocktails on a RiNo rooftop, or headbang at one of the city's many music venues. You could visit one of the phenomenal museums, explore the stunning Union Station, or even soak in a hot tub filled with hops, herbs, and barley at Oakwell Beer Spa. Plus, if you're a foodie, you're in for a treat.
Food & drink
Environment
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Stop Tossing Empty Plastic Fruit Containers When You Could Just Save Them For Your Next Road Trip - Tasting Table

Wash and repurpose plastic fruit containers as lightweight, reusable snack boxes for road trips, lunches, and portioned snacks to reduce waste.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 things lower-middle-class families do on road trips that wealthy families would never think of but actually make better memories - Silicon Canals

Shared, improvised family road trips foster stronger bonds and memorable experiences that meticulously planned affluent holidays often miss.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I've been to all 50 states. Here are 11 things I never travel without.

As a frequent traveler who's been to all 50 states, I've curated the perfect packing list. Noise-canceling headphones and a cashmere scarf make flights more enjoyable. As a solo traveler, I always bring a safety whistle, an additional door lock, and a phone tripod. I've been to all 50 states and have explored everywhere from tiny towns in New England to the mountains of Alaska.
Gadgets
#travel-gear
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago

Complement Game Day with a Crispy Snack

(Family Features) In the midst of peak homegating season, with football championships taking center stage and action heating up on the hardwood, a good game day host knows you can never have too many delicious snacks on hand. Kicking off the madness can be as easy as these Crispy Potato Skins, a hearty watch party classic that keeps fans fueled and engaged with the game on the big screen.
Alternative medicine
Travel
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

15 Best Cheap Places To Eat In Las Vegas - Tasting Table

Las Vegas offers affordable dining options under $20 where visitors can enjoy quality meals without requiring significant wealth to have a memorable trip.
fromBon Appetit
1 month ago

Why Settle for an Energy Bar When You Could Have a Cookie?

How could we keep the benefits of Chris's sad toast-fiber, healthy fats, sustaining carbs-and make something that actually tastes good? Our answer was a cookie. We started experimenting in the Test Kitchen and set out to accomplish two things: It has to taste good and make you feel good. The former came easily, as I've developed hundreds of cookie recipes, including writing a whole book on them. But the latter was more difficult.
Cooking
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Where To Find The Absolute Best Pie In Arizona - Tasting Table

Pie Snob in Phoenix, Arizona makes highly rated, exceptional pies—especially their caramel apple—earning consistently strong customer reviews across Yelp, Google, and Facebook.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago

Energy-Boosting, Egg-Inspired Breakfasts

By choosing ingredients like eggs, which are easy to use and versatile, you can make healthy living fit into your life at the breakfast table as part of a balanced diet. For example, these egg-inspired recipes are part of the American Heart Association's Healthy for Good Eat Smart initiative, nationally supported by Eggland's Best. In addition to the social and emotional benefits of dining together, shared family meals can help promote healthier choices at the table.
Alternative medicine
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Build Your Savory Snack Plate And I'll Tell You Which Unhinged Love Ritual You Actually Need To Try This Year

I don't know how 2025 treated you in the love department, but personally? It's been... a journey. And by journey, I mean I've reached the point where I'm fully open to trying rituals if there's even a chance they might help. So naturally, I went down a rabbit hole and found a bunch of unhinged (in their own way) love rituals. And then it hit me-if I'm already relying on vibes and hope, I might as well make it fun.
Relationships
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Best Pizza Spot In California Started Out In A Shipping Container On Wheels - Tasting Table

For a city best known for tangy sourdough and loaded Mission-style burritos, San Francisco is surprisingly home to quite a few pizza joints. From crispy Detroit-style to classic New York-style slices, you can find just about every type of pie in the Bay Area, and there are some pretty fun stories behind them. A perfect example is Del Popolo, a family-owned operation that grew from a makeshift food truck to earn a spot on Tasting Table's list of the best pizza places in every state.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Iconic Sandwich Is Idaho's Mashup Between A Gyro And French Dip - Tasting Table

The spicy lamb grinder is a variation on Bar Gernika's lamb grinder, which combines some of the best aspects of a gyro, French dip, and cheesesteak into one flavor-packed sandwich. Served on crusty and fluffy French bread, the lamb is tender and thinly shaved, reminiscent of shaved meat from a gyro. The meat is topped with cheese, grilled onions, and peppers, and the whole thing comes served with a side of au jus for that French dip experience.
Food & drink
Cooking
fromA Couple Cooks
2 months ago

15 Healthy Dips Perfect for Parties, Game Day, & Everyday Snacking

Nutrient-rich lighter dips made with Greek yogurt, beans, cottage cheese, and spices deliver flavorful, crowd-pleasing appetizers and sweet dips that store well.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

11 Beautiful U.S. Road Trips to Take This Spring

When the weather warms up and the late winter rains turn trees green and fields into wildflower wonderlands, it's the perfect time to take a drive. Whether your preferred landscape is mountains, deserts, forests, plains, or coastal views, there's a spring road trip in the United States for you. Explore historic sites, regional food, wineries, or nature-all from the front seat.
Travel
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

No more sad sandwiches and soggy salads: here's how to make a proper packed lunch

Prepare bold, textural winter packed lunches—especially salads with punchy dressings—to save money and enjoy nourishing, satisfying workday meals.
fromA Couple Cooks
2 months ago

20 Great Vegetarian Sandwiches

A sandwich might sound like a "boring" meal, but these vegetarian sandwiches are anything but uninspired! I've spent years testing different combinations of veggie sandwich fillings in my kitchen, and over the years I've collected my favorite ideas for making meatless lunches and dinners. These vegetarian sandwiches have become my go-to's for quick weeknight dinners and healthy lunches that actually make me look forward to the meal.
Cooking
Food & drink
fromWorld Wild Schooling
2 months ago

12 Surprisingly Weird Foods in the USA To Try If You're Feeling Brave

The United States offers many unusual regional foods, including Rocky Mountain oysters (bull calf testicles) and fried-brain sandwiches, among twelve distinctive strange dishes.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Fishy Ingredient That Belongs In Your Spinach Artichoke Dip - Tasting Table

Adding crab meat to spinach artichoke dip introduces natural sweetness and a briny, oceanic depth that transforms the creamy dip into a multidimensional, coastal-flavored appetizer.
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Sharing The Foods That Have "Quietly Vanished" From Society Without Anyone Realizing

Several nostalgic convenience and processed foods from past decades have largely disappeared from mainstream availability.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

I'm a Travel Writer, and I Won't Let My Newly Retired Dad Travel the World Without These 10 Essentials

A curated set of travel accessories—packing cubes, safety lanyards, motion-sickness aids, and camera bags—can improve packing efficiency, safety, and comfort for retiring travelers.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

When I moved abroad, I stopped buying groceries 'like an American.' Now, I eat and shop better - and I've lost 100 pounds.

Living abroad shifted shopping from bulk processed goods to frequent purchases of fresh, seasonal market produce, improving health and transforming the relationship with food.
fromEpicurious
8 years ago

31 Cashew Recipes That Go Beyond the Snack Bowl

Soaked and blended, cashews become a stand-in for heavy cream, keeping stuffed shells, soups, pasta sauces, and desserts luxuriously dairy-free. Toasted and roughly chopped, they add crunch to salads, curries, stir-fries, and more. There are so many reasons to love cooking with these seeds-that's right, "cashew nut" is technically a misnomer, since they grow outside the fruit rather than inside a hard shell like true nuts.
Food & drink
fromFlipboard
1 month ago

Travel Smarter, Live Richer, Explore With Intention

From walking gently through Kotor's ancient streets to building a soulful, high-end life abroad, this guide blends mindful travel with smart expat strategy.
Travel
Food & drink
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The McAtlas' guide: A global chain with local flavor

McDonald's adapts menus globally through local franchise networks, offering regional dishes alongside signature items, expanding its appeal beyond American food.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I traveled to 29 states last year. There are 3 I can't wait to go back to - and 2 I probably won't return to anytime soon.

Last year, my husband and I traveled across the US, spending time in 29 states along the way. I fell in love with Michigan, Vermont, and South Dakota, and found plenty to do. Although I had a great time in places like West Virginia and Idaho, I think I saw the highlights.
Travel
fromJezebel
1 month ago

My Two Comfort Foods, Ruined in Twenty-Four Hours

In this cursed timeline of one alarming headline after another, I dream-on a daily basis-of shutting my laptop, plugging in some earphones, and diving headfirst into a steaming container of rotisserie chicken. (I have a whole rotisserie routine of arranging various sauce cups around the bird, which usually includes honey mustard, buffalo sauce, and ahem, Jezebel sauce.) But, alas, a new report by the Wall Street Journal has killed my high.
Food & drink
#fast-food
Food & drink
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Healthy food doesn't have to suck

Transform diets toward whole grains and legumes and make nutritious pasta that matches the taste and texture of ultra-processed alternatives to enable sustainable eating.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Fast And Affordable Snack Offers A Boost Of Both Fiber And Protein - Tasting Table

Pears paired with nut butter create a quick, inexpensive snack that delivers fiber, protein, satisfying flavor, and minimal prep.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

9 Underrated Restaurants Outside Seattle Worth The Drive - Tasting Table

Head to the San Juan Islands and the very northern Washington coast for the best seafood, Skagit Valley for the best bread and produce, Whidbey Island or the Olympic Peninsula for the best rainy-day bites, and Fidalgo or Guemes Island for the best lunch anywhere. And it makes sense. The coast and fjords are known for the plentiful Dungeness crab, salmon, oysters, and other marine
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Savoury snacks to stave off the lure of the biscuit tin | Kitchen aide

Homemade savoury snacks—tortilla chips, hummus with chilli oil, gildas or antipasti skewers, and cheese-flavored biscuits—offer salty, spiced alternatives to sweet treats.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Gas Station Hot Dog Roller Red Flag We Just Can't Ignore - Tasting Table

Grime-covered hot dog rollers indicate poor hygiene and increased contamination risk for gas station hot dogs.
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Adults: Tell Us About A Discontinued Food Or Snack You Loved That No One Else Seems To Remember

Adults of all ages are asked to share discontinued foods and snacks that seem forgotten by others.
fromBon Appetit
2 months ago

Taking a Red Sauce Road Trip Across the Northeast

Gravy runs in my veins. Tomato gravy. The kind that starts out at 8 a.m. on a stovetop and is still gently bubbling away come 5 p.m., slippery with fat from meatballs and sausages braised to unparalleled levels of tenderness. I am only half Italian, but it is certainly the louder half, descended from uncles who pounded a dinner table to punctuate a sentence, a grandfather who made wine in his basement, and a grandmother who wielded a wooden spoon like a scalpel in the kitchen and a cudgel everywhere else.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

How One Canned Ingredient Turns Frozen Fries Into A Tasty Seafood Appetizer - Tasting Table

Smoked canned oysters elevate french fries with salty, briny, smoky flavors and contrasting textures, creating an easy, upscale seafood-inspired loaded fry.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Eight no-cook summer meals, from chickpea salads to fancy toast recipes

No-cook, chilled recipes using rose harissa, herb-forward salads, and gazpacho keep kitchens cool and deliver flavorful, refreshing meals during heatwaves.
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