Food Drink

Fans of college basketball are in hoops heaven now that the NCAA Tournaments for both men’s and women’s college hoops is in full swing. Many will have their eyes glued to the screen, whether it’s a TV, smartphone or table watching March Madness play out. With all this basketball to watch, fans are likely to work up […]

After finishing off the last kosher dill in the pickle jar, it’s common for people to simply drain the jar of leftover liquid, give it a rinse, and toss it in the recycling bin. But there are many ingenious uses for that savory, puckery brine — from fried chicken to cocktails. As for the latter, Claussen’s got us […]

If you recently purchased a bottle of sparkling water from Trader Joe’s, then it’s time to inspect your fridge or pantry. As Food & Wine Reports, Trader Joe’s has issued a recall for specific lot numbers of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, which the company said “may have the potential for cracked or damaged bottles.”  According to […]

The Trump administration has officially eliminated several food safety committees, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) and the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). As Food & Wine reports, both committees were cut through the Executive Order titled “Commencing the Reduction of the […]

Who can say no to the sweet and crunchy goodness of waffles? Waffles go well with anything, from syrup to ice cream to chicken. Some places even sell waffle fusion food, like waffle sandwiches. Waffles are the ultimate breakfast or dessert item. You can have it with a side of coffee or fruits or bacon. […]

Celebrated annually on March 20, National Ravioli Day is a food holiday for pasta lovers, paying tribute to the fun-filled and lip-smacking varieties of ravioli.  Ravioli are a traditional Italian filled pasta.  The name itself comes from the Italian word “riavvolgere” meaning “to wrap,” which is exactly what ravioli is all about.  To make ravioli, you […]