If the South had a mascot, it would be okra. You love, hate or have an unfounded fear of okra — and the same is true of the South.
Here’s a whimsical take on a classic deli sandwich, made with hot dogs rather than the more standard corned beef, from our cookbook “The Instant Air Fryer Bible.”
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A 30-year-old Pacifica restaurant is closing its doors on July 12, just a few weeks after the coastside town said goodbye to another longtime establishment and beloved pier.
For a growing number of Americans, self-care doesn’t look like a meditation app or a structured morning routine. It looks like standing over a hot grill at the end of a long week, not to impress anyone or perfect a technique, but simply to exhale. A recent survey puts a name to something mil…
TOKYO — No food says Japan more than sushi. But few people make it themselves, even Japanese.
The worldwide ice cream maker market totaled $3.8 billion last year, and is projected to nearly double in the next 10 years. There are many factors at play, but here in the United States, the main driver is an interest in protein-packed ice cream and the technology to make at home what you c…
In the past four years, despite appearing on only 11% of restaurant menus, hot honey has leapt 230% in popularity and now shows up on mainstream food chain offerings. If you’ve been on TikTok or walked down a grocery store aisle lately, you’ve probably noticed sweet heat is everywhere. This …
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Foster City Chinese restaurant Chez Xue has sparked internet debate over children’s behavior in restaurants with an on-menu policy that asks parents to ensure their kids are being respectful and seated — and states that adults will be held financially liable for damages their children cause.
California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates. The new law starting Wednesday requires manufacturers to use just two labels: "Best if Used By" for peak quality and "Use By" for safety. This change aims to reduce food waste and emissions. California is the first state to standardize labels, with New York following suit. Other states are considering similar laws. The confusion over labels has led to significant food waste, with nearly 20% of food wasted because of unclear labeling. Advocates believe this simple change can make a big impact.
Beef prices hit record levels right before the Fourth of July. Ground beef prices increased 19% from last year, and at $9.60 per pound, fresh beef prices are up 13%. This steers the holiday cookout in a new direction for many Americans.
For the Stars and Stripes Pie in my cookbook, “50 Pies, 50 States,” I wanted something that would be a showstopper at any Fourth of July barbecue.
American travelers are booking Toronto at a pace the city hasn’t seen in years. Summer travel searches for the city are up 24% year over year, according to data, and the draw isn’t the CN Tower or the waterfront. It’s a food city that took generations to build, and visitors are only now catc…
That avocado on your sandwich costs you about $2 extra. New industry data finds U.S. restaurant dishes featuring avocado carry a median price of $14.98, roughly $2 higher than comparable dishes without it.
I didn’t understand leeks when I was growing up; in fact, I never ate them. It took living in France for me to fall for them.
Economists and industry analysts say that even after oil starts flowing again from the Middle East, it could take awhile for the Iran war's effects on consumer prices to recede. That's because the fighting disrupted not only fuel supplies but also the supply chains for fertilizer, food and even footwear. Experts say that as long as business costs are elevated, customer prices are likely to be too. Gasoline, groceries, airline tickets and other items have all gotten more expensive during the war.
What do Gen Z and baby boomers have in common? A recent survey from the Food Industry Association finds 55% of consumers, regardless of age, cite comfort food as their top priority when cooking at home, while fast preparation time came in second. In a period marked by economic anxiety and un…
The global butter market is valued at an estimated $45.2 billion in 2026 and is projected to grow even higher. There are more than 1.6 million videos on TikTok alone featuring people cooking with, churning and even eating raw butter. After years of margarine and other smooth spread substitut…
A study commissioned by President Joe Biden's administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms was released independently on June 9, after President Donald Trump's administration decided not to feature the researchers' findings in new dietary guidelines as it faced pushback from th…
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Children played games and adults took a break outside Thursday afternoon to partake in Redwood City’s first activated entertainment zone, which provides another city-led opportunity to gather outside and have fun.
#CrunchTok has racked up more than 1.5 billion views on TikTok. Social media usage of the word “velvety” to describe food is up 40% quarter over quarter, and nearly half of American restaurant-goers now say texture is just as important as taste. Flavor used to be the star, but in 2026, how f…
Ground beef crossed $7 a pound this spring and shows no signs of coming back down. A federal antitrust probe into the four companies that process 85% of American beef launched this week, layered over a cattle supply shortage that has been building for years and won’t resolve quickly under an…
Want to make your vegetables taste better and have your friends love you? Char the hell out of some on the grill and then toss them in a bacon vinaigrette, using this recipe from my cookbook “Chasing the Gator: Isaac Toups and the New Cajun Cooking.”
More than 82 million people went camping in 2025, including 2.6 million first-time campers. Of those polled by Dyrt and Toyota, more than half say they prefer to navigate their adventures in RVs and trailers. Around the fire, their food choices range from familiar camping go-tos and fresh ne…
If you’re firing up the grill this summer, odds are good there’s a smash burger on it. Social media chatter about smash burgers is up 47% year over year, according to Tastewise, a sign the technique is moving into regular backyard use. In fact, smashburgers are now a backyard staple: fast, r…
DENVER — A few raindrops fell as Heather Grady gingerly transplanted beet seedlings into the earth, but the sky refused to release enough moisture to ease her worries about a dry winter that’s left reservoirs low.
Seaweed moves beyond sushi rolls and into dishes that you might not suspect. Chefs, food brands and beverage makers are working it into snacks, baked goods and cocktails, using familiar formats to reach a wider audience. That interest in nutrient-dense, lower-impact ingredients gives seaweed…
EAST LANSING, Mich. — There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips.
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This Saturday, granola lovers and supporters of young entrepreneurs alike can head over to Dehoff’s Key Market in Redwood City to try samples of Ethan’s Granola.
Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index. Experts say the spike is the result of crop yields and two pillars of President Donald Trump's second term policies. The Iran war has spiked shipping costs. And Trump has slapped tariffs on tomatoes from Mexico, which grows most of America's supply. Outraged consumers are voicing their displeasure online, but the impact is most acute among businesses that rely on tomatoes as a key ingredient. Wayne Humphrey of Snarf's Sandwiches, which which operates dozens of stores in Colorado, Missouri and Texas, says the price hike will cost him $1.7 million this year.
Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.
A pantry challenge gains traction as grocery prices remain high, offering households a simple way to cut spending quickly. By focusing on meals made from ingredients already at home, some families report savings of up to $400 in a single month.
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Micheal Mallie, the man behind Maverick Jack’s, thinks the secret to the restaurant’s success is simple: quality food and quality people.
The value of the global outdoor kitchen appliances market hit $8.42 billion in 2026, and is expected to more than double over the next 10 years. Once dominated by fire pits and charcoal grills, today’s outdoor kitchen market is multifunctional, super stylish, and Wi-Fi connected.
Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their gu…
This May marks the 34th anniversary of National Salad Month, a yearly reminder that salads deserve more credit. With the right balance of ingredients, they can be crisp, flavorful and well balanced. Here’s how to build one you’ll actually crave.
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See’s Candies’ Hillsdale location is celebrating its 70th anniversary, making it one of the company’s longest-running retail stores.
If you are a brunch person, then you may have noticed a new dish in town, sitting comfortably in recent years alongside longtime favorites like eggs Benedict and French toast. It’s chicken and waffles, current darling of the brunch crowd.
More than 3 out of 4 Americans plan to dine out this Mother’s Day, making it the busiest day of the year for restaurants. Behind that staggering number is a holiday tradition that has become more stressful, more expensive and less meaningful than the occasion deserves.
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Get ready to crack a cold one, a stretch of downtown Redwood City on Broadway between Main Street and Jefferson Avenue and the cross section of between Broadway and the Main Street parking lot, is now an established entertainment zone, with an approval by the Redwood City Council Monday.
THESSALONIKI, Greece — Many hardy souls in Greece believe a bowl of soup made of bovine bellies and legs can rid you of stomach ulcers, hangovers and various other ailments — if you’re brave enough to try it.
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Ahead of the summer months and a busy slate of events, the Redwood City Council will consider allowing public drinking in its downtown pedestrian mall to support local businesses and engage the community.
President Donald Trump says he's removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after this week's White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom. Trump posted on social media Thursday that the royal couple got him to do "something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking!" Trump says people had wanted this change, especially with regard to the wooden barrels in which the spirits of Scotch and bourbon can be aged. His post left it unclear if the tariffs were being lifted on bottles of Scotch or on the materials used to produce alcohol in both countries. The White House did not respond to emails seeking clarification.
The president said the tariffs were lifted to specifically enhance the trade of barrels between Scotland and Kentucky, which produces almost all of the world's bourbon. The barrels are used to age the alcohol.
My kids love this dish from my cookbook “Familia” because of the crispy chicken skin. You are essentially creating a confit where the chicken cooks in its own fat.
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Becoming a San Mateo boba connoisseur demands a high level of commitment. In the downtown district alone, boba lovers could visit a different shop every day for a week and still not get to nearly half of them.
According to a February 2026 report from food industry research firm Datassential, more than 7 in 10 consumers skipped at least one traditional meal in the past month. That’s not a small subset of busy professionals or college students surviving on coffee. It’s the majority of American adults.
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Samaritan House is able to make around 1,300 meals for underserved clients a day with its edible food recovery program, with staff and volunteers collecting and distributing groceries from major stores that would have otherwise been thrown out.
Shiitake mushrooms from North Tabor Farm, on Martha’s Vineyard, inspired this recipe from my cookbook “The Beetlebung Farm.”
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More than 200 people gathered at the Hiller Aviation Museum for an event that was true to San Carlos — reflecting its various communities and constituents from beginning to end.
A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation explored the sweeter side of Americans’ palates.
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