Food Home cooks face seasonal burnout as the reality of spring cooking emerges The Lisa MarcAurele The Associated Press Apr 7, 2026 A recent study by Morning Consult finds 40% of Americans who choose fast, casual dining do so because they are too tired to cook. For many Ame…
Food Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook By Derek Gatopoulos and Theodora Tongas The Associated Press Apr 2, 2026 TRIKORFO, Greece — Can a centuries-old ritual of spiritual renewal rekindle a New Year’s resolution to build healthy eating habits before it f…
Food Americans ease up on food rules as the federal nutrition guidance shifts By Jennifer Allen The Associated Press Feb 24, 2026 As federal nutrition guidance shifts, American kitchens are changing with it. Home cooks are relying less on strict food rules and more on fam…
Food Two-thirds of Americans want to eat less meat, so why don’t they? By Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju The Associated Press Feb 12, 2026 Here’s a puzzle: A 2024 study found nearly 70% of Americans say they’ve reduced their red meat consumption in the past year, but only 11% qual…
Food Small-batch cooking tips for smaller households By Jere Cassidy The Associated Press Feb 5, 2026 More Americans dine alone than ever before: 21% eat their meals solo, a jump of 25% in two decades. Traditional recipes may feel oversized and…
Food Biggest food trends shaping 2026 By Kristen Wood The Associated Press Jan 22, 2026 If 2025 was about pickle-flavored everything and prebiotic soda, 2026 is about reinventing the familiar with a fresh perspective. Food in 2026…
Food 2026 is the year of protein and probiotics By Sarah Jenkins The Associated Press Jan 15, 2026 Nearly 6 out of 10 global food consumers say they actively incorporate more protein into their diets. A growing number of Americans are no lon…
Local News Featured As downtown San Mateo restaurants shut down, several new ones plan to open early this year By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff Jan 10, 2026 The dining scene in downtown San Mateo is shifting rapidly, with three new restaurants set to open soon, replacing a few establishments that c…
Guest Perspectives Plant-based meals bring health benefits By Georgi LaBerge Jan 6, 2026 The winter holidays are over. Decorations are stored. A list of New Year’s resolutions has been made. A bright new year approaches. You might …
Local News Featured With eating disorders, holidays and GLP-1s increase challenges By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff Dec 31, 2025 For many members of Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, holiday stress went well beyond the customary busyness of travel planning, gift shoppi…
