Fifteen percent of dads say they want a change of pace this year — no gifts at all. Racks of novelty ties and socks, last-minute gift cards an…
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A full picnic basket, beautiful weather and alfresco dining are the epitome of summer. Google searches for picnics jumped more than 170% since…
On Wednesday, after 33 years, 10 months and 10 days, Redwood City’s beloved City Pub pulled its last pint. Thankfully, I’d been alerted to thi…
Flowers and cards are never wrong — but what about showing your mother some love by making her a delicious — and nutritious — brunch?
“Pesto pasta ||, pizza ||||, watermelon salad |||,” I stood in my backyard, scribbling tally marks as each guest called out their order. Once …
Whether your health goals relate to losing weight, maintaining a healthy weight or managing blood sugar levels, finding opportunities to ditch…
A growing number of restaurant customers are choosing to eat alone. Restaurant reservation site OpenTable says solo dining reservations in the U.S. increased 29% over the last two years. They're up 18% this year in Germany. Japan even has a special term for solo diners: "ohitorisama." It means "alone" but with honorifics added before and after to make parties of one feel less hesitant. Some restaurants are redoing their seating and menus to accommodate people eating alone. OpenTable CEO Debby Soo thinks remote work and a broader focus on self-care are behind the trend. A Penn State University professor who has studied solo dining thinks the pandemic and smartphones also explain it.
Ultraprocessed foods make up the bulk of the U.S. food supply and most Americans don't go a day without eating some. The foods include sugary cereals, frozen dinners, soda, potato chips and ice cream. They've been linked to a host of negative health effects from obesity and diabetes to heart disease, depression, dementia and early death. But most research has found links, not proof, for those health consequences, making it difficult to target specific foods for reform or regulation. Food manufacturers argue that processing boosts food safety and supplies and offers a cheap, convenient way to provide a diverse and nutritious diet.
Try these easy lunch box hacks that will have your little ones eagerly gobbling up their meals at school. Say goodbye to uneaten sandwiches an…
Estranged. It is an odd sort of word. One definition: “having lost former closeness and affection; a state of alienation.” Sitting with a grou…
