New York and California recently passed laws to keep edible foods out of landfills — and hopefully into the hands of hungry people. California’s law went into […]
Tag: food
Curl up with a Stray Cat Chimmi for a comforting meal
Most culinary historians agree that the chimichanga, a deep-fried burrito often served in Mexican restaurants, actually originated in Arizona in the first half of the 20th century. […]
Freezing food keeps bellies full after harvest season
Over the last two months I’ve spent a lot of my spare time putting up food. It brings me joy now and through the colder months and […]
Homemade apple cider isn’t easy, but it’s good
We have a bumper crop of apples this year — we’ve harvested many bushels worth and some are still on our trees, ready for picking. I had […]
Don’t sleep on Insomnia Cookies
Cookies are easy to find. You can pick up a dozen almost anywhere, even at a corner gas station. However, the average plastic-wrapped cookie at a checkout […]
Tips on trying new foods with a baby
Trying new food with your baby. It’s a milestone that can be scary. It’s exciting. What’s the best route to getting your baby off formula and onto […]
‘Girl dinner’ is much more than a social media fad
by Leticia Miranda TikTok has been taken over by “girl dinner,” which is a cultural reference favoring no-fuss snack plates instead of a full meal. But girl […]
The Art Bar serves up edible masterpieces
“The preparation of good food is merely another expression of art, one of the joys of civilized living,” 20th-century English chef Dione Lucas once said. Food, like […]
Greedflation in grocery stores hits wall of frustrated shoppers
by Leticia Miranda The pandemic era of greedflation in the grocery section is finally ending. Consumers are fed up and showing it after two years of absorbing […]
Crazy for kombucha? Get yours from a neighborhood source
Human bodies need a healthy population of “good” microorganisms to maintain optimum wellness. These helpful microbes occur naturally in the body, and a well-balanced diet is typically […]
