As the nights darken and the weather cools, there’s one meal that dominates our thinking. It is, of course, soup. Research suggests that most Americans agree with us on the fact that blending together nutritious ingredients to make a hearty, warming liquid meal is one of the best ways to nourish ourselves throughout winter and … [Read more…]
Current marketing trends place far too much emphasis on protein. The fact is that a vast majority of Americans get plenty of this macronutrient regardless of which diet they follow. However, there are situations that may require certain individuals to pay a bit more attention to their protein intake. Athletes need more protein than those … [Read more…]
Ramen is one of the few foods that can be purchased from a gas station as well as a critically acclaimed restaurant. In the US, most introductions to ramen start with the low end—the brick of squiggly noodles that simply need a bit of reconstituting for a cheap and sodium-heavy meal. Over time, we realize … [Read more…]
We all know the feeling: you’ve just cooked and eaten a delicious meal and now all you want to do is sit back and relax, but the kitchen looks like a disaster zone. There’s no doubt, cleaning up is the worst part of cooking. But it doesn’t have to be this way—at least not all … [Read more…]
It was 1964 when movie theater-goers first heard James Bond utter the phrase “shaken, not stirred” in Goldfinger. He was, of course, referring to his go-to cocktail, a vodka martini. But while Bond may be a British icon, the martini is actually a quintessentially American drink. Served in a v-shaped glass with a long stem, … [Read more…]
The diets of ancient Greek Olympians were simple, fresh, and predominantly vegetarian, designed to give them strength and energy for the games ahead. They had figs, porridge, vegetables, fruits, and evidence suggests, cheesecake, too. Yep, it’s true: cheesecakes can be traced all the way back to the ancient Greeks, but back then, they consisted of … [Read more…]
Americans are eating more tofu than ever. In fact, in 2020, research suggests that people in the US consumed five or more packages of the soy-based ingredient. It’s no surprise that tofu is rising in popularity; it’s nutritious, sustainable, and incredibly versatile, too. Why cook with tofu? Tofu is popular for several reasons. Firstly, it’s … [Read more…]
Taste buds evolve as we age and palates become more refined with experience, but there is no such thing as aging out of mac and cheese. Of course, chefs have enhanced the childhood classic by adding glugs of truffle oil or crispy vegan bacon, but the fact that this comforting pasta dish can go high … [Read more…]
According to one survey, more than 20 percent of Americans would eat bacon every single day for the rest of their lives if they could. The reason that people just can’t get enough of this particular processed meat is because of its signature umami, and salty taste, research suggests. But there’s a huge downside to … [Read more…]
Traditionally, every year, the Thanksgiving table is loaded up with animal products. There’s mac and cheese, creamy casseroles, and, of course, turkey. But actually, this yearly fall feast is quite easy to make vegan—especially if you have the right recipes at hand. Below, we’ve compiled some of our favorite dishes to serve over the holiday … [Read more…]