Craft chocolate makers are quietly changing what Americans eat, and the best bars start with a single farm

Something remarkable is happening with American chocolate, and most people eating a bar right now have no idea it even exists. A generation of bean-to-bar ... Read moreThe post Craft ...

3 men acquitted in killing of journalist shot while covering Northern Ireland protest

Three men have been acquitted of murder in the killing of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee. Justice Patricia Smyth issued not guilty verdicts Friday in the nonjury trial at Belfast Crown ...

9 appetizers that get talked about long after the party ends

These 9 appetizers bring crispy chicken, stuffed mushrooms, taco cups, baked pickles, bacon twists, and cheese bites to the snack table, with options for dipping, passing, and piling on small ...

NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment

NATO’s top commander says European allies have mostly filled gaps left by the U.S. reducing its military contributions to the organization's crisis plans. For weeks, U.S. Gen. Alex Grynkewich has ...

America’s fried chicken obsession is bigger than the chains, and the regional styles prove it

Fried chicken has become the most competitive food category in America, and the chains that built their empires on it watch regional styles they spent ... Read moreThe post America’s ...

15 last minute 4th of July cookout recipes to save the day

These 15 4th of July cookout recipes cover grilled chicken, wings, corn sides, dips, pizza, lamb, and fruit desserts for a backyard menu that still feels pulled together.The post 15 ...

Whole Foods named beef tallow its top 2026 trend, and chefs are already way ahead of it

Before seed oils took over professional kitchens in the 1990s, beef tallow was the fat that gave American diners and French bistros their flavor. Now, ... Read moreThe post Whole ...

13 cookout desserts worth gathering everyone for

These 13 cookout desserts cover creamy pies, fruit-topped slices, freezer treats, bars, cupcakes, cookies, and chilled salads for the sweet table after the grill slows down.The post 13 cookout dessert ...

Venezuelan earthquake survivors search for missing pets at 'Hospital McDonald's'

A McDonald's restaurant in Venezuela has become a makeshift hospital and center for finding missing pets after two powerful earthquakes. Volunteer veterinarians and medics set up shop in the restauran ...

The hot dog is America’s most underestimated food, and these 5 cities are proving it

Every July 4, the grill comes out, the buns get steamed and somewhere between the first firework and the last paper plate, someone bites into ... Read moreThe post The ...

Cocktail bars are now competing on feel, not just flavor, and it is reshaping what gets ordered

Cocktail bars are competing on a new battleground this year: texture. A drink that feels different from the first sip to the last, with a ... Read moreThe post Cocktail ...
Opinion

Peas and Cornbread for July 1

Here we are about to observe a milestone in American history. Two hundred, fifty years ago Thomas Jefferson drafted a document declaring our independence from any other nation in a ...