Category: Home Kitchen

Fall is in the air, and so are an increased number of viral pathogens. Flu activity usually begins to pick…

Fans of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” will remember a scene from the 2024 season that saw Larry David handing a water…

It’s that time of year again: Decorative gourds sit in giant bins outside grocery stores, we pull on our coziest…

When you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed, you may turn to “comfort foods” like ice cream, cookies, chips and fries. But…

Back in 1938, American scientist Roy J. Plunkett incidentally discovered a new substance that was later trademarked as Teflon. Since…

“Chili is a largely a state of mind,” wrote Bill Bridges in “The Great American Chili Book,” and nowhere is…

“I ate pasta every day on my trip to Italy, but I can’t eat it at all when I’m at…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. People of most racial and ethnic groups in…

As far as countertop appliances go, air fryers have particularly passionate advocates… and particularly passionate detractors. Some swear by this…

In addition to removing leftover bits of soil and errant garden bugs from delicious summer fruits and vegetables, many of…

With cold, flu and COVID season looming, one of the easiest ways to strengthen your immune system is by getting…

When people want a healthy snack, they tend to reach for nuts — if they can afford them. At many…

The tradition of having a cocktail before dinner is going strong these days. It’s a chance to unwind, relax before…

Most of us have come home from a restaurant and dropped our neatly packaged leftovers on the counter before getting…

What’s the current ratio of food to fizziness in your fridge? In many kitchens, sparkling waters, low-sugar sodas and fizzy…

When you’re craving a quick and easy iced coffee, you can get away with brewing your favorite roast, pouring the…

We’ve always been aware of how food affects our body. But a new field of nutritional psychiatry has a different…

Most people know which foods to avoid for a healthy heart. Yet, do you often think about the foods you…

We rarely think about food in relation to our mental health. We worry about it leading to health issues, such…

Even if you’ve never cooked a Rosh Hashanah dinner — heck, even if you’ve never attended one — this year…

We all need to eat, but what we buy at the supermarket can make us sick if we aren’t careful.…

If you’re over 50 years old, you’ve probably noticed that food affects you a little bit differently than it did…

Coffee shops have always been excellent venues for talented baristas to display their skills and try innovative flavor combinations. However,…

My grandmother has osteoporosis, along with 10 million other Americans diagnosed with the disease and 43 million others with low…

Nearly 60 years ago, a physician working for the Florida Gators football team created a drink to help prevent heatstroke…

A perfect slice of tomato should be deep red, firm and juicy. Unfortunately, it’s far too common to slice into…

Between all the shopping, slicing, dicing and actual cooking, crafting a healthy dinner every night is both time- and energy-consuming.…

Leathery strings of unpleasantness. Pull back the yellow peel of a banana, and there they are, haunting you. They run…

We all need to eat, but going to the same restaurant week after week gets boring. There is a big…

For those who travel to eat, meals while away from home are precious. A marquee meal can be the most…

We all know that chips and candy bars aren’t the healthiest snacks, but you can upgrade to a snack that…

As summer winds down, we’re taking advantage of being able to use the grill before it gets too cold. Over…

Americans will travel for food. In a recent poll from American Express, 81% of people said that eating the local…

One of August’s greatest gifts is a simple tomato sandwich, made with white bread, salted and peppered rounds of juicy…

Picture this: You’re rushing off to work and thinking about the never-ending list of to-do’s you’re hoping to work your…

It seems like the cost of going out to eat at a restaurant is always a hot topic for debate;…

If you’re a meat eater shopping for dinner ingredients, heading to the butcher counter or refrigerated aisle at the grocery…

Whether you didn’t have time or you’re just not the type of person who regularly eats breakfast, it’s common to…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. People of most racial and ethnic groups in…

As rates of colon cancer continue to rise in people 60 and younger, researchers are doing all they can to…

Whether you’re traveling for work or taking a much-needed vacation, hotel stays can go from standard to special when you…

As the ultimate “I can’t believe I slept through that alarm” food, it has to be said that protein bars…

First coffee, then everything else, right? After touching down in a new city after a long flight, travelers often have…

If you’re on TikTok, you’ve likely noticed a recent cucumber obsession. As New York City comedian Meg Ruocco joked: “Somehow…

Social media tells us we should be doing a lot of things — from eating more protein (which you’re probably…

The tradition of having a cocktail before dinner is going strong these days. It’s a chance to unwind, relax before…

Every decade of our lives feels a little different. Many of us are familiar with having boundless energy in our…

There are few things more tantalizing than the smell of bacon crackling away in a pan on a Saturday morning.…

You do it with soft drinks, iced tea, water and all sorts of summer cocktails. So why do wine snobs…

The thought of mold in your home is scary. Mold exposure can lead to issues like sneezing, itchy eyes and…

You smell it first. That nose-turning, scowl-inducing scent that blankets the room like a stink bomb. Truffle. The spore-bearing fruit…

Shortly after I moved to Italy in 2009, a group of Italian friends quizzed me on how differently Americans eat…

Few things can ruin a bagel lover’s morning more than unwrapping a bagel and finding a slab of cream cheese…

The Olympic are here, and as we watch super humans (aka professional athletes) perform impressive physical feats, you may wonder…

When searched on Instagram, the word “protein” garners 26.9 million results, many of which are influencers touting its benefits or…

NEW YORK (AP) — Turbulence is knocking a beloved instant-noodle offering off Korean Air’s economy menu. Cups of Shin Ramyun…

My takeout has been arriving at my door in less appetizing states more frequently, with parts of the meal missing…

What’s more summery than a myriad of vibrant and fresh fruit? On the HuffPost Taste Instagram, the featured recipe developers…

Cow’s milk. Soy milk. Oat milk. Almond milk. Pea milk. There are so many different types of milk and milk…

Sometimes, eating the same thing every day, especially if it’s nutritious, seems like a good idea. Having something like egg…

When health is top of mind, your first stop at any self-serve restaurant is probably the salad bar. Full of…

Have you ever experienced food poisoning when none of your dining mates got sick from the same meal? It’ll make…

Lately, chicken isn’t chicken anymore, and fish isn’t fish. As a result of our cultural fascination with nutrition, they’re referred…

If you make the mistake of eating a gassy chickpea salad for lunch at the office, you might feel a…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The idea came — as the nutty ones often do — over a few…

As we age, our dietary needs (and needs overall) start to change. We need more of some nutrients and less…

Three years ago, the idea of letting a friend take a swig from your water bottle would elicit panic and…

Trying new restaurants and cafés is one of the best parts of traveling. Whether you’re wandering through Barcelona, Sydney or…

Have you ever found yourself in a mild panic when it’s time to pay your dinner bill on a vacation…

It’s not exactly a secret that one of the best parts of going on vacation is sampling the local cuisine…

OK, so hot dogs aren’t the world’s healthiest food, but admit it: If they weren’t on the menu at summer…

Sometimes you feel like trying, sometimes you don’t. This collection of easy ice cream cake recipes is for those days…

Making ice cream at home is easy if you have an ice cream maker ― but it can be just…

For those who travel to eat, meals while away from home are precious. A marquee meal can be the most…

We all have our indulgences: A big bowl of chocolate ice cream after a long, stressful day. That can of…

Have you ever experienced food poisoning when none of your dining mates got sick from the same meal? It’ll make…

When it comes to iced versus hot coffee, conversations usually focus on personal taste. But what about health? Do the…

The last thing you probably want to do on a sweltering day is sit down with a mug of hot…

If you’re a meat eater shopping for dinner ingredients, heading to the butcher counter or refrigerated aisle at the grocery…

“You just always have to be healthy.” A former co-worker used to snarkily say this to me at every group…

We all know that chips and candy bars aren’t the healthiest snacks, but you can upgrade to a snack that…

To inspire your seasonal sipping, we’re looking back at some of the cocktails that have been dubbed “drink of the…

CHICAGO (AP) — Vacationing in Chicago this week from Europe, Jelle den Burger and Nirusa Naguleswaran grabbed a bite at…

The Hugo spritz, espresso martini and many other cocktails have vied for the title of drink of the summer over…

A cup of coffee has a predetermined lifecycle: You pour a steamy mug of joe, set it down next to…

Leathery strings of unpleasantness. Pull back the yellow peel of a banana, and there they are, haunting you. They run…

Kitchens are inherently smelly areas. Whether in the midst of cooking, preparing to empty out the fridge, or simply getting…

Julia Child famously said, “People who love to eat are always the best people.” And studies show that Americans really…

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle with sleep, you’ve likely tried all the most-talked-about remedies. Maybe…

When you walk into a restaurant, you probably notice how friendly the host and waitstaff are, what the ambiance feels…

With summer around the corner, there are plenty of opportunities for grilling up a tasty meal at summer barbecues. On…

McDonald’s is fighting back against viral tweets and media reports that it says have exaggerated its price increases. In a…

Eleven percent of American women, as well as gender-fluid, nonbinary and transgender people, are affected by endometriosis. Symptoms can involve…

Nutrition experts caution against grocery shopping when you’re hungry, but that advice relates to making healthy food choices. It has…

Americans love their hot dogs, eating about 7 billion from Memorial Day to Labor Day, according to the National Hot…

My vegetarian brother hovered over the stove, staring at a package of uncooked beef hot dogs that he graciously planned…

When you have a few too many drinks, you might expect to wake up with a hangover and have nausea,…

If you’re a meat eater shopping for dinner ingredients, heading to the butcher counter or refrigerated aisle at the grocery…

If you’ve ever headed to a restaurant in the Little Italy section of an American city and sat down at…

Summer celebrations can be some of the best times of the year, but warm temperatures also bring an increased chance…

Whether you didn’t have time or you’re just not the type of person who regularly eats breakfast, it’s common to…

We rarely think about food in relation to our mental health. We worry about it leading to health issues, such…

If you’ve been experiencing sticker shock at the grocery store checkout counter, it’s not necessarily because you’re adding more to…

Maneet Chauhan is an Indian American celebrity chef, restaurant owner and cookbook author. She launched the first ever Indian dining…

With Sweetgreen, Chopt, Just Salad and others (the list goes on) popping up in every suburban strip mall and on…

Most food lovers agree that when you’re on vacation, one of the perks of staying at a hotel is the…

In addition to removing leftover bits of soil and errant garden bugs from delicious summer fruits and vegetables, many of…

Food inspectors see a lot of gnarly food. Also referred to as food safety managers and food science technicians, these…

The sommelier is heading over to your table and you panic, jabbing your finger on the second-cheapest bottle. Someone gives…

If you have plans to eat at a Mexican restaurant for dinner in the States, you probably have a few…

Hot dog season is officially upon us. As the weather warms up and we weigh the pros and cons of…

As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we…

It’s easy to smile at the thought of a margarita. “It’s the world’s favorite cocktail, and there are good reasons…

The Kentucky Derby has something for everyone, from an incredible history as a sporting event (since 1875!) to its pageantry…

After years of defensively touting “No MSG” on their menus, many Asians working in the food industry are not only…

For Karla Tatiana Vasquez, eating and cooking Salvadoran food with her family has never been just about the food ––…

Anyone who dabbles in home cooking and who uses Instagram or TikTok is undoubtedly familiar with the many, many trendy…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. People of most racial and ethnic groups in…

Packaging is supposed to keep our food fresh and safe, but occasionally, a the plastic film on package of chicken…

If you’re chugging down your Aperol spritz alongside forks full of spaghetti at dinner, you’re doing it wrong. Living la…

Anyone who wants to live a long and healthy life wants a magic formula for reaching a ripe old age.…

Efficient, friendly and ready to serve coffee: Is there anything more wonderful than baristas at the top of their game?…

When we think of processed food, fast food probably comes to mind. But the truth is, almost all foods we…

If there’s one piece of nutrition advice most people don’t need to hear for a millionth time, it’s that soda…

There are about 350 joints in the human body, and if even a few are inflamed, it can really affect…

We all know that chips and candy bars aren’t the healthiest snacks, but you can upgrade to a snack that…

Whether you’re baking an apple pie, jazzing up a bowl of oatmeal, or making hummus or a pot of curry,…

They train for years, work super-long hours and are required to make decisions that are literally life and death. So…

Now that the holidays are upon it, it’s time to perfect the holiday ham for your traditional Easter dinner. Once…

Get your precooked ham to the right temperature, and find delicious glazes and cooking methods.

On the surface, cooking pasta ranks pretty low in terms of difficulty. If you can boil water, you can do…

While reading a soup recipe or watching a chef make a batch of chicken noodle on TikTok, you may have…

When it comes to ice cream, the options in the freezer aisle of your grocery store are myriad these days,…

Megan Greenwood is the founder and owner of Greenwood Brewing Company in Phoenix, Arizona. She started her career as an…

When you think about your meal plan for the day, you’re probably thinking about breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and maybe…

We all have our indulgences: A big bowl of chocolate ice cream after a long, stressful day. That can of…

You know that feeling you get when you’re stuffy, that your sinuses ache and you feel like you can’t breathe?…

In 2024, being a food influencer seems like a pretty great gig. Influencers get to sit at home and bake…

Food inspectors see a lot of gnarly food. Also referred to as food safety managers and food science technicians, these…

Most of us are aware that certain habits are flat-out terrible for our hearts. Smoking? Forget about it. A sedentary…

Social media users took issue with one photo that seems to show the cost of a cheeseburger, soda and fries…

Some people seem to have been born with a talent for cooking, a love for experimenting with flavors and textures,…

Yogurt is loaded with good-for-you properties, like probiotics and calcium (good for gut health and bone density!) and the ability…

When we think about improving our brain health, we often think about mind-stimulating activities like crossword puzzles, Sudoku or Wordle.…

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for…

Fresh guavas and papayas. Tortillas paired with beans, cheese and chorizo. Those foods made up Carlos Colindres’ snacks and breakfasts…

In a new report, Instacart detailed which places prefer Cholula, Frank’s RedHot, Sriracha and more.

If tomato season is the highlight of summer, potato season is the highlight of fall and winter. As we stock…

After downing cocktail after cocktail during a night out, you may wake up needing a tall glass of water, ibuprofen,…

Anyone who wants to live a long and healthy life wants a magic formula for reaching a ripe old age.…

Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are…

Coffee shops have always been excellent venues for talented baristas to display their skills and try innovative flavor combinations. However,…

You’re likely familiar with foods that aren’t good for your heart. But when it comes to your bladder, it’s possible…

America is a country of soda lovers. Half of the people in the U.S. (63% of youth and 49% of…

Kareem Queeman started baking at a young age, encouraged by his grandmother. As he found his way in the culinary…

William Post, one of the inventors of an iconic breakfast staple that’s become an anytime snack with $1 billion in…

Cheese is probably something you always have on hand. But if you’re lax about taking stock of what’s in your…

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for…

The fact that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. is, well, disheartening. But the…

Ketchup is reportedly found in 97% of American homes, but where in the home should it be kept? Can it…

Most of us have come home from a restaurant and dropped our neatly packaged leftovers on the counter before getting…

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for…

Chicken wings, nachos and beer have long been game day staples. But for many Americans, Super Bowl Sunday is all…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. People of most racial and ethnic groups in…

Walking the aisles of the grocery store can seem like one internal debate after another — especially if your goal…

Sam Turnbull, a cookbook author and creator of the blog It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken, has been vegan since 2012.…

In 2013, Simone Faure, a pastry chef from New Orleans, opened the James Beard-nominated La Patisserie Chouquette in St. Louis.…

If you had an upset stomach when you were a kid, there was one home remedy that parents, grandparents and…

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for…

Alcohol is known to be a health risk. Research shows that it’s linked to certain cancers, can damage your liver,…

When you walk into a restaurant, you probably notice how friendly the host and waitstaff are, what the ambiance feels…

There’s a good chance you have strong opinions about which coffee you buy to brew at home. But have you…

Shai Lavi is an Israeli immigrant and the founder/chef of The Third Space in Atlanta. His culinary concept offers diners…

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for…

Let it be known: Sandwiches are a source of great debate. Whether discussing whether a hot dog can qualify as…

My grandmother has osteoporosis, along with 10 million other Americans diagnosed with the disease and 43 million others with low…

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for…

A recent survey by the National Coffee Association found that more Americans consume coffee daily than any other beverage ―…

Beauty has always been more than skin deep, and it’s not a new idea to conceive of aesthetics ― for…

A recent survey by the National Coffee Association found that more Americans consume coffee daily than any other beverage ―…

It’s no secret Americans love their french fries. Estimates suggest that the average American eats nearly 30 pounds of fries…