Global pandemic-related supply chain issues and increased raw material and fuel costs resulted in rising food prices. Even post the crisis, labor costs remain high, wildfires and droughts have led to below-average crop yields, with the continuing war in Ukraine preventing essential grain exports. As a result, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted […]
One-pot or one-pan cooking is among the convenience foods embraced worldwide, from Japan to India, South Africa to Brazil. The approach combines various ingredients during the cooking phase to create tasty, nutritious, and comforting dishes which are also convenient and easy to make. In addition, they’re less messy, with minimal washing up required. One-pot […]
When American, Asian, South, or Central American dishes and tastes alone are not enough, fusion is the solution. Food fusion combines two diverse culinary styles- usually from different cultures – to yield a rich and exciting flavor profile to stimulate the senses anew. Often, fusion cuisine also pairs two dissimilar cooking techniques. What Are […]
Freezing food to keep it fresh was a revolutionary idea that changed how we ran our households. Since the 1950s, everyday people have enjoyed the convenience of heating and eating a ready-made meal in less time than it takes to write a grocery list. However, frozen foods slowly gained a bad rap, and soon people […]
Food service is a multi-billion dollar industry in the US and worldwide, and the demand is only growing. Busy lifestyles call for convenience, which is excellent for restaurants, cafes, and fast-food chains. However, the industry has faced many challenges over the past few years, and it may need to innovate by refreshing outdated systems to […]
Who doesn’t love a smoothie, especially a healthful green smoothie full of fruit, vegetables, and nutrients, including essential antioxidants? Most green combinations include leafy greens such as kale, microgreens, arugula, and spinach. Smoothies usually include water and may have added fruits, sweet vegetables, herbs, spices, or seeds and nuts. If calories are not a […]
Beer is ubiquitous, the working man’s everyday drink of choice for over two millennia. For many, it’s a satisfying thirst quencher, a good friend always there for you, symbolizing reliable, unpretentious loyalty. As a result, aside from countries prohibiting alcohol, most of the world’s nations enjoy beer. It represents the largest segment in the alcohol […]
Even though recycling is on the rise, landfills are growing as more people buy processed foods packaged in non-recyclable materials. Thin plastic films that keep fruits, vegetables, meat, and poultry fresh can wreak havoc on the environment, so scientists are trying to find an eco-friendlier alternative. Many researchers believe that edible food packaging could be […]
Sweet, sticky, and delicious – caramel has been an iconic flavor gracing dessert aisles and sauce recipes for centuries. While it’s often associated with sweet dishes, many cultures use caramel in savory recipes, such as caramel chicken, or basi digua, a traditional Chinese dish that features caramelized potatoes. Caramel is the foundation for many other […]
Some conditions, life stages, and the stress of modern lifestyles can all lead to poor sleep – in quantity and quality. While tolerable occasionally, a chronic lack of shut-eye can be damaging. It can result in psychological problems and physical ailments, including extreme fatigue, a weakened immune system, abnormal hormone production, high blood pressure, and […]
