Feb 17 Nestlé chocolate will be artificial flavor free mid-2015 By Jasmine Wright Nestlé USA announced on Tuesday, its removal of all artificial flavors and FDA- certified colors including red and yellow from their chocolate candies. Continue reading
Jan 30 America’s burger renaissance evident with Shake Shack IPO By Ruth Tam The "modern day 'roadside' burger stand" that started in New York is now global. Continue reading
Jan 28 What’s the difference between Grade A and Grade B maple syrup? By Ruth Tam Hint: Between Grade A and Grade B maple syrup, one no longer exists. Continue reading
Jan 08 5 things to know about upcoming U.S. dietary guidelines By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press You've heard it before: Eat fewer calories, more fruits and more vegetables. Those recurring themes as well as some new advice about sugar, salt, meat and caffeine could be part of the government's upcoming dietary guidelines for healthy eating. Continue reading
Dec 25 For last minute Christmas baking needs, see … your local library? By Sandi Fox It’s the day before Christmas and you want to bake a Santa-shaped cake, but you don’t have a pan shaped like the portly fellow. No need to panic — you may be able to borrow the pan from your local… Continue reading
Dec 10 12 Days of NewsHour: Judy’s favorite recipe By Margaret Myers The holidays are a busy time of year. But don't be the one who brings store-bought baked goods to your holiday party. NewsHour's got you covered. Continue reading
Nov 27 First family Thanksgiving includes oyster stuffing, six kinds of pie By Associated Press President Barack Obama is spending a quiet Thanksgiving at the White House where the belly-stuffing menu featured all the holiday's basics: thyme-roasted turkey and honey-baked ham, cornbread stuffing and oyster stuffing, braised winter greens and macaroni and cheese. And if… Continue reading
Nov 25 Amazing recipes from chefs who feed the homeless By Ruth Tam Holidays are a time for gathering around a dinner table with loved ones. But for many, family is far and food is scarce. Continue reading
Nov 25 New FDA rules will require calorie counts in food establishments By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Whether they want to or not, consumers will soon know how many calories they are eating when ordering off the menu at chain restaurants, picking up prepared foods at supermarkets and even eating a tub of popcorn at… Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch Can science make low-sodium foods without sacrificing flavor? By PBS News Hour Americans eat twice as much salt as recommended, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the health risks associated with high sodium intake are widely known, many Americans won’t sacrifice taste to eat healthily. What causes these… Continue watching