Julie Kinnaird/Food Republic The 4th of July is one of the best holidays for making color-themed desserts. Combinations of red, white, and blue can show up in pies, cookies, ice cream, and of course … cake. I have eaten my fair share of 4th of July American … Read more
Sundried tomato pesto is a rich, flavorful sauce that comes together in just minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. Made with sundried tomatoes packed in oil, fresh basil, lemon, and cashews, this easy pesto recipe has a bold savory flavor with just enough brightness from the lemon and a peppery bite from the basil. … Read more
PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock Many of us have heard that old adage about breakfast being the most important meal of the day. Well, it turns out that it’s not just something parents tell their kids so they’ll finish up their hot mush. Did you know a high-protein breakfast can … Read more
This skillet jam is for all of you who love homemade jam, but find traditional canning a bit much – the sterilizing, the jars, the ratios, etc. It comes from an absolute gem of a new cookbook, Eating at Home by Trinity Mouzon Wofford, and it is as simple as it is flavorful. This easy-breezy approach … Read more
Nicole Alexander/Food Republic If you’ve been on social media for a while, you may remember the Chicken Sandwich War that erupted in 2019. After Popeyes tweeted, “…y’all good?” in response to one of Chick-fil-A’s posts about its chicken sandwiches, the fast food industry practically exploded. The post went … Read more
Ok, am I the only one who loves zucchini season? This super affordable green vegetable can be cooked in so many fun and tasty ways. My neighbor usually has an abundance of zucchini growing in her garden each year and begs me to take some off her hands. I’m always excited because it’s just an … Read more
These Mixed Berry Protein Smoothies are creamy, refreshing, and packed with fruity flavor. They’re an easy way to start the day with a filling breakfast or refuel after school, sports, or a workout. Frozen berries make these smoothies thick and naturally sweet, while Greek yogurt and protein powder add staying power. They are quick enough … Read more
Every platform in a fragmented stack has a visible cost. Digital guest experience is the priority du jour for quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators in 2026, and rightly so. A recent industry study found that 57 percent of restaurant brands want to improve their digital touchpoints because they drive order value, speed throughput, and shape how … Read more
1. Myth: Only Older People Get Colon Cancer It’s easy to see where at least part of this myth came from. The risk of getting a colon cancer diagnosis does increase as you get older (the average age at diagnosis is 66), [5] but rates have been rising among millennials and Gen Zers. [6] “We’ve … Read more
Welcome to Open Tab, a weekly roundup of the news, gossip, and stories that have stayed open in my tabs all week. Last week we covered the bug that may be the cause of higher beef prices. This week’s contenders for reader nicknames come from a lovely reader, Ken, who suggested Appeteers, and from me, … Read more