Texas remains one of Pepper Lunch’s most important growth markets. Pepper Lunch, the Japanese-born experiential fast-casual concept with more than 570 locations across 17 countries, today announced that franchisee Sizzling Hospitality has secured four locations across the Austin and Houston metropolitan areas just nine months after signing a 20-unit development agreement to bring the brand … Read more
Raspberry shrub cocktail with homemade raspberry vinegar, sugar, and prosecco. Three ingredients, sharp and fruity, fizzy and tart. No shaking, no muddling. What is a shrub, and why should you put one in a cocktail glass? A shrub is a fruit vinegar syrup, tart and sweet and concentrated. This one uses raspberry vinegar, homemade … Read more
What’s hot in the cookbook department this summer? Baking books galore. There’s Carla Bakes, Great Bakes, and The Dessert Table—basically one long excuse to preheat the oven. The list also includes some vegetable-focused gems, like Pierce Abernathy’s Every Leaf, Every Stem, and Protein-Packed Vegetarian, because yes, we’re still proteinmaxxing. Read on for our standout titles … Read more
Your gut does much more than digest food. Home to trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, the gut microbiome influences everything from digestion and nutrient absorption to immune function, inflammation levels, and even mental health.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629043d6ff1-a1ab-4a3c-9b00-2d2643e916fde60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629f0cd2b3a-e947-4521-a782-659e02970953e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e59762907d51eeb-d5e0-4f96-97c4-696bc85b2278 And while many factors affect the microbiome, how you eat plays one of the biggest roles … Read more
Carmen Varner / Static Media As we progress further into summer 2026, Costco is unleashing a lineup of newly available products for customers to try out and enjoy. From food prep accessories to drinks and sweet treats, there is lots of new merchandise to check out. Keep … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. Whenever I want something creamy and cold that is not going to leave me sluggish afterward, I make this coconut milkshake. I use coconut cream, vanilla ice cream, and coconut milk, and blend them into a … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. This vegan fettuccine Alfredo sauce is unlike those watery dairy-free pasta sauces. I use cashews, white beans, and potatoes to create a silky cream-like sauce with a rich garlic flavor that coats pasta nicely. It takes … Read more
Instructions Set both pulleys on a dual cable machine to the highest setting and attach a single handle to each. Grab a handle in each hand and stand between the two cable stacks, allowing the cables to pull your arms out to your sides. Take one or two steps forward and get into a staggered … Read more
Before I go any further, I must tell you that I do not recommend gold-toned utensils for everyday use—especially if you put your flatware in the dishwasher. That’s because the finish will eventually wear away. A polished gold will last longer than a matte gold, and hand-washing exclusively can extend its glow, too, but unless … Read more
A pear sorbet poached in Riesling with sugar and corn syrup. Pureed, strained, churned, and frozen with parchment pressed against the surface. The wine is in every spoonful. Sorbet should taste like the fruit, not like sugar water shaped into a scoop. This one poaches pears in Riesling with sugar and corn syrup, purees … Read more