If you've ever been to Hawaii, or eaten at a Hawaiian restaurant or food truck, you couldn't have failed to notice that Spam plays a starring role in that state's cuisine. What's up with that? Doesn't Hawaii have all kinds of delicious foods of its own such as pineapples and kalua pork?
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We all recognize Roy Choi for his Kogi food truck empire and his Netflix series The Chef Show now, but if you had known the chef before his stardom, you would have thought it unlikely that he would ever rise to the top.
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Kewpie mayonnaise is so beloved in Japan that it's used in just about everything. Find out what makes it so special and discover what else the company offers.
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Every spring is when you start to see asparagus appearing on menus and grocery store shelves across the country. But the only downside to asparagus is the fact that keeping it in the refrigerator tends to dry it out. What's the best way to store asparagus?
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The city of North Olmsted, Ohio is not known as a particularly crime-ridden place — in fact, Area Vibes reports that it has a crime rate 50 percent lower than the national average. Recently, however, the local Police Department posted about a crime so serious they were asking for help.
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Whether you need a substitute for baking or cooking, or even just in your cup of tea, fear not, there are plenty of good options to swap out for honey.
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Chicken noodle soup makes a delicious meal. It's particularly good in cold weather and has even been scientifically proven to help fight colds. The secret in making the best chicken noodle soup is, unsurprisingly, in the chicken itself, and how it's prepared.
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While enough people find the Coke from south of the border appealing to have Costco stock it, there are not very many differences, actually. On the surface, there is really only one major difference between Mexican Coke and Coke made in the United States.
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Air fryers just might be the new Instant Pots. These seemingly magic home appliances are compact and claim to be a healthy alternative to deep-frying, thanks to significantly less oil. How do they work?
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Pickling is a great way to use up any extra vegetables you have lying around that are about to go bad — or you simply have a lot of. The process is much easier than you would think, provided you have some empty jars and the self-control to wait a little while for your veggies to steep.
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Chick-fil-A has been at the forefront when it comes to protecting customers and employees against the danger of infection from COVID-19. Some of their locations have taken the additional step of going cashless. Why?
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Baking with sourdough can be challenging, and there's a good chance you'll make some mistakes along the way. Making sourdough is far from an exact science — and that makes it a little difficult to work with. Fortunately, knowing some common pitfalls will help you get that perfect loaf.
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Just about every tea in the world is made by pouring hot water over its leaves to brew, drinking the liquid, and discarding the leaves, but this one is different. Matcha is a green tea, unique to Japan, and is made by grinding young tea leaves into a powder.
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Hong Kong-born Nicholas Tse has done more in 39 years than most people do in a lifetime. He is best known for his action movies and Mandarin and Cantonese language records, but something clicked for him when he was watching a cooking show. How much is he worth?
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Ketchup is one of the most popular condiments in America. If your recipe calls for it and you're completely out, hope is not lost — there are a few things you can substitute for ketchup.
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Spring is here and that means fruity cocktails. It's hard to beat sun tanning and sipping on a bellini or mimosa — the only issue is you're likely feeling a little lazy from all the warm weather. Making a drink might seem like too much work, but luckily Aldi gets you.
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Seems like certain ingredients on our pantry shelves are especially prone to falling by the wayside, sitting for months or years untouched. If you were once an aspiring baker who lost interest or never found the time, perhaps one of those forgotten items is yeast.
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Michael Symon is an American chef and food writer who has also been featured on a number of Food Network shows, including as an Iron Chef on Iron Chef America. He also was a co-host of the ABC talk show The Chew, which ran from 2011 to 2018. How much is he worth?
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Beloved chain Jimmy John's is well known for offering up delicious gourmet sandwiches at cheap prices, but a quick glance at the menu will show you that some sandwiches can be had for a much cheaper cost than others.
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Taro root comes from the taro plant and is a starchy root vegetable. Taro root is used to make soups, stews, fries, and poi. It can be cooked and glazed, or fried to make taro chips. What if your recipe calls for this vegetable, but you don't have any on hand?
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On Monday, April 13, Burger King announced that the fast food chain wanted to reward students who are continuing to diligently learn from home during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Unlike many other foods, dumplings do not degrade in quality when frozen, and are nearly indistinguishable from fresh-made dumplings if cooked properly. What's the best way to prepare frozen dumpling
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Japanese katsu, a fried meat cutlet, is the epitome of Japanese comfort food. Beloved by children and adults alike, the dish is popular across all walks of life in Japan.
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It seems like so many of the world's celebrity chefs are multi-talented, and Cat Cora is no exception. The co-host of Around the World in 80 Plates (via Bravo), and the first-ever female Iron Chef on Iron Chef America, her website also notes that she has many talents. How much is she worth?
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With its unique and rather vicious blow-your-head-off flavor, you might assume that there's no such thing as a viable substitute for horseradish — but that is where you would be wrong. In fact, there are a number of options out there if you're looking to swap out something for horseradish.
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Jamie Oliver is a British celebrity chef who made a name for himself at a very young age. In 1999, a baby-faced Oliver took to TV screens across the United Kingdom and the world with his cooking show The Naked Chef that aired on the BBC. Why is he known as 'The Naked Chef" though?
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Residents in most states are under orders to stay home as much as possible, so people are left to their own devices when it comes to meals, and Google has reported a surge in recipe searches. The results are not what you would expect -- at least not in ordinary times.
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