Tag: Food

Jaeki Cho’s Righteous Eats Has a Mission: Supporting New York Restaurants

More Than Likes is a series about social media personalities trying to do positive things for their communities. On a gloomy April afternoon, Jaeki Cho arrived at Renee’s Kitchenette in Woodside, Queens — the borough where he was raised — ready to work. He wore a loosefitting navy blue suit, with an off-white beret and […]

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Jaeki Cho’s Righteous Eats Has a Mission: Supporting New York Restaurants

More Than Likes is a series about social media personalities trying to do positive things for their communities. On a gloomy April afternoon, Jaeki Cho arrived at Renee’s Kitchenette in Woodside, Queens — the borough where he was raised — ready to work. He wore a loosefitting navy blue suit, with an off-white beret and […]

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What’s in the Bipartisan Debt Limit Agreement

The full legislative text of Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s agreement in principle with President Biden to suspend the nation’s borrowing limit revealed new and important details about the deal, which House lawmakers are expected to vote on this week. The centerpiece of the agreement remains a two-year suspension of the debt ceiling, which caps the total […]

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Exploring the links between diet and cancer

Every three to five days, all of the cells lining the human intestine are replaced. That constant replenishment of cells helps the intestinal lining withstand the damage caused by food passing through the digestive tract. This rapid turnover of cells relies on intestinal stem cells, which give rise to all of the other types of […]

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The Do-It-Yourself Production behind Padma Lakshmi “Taste the Nation”

In “Taste the Nation,” which debuted its second season this month on Hulu, Padma Lakshmi, the longtime host of the reality-television competition “Top Chef,” visits various immigrant communities throughout the United States, not only eating their food, but interviewing the people who make it. Much has been written about how the show is a radical […]

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This Monthly Japanese Treat Box Is Like Having a Personal Snack Shopper

Image Courtesy of Sakuraco Whether you’re a Japanese expat yearning for a taste of home, a distant-but-ardent enjoyer of the country’s cuisine, or simply a Lost in Translation stan, it’s hard to deny that Japanese snacks are truly world-class—and, deservedly, have expanded far beyond Japan’s borders. Is it in the many flavors of Kit-Kats, endless […]

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We Blind Taste Tested Affordable Olive Oils, Here’s The One You Need In Your Kitchen

It’s no secret that extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest cooking oils on the market. Due to its relative lack of processing (and the fact that it’s expeller pressed), the heart-healthy oil is full of antioxidants and vitamins, rich in monounsaturated fats, is anti-inflammatory, and boasts a bunch of other health benefits […]

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We Tried 35 Cheese Popcorn Brands So That You Can Know The #1 Best Next Time You Shop

Happy Cheese Popcorn Day, friends. A made-up day that marks the momentous occasion when we decide once and for all who makes the best (widely available) cheese popcorn on the market. But we’re going to do one better, we’re also running three “category” rankings — in parentheticals — for white cheddar, orange cheddar, and spicy […]

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Mom’s spaghetti

It is the summer of 1997, I am 10 years old, and my twin sister and I have spent nearly every day at our best friend’s house since summer break started. Every day after breakfast we would walk through the park, through the gap in the fence around the schoolyard, and knock on her door […]

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The Best Trader Joe’s Asian-Inspired Frozen Foods, Power Ranked For 2023

When it comes to an easy weeknight meal, who doesn’t automatically turn to their tried-and-true Trader Joe’s frozen meals? Come to think of it, TJ’s has somewhat of a chokehold on all of our freezer aisle needs. From the once-viral cauliflower gnocchi to some of the stranger flavor combinations they’ve become known for (Philly cheesesteak […]

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We Blind Taste Tested Fast Food Single Cheeseburgers, Here Is The Undeniable Champ

A person who prefers the single cheeseburger over a big juicy double is sort of like a person who likes hamburgers over cheeseburgers — f*cking weird. I’m sorry if that’s mean but I have a hard time understanding why the single fast food cheeseburger is even a thing. If you’re making a burger at home, […]

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Ukraine and Russia Renew a Deal to Allow Ukraine to Ship Grain

Ukraine and Russia agreed Wednesday to a two-month extension of a wartime deal that allows Ukraine to ship its grain across the Black Sea, a rare example of cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was scheduled to expire on Thursday. While both sides expressed ongoing grievances over the issue of exports, reaching agreement appeared […]

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J-WAFS announces 2023 seed grant recipients

Today, the Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) announced its ninth round of seed grants to support innovative research projects at MIT. The grants are designed to fund research efforts that tackle challenges related to water and food for human use, with the ultimate goal of creating meaningful impact as the world […]

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World Health Organization Warns Against Using Artificial Sweeteners

The World Health Organization on Monday warned against using artificial sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases, saying that long-term use is not effective and could pose health risks. These alternatives to sugar, when consumed long term, do not serve to reduce body fat in either adults or children, the […]

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Finding “hot spots” where compounding environmental and economic risks converge

A computational tool developed by researchers at the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change pinpoints specific counties within the United States that are particularly vulnerable to economic distress resulting from a transition from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy sources. By combining county-level data on employment in fossil fuel (oil, natural […]

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Taste of Homer kicks off this weekend

The 2023 Taste of Homer event, a nine-day “gastronomic journey” sponsored by the Homer Chamber of Commerce, begins Saturday and will run through Sunday, May 21. On Saturday and Sunday, start off your culinary adventure at the Baycrest KOA campground with “delicious street food from a diverse range of local food trucks,” the chamber said […]

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Inaugural J-WAFS Grand Challenge aims to develop enhanced crop variants and move them from lab to land

According to MIT’s charter, established in 1861, part of the Institute’s mission is to advance the “development and practical application of science in connection with arts, agriculture, manufactures, and commerce.” Today, the Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) is one of the driving forces behind water and food-related research on campus, much […]

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Amid Arizona’s Historic Drought, the Produce Gardens Bloom

By Brett Anderson Photographs by Adam Riding Brett Anderson and Adam Riding traveled more than 450 miles throughout southern Arizona to report this article. Kim Elle had never grown anything more complicated than houseplants when she and her husband moved from Georgia to suburban Phoenix in 2021. Faced with a sizable yard in a well-groomed […]

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Michelle Obama’s Amazing Tradition Of Centering Children’s Nutrition

NewsOne Featured Video Former first lady Michelle Obama announced this week the launch of her new health company PLEZi Nutrition, an initiative that is helping to make and sell healthier food and drink options for children in need. The 59-year-old Democrat took to Instagram Wednesday with a vow to provide products that are filled with […]

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The Best Wines For Every Type Of Taco On Cinco De Mayo

Tacos and beer may be the more popular pairing, but when matched with the right bottle tacos and wine are simply out of this world. While a crisp, light Mexican lager certainly offers a refreshing reprieve, the acidity and tannins found in wine promise to complement—and even accentuate—the savory flavors found in your favorite tacos. […]

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How Eating Ultraprocessed Foods Can Affect Your Mental Health

Roughly 60 percent of the calories in the average American diet come from highly processed foods. We’ve known for decades that eating such packaged products — like some breakfast cereals, snack bars, frozen meals and virtually all packaged sweets, among many other things — is linked to unwelcome health outcomes, like an increased risk of diabetes, […]

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The Coronation of King Charles III and the Food That Comes With It

British supermarkets are brimming with packages of coronation cupcakes, hoppy coronation ale and coronation crisps seasoned to taste like king prawn cocktail. There are even Jack Russell-themed cakes in honor of the king and queen consort’s rescue dogs, Bluebell and Beth. The royal couple likely won’t eat any of it. King Charles III and Queen […]

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Higher Food Prices Bring Bigger Profits, but Consumers Start to Resist

Brenetta Smith used to buy brand-name foods like Oreos and Doritos without thinking twice. But when she noticed that food prices at her local supermarket, Aldi, were soaring, she realized she had to do something different: “I have to change the way I shop,” she said. So Ms. Smith, 40, a stay-at-home parent in Memphis, […]

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