Many nutrition experts blame processed foods for the obesity epidemic, suggesting that a return to home cooking would turn it around. But now some researchers are pushing back against that idea, arguing that it oversimplifies the obstacles that poor and middle-class families face. The case against processed foods has been growing. A flurry of studies […]
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[embedded content] Share This Video Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger can I take your — wait, how many of you are actually getting this reference? Let’s recap just a bit. Long before SNL‘s Kenan Thompson was a beloved sketch comic on TV he was, well, a beloved sketch comic on TV. […]
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Uproxx / Unsplash Salt & Straw is the new Supreme. Forget the box logo hat, the true hypebeasts are all about that Buttermilk Pancake pint. Just ask anyone who’s seen the crowds lining the curb outside of a scoop shop in NYC, PDX, or LA, resigned to 30 minutes of small talk before they can […]
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ImageOn her two YouTube channels, Bethany Gaskin chats up her audience while downing huge meals, often seafood, like king crab.CreditMaddie McGarvey for The New York Times CINCINNATI — Most of us can probably agree that eating food is more enjoyable than watching someone else eat food. For one, it’s a basic human need. It also […]
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Getty Image/Uproxx If you still haven’t checked out People’s Party with Talib Kweli yet, remedy that immediately. On this week’s premiere episode, the prolific rapper and host sat down with Bun B, one half of (and the only surviving member of) legendary hip-hop duo UGK. Buried deep in the chat between two rap titans, Bun […]
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A decade ago, spurred by the success of the Human Genome Project and the affordability of genetic sequencing, scientists began to explore the promise of “nutrigenomics.” Could personalized nutrition, informed by knowledge of an individual’s DNA, help prevent and even treat diet-related diseases? The results of early studies from Harvard, Stanford and elsewhere were compelling: […]
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There’s nothing quite like a perfect french fry. It’s that magic combination: crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside, and just the right amount of seasoning. What happens during the cooking process that turns the humble potato into a tasty treat? Celebrity chef Jet Tila and food scientist Dr. Arielle Johnson break down the […]
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A few months ago, I had lunch with the writer behind one of my favorite movies of the year, the agent who made the deal and the producer who packaged the project. I wanted to hear all about the process and perhaps find an opportunity to collaborate. When the server came to take our order, […]
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In Ghana or Côte d’Ivoire, the heart of cocoa country, 2 million kids do hazardous work to sustain the chocolate industry, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In Ghana, 92 percent of children in the industry are responsible for hazardous work, including spraying chemicals, hauling heavy loads over long distances, igniting massive fires to […]
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We have a meat problem. It’s a key driver of the climate crisis, drinking water pollution, and land overuse. And excessive consumption of factory-raised and processed meat increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. You probably know all this, but you still eat meat. Most of us do. Why is that? According to […]
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UPROXX As Jim Gaffigan once riffed, “no one admits to going to McDonald’s. They sell six-billion hamburgers a day. There are only 300-million people in this country.” The math doesn’t lie, people. We eat a lot of fast food. The quick in-and-out service, cheap sustenance, and pop cultural significance of our nation’s fast food chains […]
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Lil Nas X‘s “Old Town Road” has been no. 1 on the Billboard charts since the snow melted, and you can’t blame every celebrity for wanting to get in on this massive cultural moment. The “Old Town Road” remix featuring Billy Ray Cyrus is perhaps the best-known iteration of the song (who knew Billy Ray […]
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Harry Styles has Gucci, Kanye has Adidas, Rihanna has LVMH. Ed Sheeran has joined the biggest stars in music with his own brand collaboration — “Edchup.” Sheeran has partnered with Heinz for a limited edition namesake ketchup. “Edchup” is actually not any different from regular Heinz in formula, but it’s got a limited edition bottle […]
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BEIJING — Business is normally bustling at the sprawling Xinfandi produce market in southern Beijing, where stores, restaurants and thrifty shoppers buy their fruits and vegetables in bulk. But more apple sellers were napping than hustling one recent afternoon. The price of apples had nearly doubled, to roughly $1 per pound, and people were spending […]
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At the urging of doctor friends and a few popular books, I embarked on a diet plan earlier this year called intermittent fasting. The basics are that I could eat the foods I enjoyed and most of my regular meals, but it had to be within a short time frame of eight to 10 hours. […]
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Paul Trantow/Bravo Last Updated: June 3rd Ever since Julia Child’s syndicated cooking show premiered on PBS, American attitudes towards our stoves have been steadily evolving. These days, even casual home cooks know how to ready an emulsion and can whip up a roux in their sleep. That makes food TV the perfect “comfort watch” — […]
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Getty Image First and foremost, it’s important you know that cooking mac and cheese at home is a breeze. The crux of this comfort food dish is nailing a quick cheese sauce — made with butter, pasta water, and cheese. That’s it, but most of us still take the easy way out here. We use […]
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Rice and shrimp were some of the many plates available to those who attended Harlem Eat Up, the annual celebration of the iconic black neighborhood’s food, culture, and artPhoto: Makeda Sandford (G/O Media) Every great soul food plate is symphonic in nature. There’s the rich medley of textures and flavor profiles: the satisfying, savory crunch […]
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Getty Image Lil Yachty may have expensive grills on his teeth, but that doesn’t mean he has expensive taste. The “Yacht Club” rapper was in attendance at a birthday party for his record label Quality Control‘s CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas. When the young rapper decided nothing there was to his taste, however, he opened up […]
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Photo: Courtesy of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corp. Leah Chase, iconic executive chef, civil rights activist, and co-owner of the legendary Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans, died Saturday her family announced. She was 96 years old. “Her daily joy was not simply cooking, but preparing meals to bring people together,” her family said […]
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