Food news antipasto

June 22, 2026 by
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Which food items should be stored in the refrigerator, and which are fine (or even better) without the big chill? This is a question that can cause a heated discussion as there are varying opinions on the topic. The Guardian's Emine Saner has gathered advice from a number of professionals to put most of the arguments to rest, as the… read more

Another reason why you should cook from scratch

June 20, 2026 by
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I don't need to sell EYB Members on the merits of making meals at home, but new research has provided us with another excellent reason to cook instead of relying on takeaway or pre-packaged foods. A study conducted in Japan found that those who made at least one meal a week from scratch were 30% less likely to develop dementia.… read more

World Cup tourists to the US joke about gaining the “FIFA 15”

June 19, 2026 by
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Sometimes it can be hard to find wholesome, uplifting content on the internet. However, this week has seen plenty of joy, as World Cup fans have posted exuberant stories about trying American foods for the first time. While they have posted about everything from hot dogs to barbecue to all manner of fast foods, one item in particular has stood… read more

Recipes to celebrate Juneteenth

June 17, 2026 by
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Friday's Juneteenth holiday originated in Texas, where on June 19, 1865, following the end of the bloody US Civil War, the last enslaved African-Americans were finally declared free. One year after the announcement, freedmen in Texas organized the first of what became an annual celebration, known then as Jubilee Day. During the 1890s, the holiday became known as Juneteenth, a… read more

What’s in the new Aldi boxes? It’s a mystery

June 16, 2026 by
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If you are an Aldi fan in the US, you'll want to hear this news: the grocery chain is giving fans a treat next week by offering a chance to win mystery boxes filled with Aldi products designed to "shake up your grocery routine and uncover new favorites." For four days beginning on June 22, Aldi will release a new blind box at… read more

Food news antipasto

June 14, 2026 by
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Yesterday we learned the winners of the James Beard Broadcast and Media Awards, but another set of honors still awaits. The Restaurant and Chef awards will be given Monday evening in Chicago. We provided a glimpse into the 2026 nominees who had written cookbooks when they were announced back in January (which seems like not very long ago, but also… read more

James Beard Award winners

June 13, 2026 by
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Jenny attended the James Beard award ceremony this evening at the Art Institute of Chicago, where the the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its 2026 Media Awards, which includes books, broadcast media, and journalism. Andrew Zimmern served as emcee for the event. You can find the entire list of winners at the James Beard Foundation website. We'll get to the book… read more

Chefs turn to newsletters to share their stories

June 12, 2026 by
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It's no secret that many restaurants are struggling in these turbulent economic times. One way chefs are coping with the many challenges they face is to blog about it. Increasingly, chefs are creating newsletters on Substack and similar platforms to put their struggles in front of a wider audience. Lisa Ludwinski, owner of Sister Pie in Detroit, Michigan and author… read more

Making soft serve cool again

June 10, 2026 by
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When you think of soft serve ice cream, you probably conjure up images of a cake cone piled high with swirls of vanilla or chocolate ice cream that is extra sweet but lacks a flavor punch. While there's nothing wrong with these treats, they are pretty one-dimensional. However, chefs are thinking outside of the cone and limited flavors to open… read more

London’s food scene: from boom to bust

June 9, 2026 by
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There's an old joke that goes: In heaven, the engineers are German, the police are British, and the chefs are French. In hell, the German are police, the engineers are French, and the chefs are British. Overlooking the obvious issues with stereotyping an entire nation of people, it's fair to say that not too long ago, the UK was not… read more

Cookbook Deals

June 8, 2026 by
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I will update this post when time permits – new additions are always at the top of each bulleted list below. If no update is available, be sure to check the publisher links and "cookbook deals" links under each region as they are updated periodically. If you spot a deal that isn't in the links below (publishers and or separate entries)… read more

Food news antipasto

June 8, 2026 by
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I received a bit of useful kitchen advice in an email from The Bittman Project that I thought was worth sharing. It was a teaser from the latest installment in the "Question Mark" series that Mark Bittman does, and the question for this was "Is it okay to put a pan into water to soak right after cooking? The answer,… read more

No one saw “fricy” coming

June 6, 2026 by
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Back in January, we shared what food industry insiders thought would be trending in 2026. They thought swicy – the sweet/spicy combination – would be on the decline, to be replaced by swangy and swavory. Those are “sweet, spicy, converging with tangy” flavors that take swicy to new heights. The experts were half-right: swicy is out, but taking its place… read more

The internet is obsessed with Dotcakes

June 4, 2026 by
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What is worth $11 USD and a several hour wait? For many people, it's Dotcakes, the latest internet food trend (gift link). What are Dotcakes? The name gets you most of the way there: they are cakes topped with frosting and packed with nonpareil sprinkles. The inventor, Alex Posner, clarifies this by noting “People say it’s just cake and sprinkles,… read more

This kitchen tool is a cut above

June 3, 2026 by
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A recent guest post by Kerri Conan on Mark Bittman's Substack caught my attention. It was about scissors in the kitchen, but was for subscribers only so I was not able to read the whole article. However, it got me thinking about how often I use scissors in the kitchen, and why I always have more than one pair at… read more

Avoid these mistakes when buying produce

June 2, 2026 by
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With the cost of groceries on an seemingly endless upward trend, everyone is keeping an eye on the budget. While meat may provide the biggest sticker shock, fruits and vegetables have also become more expensive. Food & Wine asked chefs for tips on saving money at the grocery store, and they provided sage advice with tips on how to avoid… read more
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