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Fun food history, along with information about food recalls, restaurant & grocery store news.
Drinks


The 7 Drinks You Think Are Good for You — But Aren’t
How some of the most popular “healthy” beverages are loaded with sugar, additives, and empty calories When you reach for a drink labeled...

ER Kent
3 min read


Uncorking the Secrets: How Red Wine Can Boost Your Health and Wellness
Raise a glass of red wine and toast to longevity and well-being Raise your glass and savor the complex flavors of red wine, but did you...

ER Kent
3 min read


Sparkling Mint Lemonade – A Fizzy, Fresh Citrus Cooler Bursting with Bright Lemon Flavor and Cooling Mint for the Ultimate Summer Sip
Sparkling Mint Lemonade is a refreshingly fizzy drink that combines freshly squeezed lemon juice, cooling mint, and bubbly water for a...

ER Kent
2 min read


Summer Porch Cocktails That Don’t Need a Bartender
These low-fuss, high-reward drinks mix up fast, stay cold longer, and bring big vacation energy without the blender or the bar cart....

ER Kent
3 min read


The 5 Most Refreshing Summer Drinks From Around the World (And Exactly How to Make Each One)
From spicy Indian buttermilk to Mexico’s agua fresca and Southeast Asia’s icy cendol, discover five culturally rich and deeply hydrating...

ER Kent
2 min read


Chaas (Indian Spiced Buttermilk): The Ancient Cooling Elixir That’s Still the Tastiest Way to Beat the Heat
Learn how to make chaas, a traditional Indian buttermilk drink spiced with cumin, ginger, and herbs, known for its cooling and digestive...

ER Kent
2 min read


Agua Fresca: The Mexican Fruit-Infused Summer Drink That’s as Simple as It Is Stunning
Discover how to make agua fresca, Mexico’s naturally hydrating drink made from blended fresh fruits, lime, and water—perfect for cooling...

ER Kent
2 min read


Cendol: The Southeast Asian Iced Coconut Dessert Drink That Beats the Heat and Wins on Texture
Learn how to make cendol, the beloved iced dessert drink from Southeast Asia made with pandan jelly noodles, coconut milk, and palm sugar...

ER Kent
2 min read


Switchel: The Forgotten Vinegar and Ginger Drink That Hydrated Farmers Long Before Sports Drinks Existed
Learn how to make switchel, the tangy, ginger-spiked vinegar drink once used by colonial farmers for hydration and energy—now back as a...

ER Kent
2 min read


Iced Mint Tea: Morocco’s Timeless Cool-Down Ritual That’s Equal Parts Refreshment and Hospitality
Discover how to make Moroccan-style iced mint tea—a fragrant, naturally cooling drink made with green tea and fresh spearmint, rooted in...

ER Kent
2 min read


How To Make A Kitchen Garden Cocktail Hour That Tastes Like Homegrown Happiness
With sun-warmed herbs, backyard berries, and vegetables plucked just minutes before pouring, garden cocktails turn happy hour into a...

ER Kent
3 min read


How to Make Lemonade Way More Exciting: 5 Delicious Add-Ins That'll Change Your Summer Sips Forever
Lemonade is already a summertime icon. It’s bright, it’s tart, it’s sweet—and nothing says porch swing weather quite like a frosty glass...

ER Kent
4 min read
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