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


Why European Butter Is Different (And Why American Bakers Are Obsessed With It)
With its golden color, deep flavor, and extra fat, European-style butter is the secret weapon behind tender pastries, flaky crusts, and...

ER Kent
3 min read


A Beginner’s Guide to Cooking With Seaweed (Plus 3 Quick Ways to Try It Tonight)
Once just sushi filler, seaweed is now a global pantry star—here’s how to harness its umami power, boost your nutrition, and cook with it...

ER Kent
3 min read


How to Grow Edible Flowers (and 5 Ways to Use Them in Everyday Cooking)
From nasturtiums in your salad to violets in your jam, here’s how to plant, pick, and plate edible flowers that turn any dish into a...

ER Kent
3 min read


What the Color of Your Eggs Really Means (and Why Blue and Olive Eggs Are Totally Safe)
From chicken genetics to backyard coop secrets, here’s why your rainbow carton of eggs is totally normal—and maybe even more nutritious...

ER Kent
4 min read


The Secret to Grilling Fruit Without Burning It (And How to Get Those Dreamy Caramelized Edges)
From peaches to pineapples, here’s how to make grilled fruit taste like summer’s most elegant dessert—not a sticky mess Grilled fruit is...

ER Kent
3 min read


Why Everyone’s Obsessed With Tinned Fish Right Now (And What to Do With It)
From pantry staple to posh picnic star, tinned fish is having a viral renaissance—and it’s way more delicious than you remember Once...

ER Kent
3 min read


Lazy Summer Soups That Start Cold and Stay Cold
These chilled soups are the ultimate no-sweat meals—bright, refreshing, and bold enough to make you forget the stove exists When the air...

ER Kent
3 min read


Thai Chilled Carrot Coconut Soup: A Cool and Creamy Summer Bowl With a Bold Southeast Asian Kick
A refreshingly spicy and slightly sweet chilled soup made with carrots, coconut milk, ginger, and Thai-inspired aromatics—perfect for hot...

ER Kent
3 min read


Beet and Berry Soup (Chłodnik Litewski): A Cold and Vibrant Summer Soup Straight From the Polish-Lithuanian Countryside
An Eastern European chilled soup made with beets, berries, cucumbers, and yogurt—perfectly refreshing, slightly sweet, and ideal for hot...

ER Kent
3 min read


Cold Cucumber And Avocado Soup With Yogurt And Lime That’s Creamy, Cooling, And Made For Hot Days
This luxuriously smooth soup is packed with hydrating cucumber, heart-healthy avocado, tangy yogurt, and zingy lime—perfect for spooning...

ER Kent
2 min read


Cold Tomato And Strawberry Soup With Balsamic And Mint That’s Sweet, Tangy, And Totally Unexpected
This bold summer soup blends peak-season strawberries, sun-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and mint into a chilled bowl of bright,...

ER Kent
2 min read


Cold Carrot And Ginger Soup With Coconut Milk That’s Bright, Creamy, And Just The Right Amount Of Spicy
This sunny, vibrant soup is full of tropical flavor, natural sweetness, and a gentle kick of heat—proof that chilled soups can be bold,...

ER Kent
2 min read


Chilled Beet Soup (Borscht) That’s Vibrantly Pink, Incredibly Cooling, and Surprisingly Easy to Love
This jewel-toned Eastern European soup is tangy, refreshing, and probiotic-rich—with roots in ancient Slavic kitchens and a flavor that...

ER Kent
2 min read


Green Pea and Mint Soup That’s Fresh, Elegant, and the Most Underrated Way to Eat Peas Cold
This vibrant chilled soup blends sweet peas, garden mint, and tangy yogurt into a smooth, herbaceous dish that’s as sophisticated as it...

ER Kent
2 min read


Cold Coconut Corn Soup That’s Silky, Tropical, and So Much More Than Sweetcorn in a Bowl
This chilled soup pairs the natural sweetness of fresh corn with creamy coconut milk and just a hint of lime—perfect for heatwaves,...

ER Kent
2 min read


Chilled Avocado Soup With Lime That’s Creamy, Dreamy, and Just One Blender Away From Bliss
This no-cook avocado soup is rich, refreshing, and packed with healthy fats and bright citrus flavor—the perfect edible shade tree for...

ER Kent
2 min read


Watermelon Gazpacho That’s Sweet, Savory, and the Most Refreshing Soup You’ll Eat All Summer
This summery spin on Spain’s famous cold soup blends ripe watermelon, cucumber, tomato, and herbs into one vibrant, cooling, no-cook bowl...

ER Kent
2 min read


Cucumber Yogurt Soup That Cools You From the Inside Out and Brings the Mediterranean to Your Table
This tangy, creamy, herb-laced cold soup is a centuries-old staple from the Balkans to the Middle East—hydrating, healing, and ready in...

ER Kent
3 min read


Spanish Gazpacho That Cools the Body, Hydrates the Soul, and Proves Soup Belongs In Summer
This refreshing tomato-based Andalusian staple is more than a chilled soup—it's a centuries-old remedy for sweltering heat, perfect for...

ER Kent
2 min read


Cold Zucchini And Basil Soup That’s Silky, Herbaceous, And Summer Garden In A Bowl
This delicate green soup blends sautéed zucchini, garden-fresh basil, and a hint of lemon into a creamy chilled puree that tastes like a...

ER Kent
2 min read
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