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Skyr Is the 'Viking Superfood' of Yogurts
Skyr is high in protein, low in sugar and tastes better than many grocery store yogurts on the market today.
Non-wheat Flours Don't Have to Be Daunting
Baking and cooking with non-wheat flours like cassava flour, almond flour and even rice flour doesn't have to be intimidating. We talked to experts about which flour is the right one to use when.
What's All the Buzz About Ezekiel Bread?
Sprouted grain breads, like Ezekiel bread, are all the rage. But where did that name come from? And are they really better than other breads?
What Are the Different Types of Cheese?
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the volume of cheese at your local supermarket or cheesemonger, we're here to help you tell the fresh from the stinky and the soft from the hard.
6 Cheesy Facts About Cheeseburgers
We're celebrating, what else? The all-American cheeseburger.
Why Are Certain Foods Eaten Mainly at Breakfast?
Americans have come to expect certain foods for breakfast. But why did these particular foods end up as morning meals?
Great British Baking Terms: Know Your Scones From Your Biscuits
American viewers of the hit "The Great British Baking Show" might be confused by the challenge for "Biscuit Week." We break down how the American biscuit is vastly different from the British version.
How Does String Cheese Get Stringy?
String cheese is a super popular snack with kids and adults. And it's stringiness can be a bit baffling, too.
What's the Shelf Life of a Ketchup Packet?
They're convenient and sort of free, but do ketchup packets last forever?
Can Too Much Sparkling Water Be a Bad Thing?
A wave of consumers have switched from diet soda to seltzer water in an effort to stay away from artificial sweeteners. But can consuming a lot of fizzy drinks (even if they're unsweetened) do harm?
Jackfruit Is a Stinky, but Otherwise, Perfect Fruit
Its smell is notorious. But get past that and the jackfruit is versatile, easy to grow and packs a nutritional punch that's hard to beat.
Is Guava the Superfood You're Not Eating?
This tropical fruit, grown all over the tropics, has lots of health benefits. Even its leaves get in on the act.
What Is Sassafras and Is it Safe?
Sassafras has a long history of culinary, medicinal and aromatic use, but safrole, a toxic compound found in its essential oils, has been banned by the FDA because of its potential carcinogenic properties.
What Is Citric Acid, and Is It Safe?
Citric acid is added to everything from food to medicines to cleaning supplies. Although it occurs naturally, it's mostly manufactured from black mold. But does that mean we need to be worried?
Take a Bite Out of Cheese Curds
Fried cheese curds are ooey, gooey and oh-so-delicious!
Cold Brew, Iced, Nitro: Yep, Cold Coffee Is Hot
Cold brew coffee is coffee that's cold. And brewed. Right? Yes, but there's way more to it than that.
How Food Forests Fight Hunger in Cities
Forests in the city? A growing collection of urban edible forests aims to put a dent in world hunger and food insecurity.
Snap, Crackle, Pop — the Ultimate Cereal Quiz
Did you love cereal as a kid? Do you still love it? Discover how much you do with our cereal quiz.
Is Raw Milk Better For You Than Pasteurized Milk?
Raw milk is actually blamed for foodborne illnesses across the United States, and it's illegal to sell in several. But is it really warranted?
Alcohol Has Calories So Why No Nutritional Labels?
Alcohol producers in the U.S. aren't legally required to include nutritional labeling on its products the same way soft drinks and other food products are. For now, that is.
Does Canned Food Really Deserve a Bad Rap?
Canned foods are super convenient, but there's often a stigma attached to serving them. Is that warranted?
Insect Ice Cream Could Be Coming to Your Grocery Store
Ice cream made with insect milk? A start-up in South Africa hopes you'll say, "Yes please!"
Good News! Nonalcoholic Beer No Longer Sucks
Once just an afterthought of the beer industry, today's nonalcoholic beer is tasty and outpacing the alcoholic stuff globally by two to one.
Ruby Chocolate: This New Confection Is Pink Perfection
Ruby chocolate is a growing worldwide sensation, but the exact recipe and processing techniques are closely guarded secrets.
What Is the Difference Between Jelly, Jam and Preserves?
They all taste good but they don't mean the same thing.
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