Despite scattered criticism about the cost of events that had a per-diner cost of up to $275, all but one of Wilmington’s celebrity chef dinners were sellouts. Tickets are still available for the Jan. 30 event at Le Cavalier with visiting chef Niki Russ Federman joining Chef Dan Sheridan of Wilmington’s Stitch House Brewery.  Launched in December, the chef series included Wilmington restaurants – Bardea Food & Drink, La Fia Bistro, Le Cavalier at the Green Room, and Stitch House Brewery. Visiting celebrity chefs […]

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police believe a group of young males is responsible for a crime spree targeting fast-food restaurants in the city. Authorities say the five suspects appear to be between 16 and 20 years old. “In many of these robberies, in fact, all of them, they are done like a takeover,” said Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Frank Vanore. “One or two of the individuals either jump the counter or find a way to get back behind the counter. […]

If Jan. 1 didn’t feel like quite the annual reset you were hoping for, you can celebrate now by cooking for the Lunar New Year. For this Year of the Tiger, it begins on Feb. 1, and the inaugural feast commences the night before. In China and other Asian countries that recognize the holiday, such as Singapore, Vietnam and South Korea, the festivities can last for two weeks, and the foods often symbolize promises for a better year ahead. But […]

WASHINGTON — A majority of consumers were confused about portion size and serving size in a survey of 1,000 US adults presented Jan. 26 by the International Food Information Council. Less than half of respondents correctly identified the terms. Serving size is based on the amount of a food or beverage typically consumed in one sitting. Portion size is the amount of a food or beverage someone chooses to eat in one sitting. Washington-based Lincoln Park Strategies conducted the online […]

Print Saturday, January 29, 2022Lisa Robinson, WBAL-TV 11 Getting fresh food to Baltimore neighborhoods has long been a challenge. Now, there is a new initiative helping corner stores go green. SpringForward Farms, based out of Laurel, is working with Johns Hopkins researchers and the community on a new pilot program. “They are developing an app called the BUD app to help link producers to corner store owners,” said Julie Buisson, the business operations manager for SpringForward Farm. Shop owner Krystal […]

Many foods are high in calories, making consuming more calorie-dense foods a simple task to accomplish. Some options, such as avocado, nuts, and seeds are also dense in nutrients. There are many reasons why some people may want to gain weight. For example, athletes and bodybuilders may wish to gain muscle mass. Read this article to learn more about calorie-dense foods and nutrient-dense foods. The term “calorie” describes the amount of energy in a food. Calories come from: The Dietary […]

The video of the dog’s reaction to neighbour cooking food was posted on Instagram. Dog videos that show different antics of the pooches are often hilarious to watch. There is now a latest addition to that list. This video shows a dog’s reaction to its neighbour cooking food. The video was originally posted on Reddit and later on Instagram. “Throw him a bone!!” reads the caption posted along with the video on Insta along with a laughing out loud emoticons. […]

Chef and television personality Frankie Celenza is joining TODAY to share a couple of his favorite budget-friendly seasonal recipes. He shows us how to make a citrus and beet salad with walnuts and homemade cavatelli pasta with mushrooms and sage. Courtesy Frank Celenza I’ve always loved beets. Their color is incredible and their flavor is deep, sweet and peppery. This “salad,” which can be served warm or cold, is a celebration of wintertime fruits and veg, which saves money if […]

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A group of Senators has banned together to urge U.S. agencies to open the gates of a trust meant to help the world fight hunger. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) says he joined Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) to lead a bipartisan group of their colleagues to urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Agency for International Development to release resources within the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust to fight global hunger. Moran said the Trust, an […]

Share on PinterestNew research examines how various factors in one’s food environment affect food consumption and obesity. Spencer Platt/Getty Images A healthy diet is essential to good health. Multiple factors influence people’s diet choices, including food environment and socioeconomic and behavioral factors. A recent study finds that access to grocery stores and fast food, education level, and income impact fruit and vegetable consumption and obesity levels. Balanced, nutritional diets are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Researchers are still […]