Existing for centuries, chocolates are one of the best crowd-pleasing desserts that can be moulded into unimaginable forms. Expressing love for your beloved or a munching snack to satiate your sweet craving, chocolates serve various purposes and there is an array of options to choose from. And, if you are an aficionado who wants to walk the extra mile to savour a bite of exquisite dark chocolate or tuck into gourmet milk chocolate bars, then some of the most expensive […]
Month: May 2023
Cookbook author, food blogger and star of TODAY All Day’s #Cooking, Samah Dada is whipping up two of her favorite no-bake sweet treats. She shows us how to prepare carroty halwa bars with creamy cashew frosting and chocolate rice cake bark. Nathan Congleton / TODAY Indian desserts truly live in a world of their own. Desserts double as little pieces of art, adorned with super-fine filigree made with silver or gold foil. My favorite Indian dessert is gajar ka halwa, […]
Executive Summary Introduction 1. From 1st July to 23rd September 2022, the Scottish Government undertook a public consultation to invite views on its proposed approach for restricting promotions of food and drink that are high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS), as a means of changing the food environment that encourages the public to purchase more than they need and to over-consume less healthy food. 2. The aim of the consultation was to gain some sense of the balance of […]
White truffles are mostly found in Tuscany, the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, Emilia-Romagna, the Marches and the Istrian peninsula of Croatia. It grows about a foot underground and can only be located with the help of trained dogs. These truffles are well known for their exclusive aroma and flavour. One of the most expensive foods in the world, the white truffle (Tuber magnatum pico) is also the world’s most expensive edible fungus. As of 22 February 2023, per kilogram […]
You’ve been putting in extra hours at the gym, guzzling plenty of water and eating healthy all week, but then nighttime rolls around and your craving for something sweet hits hard. The thing is, you don’t have to tell your sweet tooth to “just chill” and deprive yourself completely. After all, sweet treats are what make the world go ’round. It’s possible to still indulge in dessert without eating something *totally* unhealthy that’ll also leave you feeling groggy. Here are […]
In an on-the-go world, it’s not hard to see why fast-food restaurants thrive. For most of us, grabbing a quick meal is sometimes unavoidable, whether it’s a speedy breakfast while rushing to work or dinner on a road trip. No matter the circumstances of your fast-food ordering, if you’re trying to eat healthy, you’ve probably found it a challenge. The stereotypes about fast food’s mediocre nutrition content are largely true, and many chains serve up fried, heavy meals high in calories, […]
Now that 2022 is ending, it’s predictions time again. Global food and restaurant consultancy Baum + Whiteman takes a deep dive in its latest food and beverage trends forecast – tapping pistachio as the nut of the year and exploring the possibilities of a potential recession. Here are some of the report’s highlights: SHANGHAI, CHINA – AUGUST 03: A customer uses her smartphone to make an electronic payment for her … [+] food at Hongqiao Artificial Intelligence (AI) Restaurant on […]
In a recent study published in the Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Research, researchers investigated whether commercial weight loss diets meet the recommended dietary requirements for essential nutrients and are suitable for long-term use. Study: High Carbohydrate vs High Fat Diets: Which is Preferable for Long-term Use? Image Credit: nadianb/Shutterstock.com Background Research indicates that commercially manufactured weight loss diets are effective in weight reduction, and a few also reduce the risk of several chronic diseases. However, their nutrient composition varies significantly […]
Consuming a low-fat diet full of healthy foods during middle age may lengthen your life, a new study suggests. In contrast, a healthy low-carbohydrate eating pattern did not lead to much of an improvement in longevity, according to the analysis of dietary data from more than 370,000 middle-aged and older adults published in the Journal of Internal Medicine. “Following healthy low-fat diet with minimal intake of saturated fat can be an effective approach to promoting healthy aging among middle-aged and older […]
Get ready for a festive Memorial Day feast with these creative dishes to make this weekend. ABC News Natasha Feldman created a patriotic flag-inspired hot dog spread. “The Dinner Party Project” author Natasha Feldman joined “Good Morning America” on Friday to share a seasonal drink, vibrant salads, sides and an easy dessert to make for Memorial Day. HarperCollins Publishers The cover of Natasha Feldman’s new cookbook. Check out her full recipes below. ABC News A tray of agua fresca with […]
