When it was built in 1954, the fast food restaurant at the corner of Ida and Monterey streets In San Luis Obispo was at the intersection of car culture, mid-century modern architecture and culinary convenience. Much as changed since then. Ida Street was renamed when California Boulevard was extended. Hamburger joints have mostly changed from independent spots to chains, while architecture has gotten more bland. Before it was home to Splash Cafe, the building at 1491 Monterey St. housed Ed’s […]
Month: October 2023
It may be pumpkin spice season for some, but the October 2022 food trends suggest that a few other fall flavors may be taking center stage this time around. Though apple is a classic fall flavor, this year it seems that brands have really embraced the fall fruit as a star ingredient. For instance, Starbucks is rivaling its own Pumpkin Spice Latte with a new Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato that combines oat milk with apple cinnamon filling and brown sugar. […]
Fat Replacers Market Consumers’ growing awareness of health issues is causing them to adjust their eating habits and consume less fat. PORLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Fat replacers, also known as fat substitutes, are chemicals that replace all or part of the fat in a product while maintaining the same flavor, texture, and mouth feel. Fat replacers are useful in two ways. They lower the fat content of food while also lowering the calorie count. Carbohydrate, […]
WASHINGTON — Pragmatism, rigorous science and affordability are among considerations that should be front and center for the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC), according to a range of industry and other groups. Brief comments from dozens of organizations were submitted as video presentations or delivered live virtually for the third public meeting of the DGAC held Sept. 12-13. Directed to a panel of 18 committee members, commenters responded to scientific questions identified by the Department of Health and Human Services […]
Santorini assyrtiko is a dream of a white, prized for its bone-dry minerality, its scent of meadow flowers and salt – at once soothingly floral and stingingly marine – and its pithy flavour of lemons and white grapefruit. It’s also, suddenly, one of the most expensive of any regional appellation. Some of the best wines, such as Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko 2021, Santorini (14.5%; Hedonism, £35.80), which combines a chiffony lightness with a stern mineral core, sell on tight allocation. It’s […]
This new list of some of our most popular and beloved October recipes can only mean one thing: it’s officially, truly fall. Here and there, the leaves are changing color, and depending where you live, it’s likely that you need to grab a coat before you head out in the morning. Maybe you’re planning a trip to a pumpkin patch or an apple orchard. Or perhaps your head is still spinning from the chaos that is back-to-school schedules and meetings. […]
Comfort food: for some, that will mean the food we eat alone, standing in front of an open fridge with no one else’s needs to satisfy other than our own. It can be a completely gratifying meal made of picky bits: a hunk of cheddar with a spoon of raspberry jam, say, or a cold leftover roast potato splashed with Maggi sauce and topped with a thick slice of salted butter, or an anchovy and draped over a pickle. However, […]
By Jasmine B. Suiza, RND Photo: Freepik “Fat is bad for your health!” “Fat makes you fat!” “A high-fat diet is the newest trend!” The spectrum of myths and misconceptions involving fat, as they say, are too many to mention. Some people think of it as an evil nutrient, while others hail it for its weight loss “prowess.” What should you really believe in? Here are five myths about fats that everyone—including the “nutrition and fitness gurus”—should unlearn. […]
If you’ve set a weight loss goal for yourself, you may be aware of the frustration that comes with trying to lose fat specifically in your abdominal region. This type of fat around your belly, also known as visceral fat, can be stubborn and difficult to target. However, it is also one of the more dangerous types of fat, as carrying too much of it can lead to diseases and other health complications. If you’re looking for help with this […]
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. What’s not to love about the classic chicken nugget? They’re accessible, relatively cheap, easy to eat with one hand, and they’re oh-so delectable. But those little nuggets can be deceiving. While they are an easy source of protein, some varieties can be packed with sodium, […]
