This Tuesday marks the start of the lunar new year and the year of the fire horse, which represents fresh opportunities, personal growth and good fortune. I, for one, am keen to usher that horse in, and to celebrate I’ll be making this noodle salad, which is a variation on one I first ate at …
How to plan Ramadan meals: minimal work, maximum readiness | Food
Ramadan arrives this year in February, in the heart of winter. Short days, cold evenings and the pressure of everyday work mean that preparation is no longer about producing abundance, but about reducing effort while maintaining care. For many households balancing jobs, children and long commutes, the question is not what to cook, but how …
EFSA mercury seafood consumption survey reveals EU consumer risk awareness
EFSA study finds frequent intake of high-mercury fish across Europe while consumer understanding of health risks lags behind recognised benefits. A new survey by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) explores how frequently EU consumers eat seafood that may contain mercury and their awareness of national dietary advice. The European Commission requested the research to …
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for cacio e pepe, the old-fashioned way | Food
Nightclubs, mechanics, restaurants, a theatre, a wholesale butcher and an Apostolic church occupy some of the network of caves and tunnels that, over the centuries, were burrowed into Monte Testaccio, an ancient rubbish dump hill in the middle of Rome that’s made entirely of broken amphorae. Some places make a feature of their situation, revealing …
Costco Is Making a Big Change to Its Bakery Section
Costco is about to alleviate a big customer headache. The warehouse retail club chain is finally allowing customers to order cakes digitally with a new update in the Costco app rolling out in 2026. This means you can finally order a custom cake from the comfort of your own home. The same goes for deli …
Sean Sherman, Other Minnesota Chefs Push Back Against ICE
“ICE is still around,” chef Sean Sherman tells TODAY.com from Minneapolis. “They’re not being as aggressive as they had been the past eight weeks, so we’re not seeing them breaking people’s car windows and dragging them out and beating them up on the streets,” he continues. “But we are still seeing people following school buses. …
FDA Announces Recall on Repackaged M&M’s in 20 States
Beacon Promotions Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of several repackaged M&M’s products. After the company set the process in motion on Jan. 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) categorized the recall in its Class II classification on Feb. 4. Per the FDA website, this category is used for “a situation in which …
Save on Pizza, Wings and More Game-Day Grub
Whether you’re rooting for the New England Patriots or the Seattle Seahawks, everyone wins when you get to chow down on a Super Bowl feast. If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party on Feb. 8, you’re probably looking for some menu inspiration. Or perhaps you’d prefer to go out. Either way, restaurants and food brands …
How to Get Free Chipotle During Super Bowl 2026: $1M Giveaway Details
Super Bowl ads are seen by millions of captive viewers, but they can also cost millions of dollars. With that in mind, Chipotle says it’s investing its money in free food for customers instead of a costly commercial this year. The fast-food chain just announced it will give away $1 million in free food to …
Ben Affleck Teams up With ’90s Sitcom Stars for Dunkin’s Super Bowl Ad
The stars — specifically, sitcom stars — have aligned at Dunkin’ for its latest Super Bowl spectacle. Dunkin’ just dropped its 2026 Super Bowl ad, after airing a teaser of Ben Affleck pitching a “cringe” VHS tape to fellow ’90s sitcom stars Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc and Jason Alexander the week prior. In the minute-long …