NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As Hooters emerges from bankruptcy under new leadership, the restaurant chain’s CEO says the company’s future depends on something deceptively simple: returning the brand to its roots. That starts with the food. Neil Kiefer, CEO of the Florida-based Hooters founding group that, along with another franchisee, reclaimed …
Food & drink
Archaeologists stunned to find beans and fruit remains in Pompeii slave quarters
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists in Italy recently unearthed preserved food remains in ancient Pompeii that reveal what enslaved people ate before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius — including beans and fruit. In a Facebook post in early December, the Pompeii Archaeological Park said its archaeologists found food remains in the …
New Jersey bill would ban single-use utensils, condiments at most dine-in restaurants
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A bill introduced in New Jersey would ban on-site restaurants from providing single-use utensils to their customers unless they explicitly request them. Senate Bill 2195 was introduced on May 6, with the latest revision noted on Dec. 18. Instead of plastic utensils, it would require restaurants to provide …
Baby carrots sleep trend goes viral on TikTok despite lack of evidence
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A viral social media hack claims that eating baby carrots before bed can improve sleep, but nutrition science does not support the idea that carrots — or any single food — function as a sleep aid. Fox News Digital spoke to experts to get to the truth …
Food safety experts avoid very specific meal choices due to contamination risks
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Even foods most Americans consider “healthy” can pose serious foodborne illness risks, experts warn — and several say salads, sprouts and deli meats are among the everyday items they personally refuse to eat. One Seattle attorney who has spent decades litigating some of the country’s worst foodborne …
Future of wine in America shaped by New York-based standout winemaker
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A renowned winemaker calls New York’s Finger Lakes “one of the only cool continental climates in the U.S. for wine-growing” — touting the beauty and benefits of an area that is increasingly grabbing the national spotlight. Nova Cadamatre, together with her husband, Brian, opened Trestle Thirty One …
Why you’re hungrier in the winter months, and how to fight appetite changes
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! During the cold winter months, many people find themselves hungrier than usual, reaching for larger portions and cozy comfort foods. While cold temperatures are often blamed for winter weight gain, experts say the causes actually involve shorter days, disrupted circadian rhythms and subtle hormonal shifts. “Winter appetite …
How Americans celebrated Christmas dinner in 1918 during World War I
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When Americans sat down to Christmas dinner in 1918, the meal wasn’t just a celebration — it was an act of patriotism. During World War I, the U.S. Food Administration urged households to save wheat, sugar, meat and fats so more food could be shipped to troops …
Parmesan cheese goes viral on TikTok as protein source for fitness enthusiasts
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new protein-packed contender is muscling its way into the health and fitness world — and it comes straight from the dairy aisle. Parmesan cheese has gone viral among gym-goers and health influencers who are looking for a whole-food protein source, with some creators nibbling it straight …
Taco Bell’s cult-favorite Quesarito returns to menus for a limited time
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Taco Bell fans are calling it “a Christmas miracle” — but not everyone is feeling the holiday cheer. The fast-food giant announced that its cult-favorite Quesarito returned to menus nationwide Dec. 18, and the internet erupted with dramatic declarations that the holidays have truly arrived. The indulgent …









