So you’re hosting a festive shindig in December and there are vegetarians in the crowd – or maybe the vego is you? You want to put on a good centrepiece but you’re not feeling the nut loaf vibes. What to do? Festive catering for vegetarians is far easier in the northern hemisphere, where you can …
Chocolate Brands Are Cutting Back on the Cocoa in Their Products
As chocolate prices continue to rise, some companies are taking drastic measures to counteract sticker shock. And it’s leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of some consumers. With the cost of cocoa steadily ticking up, some brands have begun swapping in different ingredients. But does the end result taste the same as the real …
Best Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs Recipe
I LOVE a cutesy appetizer, especially when it’s time to deck out an extravagant holiday grazing table. Since I already consider deviled eggs to be among my top 5 favorite party bites, I figured it was time to give this crowd-pleasing appetizer an upgrade. With the addition of pesto, grated Parmesan, and crushed red pepper …
Best Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board Recipe
Plain and simple: I love a charcuterie board, and I’ll take any excuse to make one, from holidays to weeknight girl dinners. The meats, the cheeses, the spreads, and all the other sweet and savory bites make for such a fun eating experience. My absolute favorite part about them is that they’re completely customizable, letting …
Starbucks Is Giving Away 17,000 Bearista Cups: How to Get Yours
Starbucks Is Giving Away 17,000 Bearista Cups: How to Get Yours
Plane passenger makes espresso on flight in viral TikTok video with 2M views as others react
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A flyer has been drawing attention online after making a fresh cup of espresso during a commercial flight — prompting mixed and in some cases heated reactions from viewers on social media. A TikTok video posted by user Ozan Cetinkaya shows the traveler grinding his own espresso …
Festive treats: Adriann Ramirez’s recipes for pumpkin loaf and gingerbread cookies | Christmas food and drink
As a self-proclaimed America’s sweetheart (Julia Roberts isn’t using that title any more, is she?) who moved to the UK nearly 10 years ago, there are a few British traditions and customs that I have adopted, especially around Christmas time. However, there are also a few American ones that I hold on to staunchly: one …
A high-fat diet may disrupt gut-brain communication and health, study warns
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A high-fat diet may do more than pack on pounds — it could disrupt aspects of gut–brain communication, potentially contributing to issues such as overeating and mood or cognitive changes, according to a new scientific review. The analysis was published in Nutritional Neuroscience in August. The team …
the new state of play
Lewis Wallis and Dr Samuel Dicken summarise the major developments from 2025 and reflect on what we might expect in the next year as science and policy continue to evolve around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and foods high in fat, sugar and/or salt (HFSS). Reflecting on a year of UPF and HFSS Over the past year, …
European Commission gives final approval to Mars’ $36bn Kellanova acquisition
European Commission grants final approval for Mars’ $36bn Kellanova acquisition, creating a global snacking powerhouse with nine billion-dollar brands. Mars, Incorporated has secured final, unconditional regulatory approval from the European Commission for its $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova, allowing the two global snacking businesses to close their long-planned takeover on 11 December 2025. The approval …
