Food

Pig’s feet, anyone? — Moving to a foreign country is like starting a new relationship. After a few months, you discover qualities that are easy to love… And ones that are harder to get used to. The same was true when I moved to Barcelona, Spain. Some things I expected to be hard —…

Respect for all birds, not just the fancy ones — Like many people, I enjoy and appreciate the beauty and antics of birds. I watch the Cal Falcons nest cam each spring, marveling in the rapid growth of peregrine falcon chicks from hatching to fledging. I put peanuts out on our San Francisco balcony to attract wild crows. …

Did you know that nearly 690 million people around the world go to bed hungry each night? — Based on data from the United Nations report “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2020” produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), nearly 690 million people globally suffered from chronic hunger in 2019. There’s a reason why Zero Hunger…

The ultimate summer drink: Elderberry-hibiscus sun tea — Searching for a summer drink with vibrant flavors and refreshing goodness? This sun tea medley will rejuvenate, nourish, and uplift your well-being. If you haven’t tried sun tea, you’re in for a treat. It’s one of my favorite parts about summer — and Berry Blast is one of our go-to’s. …

As I’ve taken notice, many of my husband friends do not like seafood. But I have nothing else available inside the refrigerator but the frozen shrimps, peeled and ready to cook. In my refrigerator however, because I am a salad eater, I always or often have salad available. Out of…

A whole nation has been gaslighted — Every time I return to the UK from spending time in Europe, I’m shocked by the price of food. I’m shocked at how cheap it is. And every day I hear about how inflation is hitting British supermarket shoppers hard. This is a difficult article to write but I think…

Plus five dishes that are… — Mexican cuisine is full of variety and delicious dishes, but unfortunately, there are a lot of “Americanized” versions of Mexican food on the market today. And this has led to a misunderstanding regarding which popular recipes are authentically Mexican and which ones aren’t. …

A personal journey towards a healthier lifestyle — Many people have made deliberate dietary changes in recent years, with the decision to cease eating red meat being one of the most noteworthy. Many diets have historically included red meat, which includes beef, hog, and lamb. …