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In the sleepy commune of Argent-Sur-Sauldre in the Loire Valley of France, population just a shade over 2,000, there’s a centuries-old factory located on the grounds of a French chateau. Straight out of a Tim Burton film, the factory has been sitting motionless for years and contains rooms brimming with the handcrafted wares it once…

I’m a casual drinker and will be the first to admit that I know zilch about what’s in my glass most of the time. I have enough trouble picking out a bottle of wine to bring to a dinner party, let alone finding something that feels special enough for a gift. If you’ve also accepted…

We’ve teamed up with Albertsons Companies to share highly useful tips and tricks for stocking up your kitchen ahead of the fall season (cozy soups and stews, here you come). At the top of our list: Simplify your grocery-shopping routine with help from FreshPass™, a handy grocery subscription program with perks like unlimited free delivery,…

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Saturday announced a multistate outbreak involving 20 Salmonella illnesses in eight states with three hospitalizations.   It has not resulted in any deaths. The outbreak is linked to  Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks sold at Trader Joe’s and other grocery stores. “Nine people were interviewed…

Sweet and savoury treats for the big night: black lime gummy worms, a deep-fried noodle snack with fried peanuts and curry leaves, and pumpkin spice cookies For anyone doing the sweet-sweep rounds next weekend, Halloween can feel more like trick and treat, rather than trick or treat. No sooner have our kids been plied with…

Opinion The last few weeks have sounded remarkably familiar to Spring 2020 when we faced a nationwide (and Canada) Salmonella outbreak linked to California grown onions.  We are now facing a similar outbreak – smaller at this point (more than 650 vs. more than 1,600 sickened) – but it will be interesting to see if…

Super fans of the food giant’s macaroni dinner can join a new club to gain exclusive access to its flavor enhancers, and Nestlé’s DiGiorno puts carbs on carbs with its cheesy pasta pizza creation.  Top Featured Tags: – Food Press Release Distribution Service

Sweet hispi three ways: roasted with herb yoghurt and crisp shallots, shredded into a herby fruit and nut salad, and stuffed in a cheesy filo pie Prep 10 minCook 30 minServes 2 UK readers: click to buy these ingredients from Ocado UK readers: click to buy these ingredients from Ocado UK readers: click to buy…

Investigators have traced the contamination to root vegetables imported from Mexico by ProSource Produce and Keeler Family Farms and advise consumers to get rid of items in their pantries with no clear sourcing. Top Featured Tags: – Food Press Release Distribution Service

A very British teatime treat, made with vegan butter and a quick fig jam The scone is a generations-old British institution, and it was only a matter of time before I wrote a vegan recipe for it. Traditionally with vegan baking, I have found a way around butter, but now, in 2021, there are excellent…

Many food and drink companies are grappling with the same NPD problem – how to drive functionality and flavor in the kitchen while being sure to have strong provenance or sustainability narrative.  Top Featured Tags: – Food Press Release Distribution Service

I am known for throwing overly ambitious dinner parties. Sometimes they work out really well—usually when my guests are smart and bring lots of beer and a hefty salad. Sometimes they do not, and I’m pretty sure everyone ends up going through McDonald’s drive-thru when they leave my house. My problem is that my imagination…

As a long-time Alaska resident, I’m used to busting out the chunky blankets shortly after Labor Day. The summers are magical but short, and we usually see our first snowfall by early October. But that doesn’t mean that I or my statesmen are ready to retreat inside—especially during a pandemic that’s prevented us from socializing…

Big Thanksgiving meals with family and friends means leftovers (as evidenced by examples G, O, B, B, L, and E). But in a season where a lot of us are surrounded by so much, it’s important to remember those who aren’t as fortunate. In 2020, an estimated 40 million Americans lived in food insecure households.…

The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) has released its findings for 2019 for the sources of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter in 1,532 foodborne disease outbreaks. IFSAC’s newest annual report, “Foodborne illness source attribution estimates for 2019 for Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter using multi-year outbreak surveillance data, United States” is now available. The IFSAC is…

Scientists cautioned against using the findings as a license to indulge in processed foods. Top Featured Tags: – Food Press Release Distribution Service

Autumn is just made for big soups such as minestrone, and this one is brim-full of mushrooms and mini pasta rings While fregula is the most satisfying packet of pasta to grab from the shelf, the balls rolling and rising like a stress ball under fingers, bags of anelli (little rings) come a close second.…