March 20, 2018 Which states drink the most (and least) beer? Which state takes on the most share of our national beer intake? The Beer Institute is able to answer that question.
March 20, 2018 Pastry chefs reveal their favorite desserts Pastry chefs like Dominique Ansel, François Payard and Andrea Litvin spend their days crafting up delicious sweets. But what are their favorite desserts? We find out.
March 20, 2018 Restaurants that bet you can't eat it all Challenging diners to take on enormous plates and flaming spicy dishes, these restaurant challenges take their 'wall of fame' seriously.
March 20, 2018 Athletes who are changing the way we eat Here's a nod to all the athletes who are champions on and off the court
March 20, 2018 7 unique McDonald’s Happy Meals from around the world Most children are happy as a clam with a plain cheeseburger, but these international McDonald's offer menu items that cater more to a given country’s palate.
March 20, 2018 Summer foods to travel for in the US It’s hard to argue about it: summer is the best time of year when it comes to food. With fruit that tastes like candy, crisp, nourishing greens, and farm-fresh vegetables at your fingertips, it’s easy to pass as a gourmet chef by throwing something fabulous together. My favorite summer food is watermelon. I was born in August and my mom always said she inhaled watermelon in the summer heat before she had me. Maybe there’s some connection; I don’t know. And while I love the seedless varieties, there’s something about those big black seeds that takes me back to days when my friends and I would stick them on our foreheads to see which one would last the longest. Context is everything when it comes to food. So many of my travel memories are linked to great food, like street daal at Ravi in Dubai or spaghetti pomodoro at Hotel Cipriani in Venice. But summer always brings me back to my childhood, and to America. Here are ten food-place combos that keep me coming back no matter where I am:
March 20, 2018 Tours offers a sweet-tasting view of Manhattan through ice cream In honor of National Ice Cream Month, FoxNews.com celebrated with an ice cream tour of Manhattan.
March 20, 2018 Caviar 101: How to celebrate National Caviar Day July 18 is National Caviar Day, making this a good time to learn the basics of fine fish roes. The drama and culinary delight of caviar --known as black gold for its rarity and price point --bring an Old World elegance to any meal. Here is all you need to know to bring caviar into your home, whether your budget is copper or gold. To carry the name, Champagne must come from a specific region of France. To earn its name, caviar must come from one of three sturgeon breeds (there are 27 worldwide) from the Caspian Sea. There are great sparkling wines that are not "Champagne," and there are great fish roes that are not "caviar," but provide an enjoyable facsimile. Roe is the mass of eggs contained in the ovaries of a female fish or shellfish. Sturgeon caviars share certain flavor characteristics across the breeds (varietals); a taste of the sea similar to the juice of a perfectly fresh oyster, a taste of brine, and occasionally a metallic finish. Varietal flavors differ fish by fish and tin by tin. Each fish's diet, environment, maturity and time of harvest affect the flavor and texture of the eggs. How quickly the eggs are processed, how much salt is used, and how they are cured affect the product. Iranians, for example, use brine, while Russians stir salt in directly. Properly prepared caviar should have "enough salt so the casing can be felt on (your) tongue but with a gentle press will burst and flood your mouth with the flavor of the sea," says restaurateur Nick Peyton. True Caviars are imported, and can be wild or farmed. They are named for their Sturgeon:
March 20, 2018 Ice cream (and other summery desserts) from around the world As far as we're concerned, summer means ice cream season. But there's no reason to stay in your rocky road comfort zone. Go ahead and check out one of these unexpected flavors our contributors found on their travels—think cheddar cheese, olive oil, even frankincense.