Food & Drink

  • Top view of a brown bowl filled with Kidney beans shot on rustic wood table. A wooden spoon is beside the bowl with some beans on it. DSRL studio photo taken with Canon EOS 5D Mk II and Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

    How to Cook Beans From Scratch

    Often overlooked for vegetables and whole grains, the humble bean is full of health benefits that can enhance a diet. Rich in plant protein, fiber, B-vitamins, iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc, beans are affordable, filling, and easy to incorporate…

  • cinnabon cinnamon roll on a blue plate

    The Best (and Worst) Fast Food Desserts

    Fast food desserts may not carry the weight of the meal on their shoulders the way the first and second courses do, but they bear a fair share of the load. Chain sweets range from churros to milkshakes to hand…

  • Costco Recalls Frozen Chicken Patties for Possible Contamination

    A popular brand of frozen chicken patties that are sold at Costco has been recalled because they may contain something unexpected: pieces of hard, clear plastic.  Gallery: Other Major Food Recalls You Should Know About Foster Farms shipped 148,000 pounds of…

  • starbucks drink sitting on outdoor table

    Even Baristas Think Starbucks Prices are Insane

    Nothing is immune to inflation, including your morning coffee run. If you haven’t noticed the prices rising over the last couple years at Starbucks, then either you live under a rock or you recently won the lottery (congratulations!). But to…

  • Instant ramen with green onions

    15 Hacks to Make Instant Ramen More Delicious Under $1

    Ramen is a super-convenient student favorite, offering easy preparation and incredibly low prices per serving. But with more people sheltering at home and looking for low-cost meals, ramen is for everyone. The price of packaged instant ramen noodles is often…

  • Chicken Tikka Poutine at Basmaash in Los Angeles

    The Most Outrageous French Fries You Can Order

    French fries are the perfect food in so many ways: deep-fried, salty, and full of carbs. They’re great on their own, but just like burgers, they also serve as a blank canvas for creative toppings. Here are outrageous french fries…