Food

As we progress through 2025, the grocery aisles are undergoing notable transformations. A combination of factors—including product discontinuations, supply chain disruptions, and shifting consumer preferences—is leading to the disappearance of certain beloved items from store shelves. Whether it’s a favorite snack, a trusted brand, or a seasonal treat, these changes are reshaping our shopping experiences....

Raven Fon

Raven Fon

Relationships & Sociology Expert

Warning: This article contains content that some readers may find distressing. A Chinese restaurant in Madrid, Spain, has been forced to close following a police investigation that uncovered a shocking culinary fraud. The Jin Gu restaurant, situated in the Usera district, was found to be serving street pigeons disguised as “roast duck.” This revelation has...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

Potatoes are one of those foods that are truly the backbone of society. Similar to other staples like rice and corn, they become the ever important backdrop to many delicious meals. French fries, mashed potatoes, scalloped, hash browns, tater tots, baked potatoes, potato wedges – they are delicious, packed full of nutrients, and have been...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer

Egg prices are on the rise, but fortunately, there are cheaper alternatives available. Vegans and people with allergies are no strangers to egg replacements, and there are many to choose from. Eggs serve different functions depending on the recipe. For instance, they bind ingredients, improve texture, create structure, retain moisture, and cause leavening. Therefore, the...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist

If you’re looking for ways to save money on groceries, you’re not alone. With food prices constantly rising, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to stick to a budget. Thankfully, there are simple and affordable gadgets that can make a big difference. These tools can help you reduce waste, store food more efficiently, and even make meal...

Raven Fon

Raven Fon

Relationships & Sociology Expert

Exploring unusual food from around the world can be both surprising and fascinating. Traveling opens your eyes—and your taste buds—to the fascinating flavors and dishes that exist worldwide. Around the globe, adventurous eaters indulge in some incredibly strange meals, many that might surprise or even shock you. But don’t be fooled; each quirky delicacy tells...

Raven Fon

Raven Fon

Relationships & Sociology Expert

In March 2024, Camilla Chapman, a mother of four from West Sussex, UK, noticed a troubling symptom: difficulty swallowing. At first, she didn’t worry much. Camilla, 40, assumed her issues were simply related to her recent dietary changes—a low-calorie, liquid-based diet. It seemed logical to her that her throat might have adjusted to softer foods,...

Raven Fon

Raven Fon

Relationships & Sociology Expert

Looking for vegetables to grow from seeds? Planting your own food from scratch is an adventure that feels both fun and rewarding. When you start with vegetables to grow from seeds, you take control of quality and variety right from the beginning. There’s something magical about watching a tiny seed transform into a delicious plant....

Raven Fon

Raven Fon

Relationships & Sociology Expert

The hamburger’s journey began in 19th-century Hamburg, Germany, where chefs prepared seasoned minced beef patties known as Hamburg steaks. European immigrants brought this culinary tradition to the United States, where it quickly evolved. By the late 1800s, vendors started serving these beef patties between slices of bread for easy, on-the-go meals. The first widely recognized...

You probably don’t give much thought to those little plastic tags that keep your bread bags closed, right? They do their job, and then—straight to the trash. But hold on! Before you toss them, you might be surprised to learn that these tiny clips have all kinds of creative and practical uses around the house....

Raven Fon

Raven Fon

Relationships & Sociology Expert