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Lamb Jam Dine Around Month Returns This April
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (386+ words) PUBLISHED ON April 6, 2026 DENVER " Lamb Jam Dine Around Month is back this April, turning the spotlight on chefs around the country that support our local farmers and ranchers. Throughout April, diners can explore chef-driven dishes that highlight the versatility, flavor,…...
Swavory: The Quiet Trend Found on Southern Tables for Generations
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (934+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 30, 2026 Asian culinary traditions, particularly Korean and Japanese dishes, are the main driver of the sweet-meets-savory craving now showing up on American menus. But the flavor already has a history in the United States: chefs in the South…...
Get Ready for Summer Grilling with ISU Extension Barbecue Class
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (381+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 29, 2026 The pork barbecue class will cover several barbecue techniques, including how to marinate, spice, and prepare various cuts of pork. Participants will also learn basic grill maintenance and practice grilling with guidance from ISU Extension and Outreach…...
Which Fast-Food Favorites Make Up America’s Perfect Plate?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1085+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 26, 2026 WASHINGTON " A new survey'has revealed America's ideal fast food plate: a Burger King burger or Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, paired with McDonald's french fries and nuggets, washed down with a soda or Dairy Queen milkshake. A poll of…...
Microwave Frying Can Help Lower Oil Content for Healthier French Fries
2+ week, 2+ day ago (397+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 21, 2026 URBANA, Ill. " Fried foods are popular with consumers, but their high fat content can contribute to health challenges like obesity and hypertension. If the food industry can offer lower-fat options of similar quality, people can more easily make…...
Celebrate March – National Peanut Month
2+ week, 2+ day ago (339+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 21, 2026 TIFTON, Ga. " March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America's favorite foods! The Georgia'peanut industry kicked off the celebration this week by hosting the 2026'Georgia'PB&J Day in Atlanta,'Georgia. During the event,…...
From Farm to Table, 40% of Food Goes to Waste
2+ week, 5+ day ago (483+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 18, 2026 CLEVELAND " The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that up to 40% of the nation's food supply goes to waste every year"mainly because it spoils during transportation, storage and distribution"even after reaching retail stores and consumers' homes....
Sugar Makers Welcome Visitors for Vermont’s Favorite Event: Maple Open House Weekend
2+ week, 6+ day ago (292+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 17, 2026 Spring is also the time to participate in Vermont's Maple Ambassador scholarship competition " a program of the Vermont Maple Festival, sponsored by the Franklin County Maple Sugarmakers' Association, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association, Orleans County Maple Producers,…...
See It. Taste It. Love It. Celebrate Maple Weekends
2+ week, 6+ day ago (470+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 17, 2026 GREENWICH, N.Y. " Spring may still be waking up across the Upper Hudson region, but inside local sugarhouses, something magical is already happening. The sweet steam of boiling sap, the rich aroma of maple, and the first taste of…...
National Sauce Month Is a Reminder That Sauces Do the Heavy Lifting
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (637+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 9, 2026 WASHINGTON " With global retail sales projected to grow from $116.77 billion in 2025 to $148.49 billion in 2035, sauces have firmly established themselves as a dominant force in the food industry. More than just a finishing touch, sauces bring depth, texture…...