Food & Drink

“How long will inaction define us,” ponders Dr. Agnes Kalibata. The Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit has joined me via Zoom to discuss the future of agriculture in Africa. I immediately pick up on her frustration with the inability of rich nations to follow through on emissions

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet providing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, dietary fiber and other benefits. They can also be quite delicious. Nutrition experts agree that many Americans should eat more of these foods, but that can be challenging for those with a busy lifestyle. But another reason that consumers hesitate

Scientists have unearthed more information on the origins of wine, using genomics to discover that grapevines were first domesticated simultaneously in two separate regions of the world around 11,000 years ago © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes The earliest archaeological evidence for viticulture and wine drinking was unearthed around 8,000 years ago in

Mexico City-born chef Pati Jinich, an award-winning cookbook author and television host based in Washington, D.C., talks about the longevity of her PBS show, her latest projects and what it means to be a Mexican in the U.S., and shares her pairing suggestions for tequila and Mexican cuisine. Claudia Alarcón: So, you’re starting the 12th

Passover starts the evening of Wednesday, April 5. And the midweek holiday may call for outsourcing some cooking. New York City restaurants are on it, with modern, diverse and exciting menus incorporating Passover traditions and the option for guests to lead their own traditional seders. Though the menus aren’t strictly kosher, they’re all kosher for

Western society’s long term strategy to deal with its staggering output of trash has been to establish infrastructure to gather, transport, and dispose of it in landfills. While that is a far better outcome than the rampant environmental contamination that continues in many parts of the world, landfill capacity is finite and the organic waste

What do you do when you are suddenly tasked with taking over the family farm? Locals know it as the farm with the little grass shack next to Pearlridge. Sumida Farm, a 95-year-old watercress farm on Oʻahu, that most locals toured in elementary school, is bordered by the retail stores, restaurants and parking lots of

Sushirrito, a San Francisco-based restaurant that has four brick-and-mortar locations and 10 as part of a licensing agreement with Local Kitchens, a micro food hall, specializes in burrito-sized sushi with Japanese and Latino influences. But it expanded too quickly in the same geographic area and was forced to close three of its four San Francisco

According to trade body, the World Travel & Tourism Council, Paris is the world’s most powerful city destination with, a travel sector worth almost $36BN USD in 2022, in terms of direct GDP contribution to the city. Likewise, Euromonitor named the French capital the world’s top city in 2022. Paris’s gastronomy, culture and grand palace

I’m going to make a bold prediction I desperately hope comes true: This year, 2023, could be the most influential year in a generation for food and agriculture systems in the United States. This summer will be incredibly important as lawmakers work to write the latest Farm Bill, the massive twice-a-decade legislation that governs a

A recent study by NielsenIQ notes that 82% of consumers who purchase non-alcoholic products — zero-proof gins, alcohol-removed chardonnay, and the like — also purchase regular-proof wine, beer, and spirits. So if you’re someone who likes to toe the line between drinking and not, it might make sense to pick a product that also lives

Globally, the need to attract youth into the farming sector has become ubiquitous. From the United States, where the average age of a farmer is 57 to Japan, where the average age is 67, factors such as urbanization and high startup costs have created an ageing crisis with implications for food security. For some countries,

Since March of 1631, people around the world have been honoring St. Patrick. As the celebration has continued, certain traditions have become synonymous with March 17th, and sipping Irish whiskey is at the heart of the celebrations. To mark the occasion, Kentucky Owl released Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Edition, a 100% Kentucky made bourbon whiskey

As the NCAA basketball tournament approaches Albany, New York, the city is abuzz with excitement for the first and second-round games in the men’s tournament this Friday, 3/17, and Sunday, 3/19th. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or simply looking for a good time, Albany has plenty of options to explore during March Madness weekend.

As modern society becomes more focused on climate action and the goal of reduced dependence on fossil carbon, one concept that has gained ground is a shift towards more of a “plant-based” economy. Arguably all food is already plant-based – for some things there is also an animal involved along the way. There are also

One of the best ways to visit the Emilia Romagna region is to rent a car and travel slowly, with purpose, along the Via Emilia. With trees and flowers in bloom and temperate weather, spring is one of the prettiest times of the year in much of Italy. This scenic road, spanning some 200 miles,

For an overwhelming segment of the population, the trauma of a breakup creates a beeline for so-called comfort foods: tubs of ice cream, pizza, cake or other sugary, processed foods. Just ask the makers of Mexican ice cream brand, Elena’s Halados who have capitalized on heart break cravings with their special edition product, ‘Adios Amor

Dining is not the first thing that comes to mind when consumers think of Harrods—despite its retail Food Halls being internationally famous. As one of the world’s top destinations for luxury, showcasing over 3,000 brands, the department store in Knightsbridge, London maintains a high-fashion image based on exclusivity and tailored service. Even the retailer’s website

On Easter Day, you’re likely to find Colomba Easter Bread (Colomba Pasquale) all over Italy, from north to south. This is remarkable in a country that takes great pride in its regional bread specialties, a place where bread types tend to vary depending on the region, city, or town. But at Easter, Italian bakers, bread

When millionaire George W. Vanderbilt completed the construction of Biltmore Estate in 1895, he didn’t originally envision it as having a winery. However, as a passionate collector of both art and wine, he probably would be pleased with the 150,000-case winery that is now part of the estate, along with a hotel, seven restaurants, sustainable