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BTB Veggie Base Too Salty for Comfort in Flavor Ranking
food3 days ago

BTB Veggie Base Too Salty for Comfort in Flavor Ranking

Taste Table ranks seven Better Than Bouillon flavors, with the Seasoned Vegetable Base landing last due to heavy saltiness, even though it remains more flavorful than typical store-bought veggie broths; Organic Roasted Chicken Base is first, and the Reduced-Sodium Seasoned Vegetable Base sits fourth; cutting salt by about 25% on BTB’s beef and chicken bases can substantially improve the veggie option by letting the vegetable flavors—onion, carrot, celery and tomato—shine through.

Four Chef-Approved Tricks to Elevate Canned Fish
food9 days ago

Four Chef-Approved Tricks to Elevate Canned Fish

Chefs say canned (tinned) fish is a premium, versatile ingredient worth using beyond the pantry basics: make a sea-cuterie board with oil-packed sardines, smoked trout and high-quality tuna; fold oil-packed tuna into pasta with garlic and lemon; top toast with chunky tuna and Calabrian chili oil; and assemble simple starters with preserved lemons and fennel to let the fish shine. For the best results, store leftovers submerged in their oil in an airtight container and use within a day or two. The article also notes the value of exploring a range of oily fish and shellfish varieties.

GOP Farm Bill Draws Fire as Industry-Backed Poison Pills, Critics Say
politics11 days ago

GOP Farm Bill Draws Fire as Industry-Backed Poison Pills, Critics Say

Critics from animal welfare, environmental groups, public health advocates, and small farmers condemn the GOP Farm Bill draft unveiled by House Agriculture Chair Thompson as an industry-backed package loaded with “poison pills,” including pesticide liability protections and cuts to SNAP, arguing it would weaken environmental safeguards, raise food- and farmer-related costs, and hinder bipartisan action, while supporters say the proposal provides certainty for farmers and the panel plans a markup soon.

Jet's Pizza Tops Chowhound Pepperoni Ranking on National Pizza Day
food16 days ago

Jet's Pizza Tops Chowhound Pepperoni Ranking on National Pizza Day

Jet's Pizza, a Michigan-based chain known for Detroit-style pies, leads Chowhound's fast-food pepperoni pizza rankings for National Pizza Day, followed by Godfather's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Papa John's and Domino's; the list evaluates flavor, ingredients and value, underscoring pepperoni as America's favorite topping, with Jet's boasting hundreds of locations across 22 states.

Actual Italians Rank 10 Frozen Pizzas, Revealing the Best and the Rest
food16 days ago

Actual Italians Rank 10 Frozen Pizzas, Revealing the Best and the Rest

Tasters evaluated 10 common frozen pizzas against traditional Italian standards; Genio Della Pizza The Bianca topped the list for its sourdough-fermented crust and balanced salt, Detroit-Style from Motor City Pizza Co. impressed with crisp edges, and other brands like Screamin’ Sicilian, Tombstone, Rao’s, Freschetta, Amy’s, California Pizza Kitchen, DiGiorno, and Red Baron showed solid melts and flavor with tradeoffs in crust texture and fermentation complexity.

West Coast Classic: In-N-Out Is the Burger Benchmark
food24 days ago

West Coast Classic: In-N-Out Is the Burger Benchmark

The article crowns In-N-Out Burger as the West Coast’s top American burger chain, praising its fresh, daily-sourced ground chuck, simple yet high-quality menu, fast service, and strong nationwide reputation, while noting a loyal fan base, affordable prices (roughly $3–$7 per burger), and occasional criticisms of the fries; nostalgia and consistent quality help sustain its standout status.

Bacon Cooked Right: Why Cast Iron Falls Short and What to Use Instead
food24 days ago

Bacon Cooked Right: Why Cast Iron Falls Short and What to Use Instead

A culinary expert says cast iron’s slow heat up and strong heat retention lead to uneven bacon rendering, with some areas overdoing it and others underdone. For small batches, use heavy stainless or nonstick pans for better control; for larger quantities, the oven on sheet pans provides even cooking, minimal splatter, and repeatable results without babysitting the pan.

Caravelle Bar: The Nostalgic Candy That Vanished After a Merger
food1 month ago

Caravelle Bar: The Nostalgic Candy That Vanished After a Merger

Caravelle, a 1960s milk-chocolate bar with crisped rice, caramel, and sometimes Brazil nuts, disappeared from shelves in the late 1970s following the Peter Paul-Cadbury Schweppes merger; while there's no official reason, nostalgia persists and fans can approximate its texture with a copycat 100 Grand recipe or by crafting their own Caravelle-inspired bars at home.