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These Are the Biggest Mistakes Home Cooks Make, According to Professional Chefs

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-14 20:03:11

Cooking can be intimidating. The process of shopping, prepping, cooking and, ultimately, tasting the fruits of your labor taps into a side of the brain that not many people can or want to explore. But not even the pros get it right all the time, as the kitchen provides a safe space to experiment, fail and -- best of all -- learn so that desired outcomes can be improved upon and new recipes can be added to the ever-growing arsenal. That said, it certainly helps to identify some of the most comm

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I Test Meal Kits for a Living. Here Are 7 Mistakes That Could Cost You Money (and Meals!)

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-14 15:00:05

Meal kits have become the love child of "I want to eat something that didn't come from a drive-through" and "I wouldn't know a good recipe if it kissed me on the mouth." Meal kits are perfect for health-conscious folks who've realized that ordering Thai food five nights a week isn't a nutrition plan and for culinary beginners who think "sautéing" is a French dance move. Here's the plot twist: meal kits actually cost about the same as regular groceries these days. Yes, you read that right. Thank

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Notorious Boar’s Head Plant to Reopen a Year After Listeria Outbreak That Killed 10

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-11-15 03:40:33

Boar’s Head plans to reopen a meat packaging plant in Jarratt, Virginia, that was the source of a listeria outbreak in 2024 that sickened dozens of people and killed 10. The company had closed the plant indefinitely after liverwurst packaged there had been linked to the deaths. A shocking report from the New York Times shortly after the Boar’s Head recall explained that the plant had evidence of meat that was exposed to wet ceilings, extensive rust, and the presence of green mold. But last mont

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Have a Headache? These Are the Best Foods to Help Relieve It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-18 06:39:00

Headaches can be annoying and persistent, and taking aspirin or simply lying down may not always help. If that sounds like you, you may want to look at changing your plate of food for more relief. Of course, just changing what food you consume won't automatically cure headaches or migraines, but some foods may help ease them when they arrive -- in addition to hydration, exercise, sleep and stress management. Tracking those habits and symptoms over time can be easier with the right smartwatch. "

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Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-11-19 22:29:33

Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls 32 minutes ago Share Save Jane Chambers Business reporter Reporting from El Alto, Bolivia Share Save Getty Images Higher food and fuel prices have led to street protests across Bolivia this year As Bolivians prepare to vote in a general election, the country's deep economic woes are the central issue. Whoever becomes the nation's next president faces a very difficult job to try to sort out the mess. El Alto is Bolivia's second-larg

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India’s Rapido begins testing food delivery to take on Swiggy, Zomato

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-11-20 22:08:08

Rapido, a popular ride-hailing platform in India, has quietly begun beta testing its food delivery service in Bengaluru, marking its first serious move to challenge market leaders Swiggy and Zomato in one of the world’s fastest-growing delivery markets. The 10-year-old startup has started testing its food delivery service in three primary localities in the southern city of Bengaluru, namely Byrasandra, Tavarekere, and Madiwala (BTM) Layout, Hosur Sarjapura Road (HSR) Layout, and Koramangala, Ra

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8 Common Foods That Can Contain Microplastics and How to Avoid Them

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-25 14:09:00

Microplastics aren't just an ocean pollution issue anymore. They're now a daily life, from diet to kitchen tools. Recent research shows that common foods, drinks and food storage containers may be delivering thousands of tiny plastic particles into your body without you even realizing it. Studies estimate the average person consumes between 39,000 and 52,000 microplastic particles annually through food and beverages alone -- and when airborne particles are included, that number can climb as hig

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Boar’s Head to reopen plant as mold and funky meat problems pop up elsewhere

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-25 17:02:15

Boar's Head plans to reopen the Jarratt, Virginia, facility at the center of a deadly Listeria outbreak last year despite federal inspections continuing to find sanitation violations at three of the food company's other facilities, according to federal records obtained by the Associated Press. The AP obtained 35 pages of inspection reports via a Freedom of Information Act Request. Those reports cover inspections between January 1 and July 23 at three other Boar's Head facilities: Forrest City,

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The Food Is Trashy, But Dollar Stores Aren’t Ruining Our Diets, Study Claims

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2025-11-26 03:15:49

Some good news for bargain hunters out there: New research shows that while the food bought at dollar stores is generally less healthy, customers’ diets aren’t suffering greatly as a result. Scientists at Tufts University and the USDA-Economic Research Service collaborated for the study, which tracked the food purchasing habits of nearly 200,000 American families. They found that a growing number of people are buying food from dollar stores, particularly people with lower incomes. At the same t

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Want to See More Visits to Your Bird Feeder? Try These Expert-Approved Tips

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-26 22:16:00

If you're looking for an easy way to slow down and enjoy the outdoors, adding a bird feeder to your outdoor space is an excellent choice. Whether you have your own trees out in the suburbs or you have a small backyard patio in the city, adding a bird feeder to your space can invite feathered friends to visit for a few minutes each day. Along with the joys of birdsong, taking a few minutes to hang out with birds can deliver benefits to your mental health. Studies show that spending time around b

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Profitable Nigerian food delivery Chowdeck lands $9M from Novastar, Y Combinator

techcrunch.com Tage Kene-Okafor 2025-11-26 11:11:55

Chowdeck, a Lagos-based food delivery startup that has stayed profitable in a notoriously tough and low-margin market, has raised $9 million in Series A funding to launch a quick commerce strategy and expand into more cities in Nigeria and Ghana. The equity round was led by Novastar Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, AAIC Investment, Rebel Fund, GFR Fund, Kaleo, HoaQ, and others. The investors are betting on the team’s ability to pair local market expertise with execution and turn

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Nigerian profitable food delivery Chowdeck lands $9M from Novastar, Y Combinator

techcrunch.com Tage Kene-Okafor 2025-11-28 05:11:55

Chowdeck, a Lagos-based food delivery startup that has stayed profitable in a notoriously tough and low-margin market, has raised $9 million in Series A funding to launch a quick commerce strategy and expand into more cities in Nigeria and Ghana. The equity round was led by Novastar Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, AAIC Investment, Rebel Fund, GFR Fund, Kaleo, HoaQ, and others. The investors are betting on the team’s ability to pair local market expertise with execution and turn

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Dark Rumors Swirl as Boar's Head Plans to Reopen Notoriously Disgusting Meat Processing Plant

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-27 14:00:43

Over a year after a deadly bacterial outbreak forced a Boar's Head deli meat factory in Virginia to shutter indefinitely, the facility is reportedly set to reopen — but that doesn't mean they've cleaned up their act. Starting in May of last year, a number of people throughout the middle- and eastern-US began falling ill with symptoms eerily similar to the flu. Following several hospitalizations and two deaths traced to the same source, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) officially launched a

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Did California's fast food minimum wage reduce employment?

news.ycombinator.com Jeffrey Clemens 2025-11-27 04:54:31

We analyze the effect of California's $20 fast food minimum wage, which was enacted in September 2023 and went into effect in April 2024, on employment in the fast food sector. In unadjusted data from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, we find that employment in California's fast food sector declined by 2.7 percent relative to employment in the fast food sector elsewhere in the United States from September 2023 through September 2024. Adjusting for pre-AB 1228 trends increases this di

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Scientists Fed One Group of People Ultraprocessed Foods and Another Group Whole Foods, and the Difference in What Happened to Them Was Wild

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-27 11:45:00

As the industrial food system pushes ultraprocessed foods to every corner of the globe, new research shows that even seemingly healthy packaged meals may fall short of the benefits offered by whole, minimally processed foods. A fascinating new study published in Nature Medicine dove into the real-world effects ultraprocessed foods have on the human body. Following a six-month clinical trial involving 55 volunteers, researchers at the University College London found that eating minimally process

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Did California's Fast Food Minimum Wage Reduce Employment?

news.ycombinator.com Jeffrey Clemens 2025-11-27 16:54:31

We analyze the effect of California's $20 fast food minimum wage, which was enacted in September 2023 and went into effect in April 2024, on employment in the fast food sector. In unadjusted data from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, we find that employment in California's fast food sector declined by 2.7 percent relative to employment in the fast food sector elsewhere in the United States from September 2023 through September 2024. Adjusting for pre-AB 1228 trends increases this di

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WIRED Tested Dozens of Blenders. These Are Our 9 Favorites (2025)

wired.com Matthew Korfhage 2025-11-30 14:32:00

FAQs and Tips How We Test Blenders AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Blenders are asked to do a lot; hot and cold, fibrous and crunchy, butters and milks. So we tested all of that. We of course tested each blender's ability to make a uniform smoothie, filtering the results through a sieve to see how much fine pulp remained. In the most recent round of testing, I made peanut butter, first attempting a two-ingredient (salt and nut) version with no oil—then tested the slightly easier versi

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This Already-Approved Drug Could Stop Food Allergies’ Worst Reactions

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2025-12-01 17:00:01

Food allergies suck. Beyond placing onerous limits on your diet, their health impacts can totally derail your life, and scientists have been scrambling for years to try and find better, more lasting treatments for these conditions’ worst effects. Now, a pair of papers published today in the journal Science unlock crucial new insights into what goes on in the body when anaphylaxis occurs and indicate how an existing medication could one day help prevent these life-threatening allergic reactions.

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In trial, people lost twice as much weight by ditching ultraprocessed food

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-06 08:20:30

In a small randomized controlled trial, people lost twice as much weight when their diet was limited to minimally processed food compared to when they switched to a diet that included ultraprocessed versions of foods but was otherwise nutritionally matched. The trial, published in Nature Medicine by researchers at University College London, adds to a growing body of evidence that food processing, in addition to simple nutrition content, influences our weight and health. Ultraprocessed foods hav

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Diet Swap Study Reveals How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Derail Weight Loss

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2025-12-09 17:10:37

In case you needed more incentive to cut down on ultra-processed foods, a new diet swap study out today reveals that people experienced greater weight loss while eating minimally processed foods than they did when they ate a nutritionally similar, ultra-processed diet. In a six-month trial led by scientists at University College London, study participants were assigned one of the two diet regimes to follow for eight weeks, and then took a four week break before swapping to the other diet for an

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These 8 Food Items Are Surprisingly Full of Microplastics

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-10 16:00:04

Microplastics aren't just an ocean pollution issue anymore. They're now a daily part of our diet. Recent research shows that common foods and drinks, including something as routine as chewing gum, may be delivering thousands of tiny plastic particles into your body without you even realizing it. Studies estimate the average person consumes between 39,000 and 52,000 microplastic particles annually through food and beverages alone - and when airborne particles are included, that number can climb

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The Best Foods to Put On Your Plate if You Have a Headache

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-11 08:03:03

If taking an aspirin or simply lying down isn't cutting it when you have a headache, you may want to consider what's on your plate for relief. While no food will cure headaches or migraines, certain foods may help -- in addition to hydration, exercise, sleep and stress management. "The most important thing I tell patients is that migraines are highly individualized," says Dr. Nicholas Church, a board-certified member of the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Ph

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These Expert-Approved Feeder Hacks Turned My Yard Into a Bird Hotel

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-11 10:00:00

You don't need to hike into the wilderness to feel closer to nature. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple bird feeder and putting it in the right spot. Whether you're living in the suburbs or just got access to a backyard after years in the city, attracting feathered friends can bring surprising benefits for your mental health. Studies show that spending time around birds and hearing birdsong can lower stress, ease anxiety and even help with depression symptoms. But if your feeder isn't seeing m

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Anime Food Just Reached Mouthwatering New Heights in ‘Dan Da Dan’

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2025-12-15 12:45:26

Anime has had a storied relationship with making food look more appealing than in real life. The most prominent example of this is the legendary Studio Ghibli, which has made a career of putting painstaking work into creating its fluid animation of food, practically wafting smoke from behind the screen and beckoning viewers to lean in closer. Dan Da Dan, ever the rebel, has opted for the opposite route in its latest episode by going full live action with its culinary flex. In the fifth episode

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Maintaining Weight Loss

news.ycombinator.com Leigh Peele 2025-12-18 03:05:29

When people hit their weight loss goals, it’s easy to assume the hardest part is behind them. However, maintaining that progress is a skill with its own set of challenges. In fact, sometimes, people are more prepared for the initial grind of weight loss than for the long-term effort required for maintenance. This article aims to provide a collection of skills to manage maintenance more effectively while hopefully making it feel sustainable. Let’s dig in! 1. Really understanding the role of yo

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I Wanted Maximum Visits at My Bird Feeder. A Wildlife Expert Gave Me These Tips

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-23 16:22:00

Taking time out of your busy day to sit and listen to the birds might sound hokey, but as a wellness writer and birdwatcher, I can tell you firsthand that it can transform your daily routine. Hanging out with the birds or listening to birdsong has real benefits like lowering stress, easing anxiety and even helping reduce symptoms of depression. It might not seem like much, but it's an easy way to slow down and connect with nature. Until recently, I lived in an apartment in the heart of a city.

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Inside Tesla's new retro-futuristic Supercharger diner

cnbc.com Andrew Evers 2025-12-26 03:13:09

Tesla has opened the doors to its first diner Supercharger station in Los Angeles. CEO Elon Musk first teased the concept of building a drive-in themed charging station in 2018. On Monday, that vision was finally realized. Tesla describes the two-story restaurant, constructed of a steel exterior inspired by the Cybertruck, as retro-futuristic. It features 80 charging stalls and two 66-foot megascreens playing a rotation of short films, feature-length movies and Tesla videos. The diner operates

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These 8 Common Foods Contain Microplastics. Here How to Make Swaps

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-26 05:42:31

Microplastics used to sound like a distant environmental issue, but they're showing up in more places than you'd expect, including the food we eat every day. According to new research, even something as simple as chewing gum could expose you to tiny plastic particles. With something as common as chewing gum becoming a microplastic delivery system, many people are concerned about how often they're consuming the potential hidden hazard. The average person takes in between 39,000 and 52,000 microp

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Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-12-27 22:01:09

Artificial food colours are out, so what's next? 59 minutes ago Share Save Suzanne Bearne Technology Reporter Share Save Fermentalg There are hundreds of thousands of microalgae species French firm Fermentalg has been all over the planet in its search for useful microalgae. "One of our lucky scientists got to go and climb the volcanoes in the Caribbean for example, and I have to restrain myself from collecting more every time I go home to New Zealand," says Hywel Griffiths, chief scientific o

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My cat Norbert gives this automatic wet food feeder two paws up, and it's on sale

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-12-29 08:35:00

Allison Murray/ZDNET The Petlibro Polar Wet Food Automatic Feeder is $13 off when you buy it at Amazon. ZDNET's key takeaways The Petlibro Polar Wet Food Automatic Feeder normally retails for $130 and is available in black and white. The Polar feeder can keep wet food fresh for up to three days and connects to an app to customize feeding schedules. It is a relatively large device and needs power and Wi-Fi to function. After getting our orange tabby cat, Norbert, in 2018, my husband and I q

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Latest Tech News

These Are the Biggest Mistakes Home Cooks Make, According to Professional Chefs

I Test Meal Kits for a Living. Here Are 7 Mistakes That Could Cost You Money (and Meals!)

Notorious Boar’s Head Plant to Reopen a Year After Listeria Outbreak That Killed 10

Have a Headache? These Are the Best Foods to Help Relieve It

Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls

India’s Rapido begins testing food delivery to take on Swiggy, Zomato

8 Common Foods That Can Contain Microplastics and How to Avoid Them

Boar’s Head to reopen plant as mold and funky meat problems pop up elsewhere

The Food Is Trashy, But Dollar Stores Aren’t Ruining Our Diets, Study Claims

Want to See More Visits to Your Bird Feeder? Try These Expert-Approved Tips

Profitable Nigerian food delivery Chowdeck lands $9M from Novastar, Y Combinator

Nigerian profitable food delivery Chowdeck lands $9M from Novastar, Y Combinator

Dark Rumors Swirl as Boar's Head Plans to Reopen Notoriously Disgusting Meat Processing Plant

Did California's fast food minimum wage reduce employment?

Scientists Fed One Group of People Ultraprocessed Foods and Another Group Whole Foods, and the Difference in What Happened to Them Was Wild

Did California's Fast Food Minimum Wage Reduce Employment?

WIRED Tested Dozens of Blenders. These Are Our 9 Favorites (2025)

This Already-Approved Drug Could Stop Food Allergies’ Worst Reactions

In trial, people lost twice as much weight by ditching ultraprocessed food

Diet Swap Study Reveals How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Derail Weight Loss

These 8 Food Items Are Surprisingly Full of Microplastics

The Best Foods to Put On Your Plate if You Have a Headache

These Expert-Approved Feeder Hacks Turned My Yard Into a Bird Hotel

Anime Food Just Reached Mouthwatering New Heights in ‘Dan Da Dan’

Maintaining Weight Loss

I Wanted Maximum Visits at My Bird Feeder. A Wildlife Expert Gave Me These Tips

Inside Tesla's new retro-futuristic Supercharger diner

These 8 Common Foods Contain Microplastics. Here How to Make Swaps

Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?

My cat Norbert gives this automatic wet food feeder two paws up, and it's on sale

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