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No, the fried chicken firm has not opened an outlet in Gaza. Instead, it is being smuggled illegally into the region through tunnels . Notwithstanding the fact that people are willing to pay almost triple the amount for a bucket that it costs in the US,... -

  If fighting PMS symptoms and learning to live with them is a sad truth of your life, please be informed that you are not alone. According to the National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC) , as many as 75% of menstruating women... -

There are many ways to eat cheese soufflé, the famous French dish. But if it is May 18 and the National Cheese Soufflé Day, you cannot just make one dish. You have to try out its variations, right? So, here is a list of some delicious variants of this... -

Next time you can't find your cheese grater in the kitchen cabinet, pick up the business card of the Brazilian cheese shop "Bon Vivant". The store has launched a business card with all its professional details on it as well as a grating... -

Just when the UN suggested looking at insects as a new food source for human beings, a Connecticut chef, Bun Lai, has announced that he would organize a cicada feast soon. Lai owns the restaurant "Miya's Sushi" and he is planning to catch the... -

Last time when he was in jail for a long haul, actor Sanjay Dutt worked as a carpenter and made a chair. This time, as he gets ready to go back to jail for at least three years and six months, Dutt may get another job , which he has no experience in –... -

You probably never expected this to happen but it has. The United Nations, in its new report, has advised people to overcome their ‘disgust’ for insects and incorporate them into their diet. This, they say, is significantly important to help in the fight... -

One of America’s favorite desserts, Cherry Cobbler has May 17 as its very own day in the whole year and not without reason! A deep-dish dessert, with a crumbly consistency and fruity filling, which varies with different ingredients used, this is, arguably,... -

  People these days are so conscious of their diet that it is almost criminal if you make a mistake in your diet. So, are you sure that your diet is perfect or are you too committing the same mistakes that people the world over are making... -

You may find it strange or funny but at the Florida-based Taco Fusion Eatery, you can actually hear the tacos roar if you put your ear too close to them. This is because the tacos are filled with lion meat . Yes! The eatery (in)famous for using exotic meat... -

If you thought Americans were habitual about eating out almost every other weeknight, you are wrong. According to an infographic launched by Turbo Tax group, the budget-conscious American families are treating dining out as a special occasion, rather than... -

  An 11-year-old 4th grader has spilled the beans on the New York City School Lunch Program and how! Meet Zachary Maxwell, whose documentary “Yuck: A 4th Grader’s Short Documentary About School Lunch” speaks the truth about what is... -

Summer is here and so is the time for getting creative with the freezer.  Take out those Popsicles molds lying unused at the back of the kitchen cabinet, roll up your sleeves and get busy making some of the most colorful and delectable summertime treats you... -

It will cost the world $345,000 to create the first in-vitro hamburger and if you think that is expensive, keep in mind the following points: Conventional livestock practices contribute to 20% of greenhouse-gas emissions in the... -

The New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, of the soda-ban fame, has just been given a giant ironical avatar at the House of Cupcakes (HoC). In his new avatar, ‘ Bloomberg’ weighs 25 pounds and clocks 35,800 on the calorie-counter . This giant cupcake... -

Eating fruits is a healthy habit and when it comes to you dressed as a cocktail, you just cannot say no. Now, we are not asking you to load up your fruits with syrup, sugar, cream and alcohol all the time, but once in a while, specially on an occasion like... -

  The world-famous Lucknowi Kebabs are now set to receive the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) recognition, if all goes well with India’s “Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks.” Along with Agra’s Petha and cotton... -

  When will the Chinese learn? Food scandal after food scandal has hit the country in the recent years, right from lead-contaminated toys to dog meat being sold under filthy conditions. The latest one to rock the country is... -

  Sufficient amount of protein can help you in getting pregnant more easily , says a small study, presented at a recent meeting of the “American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). For an ideal diet to help you... -

  Cutting boards make for wise investments.  One is never enough.  First, there are so many gorgeous cutting boards available today from the likes of John Boos and other fine companies that you’re missing out if you’re not building... -

  All the excuses that you gave your child for not letting him eat candy have been rendered obsolete. In fact, research proves that these measures to keep a kid away from candy may prove to be counter-productive. Be it forbidding them... -

There is more news from the Honey Boo Boo stable and this time too, it is about food. Yes! The occasion was the wedding ceremony of Honey Boo Boo’s parents , June Shannon aka ‘Mama June’ and Mike Thompson aka ‘Sugar Bear’. They tied the knot this... -

May 10 is National Shrimp Day and though the seafood enthusiast will make sure to enjoy shrimp on this day, it is time to help the ones on the fence and beyond too. With an average American consuming more than four pounds of shrimp a year, this seafood... -

What do you get when you hire the ‘sexiest man alive’ to sell an ice cream? Well, a too hot to handle combination, to be frank! The man in question is Bradley Cooper, who has beaten Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt to be crowned the sexiest man alive. With the ... -

The Veg Shed, Prince Charles’ famous store will be shut down after eight struggling years but the news may not have rattled too many minds even in England. This is because the store, which used to sell fresh vegetables and organic meats from the... -

The Irish potato chip brand Tayto has launched a unique flavor – onion and chocolate and if you think it bombed think again! The flavor is a hit and the same is reflected in a social media campaign launched by its fans. A strange flavor to start with,... -

A health magazine claimed, some years ago, that an average adult consumes about two pounds of bugs every year. This didn’t mean the crickets and cockroaches that are batter-fried and sold as street food across South Asia but live insects, which you have... -

Britain's Royal Sister-in-law Pippa Middleton has come up with her over-ambitious Picnic Date menu, which would cost you £99.57 in all. The menu features food items like peach and vanilla fizz , fig and goat cheese fougasse and ... -

Originated in Europe, celebrated in America, Empanada is enjoyed the world over these days. So, no surprise that Americans celebrate it as National Empanada Day on May 8. This bread, stuffed with chicken, pork or cod and tomatoes, garlic and onion sauce, is... -

The word crepe suzette grants a delicate French meaning to the very basic breakfast food, crepe. Those who are not aware of this delicious French food will be surprised to know that America has adopted as its own over the past few years. It is no surprise... -

Celebrity chefs are a species always on the move. So, when they come home, after all that cooking for and serving others, they are obviously looking for something easy and comforting to cook for themselves. Bobby Flay, who is a star chef among the Food... -

At the time of her retirement from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan said her goodbyes along with announcing the launch of an ambitious initiative aimed at decreasing the chasm between farmers and general public.... -

When Indian death row convict Sarabjit Singh died in Lahore’s Jinnah Hospital in Pakistan following a deadly assault from his fellow convicts, other inmates remembered him not just as a convict but also as a marvelous cook . Surprised? Why wouldn’t you... -

There is nothing like the smell of freshly baked biscuits wafting through your home. Those of you who are avid bakers will know how invigorating the delicious smell of baking cookies is and for those who have never experienced it, read on! ... -

Orange Juice is one of the most favored breakfast beverages in the world. So, it is no wonder that May 4 is celebrated as the National Orange Juice Day. Although everyone has had orange juice in its liquid form all their life but did you know that there are... -

  It is a known fact that drinking alcohol, of any type, makes you feel happy, mentally at least. However, jokes apart alcohol has a very profound effect on your body. One of the recent studies conducted on alcohol has been conducted by the... -

Whether you like beef tacos, pork tacos, fish tacos, chicken tacos or even lentil tacos, we've got you covered! We've collected some of our favorite recipes for each category and just in time for Cinco de Mayo, so dig in!    ... -

David Chan respects history and when that history is to chronicle the birth of Chinese restaurants in America, he doesn’t like to leave anything to chance. Perhaps, that is why in the past three decades, Chan has visited more than 6,000 Chinese restaurants... -

  In North America and Europe, colonies after colonies of bees are collapsing because of the Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) or what is also called the vanishing bees syndrome. This mysterious disorder has left the scientists baffled and... -

The French wine has some serious competition growing on the vineyards of England and the English winemakers have climate change to thank for it. It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the world that the French wines are on the verge of being... -

This doesn’t happen everyday in a celebrity’s life but former professional boxer, Mike Tyson, is no ordinary celebrity. The man who once bit a chunk of ear off his opponent in the boxing ring has had his own share of trouble at home. Apparently, one of... -

We, the people of America have known milk in many forms and even cherish the thought of sipping on some of the most exotic varieties like the goat’s milk, donkey milk etc. However, many of us still shy away from this delicious beverage when it happens to... -

Now here is one brand of chocolate, which wouldn’t make you feel guilty about nibbling more. The name’s NibMor, an obvious reference to NIBbling MORe and the chocolates under this brand name are 100% USDA certified , organic, vegan, gluten-free,... -

PETA needs to thank Hollywood celebrity Leonardo DiCaprio for giving them one more meat-hating and veggie-loving celebrity to endorse - Gwyneth Paltrow. A far cry from her GOOP-inspired, health-conscious TV celebrity, Paltrow used to feed herself just... -

  So far, the 3D food printers have not received much encouragement from patrons anywhere in the world. However, all that may soon change with a recent research indicating that data-driven food may hold the key to your dietary plans in the... -

  If you were John Perry, you wouldn’t need to diet for a single day in life. That is because the lucky Mr. Perry, a 59-year-old man, can eat unlimited quantities of his favorite junk food without putting on an extra ounce of fat on his... -

  What are you doing this May 17? Well, British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has planned a ‘Food Revolution’ on that day to promote good food practice and great cooking skills. Even though it is still days to go, celebrity support is... -

  If you think that keeping Americans out of kitchen is the best way to keep them away from obesity, think again! Best-selling food writer Michael Pollan’s eight book, “ Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation ” tells that... -

Can you cut watermelon in less than 30 seconds? Well, this guy can and the way his video has gone viral in the cyberspace shows that he has managed to impressed too many with his ninja-like knife skills. If you have tried to cut a watermelon at home, you know... -

  Would you dare to wear a dress made with bread tags on your wedding day? Stephanie Watson, an Australian woman, collected bread tags over a decade before deciding to get married. Her wedding dress was made with 10,000 bread tags and... -