Food & Drink

Some people talk about things that catch their eye. I’m more likely to notice things that catch my ear, like words, sounds, voice and tone changes. Recently I’ve noticed more of those things during conversations with men who work in wine — things that, when I heard them, made me turn to the speaker and

If there were a competition for the most beautiful cheese, Cornish Yarg would claim the title. Each cheese is wrapped in wild stinging nettles, which are brushed on by hand one by one. With aging, the nettles form a natural rind around the cheese, giving it a fresh, creamy taste with hints of herbs, mushrooms,

The finest red wine grape bunches of the season were carefully harvested by hand by an elderly couple and their adult children as their small grandchildren watched the work that one day would be at the core of their existence. For this particular wine producing family, they took pride in hanging the grape bunches, one

The historic success of Popeyes sandwich launch in 2019 yielded droves of copycat products across segments. Now we’re starting to see how that pervasiveness is shaking out. During a Q3 earnings call last month, McDonald’s MCD CEO Chris Kempczinski said his company has gained “significant” share in the QSR chicken market since its sandwich launch

I threw an impromptu dumpling party for my birthday because I got home from getting drinks on Saturday and found the latest Fly By Jing launch conveniently waiting on my doorstep. There they were. Fate!  The hot brand’s highly anticipated frozen dumplings officially launched this week. So good I forgot to take a picture, but I’ll share

According to the Good Food Institute, sales in the U.S. plant-based retail food market grew 27% from 2019 to 2020 –  a rate almost two times faster than that of total retail food sales, reaching a record $7 billion. Sales are expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.4% from 2021-2026. With this rapidly increasing

Tea is deeply rooted in many cultures. It tends to be more than just a beverage in countries around the world, but a moment of togetherness and connection. From the very first cup of tea, dating back to ancient China in 2732 BC, tea and tea culture have impacted the very way countries socialize. There

I always think of November and December as smoked salmon season. The truth is that I eat it frequently—mostly for brunch—but during the holidays, I serve it as an appetizer.  I love the mild silky smoked salmon from Scotland that is just a little smoky and just salty enough to need a strong coffee or

Jim Byrd, a Black McDonald’s Corp. franchisee in Memphis, TN, said he was saddened by recently unearthed text messages from McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski, which appeared to criticize the parents of children killed in two Chicago shootings earlier this year. The 32-year franchisee said he felt Kempczinski’s comments—sent in an April text exchange

Millennials-led e-commerce CPG platform, The Naked Market, has raised $27.5 million in a series A round led by Hong Kong-based Integrated Capital, to continue expanding its better-for-you food and beverage offerings through in-house brand incubation and acquisitions. The announcement of the raise, which is a mix of debt and equity, came shortly after the company

Emma Walker was recently promoted to become the first female master blender in Johnnie Walker’s 200 year history. Walker sat down to discuss good whisky, chemistry and how she has one of the best jobs in the world. (Answers have been edited to fit space.) Q: How did you get into whisky blending? A: “Early on

Panera Brea PNRA d, the largest bakery café in the U.S., is heading back to the public market after a nearly five-year stint as a private company under JAB Holding. Prior to that 2017, $7.5 billion JAB deal, Panera was a public company for 26 years. The chain seeks its return to the market without

Produced in different regions, provinces, and small villages—from the north to the south—the best Italian PDO cheeses are made according to traditional production and processing methods handed down over generations. “Italy is an extraordinary place. Its various ecosystems and its rich variety of landscapes translate into an incredible array of culinary treasures, particularly cheeses,” says

Carving out a space for yourself in a crowded marketplace is never easy. It can be downright impossible. The established players will certainly not yield their hard-won positions without a fight; in fact, they often will go out of their way to push down an upstart. For every new product that you see redefining the

When food blogger and antitrust lawyer Joanne Lee Molinaro started posting on TikTok as TheKoreanVegan, the audience she had spent years trying to cultivate on YouTube and Instagram suddenly exploded. Now, she has 2.7 million followers on the platform best known for its dance challenges. Those viewers probably take their time scrolling because of her

The cannabis industry term “rapid delivery” first appeared in 2017 with the launch of a proprietary portfolio of THC-infused, effects-based chocolates made by the brand 1906. But two years later, the category matured when Wana – the number one cannabis edibles company in North America – teamed up with Azuca and officially renamed it as “fast-acting.” They

Operating a Scotch bar in the heart of Scotch Country comes with certain expectations. For one, most newcomers to such an establishment presume they’ll encounter a wide array of liquids, including bottles that could surprise even the most jaded of whisky enthusiasts. For two, there’s a degree of knowledge and expertise that ought to go

This year, it looks like Thanksgiving is finally back! It’s time to gather with family and friends and celebrate all that we are thankful for. To make your Thanksgiving dinner even more joyous, choose one of these wines that will enhance all options, including classic turkey, vegan choices and the all-important leftovers. A sparkling choice:

In an online streaming interview today from Paris, France, the International Organization of Wine & Vine (OIV) shared preliminary data on the state of 2021 global wine production. The statistics show that global wine production fell by 4%, but consumption appears to be rising – with world wine exports increasing by 9% in the first

The Japanese candy brand HI-CHEW has become popular in the US in recent years. The candy is made with real fruit juices and was originally created as a substitute for gum in Japan. Here’s how the company manages to produce over 700 million pieces of their candy per year. See more from HI-CHEW here: https://www.hi-chew.com/