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Food stamp changes will cost states billions, raising fears about SNAP's future

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Upcoming funding shifts in the federal food stamp program are poised to cost states billions of dollars, heightening fears that more Americans will lose access to the nation’s largest food assistance program.

Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act made major changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, including new ...Read more

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Environmental Nutrition: What is nutritional yeast?

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Q: What is nutritional yeast and what is it used for?

A: Nutritional yeast is a type of yeast that has been grown and then heated so it is no longer active. This means it cannot make bread rise or be used for brewing. Instead, it is used for its nutrients and its unique flavor. It is usually sold as yellow flakes or powder.

Nutritional yeast ...Read more

This Seriously Simple warm-weather soup only requires a food processor or a blender. (Diane Rossen Worthington/TCA)

Seriously Simple: Cool down in hot temps with a no-cook soup

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It is getting so hot here that all I want to prepare are no-cook dishes. I always look forward to whipping up effortless cold soups in the dog days of summer and what follows is one of my all-time favorite recipes for summer heat.

This dish is a nod to Scandinavia thanks to the dill and shrimp. This Seriously Simple warm-weather soup only ...Read more

Steaming the cabbage before grilling offers the best success for tenderness. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)

JeanMarie Brownson: Think cabbage is boring? This dish will change your mind

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Hear me out: Cabbage just may be the perfect vegetable. Its sturdy composition means it stores well, making it one of the few vegetables consistently available year-round. In cold weather, cabbage adds freshness to stir-fries and long-simmered soups and stews.

Summer lets cabbage’s versatility soar. We slice it super thin for all manner of ...Read more

This simple side comes together in a single pan. (Alex Lepe/TCA)

Country potatoes, the ‘classic diner’ side dish of my dreams

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Simple, nostalgic, and easy to whip up, this no-fuss recipe turns the humble potato into the star of the meal. Country potatoes are the quintessential partner to a stack of fluffy pancakes and ...Read more

Learn the secret to making the perfect mai tai cocktail, one of the most beloved tiki drinks. (Alex Lepe/TCA)

The Kitchn: I’m making this tropical cocktail every weekend this summer

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Before I left home for college, my mom decided it was time to tell me about the one time she got drunk. She kept it brief, but it involved a boat and drinking three mai tais, one of the most beloved tiki cocktails, over the course of an evening. (There was probably more to the story than I’m remembering at this point, but I’m pretty sure I ...Read more

Gretchen's table: Is putting pickles on a sundae taking sweet and sour too far?

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PITTSBURGH — One of the best things about summer is that it’s peak season for every kind of food festival. In Pittsburgh, one of the biggest and most beloved is Picklesburgh, which since 2015 has wowed crowds looking to get their brine on with its wide embrace of all things pickled and fermented.

This year’s festival on July 16-19 will ...Read more

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Column: A couple of hours later, the coq au vin was fabulous

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We recently watched a movie in which a chef made coq au vin, and suddenly my wife had a hankering for coq au vin.

I don't think I had ever actually made it before. Coq au vin, which is a dish of chicken, mushrooms and onions simmered in red wine, always reminds me of my good friend and professional rival Carole Kass, who called her chicken-in-...Read more

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Review: A butt-kicking Lakota man ponders violence in 'Wisdom Corner'

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On some level, the hero of David Heska Wanbli Weiden’s “Wisdom Corner” knows he’s too violent. But can he get that message from his bruised knuckles to his brain?

“I’d gotten in two fights in a week,” Virgil Wounded Horse tells us in the thriller. “I’d tried to handle both situations calmly, but each had turned violent. And I ...Read more

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Yes, Los Angeles really is the pizza capital of the world

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LOS ANGELES -- Have you ever had a meal change the course of your entire life? For Pizza Cafe L.A. owner Diego Garcia, it was a slice of Margherita pizza extraneously covered in pepperoni.

He was in New York for one of his entertainment production jobs and thinking about getting into stand-up comedy. Wanting to make the most of his time in the ...Read more

Customize your bowl to impact the nutrition profile. (Dreamstime/TCA)

Environmental Nutrition: Are acai bowls healthy?

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Acai bowls have become a staple of health cafes, fitness influencers, and social media feeds — often promoted as the ultimate “clean” breakfast or post-workout meal. But are açaí bowls actually healthy, or are they just smoothies served in a bowl with good marketing? The answer lies in how they’re made.

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This delicious dessert is perfect for the hot season. (Maura McEvoy/TCA)

Seriously Simple: Need a light dessert for summer? Try wine-poached peaches

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It’s summer, and I prefer delicious desserts that don’t cause me to spend the day in the kitchen. That said, poached fruit compotes are always welcome at the end of a summer meal. And cooks and guests alike often prefer a light dessert in these hot months.

This recipe was created when my first crop of Babcock peaches turned out to be larger...Read more

A beach day requires a hearty breakfast. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)

JeanMarie Brownson: Vacation breakfast tostadas hit the spot

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The family looks forward to our summer rental spot all year long. We book a place big enough for everyone. There will be laughter, laundry, late-night board games, beach time and plenty of cooking together.

I pack a small arsenal of tools to make cooking in a rental kitchen easier. We’ve learned to bring a couple of sharp knives and a large ...Read more

An easy chili crisp sauce makes seared zucchini sing. (Alex Lepe/TCA)

The Kitchn: This 4-ingredient zucchini is my favorite way to eat the summer vegetable

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I reach for the jar of chili crisp in the refrigerator whenever I want to perk up a dumpling sauce, noodle bowl, or plain rice, but chili crisp can be used for cooking too. Toss it with crispy tofu, ...Read more

A dreamy lemon dessert with fluffy cake, creamy ricotta and a light pudding topping, this treat tastes like sunshine in every bite. (Alex Lepe/TCA)

The Kitchn: Lemon love cake is the easiest make-ahead dessert

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It’s no secret that I love a simple, no-fuss dessert that still feels a little bit special, and this lemon love cake is exactly that. I actually got the idea from my partner’s grandma, Lee, who shared the wonderful inspiration of making a lemon version of classic homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-4246591">Read more

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Column: My name is Dan, and I'm an overeater

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I ate too much last night. This is not an unusual occurrence.

I often eat too much. I never eat too little. I don't know whether this says something about American consumerist society, or just about me.

My wife, who does not like duck, kindly brought me home a cooked half of a duck. I took one look at it and decided that I wanted to make duck...Read more

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Why craft beverages are taking over fast food restaurants

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — That mid-afternoon refresher may be just an affordable luxury to you, but it’s so much more to the people who make it.

Craft beverages are coming to the forefront at quick-service restaurants and are finding their way into full-service restaurants as well.

“Beverages have quietly become the most strategic play in QSR,�...Read more

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Food is medicine -- Historic concept needs expansion

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If the only tool you have is a hammer, then everything looks like a nail.

In the field of healthcare, and specifically regarding food’s influence on wellness, physicians in this country are highly trained and have many tools at their disposal to share with patients. However, they are not immune to the overarching cultural conditions that ...Read more

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From giardiniera dogs to fried apple pie, Portillo's and McDonald's join fast-food promotion of America 250

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CHICAGO — As America’s 250th birthday approaches, what could be more fitting than a giardiniera-infused hot dog, fried apple pie or a fireworks-topped mini Bundt cake? There’s no shortage of unusual patriotic-themed menu offerings as fast-food giants gear up to celebrate a special July Fourth in the land of the Big Gulp and the home of the...Read more

 

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