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No smoker? No problem. Here’s how to get genuine smoke flavor at home

Most home cooks want a smoky flavor, but most don’t have a dedicated smoker to get it. That gap has pushed plenty of capable cooks to settle for whatever comes off a gas grill or a charcoal setup, assuming real smoke depth requires equipment they don’t own; it

Viral food trends that stretch your grocery budget further

In April, the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicted grocery store food prices by the end of 2026 would rise between 2.4% and 3.1% more than last year. Since 2020, overall grocery prices have shot up 24%, rising more rapidly than the cost of living. That has families

Ocean Views, Historic Landmarks and a New Sushi Spot Draw Visitors to Watch Hill

Ocean Views, Historic Landmarks and a New Sushi Spot Draw Visitors to Watch Hill

A memorable meal can sometimes become the highlight of a trip. That's one reason culinary experiences are playing a bigger role in travel planning, according to a recent luxury travel trends report. Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, recently introduced Sora, a new sushi-focused dining spot

Fruity meets fiery: The ‘fricy’ trend is rewriting summer cooking

“Fricy,” a combination of fruity and spicy, is the defining flavor profile of summer 2026, showing up on restaurant menus, in supermarket condiment aisles and in home kitchens. It builds on the swicy wave of 2025 by replacing refined sugar with real fruit: mango, watermelon, passion fruit and citrus. The

Farmers market season is here. These are the ingredients chefs say you should actually be buying

Every June, farmers markets fill back up and the tote bags come out, but most people leave with produce that underdelivers at home. The difference between a great haul and an expensive disappointment is almost always timing, and a trained chef knows exactly what that means. She’s shopping with

Forget Paris and Rome: These 4 European cities are the best places to eat right now

Four European destinations have been named to major international food lists in 2026: Seville, Crete, Wrocław and Czechia beyond Prague. None are new discoveries; all four have deep food cultures built on regional ingredients and local traditions that predate any external recognition. What is new is that recognition has arrived

9 pork recipes that disappeared before the host took a plate

When pork is on the table, the quiet part usually comes after the first tray is served. These 9 recipes cover the kind of food people reach for quickly: cheesy breakfast bakes, bacon-wrapped bites, sliders, brats, and saucy pork chops. Some are made for a warm plate, some work