Food

Marine Stewardship Council Questions University of Hawaii Study's 'Scientific Rigour' After Claims of MSC-Certified Chilean Sea Bass Mislabeling

In August, a report by the University of Hawaii at Mānoa criticized the labeling practices of the Marine Stewardship Council in regards to its MSC-certified Chilean sea bass. Now, the council is disputing the validity of the study and saying it is "highly confident about the integrity" of its certified foods.

Study: Hispanics Prefer Processed Foods and Whole Milk, Avoid Pickles, Peanut Butter and Ground Beef

By Paola Hernández
A new report on the grocery shopping habits of Hispanic people in the U.S. has revealed some interesting things about what the community is eating.

Latin American Fast-Food Chains Profit From Florida's Hispanic Population, Plan on Increasing Number of US Restaurants

By Paola Hernández
South American restaurant chains are moving to South Florida in the hopes of getting a piece of the United States' growing food service industry.

New Jersey's Self-Made Empanada Guy to Tackle Food Network's 'Beat Bobby Flay'

By Paola Hernández
On Thursday, Carlos Serrano, also known as the Empanada Guy, will get a chance to show what he's made of on an episode of Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay."

Odd, Local News: A 61-Year-Old Dunedin, Florida Man Has Been Trying to Close 12-Year-Old Boy's Lemonade Stand for 2 Years

By Paola Hernández
A resident of Dunedin, Florida has been fighting for two years to close a lemonade stand owned by a 12-year-old boy.

New Havana, Cuba Restaurant Serves Soviet Russia Food, Traditions: Celebrates Link Between Communist Island and Soviet Union

By Paola Hernández
On Friday, restaurateurs opened a private restaurant in Havana, Cuba with food and traditions from Soviet-era Russia.

Florida Oranges 'At War' With Asian Citrus Pyllid Bug: Insect Causes Greening Disease, Could Cost $9B Citrus Industry 75K Jobs

By Paola Hernández
Florida's $9 billion citrus industry is currently being threatened by greening, a disease spread by a bug known as "the yellow dragon."

Consumer Reports Criticizes FDA, EPA for Advice on Mercury in Seafood, Says Pregnant Women Should Not Eat Tuna

By Paola Hernández
Consumer Reports is disputing recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency in regards to the amount of tuna pregnant women should consume.

Gov. Susana Martinez, Others Launch Certification Program for New Mexico Chile Peppers: Vegetable Adds $400M to State Economy Annually

By Paola Hernández
On Tuesday, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, other public officials and members of the New Mexico Chile Association announced a program to trademark and certify chile peppers grown in the state.

Study Finds Shocking Amounts of Mercury in Chilean Sea Bass Fish, Says Seafood Mislabeling to Blame

By Paola Hernández
According to a new study, mislabeling on seafood is exposing consumers to surprising levels of mercury.

BoriquaChicks.com Founders Talk Puerto Rican Cuisine and Afro-Latina Identity

By Paola Hernández
An early introduction to rich flavors inspired Raquel Dailey-Parham to open the Puerto Rican restaurant Maracas in the heart of Chicago's south side Bronzeville neighborhood, an area that's predominately African American, but not before she and her sister, Rebecca Dailey-Wooley, launched Boriquachicks.com.

Boriqua Chicks Co-Founder Raquel Dailey-Parham Opens Restaurant in Chicago, Promotes Afro-Latino Visibility

By Paola Hernández
To better acquaint Chicago with the importance of her mixed roots and Afro-Latino heritage, blogger Raquel Dailey-Parham opened an Afro-Latino eatery, Maracas, which exemplifies the Afro-Latino presence in Chicago.

NYC-Based Crumbs Bakery Closes Stores Abruptly, Gives Employees Little Notice: Manhattan Locations Mysteriously Remain Open

By Paola Hernández
On Monday, Crumbs Bake Shop, a New York-based bakery chain closed all of its stores abruptly. The news has shocked employees, who were not given much notice.

Italians Create Zero-Gravity Espresso Machine for Astronauts at International Space Station

By Paola Hernández
From 3D Printers to now Espresso machines, this space-age coffee maker will be made exclusively for the astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS).

Fourth of July 2014: Weekend Cookout and BBQ Ideas

By Paola Hernández
Food, food and more food. Food, food and more food. What day could it be but the Fourth of July? Burgers, chicken, hot dogs, kebabs, bratwurst and other tasty foods are being served up across the nation today.

Fourth of July 2014 Gadgets and Apps: The Best Grill Tech For Your Weekend Party

By Paola Hernández
The Fourth of July is almost here, and like with every summer celebration, you'll probably want to spend it outdoors with friends, most likely in front of the grill, with a beer in one hand and a spatula in the other -- a tale as old as time. But this is 2014, and there are some fun and useful apps and tech gadgets to make sure your Independence Day grilling is flawless this year.
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