Sesame officially added to FDA's major food allergen list
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
Starbucks adds new Pistachio Cream Cold Brew to its 2023 winter menu
Starbucks said its Pistachio Latte is also making a return.
Starbucks said its Pistachio Latte is also making a return.
New Year's: Black-eyed peas jambalaya recipe
There are various new year's traditions to do and eating black-eyed peas is one of them. Here's a recipe for Isiah Carey's black-eyed peas jambalaya that'll bring you luck and it also tastes amazing!
There are various new year's traditions to do and eating black-eyed peas is one of them. Here's a recipe for Isiah Carey's black-eyed peas jambalaya that'll bring you luck and it also tastes amazing!
Annual bourbon sale in Houston draws hundreds for hard-to-find bottles
After all the season's gift giving, hundreds of people splurged on themselves in downtown Houston, to toast the new year with a freshly-stocked bar.
After all the season's gift giving, hundreds of people splurged on themselves in downtown Houston, to toast the new year with a freshly-stocked bar.
New Year's: History of lucky food traditions including tamales, pork and sauerkraut
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
Hershey sued for allegedly selling lead and cadmium-filled dark chocolate
A New York man filed a class action lawsuit against Pennsylvania-based Hershey for selling dark chocolate filled with lead and cadmium, according to reports.
A New York man filed a class action lawsuit against Pennsylvania-based Hershey for selling dark chocolate filled with lead and cadmium, according to reports.
Texas liquor stores to be closed for 61 hours during 2023 New Year's celebrations
Under state law, sales are not allowed following the Monday when holidays fall on a Sunday. So this New Year's, liquor sales will not be available in-store until the following Tuesday.
Under state law, sales are not allowed following the Monday when holidays fall on a Sunday. So this New Year's, liquor sales will not be available in-store until the following Tuesday.
Can’t stop at just one potato chip? Blame your genes, study says
A new study out of Japan focused on a genetic mechanism that had a strong correlation to the suppression of overeating high-calorie foods.
A new study out of Japan focused on a genetic mechanism that had a strong correlation to the suppression of overeating high-calorie foods.
Foods we're leaving behind in 2022
Say farewell to some of these fan-favorite foods because we’re leaving them behind in 2022.
Say farewell to some of these fan-favorite foods because we’re leaving them behind in 2022.
Rebecca Creek Distillery commemorates bicentennial with special edition bottles
Proceeds from the limited edition bottles will go to support several causes including tributes to fallen Texas Rangers and DPS troopers, scholarships for children of active Rangers, and relief funds for active and retired Rangers.
Proceeds from the limited edition bottles will go to support several causes including tributes to fallen Texas Rangers and DPS troopers, scholarships for children of active Rangers, and relief funds for active and retired Rangers.
McDonald's unveils first automated location, social media worried it will cut 'millions' of jobs
The new Texas location uses technology to minimize human interaction when ordering and picking up food.
The new Texas location uses technology to minimize human interaction when ordering and picking up food.
New federal food label law has unintended effect: Sesame now in more foods
Many manufacturers now find it simpler and less expensive to add sesame to a product — and to label it — than to try to keep it away from other foods or equipment with sesame.
Many manufacturers now find it simpler and less expensive to add sesame to a product — and to label it — than to try to keep it away from other foods or equipment with sesame.
Ali Ahmed Aslam, often credited as inventor of chicken tikka masala, dies at 77
Ali Ahmed Aslam said in a 2009 interview that he first came up with the dish in the 1970s when a customer asked if there was a way of making his chicken tikka less dry.
Ali Ahmed Aslam said in a 2009 interview that he first came up with the dish in the 1970s when a customer asked if there was a way of making his chicken tikka less dry.
Popeyes brings back free chicken sandwich deal through end of 2022
Popeyes is ending 2022 on a high note with another buy-one, get-one deal. Here's how to redeem the offer.
Popeyes is ending 2022 on a high note with another buy-one, get-one deal. Here's how to redeem the offer.
Chick-fil-A owner fined for paying workers in meals in lieu of wages
The North Carolina owner was to pay more than $6,000 in penalties in back pay.
The North Carolina owner was to pay more than $6,000 in penalties in back pay.
Christmas cookie map: The most popular searches by state
Gingerbread? Polish Christmas? Find out which type of Christmas cookie is being mostly searched in your state.
Gingerbread? Polish Christmas? Find out which type of Christmas cookie is being mostly searched in your state.
Lotus Seafood $5 popcorn shrimp deal set for Wednesday
Lotus seafood is offering a $5 shrimp special on Wednesday and it will be available at all five Houston Area Lotus Seafood locations.
Lotus seafood is offering a $5 shrimp special on Wednesday and it will be available at all five Houston Area Lotus Seafood locations.
Christmas meals will cost 16.4% more this year
The average grocery basket for Christmas dinner will cost an average of $60, Datasembly reported.
The average grocery basket for Christmas dinner will cost an average of $60, Datasembly reported.
Dangerous heavy metals found in popular dark chocolate bars: Study
The organization, Consumer Reports, says two dangerous heavy metals showed up in tests of 28 dark chocolate bars, including some popular brands.
The organization, Consumer Reports, says two dangerous heavy metals showed up in tests of 28 dark chocolate bars, including some popular brands.
Taco Bell may permanently add fries to menu to better compete with McDonald's
Taco Bell's CEO said that while dinner and late-night business is on par with McDonald’s and other rivals, the chain’s breakfast and lunch dayparts are “significantly” behind.
Taco Bell's CEO said that while dinner and late-night business is on par with McDonald’s and other rivals, the chain’s breakfast and lunch dayparts are “significantly” behind.



















