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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Foods we're leaving 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Christmas meals will cost 16.4% more this year

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.

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.