Food

Several schools across the country have banned Flamin' Hot Cheetos because they are so unhealthy and dangerous to kids. What about these snacks? They seem *at least* as terrifying as something that promises to be hot as fire. It certainly can't be safe for kids to eat these. Also, we …

We really don’t like to be the bearers of bad news. It makes us feel all sad and weird, like ‘Gangnam Style’ in an elevator. But this time, we feel that it’s necessary to relay said bad news, if only for your health: there is going to be a global…

Sometimes the food you eat is trying to kill you. Not in the traditional sense, with saturated fat, refined sugars and cholesterol. There are a few foods out there that can literally end your life if improperly prepared, or at the very least make you terribly sick. While you probably won’t encounter…

It was an answer to the city shutting down some people who were feeding the homeless. The city pointed to an ordinance that said the folks need a permit, even though they had been feeding the homeless with home cooked food for two years.

Celebration of the Fourth of July went as planned Monday with thousands lining Broadway watching the parade. Rain clouds teased before the sun broke through as the street fair opened with treats galore! But, what's the crowd's favorite?

One of the most popular breakfast foods is cereal. And there are some that have been around for years like Post Toasties, Kellogg's Corn Flakes, Raisin Bran, Pops, etc. But what would you guess are the top five? Click to find out.

Just recently a friend commented on Facebook that she didn't like the taste of arugula. Now, personally I like it in a salad mixed in with other greens, mind you. Not by itself since it's pretty potent. Maybe my friend is a 'supertaster' as was suggested in one of the many commen…

We have had a lot of neat events at our church, Fellowship Church Lubbock. But this one tops them all because it involved food.

— A new study shows one in four high school students drink soda every day — a sign fewer teens are downing the sugary drinks.
The study also found teens drink water, milk and fruit juices most often which is a pleasant surprise, because researchers weren't certain that was the cas…

We've gotten to where we have to have homemade salsa around all the time. Not just for chips, but to put on potatoes, salad and whatever else is available. And not to brag, but I've gotten pretty good at making it. Click to read more.

In the 1960s Proctor and Gamble commissioned one of their scientists, Frederic Baur to invent a new potato chip. He came up with a saddle-shaped potato/dough mixture called a "Pringle"(aptly named after a street near the P&G plant) and the can to keep them in. Click to read more.

The first lady, Michelle Obama, in her campaign to combat childhood obesity, has joined forces with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to create "My Plate" which replaces the traditional Food Pyramid. Click to read more.