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Eva Longoria learns how to prepare the perfect wood-fired fish

After making Marbella her home, Eva Longoria celebrates with family and friends, enjoying the city’s vibrant dishes and local flavors.

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A museum that truly cuts the mustard

In 1991, Barry Levenson quit his job as an assistant attorney general in Wisconsin to follow his true passion: mustard. Founder of the National Mustard Museum, in Middleton, Wis., Levenson's collection of mustards has grown to more than ...

CBS News

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Emulsifying the truth behind mayonnaise

Eggs, oil and vinegar come together to form a contested condiment: Mayonnaise, long thought to have been improvised by an 18th century French military chef who was short on cream. But some believe mayo dates back to the Spain of antiquity.

CBS News

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Ketchup's sweet and sour history

There's a lot you don't know about that most popular of condiments, ketchup - its origin, its manufacture, and (as correspondent Luke Burbank finds out) why some people who spot a ketchup bottle see red.

CBS News

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Historic Stissing House shines with wood-fired classics

The Hudson Valley's Stissing House serves modern takes wood-fired classics in a 18th-Century tavern, earning the attention of the James Beard Foundation and a spot on Food & Wine's Best Restaurant List.

CBS America

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Meat consumption levels are unsustainable — how you can help

CNN’s Jake Tapper speaks with author Michael Grunwald about the impact of meat production on the planet and how small changes can make a significant difference.

CNN

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The secret to great grilled kabobs

If you’re tired of unevenly cooked kababs that lose half the ingredients through your grill’s grates, chef Tyler Florence has the fix for you.

CNN

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Expert breaks down strategy ahead of Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest

Ahead of the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, CNN’s Harry Enten visits Coney Island and speaks with Major League Eating co-founder George Shea about the technique behind competitive eating—and what makes legends like Joey C...

CNN

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USDA cuts leave food aid groups and farmers struggling

In March, the USDA cut two federal programs that gave grants for providing food to schools and low-income communities.

CBS America

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Korean fast casual chain Seoul Spice eyes national expansion

In The Dish, Weijia Jiang profiles the founder of Seoul Spice, a fast casual Korean chain that started in Washington, D.C., and is now setting its sights on national growth.

CBS News

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This summer cocktail is the official drink of Wimbledon

With Wimbledon 2025 in full swing, discover why hundreds of thousands of cups of Pimm’s are served at the tournament each year and learn how you can make the perfect Pimm’s in time for the tennis.

CNN

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Yemen's prickly pear: from a wild fruit to a country staple

As summer arrives in Yemen, the streets of Sanaa have come alive with vendors selling prickly pear fruit, a seasonal staple offering both sustenance and an economic lifeline to a country reeling from a decade of war.

Reuters

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Matcha frenzy upends delicate global supply chain

Exploding global demand for matcha-flavoured products has left Japanese suppliers struggling to keep up, driving up prices and leading to shortages of the finely ground green tea powder.

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Starbucks wants you to sit down again. Will it work?

Starbucks is trying to get back to its roots as a local coffee shop as part of its turnaround plan. The company is redesigning stores with comfortable seats and tables, new espresso bars and other elements to try to draw customers back.

CNN

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This vegetarian dish deserves a spot at your Fourth of July cookout

Chef Tyler Florence has the perfect solution if you can’t figure out what to grill for the veggie-loving guests at your Fourth of July cookout.

CNN

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New York food scene welcomes Cantonese flavors to Brooklyn

In the traditionally Italian-American neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, two well-known men in the New York food scene are trying something new. Sal Lamboglia and Wilson Tang's newest establishment features Cantonese flavors and old-school...

CBS America

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No, the EU is not banning CO2 in drinks

Some claim that the European Commission is doing away with carbonated drinks as part of its "Fit for 55" climate programme.

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Food Network star Anne Burrell dies at 55

Celebrity chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell died Tuesday at her home in Brooklyn at the age of 55. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers looks back at her career.

CBS News

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Kraft Heinz eliminating all synthetic food dyes by 2027

Kraft Heinz, the maker of Jell-O, Capri-Sun, Kool-Aid and more, says it will remove artificial dyes entirely from its products or replace them with natural colors. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.

CBS America

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People smuggling cocoa beans out of Ivory Coast

Prices for cocoa on the global market have nearly tripled since 2023, but farmers in Ivory Coast have found it hard to cash in. The cocoa trade in the country is controlled by government-run regulator Conseil du Café-Cacao, which sets pr...

Bloomberg

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Cuban café in Miami bringing its community together

Tinta y Café in Miami Shores serves Cuban-style cuisine. The family-run shop is bringing its community together but has one specific rule – no Wi-Fi or laptops. CBS News Miami reporter Lisa Petrillo has more.

CBS America

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The cuppa that connects us: Coffee drinking across cultures

The beverage's global consumption has been rooted in culture, colonialism, rebellion — and TikTok fame.

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Researchers say some produce carries more pesticides than others

Every year, the Environmental Working Group releases its list of top offenders when it comes to pesticides on fruits and vegetables. CNN’s Meg Tirrell asks experts about how to use the list and properly wash your produce at home.

CNN

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Increasing concern over unhealthy cereals

FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso discusses the worrying results of a recent study on the nutritional facts of breakfast cereal.

Fox News

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Japan has more 7-Eleven stores than anywhere

The 7-Eleven brand came to Japan in the 1970s, but the stores have taken convenience to new heights, churning out new snack after new snack. They let CNN’s Hanako Montgomery in on their cream-puff-making process.

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Cut-throat competition in China's coffee business

China's EV industry is not the only sector grappling with cut-throat competition. Coffee companies are facing similar pressures as well. CNBC's Elaine Yu takes a look at what's brewing in the coffee business as China's Luckin gets set to...

CNBC

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North Carolina town still without clean water after Helene

Months after devastating floods caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock, North Carolina, is still struggling. As tourists return to nearby towns, locals say their recovery has been slower. Janet Shamlian reports.

CBS America

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Beer consumption in Belgium declines over rising costs, health concerns

According to an annual report of the Belgian Brewers association, total beer consumption fell by a further 2% in 2024.

Euronews

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Food scientist explains how to stop your groceries going bad

Scientist Brittany Towers Lewis explains why cutting your kitchen food waste is linked to how you put it away in the first place. For more tips from CNN’s series on how to make food last longer, watch this video next.

CNN

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McDonald's returning Snack Wrap to its menu

After nearly a decade, McDonald's announced its Snack Wrap will return to its menu permanently next month. It's the latest move by a fast food chain to lure consumers back. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down what...

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