Why do frozen turkeys explode when deep-fried?
Deep-frying a turkey is a great way to get a delicious, moist meal for Thanksgiving. But this method of cooking…
Food
Missouri schools adapt as labor shortages upend meal supply chain
Shawndra Taylor had just 12 hours’ notice when the first truck canceled. It was to have contained food to help…
Putting on pandemic pounds: State obesity rates hit all-time highs
WASHINGTON — The number of states with high obesity among residents has nearly doubled since 2018, according to new data Wednesday from…
Climate change triggers rare crop diseases in Missouri
New crop diseases pervading Missouri have been linked to climate change, and they’re directly impacting crop production. Climate change has…
Urban farms cultivate home-grown solutions to food insecurity, violence
Straw hat in hand, Tyrean “Heru” Lewis jumped out of his pickup truck along busy Shackelford Road in North St.…
SNAP food benefits are on the way, with extra pandemic aid
JEFFERSON CITY – Missourians who get SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food benefits are getting extra help during the pandemic,…
During 2021 Lenten fast, some fish fries carry on with carry-out
DOGTOWN – The women in charge of the annual Lenten fish fries at St. James the Greater Catholic Church said…
Some health insurers add food to coverage menu
When COVID-19 first swarmed the United States, one health insurer called some customers with a question: Do you have enough…
Hispanics celebrate ‘Three Kings’ on Cherokee Street
As most of us put away our Christmas ornaments and lights, area Hispanics got together this past week to celebrate…
No candy, cake for children under 2
Parents now have an extra reason to say no to candy, cake and ice cream for young children. The first…
Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table
Liz Devitt of St. Louis celebrated Christmas in September with her elderly parents in Massachusetts. If ever there were a…
Son of Sweetie Pie’s owner pleads not guilty in nephew’s death
ST. LOUIS (AP) — An uncle pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges alleging he was involved in a murder-for-hire…
Sweetie Pie’s murder case expands; Nelly producer charged with fraud
(AP) — An investigation into 2016 killing of a man whose grandmother’s St. Louis-area soul food restaurant was the setting…
Hill restaurants survive on slim diet of takeout, delivery
THE HILL – In the good old days, like two months ago, Favazza’s on the Hill served 600 people on…
Donations will feed workers, homeless, restaurants’ bottom line
CENTRAL WEST END – A good meal is heartening, and that’s doubly true when it’s a gift that expresses appreciation…
Old North Provisions offers healthy foods and a place to gather
OLD NORTH ST. LOUIS – It all started with a Facebook post for James Forbes, co-founder and chief executive officer…