Erin Metz

To say that coffee is popular is an understatement — as of 2024, over one billion people worldwide claim to drink at least one cup of coffee every day, per BusinessDasher. But not everyone is enjoying the exact same style as their neighbor. From smoky French roast to the sweeter white coffee, there are quite a few types of beans to choose from before you enjoy your morning cup of caffeinated goodness.

Whether you are enjoying a basic yet delicious Caesar salad or a complex salad mix of apples and celery with toasted walnuts, you might be mixing it all wrong. You don't need a pair of tongs or extra large forks to toss your salad together. In fact, the best way to incorporate all your ingredients is to simply use your hands. We know it might be a bit of a controversial take, but hear us out.

On December 16, 2024, snack brand Frito-Lay issued a limited recall for bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips after it was discovered some contained undeclared milk products. According to a company announcement, the contaminated products were provided to stores and distributors based in Oregon and Washington.

When you want something more festive than a typical sheet cake and more appetizing than a Christmas fruit cake, a yule log might be the answer. This iconic holiday dessert (also known as a Bûche de Noël ) is a type of spongy cake that is topped with creamy filling, rolled together, and decorated to resemble a real log. But unlike the cracks in actual bark, we want to avoid cracking the cake during assembly. In order to perfect our yule log rolling technique, Food Republic spoke to Chef Laurent Tourondel, the executive chef at L'Amico in New York.

When you walk into a Mexican restaurant anywhere in the United States, there is a good chance that you might not be getting authentic Mexican food. What you may actually encounter are Tex-Mex style dishes with New Mexican influences. While it may take a minute to recognize the differences between the two cuisines, there are many distinct characteristics that distinguish New Mexican food from traditional Mexican food.

Candy canes are a classic holiday treat, but as with many old-fashioned traditions that span centuries, their exact origins are still up for debate. However, some experts believe these minty candies can be traced back to as early as the 1670s in Germany. They say fidgety choir boys at the Cologne Cathedral were the first to enjoy them. The choirmaster at the church gave the children sticks of candy to keep them quiet throughout the Christmas Eve service.

There's never a wrong time to make a margarita, but there are ways to upgrade your cocktail when it's time to get into the holiday spirit. We can all appreciate a festive flair in our cocktails when the holiday season rolls around, but unfortunately, not all of us have the time to recreate complex TikTok hacks like rosemary Christmas tree cocktails. To get the scoop on perfecting our holiday margaritas, Food Republic spoke to Claire Marin, the owner and head distiller at Catskill Provisions Distillery, makers of Pollinator Spirits.

When it comes to fine dining, there are numerous etiquette rules, including some you may not realize you're breaking. From properly passing the salt to keeping your elbows off the table, it can be a lot to keep track of — and you might even be holding your glass wrong. To ensure we know exactly how to handle our drinks at a fancy establishment, Food Republic spoke to Nikesha Tannehill Tyson, an etiquette expert at The Swann School of Protocol Shreveport and one of the authors of " Going Public: Culture, Custom, and Class for Social Success."

When it comes to dining at a fancy, high-end restaurant, there are plenty of little-known etiquette rules that no one would fault you for not knowing. But there are others that you should probably keep in mind before heading to a fancy, high-end restaurant. While you may not know what every fork and spoon is for on the tablescape, you should be aware of what to do — or not do — if you accidentally drop one on the ground. To get the inside scoop on how to properly handle this situation, Food Republic spoke to Nikesha Tannehill Tyson, an etiquette expert at The Swann School of Protocol in Shreveport, Louisiana, and author of "Going Public."

When you are looking for a cocktail and dessert pairing to impress your dinner party guests, ditch the typical wine and cheese in favor of something far more sophisticated — Cognac and chocolate. Cognac is a type of brandy