Jennifer Waldera

If you like bagels with smoked salmon and cream cheese, you may want to rethink your morning meal. Especially if you buy your fish at Costco. The warehouse has now pulled packages of smoked salmon from its shelves due to a possible listeria contamination. On October 22, 2024, a letter was sent out to Costco members who may have purchased Acme Smoked Fish Corp., sold under the Kirkland Signature brand name, informing them of the voluntary recall and describing the packages that may be at risk.

You may still be sipping on drinks from Starbucks' autumnal menu, but on November 7, 2024, the iconic coffee chain will release new holiday merch in anticipation of the winter season. Whether you're into icy drinks or a hot coffee to warm you up from the inside, the brand has you covered with over a dozen new cups and mugs.

There are a variety of bacteria that cause different types of food poisoning, but one of the most common is Escherichia coli (E. coli). While some beneficial strains of E. coli are present in human and animal digestive systems, dangerous strains can cause gastrointestinal distress, long-term illness, and even death. Produce is one of the primary carriers of the bacteria, and in 2018, it was romaine lettuce that caused the largest and deadliest outbreak in U.S. history.

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Netflix released R.J. Cutler's documentary, "Martha," which takes viewers on a journey through many years of Martha Stewart's storied past. In the documentary's second half, it shows Martha Stewart prepping for an Easter Sunday dinner in 2004, a scene captured by the film crew that she welcomed into her home. With a menu of hard-boiled eggs, smoked salmon, lamb, fish, and more, all intended to feed 16-20 guests, Stewart had a lot of work on her hands and naturally enlisted the help of assistants in the kitchen, one of whom she seemingly became frustrated with for using the wrong knife.

While the Irish don't eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day, in the United States, the dish is most often associated with the holiday. However, it can also be linked to one of the country's presidents, and he enjoyed it more than just once a year. Known for his love of simplicity when it came to food, Grover Cleveland — the nation's 22nd and 24th president — had a fondness for this humble dish.

Taco Bell is known for its tendency to drop limited-time menu items, like 2023's grilled cheese dipping tacos (its take on tacos birria) and autumn 2024's Decades Menu, which brought back beloved items that the company has served over the years. Now the Mexican-inspired chain is poised to offer a popular fast food favorite in December 2024: Crispy Chicken Nuggets.

From brewing time to the ideal water-to-coffee ratio, there are a number of factors to take into consideration in order to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home. According to Coffee and Tea Sommelier Jee Choe, who is also the founder of Oh, How Civilized, using water at just the right temperature when brewing is one of the key ways to achieve a mug full of tasty caffeinated goodness. Chee told Food Republic, "Use water that's 200 degrees Fahrenheit for a proper extraction."

From cooking up smashburgers, tacos, and grilled cheese to making breakfast for a crowd, there's no shortage of culinary wizardry that can be achieved on a Blackstone griddle. When we reached out to Chef Steve of Chef Steve Creations, who specializes in mobile hibachi and traditional catering, he surprised us with his favorite dish to whip up on a Blackstone.

If you're getting ready to blow out some birthday candles, you may want to skip the cake and take a trip to Krispy Kreme. The chain known for its freshly-baked glazed donuts will help you celebrate your big day with a gift, if you are a member of Krispy Kreme Rewards. While the gift isn't the same for every location and may be different depending on the store, many customers have reported a birthday reward of three free donuts.

There is definitely no shortage of toppings to take ramen to the next level, but if you're strapped for time, one incredibly easy way to up the umami in your bowl of noodles is to add canned mushrooms. Nearly any variety of mushroom will work, from white button and portobellos to cremini or shiitake.