Food & Cooking

Pumpkin spice is here. A look at fall drinks from Dunkin鈥� and Starbucks

Lori Comstock USA Today Network

Pumpkin season has officially begun at Dunkin' with the release of the chain's 2026 fall menu across the U.S. Starbucks fans, however, will have to wait a few more days.

Photos: Heat waves accelerate Champagne grape harvest in France

Reuters

Climatic changes such as the record heat and drought endured across swathes of Europe this summer are testing the resilience of France's champagne industry.

For McDonald's and rivals, cheap deals no longer do the trick

SAVYATA MISHRA and WAYLON CUNNINGHAM Reuters

Fast-food chains found that discounts alone no longer drive traffic as customers expect menu innovation, quality and better experiences alongside value offerings.

Got zucchini? Make summer carbonara with lemony bread crumbs

Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

This zucchini carbonara is a summery, vegetarian riff on the classic pasta dish.

Food recalls keep growing. Eggs, lettuce, soup and more affected

Susan Selasky Detroit Free Press

A dizzying number of food recalls have been issued recently across the country. Even plant-based frozen meat products and pouches of organic fruit have been affected.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Season Is Almost Here. See When Starbucks, Dunkin' Pumpkin Drinks Return

CT Insider

Pumpkin spice latte season is almost here, and Starbucks and Dunkin' are bringing back pumpkin drinks this month. Dunkin' says its fall menu will be available nationwide starting Aug. 19, with new items like a Signature Pumpkin Spice Latte, a Chai Latte and a pumpkin-flavor swirl for drinks.…

First US deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak recorded in Michigan

Siddhi Mahatole Reuters

Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, marking the first fatalities in the largest U.S. outbreak of the intestinal illness.

2 magical tomato recipes from Roman and Southern kitchens

Vine-ripened tomatoes are making their much-anticipated appearance at farmers markets, ushering in what many consider the best summer food.

Cyclosporiasis infections climb, spreads to 45 states

Cyclosporiasis cases remain on the rise as the CDC counts 6,707 laboratory-confirmed infections since May 1.

Chili crisp zucchini: This 4-ingredient zucchini is my favorite way to eat the summer vegetable

I reach for the jar of chili crisp in the refrigerator whenever I want to perk up a dumpling sauce, noodle bowl, or plain rice, but chili crisp can be used for cooking too. Toss it with crispy tofu, make it into a dip for saltine crackers, or even fry eggs in it 鈥� you honestly can鈥檛 go wrong.

Free samples with a side of serotonin: Welcome to the Costco feeding frenzy

People love free food, and so does Costco. It makes a fortune from it.

Here's how much coffee is safe to drink every day, research says

Researchers have found most adults can safely consume up to five cups of coffee per day, which is about 400 mg of caffeine, without increasing risk of cardiovascular disease.

Gretchen's table: Got zucchini? Make summer carbonara with lemony bread crumbs

This summer, chances are you might be gifted some fresh veggies if one of your neighbors has a super green thumb or just can鈥檛 say no at the farmers market. Among the most passed-along produce is zucchini since the fruit (which is treated as a vegetable in the kitchen) is easy to grow.

Quick Fix: Summer Corn Soup

I wanted to take advantage of the season鈥檚 first sweet corn on the cob at the market, so I turned it into a light and flavorful summer corn soup. Fresh corn gives the soup a naturally sweet taste, and it comes together quickly, making it a perfect addition to an easy warm-weather dinner. For even more corn flavor add the de-kernelled cobs to the soup as it simmers. Simply remove the cobs ...