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How Immigrants Preserve Culture Through Cooking

According to the United States Census Bureau, the United States’ foreign born population has continued to increase since 1970. Today, roughly one in four children have at least one parent that was born in another country. The United States has a diverse population and one custom that is frequently passed down through generations are recipes. Continue reading “How Immigrants Preserve Culture Through Cooking”

Newly Renovated Yet Still Historic Alpine Inn Flourishes Amid Pandemic

Alpine Inn, the second oldest tavern still operating in California, recently completed renovations which have led to customers old and new pouring in to enjoy food and a good time with friends and family. Although the Portola Valley tavern was first built in 1852, it has never seen a time as busy and profitable asContinue reading “Newly Renovated Yet Still Historic Alpine Inn Flourishes Amid Pandemic”

Impossible Foods™ Meatless Meat Now Available In Stores

With a growing vegan population in the United States, one that has seen a 500% increase since 2014, it is not surprising that alternative meat products are cropping up on restaurant menus left and right. As customer demand for meatless options increases, restaurants have turned to Impossible Foods, the maker of the Impossible Burger™ ,Continue reading “Impossible Foods™ Meatless Meat Now Available In Stores”

Lobster Industry Bounces Back After Pandemic Brings New Challenges

Maine lobster fisheries faced a drop in demand for lobster after the COVID-19 pandemic forced restaurants, cruise ships and casinos to close. Although the lobsters kept coming, the buyers did not. “Fishermen’s market crashed and the price went down,” says Paul Anderson, executive director of the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, a non profit locatedContinue reading “Lobster Industry Bounces Back After Pandemic Brings New Challenges”