I cover the emotional economy of food: what we reach for in times of change, what we mourn when it's gone, and what that says about who we are.
At Forbes, I report on food recalls, grocery economics, and food culture: fast food nostalgia, inflation-era cravings, the quiet panic
This Kansas City Coffee Shop Shows What A Community Space Requires
Inside Kansas City’s Café Corazón, where Latin American and Indigenous traditions shape hospitality, safety, and community responsibility.
Taylor Farms Lettuce Recall Remains After FDA Retracts Cyclospora Test
Taylor Farms lettuce tied to a cyclospora outbreak got a false positive FDA test. The recall hasn't changed. Here's what that means and why.
How Sandra Lee’s Semi-Homemade Cooking Became The Way America Cooks
Sandra Lee trademarked semi-homemade cooking. Now it's behind every viral food hack, and her Wheatley Vodka 250th collab proves it.
The Top Fast-Food Chain In America, According To The American Customer Satisfaction Index
Jersey Mike's scored 84 out of 100 in the 2026 American Customer Satisfaction Index, overtaking Chick-fil-A's 11-year hold on the top spot. See the full rankings.
Rhoda Magbitang Made ‘Top Chef’ History Twice In One Season
Rhoda Magbitang is only the fourth chef in Top Chef history to win after returning from Last Chance Kitchen and the only one who set a record on the way in.
Why Americans Say Soccer, And How The World Cup Revived The Debate
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a Rhode Island brewery launched a beer named after the chant that has defined American soccer fandom for decades.
A Viral Gum Brand's Counterfeit Problem Shows What Food Fraud Looks Like Now
Food fraud used to hide in supply chains. Now it moves through TikTok Shop and Instagram ads, and a $30 million gum brand's counterfeit crisis shows how.
Michelin Is Expanding To The Great Lakes — And Taste Of Place Is The Real Story
"The Michelin Guide's American Great Lakes edition names six cities for 2027. AmEx data on snackpacking and food tourism shows travelers were already there."
More Than 80 Regional Burgers Show How Immigrants Remade An American Icon
Profiling over 80 global burgers, author Maggie Hennessy reveals the American staple as a constantly evolving canvas for two-way cultural exchange
Is Mayonnaise An Instrument? Hellmann's Just Settled It With A Study And A Song
Hellmann's enlisted a music professor and a creator with 6M followers to settle the debate.