Signs of the Times

Walking along Magazine Street in New Orleans while in town for the 2026 International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual meeting, I wasn’t expecting to encounter one of the week’s most revealing commentaries on food safety. Sure, cities often promote concerts, festivals, or sporting events. …

Italian data shows HUS decline in 2025

More than 40 cases of a serious condition that can develop after an E. coli infection were reported in 2025 in Italy. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a severe complication associated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections that can cause kidney failure, brain damage …

Frozen Watermelon White Wine Spritzers

Most wine spritzers are just wine and soda. Boring. This one freezes watermelon cubes ahead of time and uses them instead of ice. As they melt, the spritzer gets more watermelon flavour instead of more watery. A large pitcher with frozen watermelon, thinly sliced cucumber, …

Summer Peaches and Cream

I had poached peaches at a dinner in Provence where the host served them in wide, shallow bowls with the syrup pooled around them and a spoonful of whipped cream on the side. The peaches were whole, halved, soft, and stained pink from the wine. …