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Some thirty-something years after Spam was introduced to the world as a potential food, Monty Python turned it into an unwitting hit song. Some years passed after that and ear

CHICAGO — At Manny's Deli on Wednesday, I scored some Chicagwa — City Hall's new brand of city tap water in cans — to wash down a $21 Reuben sandwich and share a taste of Lake Michigan with strangers.

City officials rolled out Chicagwa in honor of National Drinking Water Week, with

While most of us probably only tuck into confit — be it of the duck variety or other confited meats such as pork carnitas (via Serious Eats) — at a restaurant or taco truck, this method of cooking meat in a large quantity of slowly bubbling fat (via Food52) is one that most of us should fe

Tinned fish is having a moment. And no, we don’t mean Chicken of the Sea. Think herring in mustard sauce or lightly-smoked sardines in olive oil and piri-piri pepper, sold in Insta-worthy, retro-chic packaging. The popularity of these tinned products— conservas as they're known in Portugal

Depending on where you live, you may or may not be eating a good bit of food out of cans in the near future. If your budget allows it, I urge you to get the fancy cans—at least a few—to make whatever degree of isolation you find yourself in a little bit enjoyable, or at least bearable. Fan

Pork is a beloved dish for its versatility. There are just so many delicious cuts of meat available on a pig. From rich bacon and ham to the classic pork chop and mouthwatering pork loin, there are plenty of great options to choose from when it comes to pork. One of the most common problems fo

The canned foods aisle may seem intimidating, but when it comes to planning out your meals for a week—or even a month—it can be a gold mine. Between different kinds of fiber-rich canned beans, saucy tomatoes, and even canned vegetables or fish, there are a lot of different canned food reci

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Your Instant Pot can cook so many great recipes, but adding these foods could result in a less than desirable meal.

Clifford is a managing editor at CNET. He spent a handful of years at Peachpit Press, editing books on everything from the first iPhone

Beef, chicken, fish and eggs are all rich in protein, but the way you cook them affects their composition. Choosing the right cooking method can help you minimize nutrient loss and reduce the amount of harmful chemicals you get from eating meat.

Meats, such as beef and chicken, are a gre

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Few foods hit as many flavor notes as a bite of ham; it’s sweet and salty, smoky, herby, spicy and savory. Not only is it an instant snack, it’s also an easy flavor boost. Drop it