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Mediterranean diet or not, eating seasonally can be good for you

It’s been years since scientists established that the Mediterranean diet really is good for you.

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‘James Beard loved to eat... And he was always broke’: Jacques Pépin remembers one of America’s most influential food figures

The man for whom the awards and foundation are named was considered the foremost American food authority. But ”he wasn’t a chef, and he would be the first one to tell you," Pépin told the Globe.

For local chefs and foodies, Juneteenth flavors are as wide as Boston’s African diaspora

Three local chefs show how the holiday transcends cultures and generations.

McDonald’s is ending its test run of AI-powered drive-throughs with IBM

McDonald’s automated order taker with IBM received scores of complaints in recent years — with many taking to social media to document the chatbot misunderstanding their orders.

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At The Spirited Gourmet, unique foods are their specialty

This neighborhood gem stocks unique items: honey, chocolates, condiments, chips, crackers, caviar, and more.


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It’s always tea time at Yucoo

The Brighton shop's menu has a list of unique cold drinks, all with fresh ingredients.

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The Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail debut is coming up lickety-split

The trail map, available in print and digital formats, will feature 100 stops, including farms, stands, and scoop shops. It launches in July, National Ice Cream Month.

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Buckwheat is having a moment. Here’s what to know and how to use it.

As a nutrition-packed food and environmentally sustainable crop, the appeal of buckwheat — which is gluten free — is growing.

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Summer recipes: authentic fish tacos, tomato and watermelon salad, and more

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time outside with three quick, easy meals.

SEASONAL RECIPES

Recipe: Individual puff pastry shells, filled with pastry cream and topped with strawberries, make you look like a pro

Recipe for Individual Strawberry Tarts

SEASONAL RECIPES

Recipe: Smashed and loaded fried potatoes with creamy flesh and crispy skins are spud nirvana

Recipe for Smashed and Loaded Fried Potatoes

THE CONFIDENT COOK

Recipe: Mangos are in season right now. Toss chunks with chicken, mint, and a creamy, curried dressing.

Recipe for Curried Chicken Mango Salad with Mint

GETTING SALTY

From Bishop’s to BOSA: Chef Jimi Gallant is a Merrimack Valley guy, and that’s how he likes it

In his spare time, he enjoys his big backyard and crushing a pint of peanut butter chocolate ice cream from the comfort of his couch.