It wasn't too long ago that wedding food options were limited to beef, chicken, or fish with a champagne toast and frosted white cake to follow. Of course, with infinitely creative couples finding new ways to set their celebrations apart, there's no longer a set formula to the American wedding menu. Drawing upon traditions from other world cultures, couples can honor their diverse backgrounds or Read more

If all of the ingredients and flavor combinations present in Brazilian food make your mouth water, consider stocking up on some pantry essentials that will help you delve into creating the cuisine at home. While much of the dishes are based on fresh fish, meat, and vegetable, there are some staple ingredients that are relatively easy to get your hands on. Click through to start building your Read more

If you're vegan or vegetarian, it's pretty easy to opt out of the obvious no-nos such as hamburgers and chicken wings. Aside from nonvegan beverages, you'll also want to avoid these seemingly vegetarian foods that contain hidden animal ingredients. Source: Flickr User Cooking Gluten Free Read more

Weekends at the boardwalk, beach bonfires, and oyster picnics are a few of the reasons why I live for beach season. I'd give my right arm to spend every sunny afternoon at a place like Sam's Chowder House, but on the days when adirondacks in the sand aren't an option, I'll turn to my kitchen to whip up a few shore-food specialties. Keep reading for seafood-shack-style recipes. Read more

For parents of kids with food allergies, the scariest part of Halloween isn't frightening movies on TV or too realistic monster masks, it's the idea that one tot's treat is another's anaphylactic shock. Eight allergens account for 90 percent of all food allergies — milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat. Since we're dealing with candy, the fish and shellfish allergies Read more

There's nothing better than hot dogs, corn on the cob, and watermelon for the Fourth. But if you're in search of an adventure and a more creative way to celebrate, might I suggest scoping out the country's regional food scene? Whether you're in Cincinnati or Central Texas, the United States of America is a veritable chest of gastronomic treasures just waiting to be discovered. A few of my Read more

Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen had a laugh over lunch today in LA, as they grabbed a casual bite from a food truck. They're back in LA following a romantic getaway to the Caribbean late last month. Rachel Bilson wore a bikini during their Barbados vacation, which came hot on the heels of the couple's trip to NYC. Hayden was by Rachel's side as she headed east to debut Karl Read more

Britney Spears was spotted on her way out of a recording studio in Burbank yesterday. She got back to work on her album after returning home from a trip to Kentwood with Sean Preston, Jayden James, and Jason Trawick earlier this week. Britney and Jason took the boys fishing during their stay in the singer's hometown and also enjoyed pizza from a local fast-food chain. Now that Britney's back in Read more

Feeling sleepy and rundown lately? You may not be getting enough iron. A woman needs 18 milligrams a day. Beef, chicken, and fish are great sources, but if you aren't big into those foods or a vegetarian, check out these eight sources that will help you meet your RDI. Read more