ABC News • 1st December 2025

National Guardsman wounded in DC shooting shows positive sign, as profile of suspected gunman emerges

As investigators continue to probe what motivated a man to allegedly gun down two West Virginia National Guard members, killing one just blocks from the White House, officials said on Monday that the victim who survived the attack was making positive progress.The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old married father of five from Bellingham, Washington, allegedly drove cross-country to commit the Thanksgiving eve shooting in the heart of the nation’s capital, officials said.Army Spc. Sarah...

ABC News • 28th November 2025

DC National Guard shooting suspect to be charged with first-degree murder, Pirro says

President Donald Trump announced the death of one of the guardsmen on Thursday.The suspect in the "targeted" shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., will now face charges upgraded to first-degree murder after President Donald Trump announced the death of one of the victims late Thursday, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said Friday."There are certainly many more charges to come, but we are upgrading the initial charges of assault to murder in the first deg...

ABC News • 28th November 2025

What we know about the 2 National Guard members shot near White House

Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two Guard members, has died.One of the two National Guard members from West Virginia wounded in a shooting in downtown Washington, D.C. near the White House on Wednesday, has died and the other is "fighting for his life," President Donald Trump said Thursday evening.Trump announced the death of Sarah Beckstrom, one of the victims, during a phone call with members of the military for Thanksgiving."She's just passed away. She's no longer with us. She's looking down at u...

ABC News • 26th November 2025

Florida driver arrested after allegedly trying to strike LGBTQ running club with car: Police

A Florida driver was arrested after allegedly trying to hit members of an LGBTQ running club with his vehicle at a local park, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.Ihab Mustafa El Mahmoud, 43, was arrested on Monday evening for "attempting to strike members of a local running club at a park, making multiple passes and driving recklessly before fleeing," police said in a press release on Tuesday.Police responded to the scene at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Monday, and upon arriving, "...

ABC News • 26th November 2025

Hegseth orders Navy to review Sen. Kelly for 'potentially unlawful conduct'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Navy secretary to review Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly's comments in a video to troops for "potentially unlawful conduct," according to a memo posted on social media by the Pentagon.In the memo, Hegseth requests that the Navy review be completed and briefed to him "by no later than December 10."Earlier this week, the Defense Department said it would be launching a "thorough review" into Kelly over the video.In an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' that a...

ABC News • 25th November 2025

Tortoise who experienced more than 20 US presidents, 2 World Wars dies at age 141

Gramma passed away on Nov. 20, according to the San Diego Zoo.Two World Wars, two pandemics and more than 20 U.S. presidents. That is a snippet of what Gramma, a 141-year-old Galapagos tortoise at the San Diego Zoo, experienced in her lifetime.But on Nov. 20, wildlife specialists made the difficult decision to say goodbye to Gramma, the "shy and sweet tortoise" who had been alive, munching on cactus fruit and lettuce, for over a century."It is astonishing to consider what Gramma lived through in...

ABC News • 24th November 2025

California police dog fatally shot in the line of duty while searching for armed suspect: Officials

The dog, Spike, was shot after a suspect opened fire following a traffic stop.A California police dog gave the "ultimate sacrifice" after an armed suspect fled from law enforcement and fatally shot the canine in the line of duty, according to the Burbank Police Department.Spike, who officials described as an "intelligent and devoted partner," was killed on Saturday after authorities conducted a traffic stop, which escalated into an officer-involved shooting, police said in a statement.While poli...

ABC News • 21st November 2025

Grizzly bear attacks school group in Canada's British Columbia province, injuring 11

Four victims were hospitalized and seven were treated at the scene.Eleven people, including children, were injured in a grizzly bear attack that occurred in the small, remote community of Bella Coola in British Columbia, Canada, on Thursday, according to regional and local officials.Officials said they received a call at around 1:46 p.m. local time about an animal attack along a trail in Bella Coola, with two ambulances and a community paramedic responding to the scene.Seven people were treated...

ABC News • 21st November 2025

Florida sheriff's deputy killed, another injured in shooting while serving eviction notice: Officials

Deputy Terri Mashkow, 47, was killed in the shooting, officials said.A sheriff's deputy has died and another was injured on Friday after a suspect opened fire when officials were attempting to serve an eviction notice in Indian River County, Florida, according to the local sheriff."What an awful day, six days before Thanksgiving," Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said during a press conference on Friday.The two deputies, as well as a locksmith, were shot while serving an eviction notice...

ABC News • 21st November 2025

1 dead after officer-involved shooting at St. Louis Lambert International Airport: Police

Police shot the suspect after he refused to drop his knife, officials said.One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting at St. Louis Lambert International Airport in Missouri early Friday morning, according to local police.At approximately 1:05 a.m. on Friday, police officers at the airport were conducting "routine security checks" in Terminal 1 when they "encountered an adult male with a knife," officials said.The suspect "refused to drop the weapon" and was then tased by one police of...

ABC News • 20th November 2025

Bentley University professor missing, last seen on island off the coast of Maine: Officials

Wiley Davi, 57, has been missing since Nov. 15, officials said.A Bentley University professor who was last seen on an island off the coast of Maine has been missing for nearly a week, according to the Maine Warden Service.Wiley Davi, a 57-year-old English and media studies professor at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, was last seen on the evening of Nov. 15 on Maine's Peak's Island, the warden service said in a statement on Monday.As of Thursday, the search continues for Davi, the u...

ABC News • 20th November 2025

Ohio police officer on leave after shooting unarmed man multiple times, investigation underway: Officials

A police officer in Ohio is on leave after firing his gun multiple times at a man who is believed to have been unarmed, according to local officials.An investigation into the incident, which took place in Akron, is underway, they said.“Any time someone is seriously injured in an encounter with police -- even when responding to reports of a threat -- it is a serious and sobering event for our city. We owe it to the community to understand what happened and to learn from it," Shammas Malik, Akron'...

ABC News • 19th November 2025

21-million-year-old smooch: The very first kiss occurred before humans, study says

Stories have long been swapped on awkward first kisses and princesses smooching frogs, but a new study suggests the earliest instance of two lips pressing together happened up to 21 million years ago -- prior to the existence of humans.The study, which was published on Wednesday in the Journal of the Human Behavior and Evolution Society, found that the very first kiss likely occurred roughly 21.5 to 16.9 million years ago, before the first appearance of Homo sapiens 300,000 years ago."These are...

ABC News • 19th November 2025

Record-breaking November heat blankets the South, shattering records

The unseasonably warm temperatures will continue for the rest of the week.Just a week before Thanksgiving, record-breaking heat is hitting parts of the South, with some cities setting daily records as temperatures rise 10 to 20 degrees above average.Cities across Texas experienced record-high temperatures on Tuesday, with Waco reaching 87 degrees and Austin hitting 86 degrees. Dallas, which hit a high of 87 degrees on Tuesday, has not seen temperatures this warm this late into the year in 20 yea...

ABC News • 18th November 2025

Suspect who fatally shot 11-year-old during road rage incident 'did not know there was a kid' in the back seat: Court documents

Tyler Matthew Johns, 22, is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.The suspect who allegedly shot and killed an 11-year-old boy during a road rage incident in Nevada said he "did not know there was a kid" in the back seat of the vehicle when he opened fire, according to a declaration of arrest obtained by ABC News.Tyler Matthew Johns, 22, was arrested on Friday and booked for open murder -- which is defined as first-degree murder and other included offenses -- and discharging a firearm into an...

ABC News • 17th November 2025

11-year-old killed on way to school in Nevada road rage shooting: Police

The suspect was arrested for open murder and discharging a firearm at a vehicle.An 11-year-old boy was killed in a road rage incident in Henderson, Nevada, after two drivers got into a heated exchange along the freeway and one fired into the other vehicle, according to police.The Clark County Coroner identified the boy on Monday as Brandon Dominguez-Chavarria, from Henderson.His cause of death was listed as a gunshot wound to the head."We lost a life today that we didn't have to lose," Henderson...

ABC News • 17th November 2025

Dallas attorney missing for nearly a week after hiking Appalachian Mountains: Sheriff

Charles Hosch, 67, has been missing since Nov. 11, officials said.A Dallas attorney described by his daughter as an "Eagle Scout in every sense of the word" has been missing for nearly a week after he left for a hike along the Appalachian Mountains, local officials said.Charles Hosch, 67, was last seen on Nov. 11 at the Byron Herbert Reece Trailhead in Blairsville, Georgia, along Blood Mountain, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.The Dallas intellectual property attorney was in town...

ABC News • 17th November 2025

Suspects in deadly shooting of 10-year-old boy, 21-year-old woman in New Jersey urged to surrender

A $10,000 reward is being offered for an arrest related to the deadly shooting.Officials are urging the suspects involved in the deadly shooting of a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman in New Jersey over the weekend to turn themselves in for committing the "heinous crime."“What you did was cowardly, heartless and unforgivable. You prove nothing but your own weakness," Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones said during a press conference on Monday. "We are coming, there is no hiding, there is no ru...

ABC News • 15th November 2025

Louisiana inmate is captured after escaping jail by throwing chemical substance at officer: Sheriff

Cecil Michael Stratton was on the run for several days before he was captured.A Louisiana inmate has been apprehended days after he allegedly escaped from jail by throwing a chemical substance at an officer, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office.Cecil Michael Stratton, 46, allegedly fled from the Berwick Police Department Jail on Wednesday night while jailers were "securing inmates during lockdown procedures," Berwick police said in a statement.During a "brief struggle" between Strat...

ABC News • 14th November 2025

Millions under flood watches, evacuation orders in place as Southern California burn scar areas brace for storm

Rainfall rates could reach 1 inch per hour in parts of Southern California.Over 22 million people in Southern California are under a flood watch as a West Coast storm could slam burn scar areas, bringing potential mudslides, debris flows and excessive rainfall.Evacuation warnings are now in place through Friday evening for the following burn scar areas: Canyon, Bethany, Eaton, Palisades, Hurst, Kenneth, Sunset, Lidia, Franklin and Bridge, according to Los Angeles County officials."Anyone in thes...

ABC News • 13th November 2025

Dog shoots owner in the back after jumping on shotgun left on bed: Police

The 53-year-old man was hospitalized and was undergoing several surgeries.Talk about a ruff day.A Pennsylvania man is now hospitalized after his dog allegedly fired a shotgun at him, injuring him in the back, according to the Shillington Police Department.At approximately 11:13 p.m. on Tuesday, officials received reports of a shooting and that a 53-year-old man had suffered a gunshot wound to his back, police said in a press release obtained by ABC News.While police were on their way to the scen...

ABC News • 13th November 2025

Evacuation warnings in place as heavy rain could slam California burn scar areas, causing mudslides, debris flows

The storm could bring 4 to 6 inches of rain to areas around Santa Barbara.Evacuation warnings are in place for parts of Southern California as an incoming storm could bring potential mudslides and debris flows to burn scar areas, according to county officials."Anyone in these areas should be ready to leave at a moment's notice," Los Angeles County officials said in a statement.The evacuation warnings are in effect for the following burn scar areas: Canyon, Bethany, Eaton, Palisades, Hurst, Kenne...

ABC News • 13th November 2025

Her body was found in Lake Michigan in 1988. Decades later, she's finally been ID'd.

A body discovered in Lake Michigan 37 years ago was finally identified as a Chicago woman who had been missing since December 1987, according to the Michigan State Police and the DNA Doe Project.The body was originally recovered from Lake Michigan on April 8, 1988, near the "small seaside city of New Buffalo, Michigan," according to the DNA Doe Project, a nonprofit humanitarian initiative that "helps identify Jane and John Does through advanced genetic genealogy techniques."When the remains were...

ABC News • 12th November 2025

'Tragic event': Indiana sheriff's deputy fatally struck while assisting stranded motorist

A semitruck fatally struck a sheriff's deputy in Indiana while he was assisting a stranded motorist along an interstate, according to local officials."This is a heartbreaking loss for our law enforcement family and for the entire Delaware County community," Jeff Stanley, the chief deputy for the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, said in a statement on Wednesday.The tragedy occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, after officials received calls at approximately 3:30 a.m. of a disabled ve...

INTERSECT MAGAZINE • 16th September 2024

Can we please stop talking about men all the time?

Now, perhaps this is because I just went through a breakup six months ago, and any sight of testosterone makes me want to hurl my guts out. Nevertheless, I have tried to avoid anything remotely concerning dating, relationships, and men (gag) as soon as I was on my own. Thus, I embraced the single life by spending copious amounts of time (and slurping down an ungodly amount of espresso martinis) with my friends. I also partook in all the girly activities (because feminism is the sole breakup anti...

INTERSECT MAGAZINE • 9th September 2024

The Rise of the Coach Brooklyn Bag

At the start of autumn, I expect my social media feeds to be filled with Gilmore Girls watch parties, someone trying the latest Starbucks drinks, and where to find the best lightweight sweaters. But I wouldn’t expect one single handbag to take over my entire TikTok For You Page.Remember in “Schitt’s Creek,” when Moira (played by Catherine O’Hara) is devastated because David stole her beloved brown crocodile bag? She is screaming in agony, not because her son took off, but because she no longer h...

Medill Reports Chicago • 8th April 2024

Q&A: Meet Abbey Sadleir, an influencer reinventing the London's ‘It-Girl’

LONDON — Every Tuesday, with hot-pink rollers in her honey blond hair and a black “mob wife” fur coat around her shoulders, Abbey Sadleir records a few new TikTok videos about her home in central London. During the other days of the week, when she hits up restaurants and vintage stores, she gets her tally up to two dozen. Although the 28-year-old grew up in New Zealand, she has lived in the U.K. for nearly two years – where she became a 20-something’s “expert” source for where to eat, drink and

Medill Reports Chicago • 5th March 2024

Flowers or tomatoes? Theatergoers share mixed reviews of ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ and ‘Dear Octopus’ revivals

By Medill Explores: Arts and Culture in London students

Medill Reports

Two reimagined classic shows — one on the West End and another at the Royal National Theatre — earn stars from some Medill master’s students who recently traveled to London. But even the curtain calls come with caveats.

Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” Britney Spears’ “Toxic” and Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” sound like they belong on a playlist for a mediocre karaoke bar — not the score for a West End show. With sequined corse

Medill Reports Chicago • 21st February 2024

To read or not to read: British books to binge before your London holiday

By Medill Explores: Arts and Culture in London students

Medill Reports

Why not grab a cup of tea and curl up with an England- or royals-themed novel, guide or exposé? Medill master’s students turned hundreds of pages to immerse themselves in U.K. culture before heading across the pond.

“The Diana Chronicles,” British journalist Tina Brown’s 2007 biography of “the people’s princess,” thoroughly covers both famous and intimate moments from a highly scrutinized life and death. The former editor

Patch • 29th December 2023

Andersonville Typewriter Poets Take To The Street To Personalize Prose

She approached the table and discovered two poets – Edgewater resident Lisa Marie Farver, 42, and her literary partner, 33-year-old Uptown resident who goes by the single name Coelti – writing custom poems for people on the corner of Clark Street and Berwyn Avenue. The rules were simple: Smith provided a prompt and in the span of a few minutes, a poem appeared, written by Coelti, who then read it aloud.

The poem was about her and her partner, Warren, who would soon become her fiancé. It was tit

Newport Beach News • 11th August 2023

Newport Beach Teen Spreads Laughter Through Community Service Project

By Megan Forrester | Special to the NB Indy

Back in the first grade, Newport Beach resident Emma LeSieur told her very first joke. “Why did the chicken cross the road? To get more diapers,” LeSieur said.

Sure, it might not have been as sophisticated as most jokes, but to LeSieur at the time, it was pure comedy gold. She recalls even receiving a few chuckles from her parents, even though she now recounts them as pity laughs.

All these years later, now about to start her senior year at Newport

Newport Beach News • 21st July 2023

Newport Beach Elected Officials Face Off in Mac and Cheese Eating Contest to Support Make-A-Wish Foundation

By Megan Forrester | Special to the NB Indy

Growing up, one of Anaheim Hills resident Zach Mauldin’s fondest memories was riding his bike from his home to the landmark Newport Beach restaurant Cappy’s Cafe. The combination of being with friends and indulging in Cappy’s famous fluffy pancakes made the restaurant a beloved part of his childhood.

Now, years later, Mauldin has returned to Cappy’s for a different reason. Instead of a plate of pancakes, Mauldin supervised 10 servings of mac and chee

Newport Beach News • 15th July 2023

Newport Beach Resident Donates $25K in Gift Cards to Newport Beach Police Department - Newport Beach News

By Megan Forrester | Special to the NB Indy
When Newport Beach resident Dotty McDonald first started volunteering at the Newport Beach Police Department back in 2015, she realized two important things: each member of the department cares significantly for the community and every cop loves a good slice of pizza.
So, after hearing everyone at the station praise Sgt. Pepperoni’s pizza (a longtime Newport Beach favorite), and McDonald notably remembering one officer loving a ham and pineapple pie, s...

The Panther Newspaper • 17th May 2023

Chapman alumna designs ‘real, honest clothing’ in online storefront — The Panther Newspaper

"She would be like, 'Yes, after this we are going to Limited Too,'" Hancock O'Neill said. "We finished and she was like, 'Oh, we spent all the money, we can't go to Limited Too.' And every year I was like, 'Okay maybe next year.' I literally never got to go to Limited Too. But, I still wear a lot of the lux styles that I grew up wearing."

With her mom's sense of style as an inspiration, Hancock O'Neill strived to create clothing that any simple dresser could attain at an affordable price. Her s

The Panther Newspaper • 3rd May 2023

Chapman's next top model balances catwalks with college life — The Panther Newspaper

"I was walking into one of my finals, and I got a call from my agent in Arizona and he was like, 'Check your email, Wilhelmina wants to sign you,'" Jaclyn Reid said. "I was like, 'What? What are you talking about?' I was so happy and I couldn't even focus on my final.”

Since becoming a part of Wilhelmina, Jaclyn Reid has been offered around 10 modeling jobs this past school year, including a Bulgari jewelry show in San Diego and an Oscar de la Renta show in Indian Wells. Recently, on April 20,

The Panther Newspaper • 22nd April 2023

Chapman professor gains national recognition over challenge proposed to his social media marketing course — The Panther Newspaper

In order to affirm the power of social media, Prince created the TikTok challenge, which Bastardo achieved through her viral video of her and her friend sitting in Prince's classroom. The story has gathered the attention of people across the country, with Bastardo and Prince featured in The New York Times, CBS Los Angeles, KNX News Radio and more.

"The point I was trying to make through the challenge was that anyone has the potential of going viral and having influence," Prince said. "Everyone

The Panther Newspaper • 18th March 2023

Love, and a little Harry Styles, emphasized in Chapman student's business — The Panther Newspaper

With that, her online business Lovers in Lace skyrocketed.

"Someone wants to spend money on something that I created, that's crazy!" Leong said. "This person works $15 an hour and they're going to spend $100 on an order? The people that support Lovers in Lace are very loyal."

Lovers in Lace is an online storefront that strives to "spread love and kindness throughout the world." Leong started out with just an Etsy shop in 2018 and now the store has its own website with over 1,000 orders on an a

The Panther Newspaper • 13th March 2023

Chapman student wins $20,000 on 'The Price is Right' — The Panther Newspaper

McGarry said she has always been fond of games involving strategy, not any revolving around pure luck. So when Carey announced they would be playing "Time is Money," McGarry was thrilled. The game is simple: the player has 10 seconds to place five grocery items into three different price categories. With all her practice leading up to this moment, McGarry successfully matched each item, meaning she would go home with $20,000 in her pocket.

"I didn't even know how to react (when I won)," McGarry

The Panther Newspaper • 7th March 2023

Chapman can't help falling in love with Austin Butler — The Panther Newspaper

Along with discussing the trajectory of his career, Butler joined an audience of Chapman students on March 1 for a Master Class to disclose his dedication to the craft, his career shifts from Nickelodeon to theater and the recognition he has received from his portrayal of the music icon.

The Master Class, which was held in the Folino Theater, was moderated by Executive Editor of Awards at The Hollywood Reporter and trustee professor Scott Feinberg and was preceded by a screening of "Elvis," whi

The Panther Newspaper • 21st February 2023

Meet Toby: the unofficial mascot of Dodge College —

That soulfulness has been with Toby from the very beginning — with Galloway noticing that characteristic the moment he scooped him up at an animal shelter in San Fernando Valley five years ago.

Toby, who spent the first year and a half of his life in Mexico, was separated from his family due to a devastating earthquake, which led to animal nonprofits taking stray animals to Los Angeles to find a home. As far as the name Toby, that was not up to par for Galloway, who sought to connect his dog to

Newport Beach News • 9th February 2023

Sage Hill School in Newport Beach Impacts the Community One Hand at a Time

By Megan Forrester | Special to the NB Indy

Two years ago, junior high school student Serena Chao saw a young girl receive a prosthetic hand for the very first time. When she saw the little girl beaming from ear-to-ear in excitement, Chao knew she wanted to be a part of whatever was helping this child’s dreams come true.

Chao found out the prosthetics were made possible through an elective at her school, Sage Hill School in Newport Beach. The class, titled 3D Design, Modeling and Fabrication,

The Panther Newspaper • 16th November 2022

Singer-songwriter ella jane mixes media consumption and personal stories into heartfelt anthems —

Although it started as a high school English assignment, one of the first singles by singer Ella Jane Roth — who goes by the stage name ella jane — amassed over 26 million streams on Spotify since its release in 2020.

The song, titled "nothing else i could do,” is based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and pulls one of Jay Gatsby's lines: "I wrecked my house a hundred times just to see you walk into a room." A memorable theme throughout the 1925 novel is the imagery of the green ligh

The Panther Newspaper • 17th October 2022

Two bi-coastal friends develop sustainable fashion brand —

Despite becoming "pandemic friends" while they were both in New York, each socially distanced outdoor dining session revealed how much common they truly have. Thus, during the height of the COVID-19 quarantine, the duo told The Panther they knew they wanted to start a project together — but the question was what kind of endeavor would they pursue?

"It was a podcast at first, then it was a magazine and then it was a blog,” Chan said, “Nothing really worked out. We've always done these very weird

TV Tea • 1st August 2022

Comedy Spotlight: Meet Sarah Tollemache

Comedian Sarah Tollemache suffers from stress induced by buying avocados. When she bought five on sale, she realized that there is only a quick window of time where they are ripe enough to be eaten in their perfectly green color.

“‘I’ll just call into work and be like ‘I don’t know if I’m going to make it to work today I think my avocados might be hatching at any second,” Tollemache said during her stand-up at New York Comedy Club. “Or you’re just running home to scarf three in a row over your

Newport Beach News • 16th June 2022

Unique Local Father-Son Duo Emphasizes Love and Acceptance No Matter the Curveballs

By Megan Forrester | Special to the NB Indy

Sports can have an extremely positive impact on a father-son relationship. Whether it’s learning how to ride a bike, throw a baseball or swim a lap, the practice of sports creates a bond between any two people.

For Newport Beach resident Paul Miller, he said he dreamed of teaching his son to play hockey. Since Paul grew up playing the sport in his home state of Minnesota and was even drafted for the North Stars in 1982, his passion for hockey was som

The Panther Newspaper • 22nd March 2022

Content creator Eli Rallo empowers women to share their voice — The Panther Newspaper

Back in 2020, life for Eli Rallo was solely about the aesthetic of Chex Mix.

Even though she was a recent graduate of the University of Michigan and about to begin a master’s program in journalism at Columbia University, the peace in her life was putting together a jar of snacks with her brother during quarantine.

Despite the chaos of a worldwide pandemic, Rallo grabbed a large jar — which she would fill with a variety of gluten-free snacks to help with her celiac disease — and propped her pho

Food Republic • 30th December 2024

The Simple Way To Enjoy Baileys Chocolate Liqueur That's Not In A Drink - Food Republic

It's a no-brainer that Baileys, the iconic Irish cream liqueur, is the perfect companion for an Irish coffee or any dessert cocktail. But have you ever thought about adding it to your food?
By combining Baileys chocolate liqueur with ice cream, you can create the ultimate sweet and decadent treat. After scooping any flavor of ice cream or gelato you'd like (vanilla serves as a great foundation) into a bowl, pour the liqueur on top and adorn it with sprinkles or chocolate shavings. If you want to...

Food Republic • 30th December 2024

The Fascinating Tennessee Origins Of The Moon Pie - Food Republic

When you think of Tennessee, you probably picture loads of country music, the Smoky Mountains, and copious amounts of Nashville-style hot chicken. But did you know that the moon pie dessert also comes from the Volunteer State? 
This sweet treat — marshmallow sandwiched between graham crackers and dipped in chocolate — actually goes all the way back to 1917. According to MoonPie, a Kentucky coal miner approached a traveling salesman for the Chattanooga Baking Company, questioning why there wasn't...

Food Republic • 25th December 2024

Which Spices Does The Pioneer Woman Use In Her Chicken Pot Pie Filling? - Food Republic

In one of "Weird Al" Yankovic's comedic songs notably named "Chicken Pot Pie," he sings, "If there's one thing in the world that I like better than a corned beef on rye, it's chicken pot pie." This classic dish, known for its flaky exterior and hearty interior, is a household staple. It's comforting, simple, delicious, and somehow feels like you are getting a hug while you are eating it. But want to know how to make it even better? Ree Drummond, known as the Pioneer Woman, adds a selection of sp...

Food Republic • 24th December 2024

Forget Bread And Make One Breakfast Item The Star Of Your Next PB&J Sandwich - Food Republic

It's no secret that the U.S. loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. In fact, according to a survey by Peter Pan, the average American is expected to indulge in about 3,000 PB&Js during their entire lifetime (via Daily Mail). Even though the sandwich is known for its straightforward ingredients, have you ever wanted to give it a little twist? Well, you should try swapping the bread for waffles. 
You can use either store-bought toaster waffles or make your favorite homemade version (we have a r...

Food Republic • 23rd December 2024

How Katie Lee Combines Pizza And Salad For The Ultimate Mashup - Food Republic

When you're dining at a local pizzeria or making homemade pepperoni pies, there is a certain question that always arises: What should we have as a side dish with our cheesy star of the show? Well, many settle on Caesar salads. But, have you ever thought about combining the two together into one food? Lucky for you, Katie Lee already has you covered. 
Lee, author of several cookbooks and host of the Food Network show "The Kitchen," posted a video on Instagram detailing how to make a Caesar salad...

Food Republic • 23rd December 2024

Ina Garten's Favorite Store-Bought Cookies Are A Southampton Icon - Food Republic

You might think that Ina Garten, also known as the Barefoot Contessa, would never dare incorporate store-bought food into her culinary creations. However, she actually does love grocery store vanilla ice cream and the Trader Joe's French apple tart. And as for Garten's favorite store-bought cookie? Why, that honor goes to Tate's Bake Shop chocolate chip cookies.
That's right, something you can scoop up during your next grocery run has received an enthusiastic thumbs-up from the queen of cuisine....

Food Republic • 17th December 2024

The Muffin Pan Hack To Make Mini Pie Shells - Food Republic

Suppose one day, you have the biggest hankering for a particular dessert: a slice of homemade pie. But you cannot, for the life of you, find the proper pie dish to use in your kitchen. Well, luckily you are not at a total loss because there is a hack to making mini pie shells: a handy dandy muffin pan.
Using puff pastry (you can either make that yourself or pick it up at the store), just roll it into one large log, cut it into 1-inch thick slices, and press each slice into the cups of your muffi...

Food Republic • 16th December 2024

The Parchment Paper Hack For An Easy Piping Bag - Food Republic

We've all been there: you just finished baking a delectable birthday cake and are getting ready to adorn it with frosting, sprinkles, and candles. But then you realize, you don't have a piping bag! Should you just settle for using a butter knife to slather the spread on like an amateur? Not today. Luckily, there is a hack to frost a beautiful confection in a flash, and that is by using parchment paper.
Simply take a sheet of parchment paper, roll into a cone shape, and cut a hole at the bottom –...

Food Republic • 16th December 2024

Change Up Plain Store-Bought Ice Cream With A Popular Salty Snack - Food Republic

There is nothing like a simple scoop of vanilla ice cream. It's comforting, classic, and never goes out of style. But of course, there are several ways to spice it up a little. Sprinkles or a "cherry on top" are the obvious choices, but have you ever thought about adding Fritos?
The popular deep-fried corn chip, known for its curved shape and salty taste, is the unexpectedly perfect companion for your frosty dessert. Whether you're using Tillamook Old-Fashioned Vanilla or Van Leeuwen Vanilla Bea...

Food Republic • 15th December 2024

Alton Brown's Egg Carton Hack Makes Storing Condiments Hassle-Free - Food Republic

If you're like us, you probably have a ton of condiments in your fridge. Whether it's ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, or packets of sauce from your favorite fast food establishment, these all can take up significant real estate in your refrigerator, especially if they're nearly empty. Leave it to celebrity television personality Alton Brown to give us the secret to storing condiments and getting the most out of them: an egg carton. 
In a highly dramatized video clip on YouTube, after Brown searche...

Food Republic • 15th December 2024

Ice Cubes Are All You Need For Creamier Homemade Dips - Food Republic

In the hit television series, "Only Murders in the Building," Oliver Putnam (played by Martin Short) has an obsession with dips. He admits in an episode, "This is all I eat" (per MovieWeb). If you can relate to Oliver and are a fellow dip enthusiast, you are probably always on the hunt for the perfect recipe. Here's one big tip: For the creamiest dip you have ever tasted, add some ice cubes.
When you are just about finished combining your dip ingredients, toss in a couple of ice cubes, and blend...

Food Republic • 8th December 2024

Never Break One Utensil Rule When Dining At A Restaurant - Food Republic

Some of the most important dining etiquette tips include starting with the smallest fork or utensil and working your way inward toward your plate, not placing your elbows on the table, and chewing with your mouth closed. You should also put your phone away at the dinner table, keep your napkin on your lap during the meal (and only use it for light dabbing on your face), and always keep the salt and pepper shakers together. However, there are some other, slightly more obscure rules you should als...

Food Republic • 8th December 2024

The Right Way To Break Graham Crackers For An Even Split Every Time - Food Republic

Picture this: You just opened a fresh sleeve of graham crackers and are ready to whip up the gooiest s'more your taste buds have ever experienced. But, when you attempt to break the cracker in half, it splits in an uneven matter or separates into a million little crumbly pieces. Why even have designated lines on the snack when they don't even help? Well, we have actually been doing it wrong the whole time. 
Instead of looking at the front of the cracker (with the holes and two perpendicular line...

Food Republic • 8th December 2024

The Best Shortcut For Tasty Soups Is Already Sitting In Your Fridge - Food Republic

When the temperatures start to drop and you break out your favorite turtleneck sweater, it's the perfect time to whip up your favorite comforting soup recipe. Whether it's split pea or classic chicken noodle, adding pickle brine to your broth is the secret to creating the most delectable soup you've ever tasted.
You might be thinking, "Pickle juice? With soup? What?" But surprisingly, just a small splash of this brine will liven up the dish, bringing to life a saltier, tangier flavor profile. Th...

Food Republic • 7th December 2024

The Fascinating Story Of How Taco Bell Flopped In Mexico - Food Republic

Tacos, quesadillas, nachos — all of these dishes bring to mind Mexican cuisine. So, one might assume a dining establishment that offers these items, like Taco Bell, would thrive in Mexico. Yet, even though the chain has tried two times, ultimately it failed at becoming a staple in the country. 
Taco Bell began its efforts in 1992, when it introduced a food cart in Mexico City where customers could purchase soft-shell tacos, burritos, and Pepsi. The chain opened several other locations in Mexico,...

Food Republic • 4th December 2024

With One Extra Step, You Can Make Slicing Pizza A Breeze - Food Republic

Picture this: You just pulled a piping hot pepperoni or margherita pizza out of the oven and are drooling as you prepare to cut the perfect slice for dinner. But as soon as your pizza cutter graces the pie, the ingredients slide all over the place — utterly ruining your culinary masterpiece. But luckily, there is a hack to preventing pizza mayhem. The solution? Rearrange your toppings before cooking to ensure each slice looks as delectable as it tastes. 
Before you pop a frozen pizza into the ov...

Food Republic • 2nd December 2024

The Appliance That Transforms Canned Biscuits Into A Crispy Treat - Food Republic

When you return home from a long day at the office, there is nothing more satisfying than the "pop" sound that comes from opening a can of biscuits. That simple noise means you are minutes away from a delectable carb, the perfect accompaniment to any meal. But, instead of baking them in the oven, have you ever thought about cooking them in the air fryer?
Rather than waiting for the oven to pre-heat, line your air fryer with parchment paper (eliminating any clean-up time) and place your favorite...

Food Republic • 2nd December 2024

How Often Do You Need To Replace Sheet Pans? - Food Republic

Think about everything you put your sheet pans through: roasting vegetables, baking chocolate chip cookies, broiling meat (the list goes on). They are an integral tool for daily cooking. But did you ever think about how long you can put these pans through the wringer before they need to be replaced? 
Well, it depends on how often you use them. If you're someone that lives in the kitchen and cooks with the pans more than three times a week, you are looking at a life expectancy of four to five yea...

Food Republic • 30th November 2024

Oil Vs Butter: What's The Best Choice For Making French Toast? - Food Republic

Back during the days of the Roman Empire, there was a recipe circling around called "pan dulcis." This is believed to be the earliest version of one of our favorite breakfast dishes, and many are often surprised by these unexpectedly ancient origins of French toast. Back in the fourth century, Romans gathered bread, drenched it in a milk and egg mixture, and fried it in oil or butter. Ever since, there has been a debate as to whether to cook your French toast in oil or butter — but why not both?...

Food Republic • 30th November 2024

The Intense Coffee Drink Ina Garten Calls Rocket Fuel — in A Good Way - Food Republic

In season one, episode two of the hit television series "Gilmore Girls," Lorelai Gilmore (played by Lauren Graham) rushes into her favorite diner and exclaims, "This is a coffee morning. This is a jumbo coffee morning, I need coffee in an IV." For those days when you feel the same — not only needing coffee, but something with enough caffeine to make you feel like the Energizer Bunny — you need to try the drink that's Ina Garten's go-to: a vanilla coffee shakerato. 
This cuppa joe, which Garten r...

Food Republic • 30th November 2024

Whatever Happened To Ben & Jerry's Fossil Fuel Ice Cream? - Food Republic

It can be heartbreaking when something you've grown fond of is removed from your life forever. For many, those pangs of sadness were felt in 2016 when Ben & Jerry's announced it would be discontinuing its beloved Fossil Fuel flavor. Sweet ice cream swirled with pieces of chocolate cookies, fudge dinosaurs, and even more moist fudge throughout — gone forever. But have you ever wondered why?
While the name referenced the prehistoric era of raptors and T-Rexes, the company feared it might suggest i...

Food Republic • 27th November 2024

Your Homemade Iced Coffee Is Yearning For A Fresh Strawberry Twist - Food Republic

In the modern age, java fans can choose from all kinds of creative embellishments for iced coffee, whether it be sweet cream cold foam, pumpkin spice, or sprinkles. But day after day, if your drink starts with just espresso or cold brew (and maybe a hint of milk or creamers), you can easily get bored by this beverage. To avoid repetitiveness, switch up the base of your drink and add strawberries to your next cup of joe. 
A strawberry latte is a fruity, juicy, sweet spin on this beloved refreshme...

Food Republic • 24th November 2024

Swap Out Salad Croutons With A Crunchy Snack Already In Your Pantry - Food Republic

The crunch and flavor of croutons can perk up any bag of lettuce and dressing, whether store-bought or homemade (and we have the secret to making the best croutons out there). But if you want to stray away from salad norms while still achieving the crispiness that croutons offer, try adding potato chips.
It might sound unconventional — a snack you can buy at a gas station mingling with fresh vegetables — but it's actually the perfect way to get the crunch you've been craving in your bowl. Simply...

Food Republic • 23rd November 2024

Seriously, Try Adding Some Vanilla To Your Mashed Potatoes - Food Republic

Mashed potatoes: a reliable food that's always there for you when you need it. Just had your wisdom teeth removed and can only eat soft foods? Mashed potatoes. Looking for the perfect side dish for your steak dinner or holiday gathering? Mashed potatoes. The smooth texture and creamy flavor bring comfort to any meal, but there's an ingredient that can make your mashed potatoes even better: vanilla.
Everything you already love about mashed potatoes — the cottony softness, the buttery taste — is h...