The latest nutrition news may put a damper on your desire to grill hot dogs, pork chops and T-bone steaks this summer.

Just in time for the official start of summer , Oreo has rolled out its latest limited-edition flavored cookie -watermelon.

By Jeff Nagel - Surrey North Delta Leader Published: June 17, 2013 1:00 PM Updated: June 17, 2013 1:50 PM Three suspected Lower Mainland cases of a degenerative brain-wasting disease have nothing to do with mad cow disease or the consumption of beef, say public health officials.

Kickstarter fraudsters hawking Kobe beef jerky were just minutes away from completing the biggest-ever outright scam on the crowdfunding site last week.

You don't have to travel far to taste the creativity that Itani cooks up in his kitchen at Hopscotch, 1915 San Pablo Ave. at 19th Street in Oakland.

Mexican cuisine has been popular for a long time, but my recent travels around our country have persuaded me that fish tacos are big now in a way they never were before.

Antonio Malpeli gazes proudly at the towering rounds of Parmesan in his small factory and declares one thing sure: the medieval monk recipe used to make this Italian delicacy will never change.

Temperatures are rising, and while that may force those of us faint-of-heart indoors for the dog days of summer, it's a tomato's dream come true.

Discoveries of foods that are either toxic or otherwise unfit for human consumption have constituted an unfortunate trend in China recently that has led to Netizens to ask, "What can we eat?" The latest in these food-related scandals? Eggs preserved with a toxic additive.

Happy Father's Day! To all my faithful fatherly readers: Best wishes for your namesake observance.

There's nothing like a bit of sunshine to get plants putting on a growth spurt and spending time doing some gardening is a great way to get some exercise, reduce stress, boost your vitamin D levels and put heart health on the menu thanks to the harvest ahead.

A good source of potassium, fibre and vitamin C sweet potatoes are also one of the most versatile vegetables available, as this sweet potato sorbet recipe demonstrates.

Agricultural experts from University of Applied Science Lahti in Finland have recommended the use of urine for farming and vegetable gardening.

Long Beach Island schools receive award for health...: Long Beach Island School District was honored Thursday by the state Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service for its school's healthy food choices.

Health officials plan to keep closer watch on a Burger King restaurant in Mendocino County where a customer reported getting a cheeseburger with a 2-inch-long razor blade in it.

A California-based company offering healthier fast food options could soon be coming to Boston.

An organic farm in Tennessee says it is no longer buying produce from farmers in southern Kentucky who use pesticides on their produce.

Don't miss this food-related news from around Baltimore County: Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week Dates Announced Get excited! The most delicious week of summer is back this year from July 26 to Aug. 4 with many of Baltimore's best restaurants offering special three-course menus for $30.13 and $20.13.

What in the world is going on with fast food establishments these days? The kinds of folks that are being hired at these restaurants are certainly making riveting subjects in viral videos.

From California to New York and everywhere in between, ritzy bars are playing a crazy game of "Who Can Make the Costliest Cocktail?" -- and the competition is as stiff as the product.