Fast, no longer cheap, and out of control. Every American knows the cost of a quick burger and fries has skyrocketed in ...

I could tell you a dozen stories about cooking on a budget. Some are triumphant—like the time I hosted my entire MFA cohort with a DIY baked potato bar and some donated champagne. Others are sadder: ...

Prioritizing protein could push food costs even higher for Americans in 2026.

If that attitude toward food sounds cavalier, it’s also realistic: One-third of all food in America is wasted, according to a MITRE-Gallup report published in November—which means the average family ...