I reviewed 32 seasonal summer products from Trader Joe's as part of an ongoing taste-test series. Foods like the key-lime tea cookies and Bloody Mary salsa will become summertime staples of mine.Next ...

Auntie Anne's, Philly Pretzel Factory and more are participating in National Pretzel Day with deals, giveaways and freebies.

Soft Bavarian pretzel paired with a hazy IPA at Alize Brewing Company in Mattituck, whose menu also boasts a brie-stuffed pretzel. (Credit: Angela Colangelo) From its humble 7 th century beginnings as ...

Lenten diets were restricted to fish and vegetables. Certain foods, like plain pretzel breads made only of flour, water and salt, were developed to be eaten during Lent.

With the season of Lent now underway, many Catholics turn their attention away from meat. That means not only the arrival of the pepper-and-egg sandwich at your local beef stand, but also a focus ...

During Lent back in the day, Christians were to show self-discipline by abstaining from certain foods like meat and dairy products. Pretzels are made from three ingredients: flour, water, and salt.

Pretzels in all their diverse flavors and shapes make for a great, quick, and easy snack, whether for one or a game-day gathering. They're also a solid choice for plant-based snackers. But before you ...

Pretzels, the iconic bread twist simply made with salt, yeast, flour, and water linked to several parts of Europe, are believed to have been invented specifically as a Lenten food by an Italian ...

Since the Catholic Church banned eggs and leavened bread during Lent, the pretzel became a go-to snack, and it migrated to Austria and Belgium.

National Pretzel Day is on Friday, April 26, a time to celebrate a beloved salty, twisted snack. Whether you prefer a large, soft pretzel or a bag of smaller, crunchy snacks — any way you eat a ...