This year, researchers took a bite out of culinary innovation. Check out some of our favorite food-related stories from 2025.

Neal Heitz, the general manager of Taste of Chicago, said there’s a trick to making the most out of the annual food festival, now in its 44th year and set to run Sept. 6-8. “OK, it’s definitely my ...

The miracle berry “rewires” the way your taste buds work, turning sour or acidic flavors into a sweet sensation. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) As one writer put it, it’s “a ...

Ever bitten into a hot pie, yelped "Hothothot!" then had your taste buds go on strike for the next week? Taste buds are a ...

Taste of Chicago 2025 in Grant Park will feature musical performances from Lupe Fiasco, JoJo and Elvis Crespo along with lots of tasty food. The annual free food festival will be held Sept. 5 through ...

Plenty of critics have warned: don't see the new French movie The Taste of Things on an empty stomach. Juliette Binoche plays a longtime personal cook to a man who's a gourmand. They share a passion ...

Have you ever wondered why only hummingbirds sip nectar from feeders? Unlike sparrows, finches, and most other birds, hummingbirds can taste sweetness because they carry the genetic instructions ...

A researcher composed a 90-second track using decades of sensory science to show how music can enhance the perception of sweetness in chocolate. Scientists are investigating how music can enhance ...

Canadian Froot Loops, left, Aldi's dye-free Fruit Rounds, center, and the U.S. version, which contains artificial food dyes. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Kellogg's, Aldi) Pickles. Sports ...

Must-Try Foods for Your Next Visit To The Island Jamaica is a Caribbean paradise known for its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and, of course, its delicious cuisine. Jamaican food is a flavorful ...