Amy Sherman

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Madison Czopek |Amy Sherman

Madison Czopek and Amy ShermanWed, March 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM UTC8 min readThe prospect of deep Medicaid cuts has become a flashpoint in Congress, with leaders of both parties accusing their counterparts of lying. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said Feb. 27 that a Republican budget measure would "set in motion the largest cut to Medicaid in American history," and Republicans are hiding the consequences.

2 months ago | marthastewart.com | Amy Sherman

Photo: Alan Weiner for Buji Butter Sticks Imagine three days devoted to tasting the most delicious things from all around the world. The Speciality Food Association Fancy Food Show, which takes place twice a year, is a trade show where retailers, brokers, buyers, the media, and other industry professionals gather. At this year’s winter show in Las Vegas, attendees got a chance to try everything from a rare variety of Tasmanian cherries to caviar and cheeses from all over the world.

Jan 1, 2025 | marthastewart.com | Amy Sherman

For some of us, grocery shopping can be one of the more enjoyable household chores, but it can also potentially be risky. The American food supply is among the safest in the world, but it isn't perfect. The FDA estimates there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually—that's equivalent to one in six Americans getting sick every year. Even worse, there are an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths due to foodborne illness. The good news?

Dec 3, 2024 | southernliving.com | Amy Sherman

Exactly when mock apple pie was invented remains a mystery, but the recipe was popularized thanks to its publication on the back of Ritz Cracker boxes starting in 1934. While probably not originally a Southern recipe, it did appear in Southern cookbooks, including the Confederate Receipt Book and What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking, both dating back to the mid-1800s.

Nov 23, 2024 | marthastewart.com | Amy Sherman

Photo: Qwart / Getty We rely on our freezers to store food and safely preserve it, but is your freezer actually cold enough to do the job? Your freezer keeps food cold, which prevents bacteria from growing. This is important because while not all bacteria are harmful, some can cause food to spoil or lead to foodborne illness. Freezers preserve food by halting bacterial activity altogether. Knowing how cold your freezer should be is crucial to keeping your food safe and well-preserved.