Study shows first peck of peppers picked 6,100 years ago

Here's a hot, new discovery: archaeologists have traced what they believe is evidence of the first home-grown chili peppers, used in South America 6,100 years ago.

Cadbury to face prosecution over salmonella scare

British confectionery giant Cadbury reportedly faces prosecution under British and European laws following a salmonella food scare last June.

Snickers ad lowers the bar

The makers of the classic candy bar have dropped their latest commercial from the airwaves and removed it from their Website after a couple of gay rights groups complained that the 30-second Super Bowl spot packed a homophobic message along with its promises of chocolaty peanut goodness.

Fabulous five-minute fudge

Grape juice good for the heart

Grape juice seems to have the same protective effect against heart disease as red wine, French scientists said on Wednesday.

Pizza chain becomes first fast-food chain to ban trans fats

Domino's has become the first major fast-food chain to ban trans fats from all its products.

Eat to cheat your age

With an ever increasing life expectancy isn't it essential you hold on to your youth? Here's our indispensable guide to the top 30 everyday foods that will keep you looking and feeling younger.

McDonald's selects trans-fat-free oil

McDonald's Corp. has finally selected a new trans-fat-free oil for cooking its famous french fries after years of testing, the fast-food chain said Monday.

Rich chocolate layer cake

You can cut your cooking time and still create a memorable dessert with a little help from a few premade ingredients: cake mix, mayonnaise, and frosting. This recipe is adapted from Hellmann's Super-Moist Chocolate Mayo Cake.

Zagat Las Vegas surveys food scene

Food in Las Vegas is no longer synonymous with cheap buffets by the slot machine.

Pet shop owner creates beer for dogs

Terrie Berenden, a pet shop owner in the southern Dutch town of Zelhem, created a beer for her Weimaraners made from beef extract and malt.

Starbucks plans switch to growth-hormone-free milk

Starbucks Corp. on Tuesday said it is aiming to make the milk and other dairy products it serves in its U.S. coffee houses free of a controversial artificial growth hormone used in dairies to increase milk production.