The average American household spent $3,526 on food away from home in 2024 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a 23% increase from pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition found that people who meal prep consume 30% fewer calories from ultra-processed foods and save an average of $1,200 … Read more

Sourdough bread baking experienced an unprecedented 537% increase in Google searches during 2020, and interest has remained elevated with a steady 180% above pre-pandemic levels through 2025 according to Google Trends data. Yet the failure rate for first-time sourdough bakers hovers around 60-70% based on baking forum surveys. The difference between the successes and failures … Read more

The air fryer market exploded to $1.4 billion in 2024, with sales projected to reach $1.8 billion by the end of 2026 according to Grand View Research. Yet despite 68% of American households now owning at least one unit, most owners use barely 20% of their appliance capabilities. After three years of professional recipe development … Read more