How Seattleites are coping with the high cost of groceries Groceries in the Seattle region are about 30% more expensive than they were before the pandemic, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics annual index. It’s a price hike most major cities are grappling with, but in a high-cost-of-living place like Seattle, the pressure on family budgets can be especially acute. Monica Nickelsburg
I ate 300 items at the best Chinese supermarket From dim sum to fresh to made to order crepes, T&T Supermarket is a treasure trove of delicious food. Seattle Times food writer, Tan Vinh, tried 300 items and shares his favorites with KUOW producer Brandi Fullwood Tan Vinh
A lesson in Mardi Gras King Cake making King Cake, the New Orleans Mardi Gras staple, is not easy to make. A cooking class can help.
How the new dietary guidelines could impact school meals Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools. Kadin Mills
Four favorite cozy coffee spots...it's all about the couch Seattle Times arts and economy reporter Margo Vansynghel joins Tan to share her favorite cozy coffee shops to grab a warm drink and read a good book. Tan Vinh
PepsiCo will cut prices on Lay's, Cheetos by as much as 15% The food giant is among many big brands worried as shoppers pull back on snack budgets after years of stubborn inflation. Alina Selyukh
This Seattle baker is using his passion for pastries to help immigrants Since immigrating to Seattle from Mexico 14 years ago, Carlos Leon says he's built a community from scratch — built on a shared love of baking. Noel Gasca
Bar hoppin' in Tacoma From kitchy tiki drinks to serious cocktails, Tacoma is a vibrant bar town. Tan Vinh talks with Tacoma News Tribune food writer Kristine Sherred about the favorite waterholes in Tacoma. Tan Vinh
Could publicly owned stores help prevent grocery deserts in Seattle? In the wake of Kroger closing a Fred Meyer store in Lake City last October, Washington lawmakers are introducing bills to help neighborhoods recover from losing a grocery. Ruby de Luna
Reprise: Lumen Field Food Guide for Seahawks Fans Tan and KUOW producer Brandi Fullwood sample new menu items on offer during the Hawks season and pick the three best items to eat at a game. Tan Vinh