Food & drink
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks agoThe Year in Food
American eating habits shifted in 2024 toward spicier flavors, increased fried-chicken sandwiches and wraps, while breakfast affordability was strained by supply and tariff pressures.
For over a decade, the Carolina Reaper held the Guinness Book of World Records' spot for hottest pepper, with a 1.64 million SHU rating. Unbelievably, it was dethroned in 2023 with the reveal of Pepper X.