Melinda Salchert is an assistant food editor at Southern Living. Her journey into food media began in college when she founded the Washington and Lee University chapter of Spoon University. She later ...

Start by cutting off the dark green tops of the leeks. Split them into quarters, slice into ½-inch pieces, wash well and set aside. Cut the bacon into thin strips. Heat a stock pot over medium-high ...

When the weather turns frightful, nothing beats a steamy bowl of nourishing New England clam chowder. From America’s oldest continuously operating restaurant to a hidden, award-snapping takeout stall, ...

Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, long after the flavor fades and without any clear nutritional benefit. The habit dates back at least 8,000 years to Scandinavia, where people ...

In a large pot, render the bacon in the butter until golden brown. Add the leeks and cook until they are soft but not browned. Add the potatoes and clam broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer ...

Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something. Humans have chewed on gum for millennia. Scientists are still trying to figure out why.

We’ve all heard the myth that swallowed gum stays in your body for seven years. While that’s not true, it’s still generally not great to swallow it, since our digestive system can’t break it down. But ...

NEW BEDFORD — New England clam chowder is an honorable favorite in this region, celebrated for its rich, creamy broth, hearty clam pieces, and sometimes a hint of bacon. In New Bedford, this classic ...

Swallowing a piece of gum is usually harmless. While your digestive system can't break down the gum's chewy base, the common belief that swallowed gum stays in your system for seven years is just a ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

A classic chowder is reimagined with sweet corn, tender red potatoes, and hot-smoked salmon perfect for late-summer evenings or cozy fall nights. Sherry Pocknett is a Mashpee Wampanoag chef and the ...