A growing number of women are taking leading roles in the traditionally male-dominated U.S. whiskey industry. Meghan Ireland leaned into her chemical engineering expertise to become the chief blender at whiskey producer WhistlePig in Vermont. Susan Reigler, a bourbon expert, notes that women's skills are increasingly recognized, though challenges remain. Yet women are not new to whiskey production. Women managed distilleries in the 1800s in Kentucky, where Catherine Carpenter recorded the first known recipe for sour mash, which is now the most common style of American whiskey.

Ranch dressing is the best-selling salad dressing in the U.S., surpassing Italian dressing near the end of the 20th century. Love it or hate it, it's ubiquitous and it's not just for salads. Ranch is now a popular flavor, and a dip for hot wings, fried pickles, and even pizza. This versatile staple is found in grocery stores, recipes, and on menus across the country. Steve Henson, a plumbing contractor turned dude ranch owner, created it in the 1950s, and it became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring a fandom and sparking debates.

With Easter around the corner, food safety experts say you can still dye Easter eggs and eat them safely if you handle them right. Experts say you should first hard boil your eggs to reduce the risk of salmonella, and then follow the household two-hour rule for the amount of time eggs are safe at room temperature. Both artificial and natural food dyes are fine to use, so long as they are labeled food grade. But if you're planning on an egg hunt outdoors, it may be best to go with plastic eggs, and keep the dyed eggs for your Easter spread.

Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese’s products starting next year. The change comes after the grandson of Reese’s founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have always been made with real milk chocolate or dark chocolate and peanut butter. But a small portion of Hershey’s and Reese’s products, like mini Easter eggs, are now made with a coating that contains less chocolate. Hershey said that in 2027, it will shift those products to “their classic milk chocolate and dark chocolate recipes.” It will also be transitioning to natural colors in its sweets next year.