FOOD

There are some simple ways to make your favorite not-so-healthy holiday foods, healthier.

Bahama Bucks is celebrating “the Coolest Day of the Year” by giving guests free shaved ice.

Osteoporosis is responsible for about two-million broken bones each year. But your diet could protect you.

Bakery Lorraine is offering holiday-inspired desserts through December.

David Elder takes us to the newest restaurant in The Pearl District

Jersey Mike’s Subs is planning to start construction on its first location in Kerrville.

Tenko Ramen at the Pearl will close for good on Dec. 31 after more than five years at the food hall.

Bill Miller Bar-B-Q is giving us something to unwrap ahead of the holidays.

For the first time in two years, the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner will be in person at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Thursday. Volunteers prepared for the event on Sunday in an effort to have everything ready for the big day.

David Elder and Chef Nicola Blaque share an easy chicken teriyaki recipe

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a hearty sandwich.

San Antonio-based Las Palapas restaurant is adding Schertz to its growing list of new locations.

The San Antonio Food Bank helps more than 100,000 people per week, and with inflation this Thanksgiving, it is officially their most expensive on record.

David Elder shares an easy Shiner Beer Steamed Mussel recipe

Popular ice cream chain Handel’s is opening its first San Antonio location.

Chick-Fil-A is welcoming back two-holiday favorites this month.

San Antonio’s West Side is getting a fresh food market addition.

The local cake shop is known for crafting one-of-a-kind cheesecakes, occasionally in to-go jars, using fresh ingredients.

The Netflix series Taco Chronicles’ third season premieres this month and will feature four of San Antonio’s very own taco restaurants.

Healthy eating isn’t always easy. When it comes to healthy foods, you think you know, but new research shows you might have no idea. For instance, what’s a healthier choice: Chocolate ice cream or a granola bar?

This week on Texas Eats, David Elder takes us to a Filipino restaurant in the Alamo City serving delicious and modern takes on Filipino classics.

From Nov. 3 through Nov. 9, fried chicken lovers can get a free chicken sandwich when they order a chicken sandwich combo.

While some of us still have Halloween decorations to put away, Starbucks has moved on to the holiday season.

Whether you want something sweet, spiced, or savory, Dunkin’ has you covered this holiday season.

H-E-B continues its expansion into North Texas, opening a new store in Plano.

Whataburger is continuing to make chili lovers’ dreams come true.

Dunkin’ Donuts’ fall menu offers a delicious selection of spooky treats to get you in the Halloween mood!

David Elder goes on two ghost tours at restaurants through downtown San Antonio.

Around Halloween, many parents worry about trick-or-treating safety, sugar crashes, and ruined bedtimes. But there’s something you might not be thinking about but should be: toxic ingredients in your kids’ face paints and powders.

Consumer Reports nutritionists share some tips to help you get a healthy boost from autumn apples, pumpkins, and the warm spices that go with them.

Fans of the McDonald’s McRib can rejoice because the cult classic is returning to the menu this fall.

The American Heart Association recommends eating four handfuls, or one and a half ounces, of unsalted nuts per week.

David and KSAT12 anchor, Ursula Pari, share a cheesy cajun shrimp and grits recipe

Hot dog enthusiasts, this one is for you.

After two months, the long-awaited reopening Southerleigh restaurant at the Pearl is finally happening.

Breakfast doesn’t get much easier than a single-serve oatmeal cup. But to get the most nutrition, choose your oats carefully.

Spur’s fans and ice cream lovers will want to grab this limited-edition dessert as fast as possible.

If you are looking for an event to show off your pups’ Halloween costume, look no further.

A $1.2 million Chick-fil-A is setting down roots in Cibolo.

David Elder shares an easy cheesy Shiner beer brat recipe

Chick-Fil-A’s renowned salad dressings will soon be available in some stores.

Bakery Lorraine’s Halloween-inspired desserts return to the menu for a limited time this month.

Fans of corn chip pie may have a new favorite Whataburger order.

Chick-fil-A’s drive-thru landed dead last in a ranking of speedy service — but that’s just because the chain is busier than others, according to the study.

David Elder shares an easy cheesy Shiner beer brat recipe

Owners of small startup eager to share her take of the traditional concha bread, shares her story of rising to notoriety.

Blue Bell Creameries is bringing back two holiday favorites for ice cream fans.

It’s that time of year again when cool, crisp fall weather and pumpkin spice everything returns.

Whataburger has released two new menu items for the fall season.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.

The family of Aiden Aslin says he told them his unit has no weapons left to fight with.

Throughout February, the folks at the Fredericksburg and Stafford departments of parks and recreation will host a spectrum of hands-on outdoor activities, which will provide new insight regarding the wonders

Atheist reader’s religious friend has started saying a pre-meal prayer out loud before they eat together.

The author and TV host speaks about the "shame" behind his lifelong struggle with overeating.

A senior international aid official says Afghanistan is being hit by multiple crises that are “progressively getting worse,” with drought, economic collapse and displacement all pushing the population into catastrophic hunger

Our national cuisine has roots much deeper than the contributions of any individual icon: Your weekly guide to the best in books

The high street stalwart has benefited from pent-up demand during the pandemic. But it faces a more difficult consumer environment in 2022.

Thukpa, an intensely flavored chicken noodle soup, has been Chef Maneet Chauhan's go-to meal on chilly nights since she first tasted it in Guwahati, Assam.

Cherries, apples, bananas and spinach are just a few of the fresh ingredients to throw into the blender.

Water is an efficient way to cook, whether you want to submerge food in liquid or surround it by steam.

Recipes with some serious spice.

Sometimes, you have to be fast or you’ll be food.

Several school districts in the San Antonio area will continue to serve free meals to students who need them during the summer period. Comal Independent School DistrictGrab-and-go meals will be provided via curbside at five campuses in the school district throughout June. East Central Independent School DistrictThroughout June, meal service will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. San Antonio Independent School DistrictThe district will continue to provide free meals for students on Mondays through Fridays from May 29 to Aug. 7. Southside Independent School DistrictThe districts regular curbside meal service will close on May 22, but the summer meal service will begin May 27.

SAN ANTONIO Any doughnut free now thats something to cheer you up. Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts from June 1-5 in a weeklong celebration of National Doughnut Day. Participating locations will offer one free doughnut per customer per day. Thats why this year, were changing National Doughnut Day to National Doughnut Week," the chain says online. Read alsoClass of 2020 grads can win free Torchys Tacos for a yearBurger Map: Take a tour of San Antonio burger joints

(CNN) -- Dont count out the colonel in the chicken sandwich wars. KFC has begun testing a new, premium chicken sandwich in Orlando, Florida. With the aptly titled "KFC Chicken Sandwich," KFC is testing an extra crispy chicken filet placed on a buttered brioche bun and topped with pickles and spicy or classic mayonnaise. KFC bemoaned that its chicken sandwich wasn't the best, Zahumensky admitted. In addition to the McChicken, it tested out another crispy chicken sandwich with a potato roll in two US cities earlier this year.

KSATs David Elder has embarked on a new adventure called Texas Eats, an hour-long show that airs on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com and our streaming app. Watch the eighteenth episode and learn what your favorite wild animals eat at the San Antonio Zoo! Related links to this weeks episode are listed below:Texas Eats Contest: San Antonio ZooOfficial Contest Rules: Texas Eats - San Antonio ZooPast Texas Eats episodes are here:SA Rodeo EatsCentral Texas BBQTex-Mex in San AntonioTexas German food in New BraunfelsAll things brunchBeer, wings and more: Getting ready for the big gameTexas Eats Ep. Viewers can catch Texas Eats on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., or on the KSAT-TV Livestream app available on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and most smart TVs, as well as on KSAT.com, and KSATs YouTube channel. Follow Texas Eats on Facebook and Instagram.

SAN ANTONIO Theres always something to do in San Antonio and now theres a new entertainment venue - Chicken N Pickle. The grand opening isnt coming until June 8, according to a press release but Chicken N Pickle, located at 5215 UTSA Boulevard, recently opened its pickleball courts for limited hours. Chicken N Pickle will slowly unveil its restaurant in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, according to a press release. Chicken N Pickle chef-driven restaurant options (Chicken N Pickle)The new entertainment venue will bring more than 150 jobs to the area and anyone seeking employment can apply online here. We are excited that Chicken N Pickle has chosen San Antonio as the site of its third location, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said in early March.

SAN ANTONIO Whataburger is making it easier for San Antonians to satisfy their burger cravings. While delivery has been available through third-party delivery sites like Postmates and Favor, Whataburger says this is the first time meals can be ordered directly through them. A Whataburger spokesperson said the service rollout began this week in select cities. San Antonio, which is home to Whataburgers headquarters, is one of the first cities to see the feature. While restaurants are allowed to open their dining rooms under capacity limits, Whataburger has stuck to curbside pickup, drive-thru and delivery.

BRENHAM, Texas An employee at Blue Bells Brenham Creamery has tested positive for COVID-19, according to company officials. Blue Bell notified employees who worked closely with the person who tested positive and the creamery is being deep-cleaned and disinfected, according to NBCDFW. Officials with Blue Bell released a statement to ABC13 that says, in part, we work hard every day to maintain a clean and safe environment. We will remain uncompromising in our preventive sanitation and safety programs in all of our locations and have implemented additional safety measures to fight COVID-19.KSAT has reached out to Blue Bell for comment. Blue Bell made headlines earlier this month as well in connection with the 2015 listeria outbreak.

Published: May 19, 2020, 9:09 am Updated: May 19, 2020, 11:13 amSAN ANTONIO President Donald Trump will speak about supporting farmers, ranchers and food supply workers during the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday morning. Trump will deliver his remarks around 10 a.m. at the White House. The meat industry specifically has seen a large impact during the COVID-19 crisis. According to the Associated Press, U.S. meat exports are surging even as the industry is struggling to meet domestic demand because of coronavirus outbreaks at processing plants. In Texas, a surge of new COVID-19 cases was reported this week after a response team was sent to Amarillo to contain a growing spread at meat-packing plants.

SAN ANTONIO The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) will provide money to eligible families with children that have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals, according to Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). These guidelines are the same as SNAP benefits. Map: Where San Antonio-area students can find free school meals during closuresEven if a childs school is providing meals, families who receive SNAP benefits are still eligible for P-EBT. These families will receive P-EBT benefits on their current Lone Star Card by May 22. (This includes families who received SNAP benefits for the month of March 2020 and have children under 5 and between 19 and 21.)

KSATs David Elder has embarked on a new adventure called Texas Eats, an hour-long show that airs on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com and our streaming app. Watch the seventeenth episode, as David Elder takes you on a wild, Texas-Style safari with exciting animals and delicious food! Related links to this weeks episode are listed below:'Texas Eats sweepstakes: Natural Bridge Wildlife RanchOfficial Contest Rules: Texas Eats Sweepstakes - Natural Bridge Wildlife RanchPast Texas Eats episodes are here:SA Rodeo EatsCentral Texas BBQTex-Mex in San AntonioTexas German food in New BraunfelsAll things brunchBeer, wings and more: Getting ready for the big gameTexas Eats Ep. Viewers can catch Texas Eats on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., or on the KSAT-TV Livestream app available on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and most smart TVs, as well as on KSAT.com, and KSATs YouTube channel. Follow Texas Eats on Facebook and Instagram.

SAN ANTONIO Two San Antonio bar owners estimate that nearly a third of local bars and nightclubs will never reopen, even when the restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted. Shes optimistic that her business will survive, but says she knows many other bar owners are not as fortunate. Were seeing small businesses going into a record amount of debt trying to stay open.Bars in San Antonio were forced to close when San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg issued an emergency declaration on March 18. He said his 30% estimate on bar closures could be worse if bars cannot reopen for another month or two. We have submitted a plan to the governor through the Texas Restaurant Association called The Texas Bar Promise and a safety plan through the Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance.

SAN ANTONIO Some San Antonio bars will turn on their lights on Friday night but they wont be for customers. Theyre participating in an initiative by the Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance called Turn up the Lights" which encourages bar owners and employees to turn on their lights and music from 6 to 10 p.m. to show community members that theyre still there and are eager to reopen. "We just really look forward to safely serving our friends again like we have the past 10 years.Martindale and Newman spoke to Steve Spriester Thursday about a statewide plan to open bars safely. Until the crisis is over, KSAT News is stepping in to try and separate the facts from the fiction surrounding the new coronavirus. Facts can fight fear, and in times like this KSAT wants to do more, because you should expect it.

SAN ANTONIO - Food blogger, Michelle Barrera, shares delicious space-themed desserts that are out of this world. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

SAN ANTONIO If San Antonio wasn't on the barbecue map before, it should be now. Over the past couple of years, San Antonio has started to get noticed for its barbecue in places like 2M Smokehouse, but places like The Barbecue Station have been serving San Antonio for many years. While there is nothing wrong with Rudys and Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, the map below features more than 30 barbecue joints in the San Antonio-area that you should try. Visit one or visit all - this map will help guide you and satisfy your barbecue craving. *Please note that some of these locations may have temporarily closed or have reduced hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.