There are times that I wonder what it would be like to live in a city where every corner has a fast food, or even a medium-fast food joint. Then I feel the tug of a too-tight pair of pants. That’s ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Often being surrounded by "food snobs" I have grown accustomed to the off-hand, snarky remark and upturned noses my midday meal seems to elicit. A few of them even let out an audible groan when they ...

Fast-food junkies. You didn’t suddenly get hungrier. You just got charged more. Somewhere between tapping your phone and hearing that familiar "order complete" chime, your $8 fast-food meal quietly ...

Americans are annoyed about soaring fast-food prices. Some diners are turning to independent restaurants, casual dining chains, and home cooking instead. Some say they'd rather pay a few extra dollars ...