Taco Bell says it is testing a new proprietary plant-based protein. (Taco Bell via CNN) (CNN) - Taco Bell is testing a new plant-based meat alternative at some of its locations. The fast-food chain announced it has debuted a new crispy melt taco at some restaurants in Alabama. Unlike its other new items, this product is being tested with Taco Bell’s new proprietary plant-based protein.

A new Japanese restaurant is set to open its doors in Lexington. Hokkaido Ramen House, located at 205 Columbia Ave. suite B, announced on Facebook that it will open Thursday, Aug. 18. Ganbei, an associated restaurant located in Lexington, also announced on its Facebook page that Hokkaido will open Thursday.

A Kyrgyz woman warms up a kettle in a traditional yurt where she lives with members of her family, shepherds herding horses in a mountain pasture in the Suusamyr Valley lies at 2500 meters above sea level in Kyrgyzstan's Tian Shan mountains 170 kilometres (100 miles) south of the capital Bishkek, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.

Preheat the oven to 400. Arrange the bacon slices on a rimmed baking sheet (line with parchment or foil for easier cleanup) and cook bacon until crisp and brown, about 15-18 minutes depending on thickness. Drain on paper towels. In a food processor, blend the mayonnaise and basil until smooth. Using a toaster or the broiler in your oven, toast the bread until lightly browned.

A n iconic landmark at Old Friends Farm is being turned into something new for visitors to enjoy as one Lexington artist chomps at the bit to complete a massive 12-foot sculpture within two weeks. Artist Kiptoo Tarus, a native of Nairobi, Kenya, moved to Lexington to study sculpture at the University of Kentucky.

It's Primary day and Vermonters are hitting the polls to cast their votes. SUMMER PEACH CAPRESE SALAD 8 oz. good quality whole milk ricotta / or your choice of cheese A large ripe peach, sliced 1/4 cup fresh torn basil leaves 2 tablespoons The Spicy Olive's Ripe Peach White Balsamic 2 tablespoons The Spicy Olive's Picual or other Single varietal olive oil salt & pepper to taste Arrange the sliced peaches on a platter sandwiching one tablespoon of ricotta, and basil between the slices.