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• A lesson in Mardi Gras King Cake making

  09-02-2026 22:53 via npr.org
  King Cake, the New Orleans Mardi Gras staple, is not easy to make. A cooking class can help.
  
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• Food critic visits 6 of America's oldest restaurants to mark its 250th birthday

  06-02-2026 22:19 via npr.org
  Host Ailsa Chang chats with Washington Post food writer Tom Sietsema about his months-long project to cover six of the nation's oldest restaurants.
  
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• How the new dietary guidelines could impact school meals

  05-02-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools.
  
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• PepsiCo will cut prices on Lay's, Cheetos by as much as 15%

  03-02-2026 16:06 via npr.org
  The food giant is among many big brands worried as shoppers pull back on snack budgets after years of stubborn inflation.(Image credit: Justin Sullivan)
  
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• Pepsi will cut prices on Lay's, Cheetos by as much as 15%

  03-02-2026 16:06 via npr.org
  The food giant is among many big brands worried as shoppers pull back on snack budgets after years of stubborn inflation.(Image credit: Justin Sullivan)
  
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• Adam Gallagher of food blog Inspired Taste discusses the dangers of AI-recipe slop

  25-01-2026 14:14 via npr.org
  NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to food blogger Adam Gallagher about the dangers of depending on AI for recipe generation.
  
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• The foods and flavors that could be 2026's newest trends

  07-01-2026 10:49 via npr.org
  From pandan to fibermaxxing, a look at the food trends experts are predicting for 2026.
  
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• Kevin Curry of 'Fit Men Cook' on how to find no and low cost groceries

  02-01-2026 22:28 via npr.org
  If you find yourself having trouble affording food, there are options. Kevin Curry of Fit Men Cook talks about strategies for finding no and low cost groceries.
  
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• Out with the mayo: How Ukrainians reclaim holiday food

  31-12-2025 13:00 via npr.org
  For many people from former Soviet countries, New Year's is a big holiday feast time. A Ukrainian restaurant in Washington gives NPR a taste of what's on the menu.(Image credit: Samantha Balaban/NPR)
  
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• Dig in to the complex and fascinating history of chocolate

  30-12-2025 22:46 via npr.org
  Throughline host Rund Abdelfatah brings us the story of the origins of chocolate.
  
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• A top chef weighs in on recipe ideas for the Kwanzaa table

  29-12-2025 10:45 via npr.org
  The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa is a perfect opportunity to revisit soothing, hearty winter foods, says celebrity chef Tanya Holland.(Image credit: Aubrey Pick)
  
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• How Ukranians are reclaiming Christmas with old recipes

  28-12-2025 14:03 via npr.org
  One legacy of the former Soviet Union is the New Year's feast. Ukrainians are reclaiming Christmas and old recipes.
  
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• How Ukrainians are reclaiming Christmas with old recipes

  28-12-2025 14:03 via npr.org
  One legacy of the former Soviet Union is the New Year's feast. Ukrainians are reclaiming Christmas and old recipes.
  
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• Former Soviet republics celebrate the new year with a feast

  28-12-2025 14:03 via npr.org
  In former Soviet republics, one legacy of the USSR is a New Year's feast.
  
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• How eating greens became a holiday tradition for many African-American families

  26-12-2025 10:41 via npr.org
  Morning Edition host Michel Martin talks with food historian Jessica B. Harris about the history of eating greens during the holidays and how it became a tradition for many African-American families.
  
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• Padma Lakshmi's 'All American' cookbook highlights recipes from immigrant communities

  25-12-2025 10:58 via npr.org
  NPR's Leila Fadel and chef Padma Lakshmi make recipes from Lakshmi's book, "Padma's All American," which highlights foods made by immigrant communities that are also perfect for the holidays.
  
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• Want to fry a turkey for your holiday meal? Here's are 10 tips to remember

  24-12-2025 10:51 via npr.org
  Steve Inskeep and his brother, Bruce make a deep-fried Turkey while chatting about how their family celebrated the holidays.
  
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• Want to fry a turkey for your holiday meal? Here are 10 tips to remember

  24-12-2025 10:51 via npr.org
  Steve Inskeep and his brother, Bruce Inskeep, discuss tips on how to safely make a deep-fried turkey and chat about their family's celebrated holiday traditions.(Image credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
  
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• A visit to Russ & Daughters, an iconic 100-year-old, family-run New York City cafe

  20-12-2025 13:43 via npr.org
  At Russ & Daughters, it takes three months to learn how to slice salmon. NPR's Scott Simon visits the 100 year-old appetizing store to try his hand at the fine art and talk about their new cookbook.
  
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• Meet the new WaPo food critic who won't dine in anonymity

  19-12-2025 11:00 via npr.org
  Morning Edition about ending anonymity and rethinking how restaurant criticism can feel more accessible.'/>NPR's Leila Fadel tags along for lunch with Elazar Sontag, the Washington Post's new food critic.
  
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• Meet the new Washington Post food critic who won't dine in anonymity

  19-12-2025 10:46 via npr.org
  NPR's Leila Fadel tags along for lunch with Elazar Sontag, the Washington Post's new food critic.
  
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• How fried dough connects cultures during the holiday season

  19-12-2025 10:45 via npr.org
  From sufganiyot to Berliners, fried dough is a holiday tradition across cultures. NPR visits an American specialty brand to explore how doughnut traditions help mark the festive season.
  
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• Feast your eyes on these 10 cookbooks from 2025

  11-12-2025 15:49 via npr.org
  Whether you're craving something sweet, savory, spicy — or all of the above in one flavorful meal — we've got you covered. Here are 10 favorite cookbooks from the past year.
  
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• The journey of chop suey, from the Ming Dynasty to a maligned Americanized dish

  10-12-2025 10:48 via npr.org
  Before its fall from grace, chop suey was a holiday tradition for families who don't celebrate Christmas, even being immortalized in songs and film.
  
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• The journey of chop suey, from Ming Dynasty to a once-fashionable Americanized dish

  10-12-2025 10:48 via npr.org
  Before its fall from grace, chop suey was a holiday tradition for families who don't celebrate Christmas, even being immortalized in songs and film.
  
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• The Michelin Guide honors three cheesesteak joints in Philadelphia

  06-12-2025 00:00 via npr.org
  Some Philadelphians are cheesed off at the Michelin restaurant ratings team for an honor bestowed on some local cheesesteak restaurants.
  
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• Check your cheese: Shredded and grated varieties are recalled nationwide

  03-12-2025 19:47 via npr.org
  The FDA is urging customers to toss certain brands of grated Pecorino Romano; at the same time, it escalated an existing recall of numerous shredded cheeses.(Image credit: Roberto Machado Noa)
  
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• Jiffy corn muffin mix is a Thanksgiving staple made by a 137-year-old company

  27-11-2025 22:02 via npr.org
  Jiffy corn muffins are an iconic pantry staple that's been a part of family dinners for 75 years. Thanksgiving is peak season for the company, which has been run by the same family for five generation
  
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• NASA astronauts celebrate Thanksgiving with Russian cranberry sauce

  27-11-2025 13:00 via npr.org
  NASA has made sure that the International Space Station is well stocked for a Thanksgiving meal full of treats. Here's what's on the menu.(Image credit: NASA webcast)
  
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• An Ecuadorian-style Thanksgiving: Recreating holiday memories of a childhood recipe

  27-11-2025 10:59 via npr.org
  A Martinez and Chef Rick Martinez make an Ecuadorian dish for Thanksgiving. Along the way, they talk about families, holiday traditions and the food that brings it all together.
  
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• Susan Stamberg's granddaughters share their memories of her cranberry relish

  27-11-2025 10:58 via npr.org
  Susan Stamberg, one of NPR's "founding mothers," died in October. Her granddaughters share their memories of the cranberry relish recipe she shared with listeners for decades.
  
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• Remembering Susan Stamberg and the holiday recipe she shared with listeners

  26-11-2025 22:07 via npr.org
  This Thanksgiving season, we remember Susan Stamberg, one of NPR's "founding mothers," who died this year. For decades, she shared a family recipe for cranberry relish with listeners.
  
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• How the turkey trotted its way onto our Thanksgiving tables — and into our lexicon

  26-11-2025 11:00 via npr.org
  Much of the turkey's early history is shrouded in uncertainty, historians and etymologists say — which is particularly true of how the bird got its name.(Image credit: Anna Moneymaker)
  
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• 75 years later, Thanksgiving staple Jiffy corn muffin mix still costs less than $1

  25-11-2025 10:44 via npr.org
  Jiffy corn muffins are an iconic, low-cost pantry staple introduced during the Depression. Thanksgiving is peak season for the company, which has been run by the same family for five generations.
  
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• How to properly fry a turkey

  22-11-2025 13:44 via npr.org
  To convey the message that dropping a frozen turkey into boiling oil is not a good idea, one North Carolina county decided to conduct a demonstration.
  
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• Cooking with food scraps can be economical — and impressive

  20-11-2025 21:53 via npr.org
  Gardening coach Jessica Damiano shares her tips for stretching food budgets, cutting down on waste and adding elegance to your table by using food scraps.
  
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• Friendsgiving 101: A history of the made-up holiday and how to celebrate it

  19-11-2025 11:01 via npr.org
  The word's definition may be obvious, but Friendsgiving can mean different things to different people. Here are expert tips for how to celebrate it.(Image credit: PeopleImages)
  
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• A Swiss gruyere with savory butterscotch notes is crowned the world's best cheese

  18-11-2025 22:27 via npr.org
  The World Cheese Awards were held in Switzerland last week. More than 5,000 cheeses from dozens of countries fought for the top spot.
  
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• Americans could see a big sticker shock for Thanksgiving turkeys this year

  17-11-2025 06:49 via npr.org
  Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago.(Image credit: Spencer Platt)
  
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• Why honeycrisp apples are the people's favorites but the farmer's nightmare

  16-11-2025 13:48 via npr.org
  The Honeycrisp apple variety is popular around the world but poses problems for producers. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Kait Thornton, a fourth-generation apple farmer in Washington state.
  
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• And the 2025 World Cheese Champion is – a Swiss gruyere made from raw cow's milk

  15-11-2025 13:43 via npr.org
  The best cheese of 2025 has been declared: The winner of the World Cheese Awards is an aged Gruyère from the Swiss Alps.
  
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• SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger

  13-11-2025 11:00 via npr.org
  The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again.(Image credit: Stephanie Scarbrough)
  
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• The shutdown could be nearing its end, but high demand for food assistance lingers

  12-11-2025 11:00 via npr.org
  The Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., says it's allotted an extra 1 million meals for November, given the uncertainties about whether and when SNAP recipients will get their full benefits.(Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)
  
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• 'What to Eat Now' nutritionist talks SNAP, food policy and the 'triple duty' diet

  11-11-2025 18:18 via npr.org
  Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends "real food, processed as little as possible, with a big emphasis on plants." Her new book is What to Eat Now.(Image credit: Allison Dinner)
  
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• 9 strategies to find free or low-cost food when money is tight

  11-11-2025 13:15 via npr.org
  Kevin Curry, a food influencer and a former SNAP recipient, explains where SNAP recipients can get the most up-to-date information on their benefits, and how anyone can find free or affordable food. (Image credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg)
  
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• The rise of the short king: Farmers embrace more compact varieties of corn

  11-11-2025 10:44 via npr.org
  Shorter corn is taking root in the Midwest as farmers test new hybrids that are more resilient, can be planted more efficiently and result in a larger harvest.
  
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• Thanksgiving far from Home: How Americans abroad celebrate

  07-11-2025 17:50 via npr.org
  Celebrating Thanksgiving abroad? Tell us how you celebrate.(Image credit: Rita Maas)
  
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• Michelin chef in Brittany champions sustainable seafood

  05-11-2025 22:27 via npr.org
  A Michelin-star chef in Brittany is showing to way to help save global fish stocks one diner at a time.
  
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• Worsening listeria outbreak tied to pasta products kills 6, hospitalizes 25

  04-11-2025 20:28 via npr.org
  Certain prepared pasta dishes were recalled from retailers like Trader Joe's, Kroger and Walmart between June and October. Health officials urge customers to dispose of them and clean their fridges.(Image credit: Jennifer Oosthuizen)
  
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• Chef Nite Yun showcases flavors of her parents' home in new cookbook, 'My Cambodia'

  03-11-2025 10:57 via npr.org
  Chef Nite Yun, who was born in a refugee camp and went on to become an acclaimed chef, discusses her debut cookbook, 'My Cambodia' — and shares a recipe essential for Khmer cooking. (Image credit: Andria Lo)
  
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