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• Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP

  03-08-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.(Image credit: Joe Raedle)
  
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• The White House pushes healthy eating. It cut a landmark nutrition education program

  23-07-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  Nutrition advocates and public health experts are mystified by the decision to eliminate SNAP-Ed, given the Trump administration's embrace of the Make America Healthy Again agenda.(Image credit: Rachel Wisniewski for NPR)
  
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• How Ecuador's green plantain powers a beloved national breakfast dish --Tigrillo

  18-07-2026 13:42 via npr.org
  
  It's a hearty breakfast favorite in the South American country - Tigrillo. And its main ingredient is Ecuador's huge green plantain. The dish is full of flavor, energy and keeps you full for hours!
  
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• Apache chef Nephi Craig says cooking Native food saved his life

  16-07-2026 19:25 via npr.org
  
  Craig has cooked in a high-end steakhouse — and for 7,800 prisoners in jail. He writes about cooking, his struggle with addition and his Native American heritage in the memoir Our Knives Will Save Us.(Image credit: Ari Carter Craig)
  
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• Hate food waste? 7 creative ways to turn your leftovers into a new meal

  06-07-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  We asked our audience to share their favorite go-to recipes for leftovers. Here are seven dishes — like stuffed peppers and a biryani casserole — that can help you use up all your fridge scraps. (Image credit: kaisersosa67/Getty Images)
  
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• But first, coffee: The drink that energized the American Revolution

  03-07-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were already brewing revolutionary ideas.(Image credit: Hulton Archive)
  
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• Tricks to help you spend less money at restaurants

  30-06-2026 16:07 via npr.org
  
  Personal finance and nutrition experts share simple strategies that make it possible to eat out without spending a fortune. One tip? You might have to let go of your fast food delivery habit.
  
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• How to eat out without spending a fortune

  30-06-2026 16:07 via npr.org
  
  Personal finance and nutrition experts share simple strategies that make it possible to eat out on a budget. One tip? You might have to let go of your fast food delivery habit.
  
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• Food defined social hierarchy in 1776. Here's what was on the table

  28-06-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  Around the time the United States was founded, Americans' diets included Parmesan ice cream and terrapin. But what you ate depended on your social status.(Image credit: Anna Rose Layden for NPR)
  
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• This mindset shift can help you get better at using up your leftovers

  27-06-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps.(Image credit: Pulse/Getty Images)
  
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• 4 ways to get creative with your leftovers (and save money on food)

  27-06-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps.(Image credit: Pulse/Getty Images)
  
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• There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas

  27-06-2026 09:03 via npr.org
  
  It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat. Argentina and Texas are two of the top cattle-raising areas of the world, where steak is deeply ingrained in diet and culture.(Image credit: Julio Cortez)
  
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• Can you taste history? We try George Washington's original beer

  19-06-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  Hops, yeast...and a lot of molasses(Image credit: Jonathan Blanc/NYPL)
  
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• How to make the most of summer produce for picky eaters

  31-05-2026 14:31 via npr.org
  
  NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Greta Caruso and Fanny Singer about their newsletter on feeding kids, and how to get the child in your life to love summer produce.
  
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• Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices

  29-05-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.(Image credit: Luke Sharrett for NPR)
  
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• Trick or spice? How the 'nutmeg' came to dominate the soccer world

  28-05-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  Nutmeg commonly spices up a holiday season eggnog. It's also one of the most sought-after trick moves in soccer.(Image credit: Sarah Stier)
  
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• Greetings from Seville, where springtime means caracoles

  13-05-2026 19:16 via npr.org
  Spring is snail season in Seville. Caracoles in southern Spain differ from the well-known French escargot — they're smaller and eaten directly from the shell. And everyone has a favorite tapas bar that serves them.
  
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• With meat prices rising, make your ground beef go further with these hacks

  26-04-2026 14:08 via npr.org
  With rising meat prices NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with The Sporkful host Dan Pashman, about how to make your ground beef go further.
  
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• She set out to find the best free restaurant bread in America. Here's what she learned

  19-04-2026 14:37 via npr.org
  NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to journalist Caity Weaver about what she learned on her quest to find the best free restaurant bread in America.
  
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• How a cheese sandwich at the Masters is still $1.50 in an era of price hikes

  09-04-2026 20:16 via npr.org
  The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb.(Image credit: Andrew Redington)
  
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• Marty Crunchwrap Supreme and more menu ideas for your 2026 Oscars party

  11-03-2026 12:00 via npr.org
  You're inviting folks over to watch the Oscars, but you want to serve them a bill-of-fare that reflects this year's idiosyncratic slate of best picture nominees. We can help with that.(Image credit: Abi Inman)
  
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• Out of work and with 2 teens, this mom may lose food stamps under Trump's changes

  10-03-2026 10:00 via npr.org
  Policy experts say new SNAP changes don't address the challenges faced by single parents. They also argue that losing food assistance will only create more barriers for struggling families.(Image credit: Caroline Yang for NPR)
  
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• Despite ban, Russian seafood is still the main dish on some American plates

  06-03-2026 10:40 via npr.org
  Since 2022, the U.S. has banned imported seafood from Russia. But Russian fish is still winding up on American plates. The Indicator's Wailin Wong and NHPR's Nate Hegyi explain.
  
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• Pan dulce is a sweet morning treat and a symbol of Latino culture

  05-03-2026 10:50 via npr.org
  Pan dulce is a symbol of Latino food and culture. At a recent masterclass, people learned how to bake sweet bread while sharing stories.
  
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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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