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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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• 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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