New York Public Housing Is Home To City's Newest Food Entrepreneurs

New York Public Housing Is Home To City's Newest Food Entrepreneurs
Food Business Pathways is a free course that gives low-income participants a leg up in turning their ideas into successful businesses through training, mentoring, access to services and space to sell.

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Pabst Blue Ribbon Gets A Reprieve, Will Continue To Be Brewed By MillerCoors

Pabst Blue Ribbon Gets A Reprieve, Will Continue To Be Brewed By MillerCoors
For nearly 20 years, MillerCoors has brewed nearly all of Pabst's beers. The arrangement will now continue past 2020.

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Cargill Tests Robotic Cattle Driver As A Way To Improve Worker Safety

Cargill Tests Robotic Cattle Driver As A Way To Improve Worker Safety
Hundreds of injuries — and some fatalities — are caused by cattle each year. But a new robot might be able to emulate some sounds and actions of workers, keeping them safe from kicks and attacks.

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Some Romaine Is OK To Eat, But Beware California, CDC Says

Some Romaine Is OK To Eat, But Beware California, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has traced an ongoing E. coli outbreak to the Central Coastal region of California. If you're sure your lettuce was grown elsewhere, you can eat it.

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Hot Pot, Curry And Sushi: How America Celebrated Thanksgiving

Hot Pot, Curry And Sushi: How America Celebrated Thanksgiving
More than 1,500 NPR readers responded to our call out for photos and stories about their multicultural Thanksgiving meals.

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Thanks To Science, You Can Eat An Apple Every Day

Thanks To Science, You Can Eat An Apple Every Day
After harvest, apples can be stored for months in controlled atmosphere storage rooms where the temperature, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and humidity levels are adjusted to put them into hibernation.

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Beyond Bodega Bites: This Man Wants More People To Eat 'Vegan In The Hood'

Beyond Bodega Bites: This Man Wants More People To Eat 'Vegan In The Hood'
Erick Castro's Instagram account is spreading the gospel of an affordable plant-based diet, especially to lower-income residents of New York. Now, he's got a vegan restaurant, too.

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How To Stay 'Vegan Strong' These Holidays

How To Stay 'Vegan Strong' These Holidays
How to survive the holidays if you're a vegan? Bill Muir has some ideas. He speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new book, Vegan Strong.

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Finding, Then Killing, America's Best Burger Joint

Finding, Then Killing, America's Best Burger Joint
After traveling to 30 cities to try 330 cheeseburgers, food writer Kevin Alexander crowned Stanich's in Portland, Ore., the best burger in America. Five months later, Stanich's closed. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Alexander about what happened.

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Mind The Junk Food: London To Ban Ads For Unhealthy Eats On Public Transportation

Mind The Junk Food: London To Ban Ads For Unhealthy Eats On Public Transportation
In February, the city will ban advertising for food and drinks high in salt, sugar and fat in all of London's public transportation network. It is part of a plan to curtail rising childhood obesity.

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Atlanta Falcons Cut The Prices For Their Stadium Food, But Is It Working Out?

Atlanta Falcons Cut The Prices For Their Stadium Food, But Is It Working Out?
Sports fans have gotten used to exorbitant prices for food and drinks at stadiums. They know they're a captive market. But could the stadiums be missing out by charging too much?

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Remembering Dorcas Reilly, Inventor Of The Classic Green-Bean Casserole

Remembering Dorcas Reilly, Inventor Of The Classic Green-Bean Casserole
The inventor of the green-bean casserole, Dorcas Reilly died on Oct. 15 at 92. This Thanksgiving, Campbell's Soup estimates the dish will be served and enjoyed in more than 20 million homes Thursday.

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In Russia, A Dairy Owner Dreams Of Delivering Cheese To Vladimir Putin

In Russia, A Dairy Owner Dreams Of Delivering Cheese To Vladimir Putin
"Normal people collect stamps and I try to give my cheese to Putin," says cheesemaker David Sirota. "I know 100 ways to get into an event with Putin but every time, his security takes away my cheese."

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Romaine Lettuce Investigators Feeling Some Deja Vu

Romaine Lettuce Investigators Feeling Some Deja Vu
Investigators who are trying to track down the source of E. coli in romaine lettuce have seen this movie before. They're tracking the exact strain of bacteria that caused a small outbreak a year ago.

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Investigators Work To Track Down Source Of Romaine Lettuce Contamination

Investigators Work To Track Down Source Of Romaine Lettuce Contamination
Supermarkets are clearing romaine lettuce off the shelves, following a warning that some of it may be contaminated with E. coli. Investigators are trying to figure out where the contamination started.

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Sweet Potatoes: It's A Thin Line Between Love And Hate

Sweet Potatoes: It's A Thin Line Between Love And Hate
The sweet potato is not just a Thanksgiving staple. It's a staple of African life as well. We asked three sweet potato lovers (and one hater) to share their views.

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Fewer Immigrant Families Are Signing Up For Federal Food Assistance

Fewer Immigrant Families Are Signing Up For Federal Food Assistance
New preliminary research shows families in the U.S less than five years were the most likely to drop out of SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, out of fear it could impact their immigration status.

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Man Invites Strangers To Thanksgiving Dinner So He Won't Be Alone

Man Invites Strangers To Thanksgiving Dinner So He Won't Be Alone
More than 30 years ago, Scott Macaulay decided he never wanted to be alone on Thanksgiving. Each year he puts an ad in his local paper in Massachusetts and has people call to RSVP.

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No Romaine Lettuce Is Safe To Eat, CDC Warns Consumers

No Romaine Lettuce Is Safe To Eat, CDC Warns Consumers
E. coli in romaine lettuce is back. The CDC has issued a warning for people not to consume any romaine lettuce from any source as it investigates another illness outbreak tied to the leafy green.

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Post Harassment Scandal, New CEO Aims To Change Restaurant Culture

Post Harassment Scandal, New CEO Aims To Change Restaurant Culture
Shannon White was 32 when she took over from celebrity chef John Besh, who was forced out because of sexual harassment charges. She is working to repair a damaged workplace culture.

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What Will Persuade Rice Farmers In Punjab To Stop Setting Fires In Their Fields?

What Will Persuade Rice Farmers In Punjab To Stop Setting Fires In Their Fields?
Each fall, Indian farmers burn the stubble of rice plants — a fast way to clear fields. But the smoke adds to India's awful air pollution.

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The Thanksgiving Prank That's Giving Parents Heartburn Before The Big Meal

The Thanksgiving Prank That's Giving Parents Heartburn Before The Big Meal
Leading up to Thanksgiving people have been pranking their parents by asking them how to cook a giant turkey — in the microwave. The joke and the varied responses have taken over the Internet.

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How The Midterms And Lame-Duck Session Are Pushing The Farm Bill To A Deal

How The Midterms And Lame-Duck Session Are Pushing The Farm Bill To A Deal
House GOP-backed work rules for food assistance have been the biggest hurdle in finalizing the farm bill. And now, the impending Democratic takeover of the House next year has shifted leverage.

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Beware The Thanksgiving Salad: CDC Says No Romaine Lettuce Is Safe

Beware The Thanksgiving Salad: CDC Says No Romaine Lettuce Is Safe
A new outbreak of E. coli has hit dozens of people in 11 states. No deaths have been reported, but the CDC says consumers should not eat any romaine lettuce until more is learned about the outbreak.

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President Trump Prepares To Spare Two Thanksgiving Turkeys

President Trump Prepares To Spare Two Thanksgiving Turkeys
The two hefty toms, named "Peas" and "Carrots," will star in the White House turkey pardon, one of the odder White House holiday traditions.

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Turkey And Tamales: People Of Color Share Their Multicultural Thanksgivings

Turkey And Tamales: People Of Color Share Their Multicultural Thanksgivings
For many immigrant families, Thanksgiving is a time to take part in an American tradition, but it's also a great excuse to gather and eat the foods of their culture with friends and family.

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Work After #MeToo: A Restaurant Company Tries To Change Its Culture

Work After #MeToo: A Restaurant Company Tries To Change Its Culture
It's been a year since sexual harassment allegations toppled celebrity chef John Besh. His restaurant group, now led by a woman, has been trying to change a toxic workplace one policy at a time.

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Pardon Me, Turkey, Is This Stool Taken? Scientists Turn Poultry Poop Into Fuel

Pardon Me, Turkey, Is This Stool Taken? Scientists Turn Poultry Poop Into Fuel
When heated under proper conditions, turkey droppings transform into a form of coal, and serve as a renewable resource. Just think: Someday you might roast your holiday turkey using its own excrement.

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Help, I'm Hosting!

Help, I'm Hosting!
From menu planning to dealing with the unexpected, our new holiday series "Help, I'm Hosting!" offers advice to those hosting friends and family this holiday season so it's a stress-free time for all.

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Cranberry Relish: The NPR Recipe That Divides Thanksgiving Tables

Cranberry Relish: The NPR Recipe That Divides Thanksgiving Tables
It's the Friday before Thanksgiving, which means it's time for the annual recitation of Mama Stamberg's cranberry relish. Love it or hate it? Listeners weigh in.

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Buzz, Buzz: Bitter Tasters Like Coffee Better

Buzz, Buzz: Bitter Tasters Like Coffee Better
A genetic analysis of samples taken from a large UK health database suggest that people who are more sensitive than their peers to the bitter taste of caffeine tend to drink more coffee — not less.

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'Israeli Soul' Offers A Taste Of The Country's Street Foods

'Israeli Soul' Offers A Taste Of The Country's Street Foods
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with chef Michael Solomonov about his new cookbook, Israeli Soul.

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Mexico's Endangered Stingless Bees Mysteriously Find A Sweeter Home In Cuba

Mexico's Endangered Stingless Bees Mysteriously Find A Sweeter Home In Cuba
The bee, cultivated and revered by the Maya for thousands of years, is leaving its shrinking habitat for the Caribbean island, which uses its small-batch citrus-flavored honey mostly in pharmacies.

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Mexico's Endangered Stingless Bees Mysteriously Find A Sweeter Home In Cuba

Mexico's Endangered Stingless Bees Mysteriously Find A Sweeter Home In Cuba
The bee, cultivated and revered by the Maya for thousands of years, is leaving its shrinking habitat for the Caribbean island, which uses its small-batch citrus-flavored honey mostly in pharmacies.

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In 'Solo,' Chef Anita Lo Celebrates The Art Of Cooking For One

In 'Solo,' Chef Anita Lo Celebrates The Art Of Cooking For One
Meals for one should not be a sad or boring affair, says Michelin-starred chef Anita Lo. In her new cookbook, Lo goes beyond bitter greens, blue cheese and monkfish to serve up fun meals for one.

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There's No Copyrighting Taste, Rules EU Court In Dutch Cheese Case

There's No Copyrighting Taste, Rules EU Court In Dutch Cheese Case
Unlike literary or musical works, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled, the taste of a food depends on who's tasting it.

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Sourdough Hands: How Bakers And Bread Are A Microbial Match

Sourdough Hands: How Bakers And Bread Are A Microbial Match
In Robert Dunn's new book, Never Home Alone, he explores our symbiotic relationship with food: Not only do we impact the bacteria in our food, but the microbes in our food imprint our bodies.

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Farm Supervisor Faces Charges Over Australia's Needles-In-Strawberries Scare

Farm Supervisor Faces Charges Over Australia's Needles-In-Strawberries Scare
Earlier this fall, needles were repeatedly found inside strawberries sold at grocery stores. Now a 50-year-old Berry Licious employee is being prosecuted and could face 10 years in jail if convicted.

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Are You Hosting Thanksgiving? We Want To Hear From You

Are You Hosting Thanksgiving? We Want To Hear From You
We have a new holiday advice series, "Help, I'm Hosting!" If you're hosting Thanksgiving, do you have a food-related dilemma? Or help with the big meal? Call 202-216-9217 or email, weekend@npr.org.

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'Farming While Black': A Guide To Finding Power And Dignity Through Food

'Farming While Black': A Guide To Finding Power And Dignity Through Food
Leah Penniman's new book teaches farming to address issues such as racism, health disparities and food access. She also traces some farming technologies back to their widely unknown African roots.

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California May Soon Unravel Controversial Nets Used To Harvest Swordfish

California May Soon Unravel Controversial Nets Used To Harvest Swordfish
Some of the last drift gillnet fishers in the world capture swordfish off the coast of California. But their days may be numbered as lawmakers seek phase the nets out.

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Pringles Rolls Out Limited-Edition Chips For Thanksgiving

Pringles Rolls Out Limited-Edition Chips For Thanksgiving
The holiday-inspired chips feature turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie flavors. Pringles, which is owned by Kellogg's, said those were the three most popular of the eight flavors it tried out.

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Is The Pentagon Modifying Viruses To Save Crops — Or To Wage Biological Warfare?

Is The Pentagon Modifying Viruses To Save Crops — Or To Wage Biological Warfare?
The Pentagon wants university researchers to find ways to protect crops in the field using infectious viruses carried by insects. Critics think it looks like bioweapons research.

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Donut City Customers Help Owner Care For His Wife

Donut City Customers Help Owner Care For His Wife
John and Stella Chhan have operated the store for nearly 30 years. She is recovering from an aneurysm. Customers have been buying all the treats by mid morning so he can spend time with his wife.

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Big Soda And The Ballot: Soda Industry Takes Cues From Tobacco To Combat Taxes

Big Soda And The Ballot: Soda Industry Takes Cues From Tobacco To Combat Taxes
Voters in Oregon and Washington will decide Tuesday whether to strip cities of their ability to tax sugary drinks, thanks to ballot initiatives backed by Big Soda.

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Technical Difficulties May Jeopardize Food Stamps At Farmers Markets

Technical Difficulties May Jeopardize Food Stamps At Farmers Markets
If a popular app used by many farmers markets to process federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits is no longer offered next spring, consumers' access to fresh produce may be stalled.

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Will Playing Music Help Cheese Become More Flavorful?

Will Playing Music Help Cheese Become More Flavorful?
A Swiss researcher puts speakers near each big round of cheese and plays anything from Mozart to Led Zepplin or A Tribe Called Quest. AFP reports he won't know the results until the cheese is ripe.

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Cranberry Farmer Says Harvest Is Great, But Business Is Struggling To Survive

Cranberry Farmer Says Harvest Is Great, But Business Is Struggling To Survive
Massachusetts cranberry growers are halfway through the harvest. It's been a good crop, but they're worried about low fruit prices. We visit with one farmer and discuss the struggling industry.

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Ready For The Time Change? Here Are Tips To Stay Healthy During Dark Days Ahead

Ready For The Time Change? Here Are Tips To Stay Healthy During Dark Days Ahead
Every cell in our bodies has a well-tuned timing mechanism. So, when we "fall back" or "spring forward" as part of daylight saving, it takes us time to adjust. We have tips that can help.

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The EPA Says Farmers Can Keep Using Weedkiller Blamed For Vast Crop Damage

The EPA Says Farmers Can Keep Using Weedkiller Blamed For Vast Crop Damage
The Environmental Protection Agency has given farmers the OK to continue to spray the controversial weedkiller dicamba. The chemical is prone to blowing in the wind and damaging other vegetation.

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Immigrating To The U.S.? Get Ready For A New Gut Microbiome (And Maybe More Pounds)

Immigrating To The U.S.? Get Ready For A New Gut Microbiome (And Maybe More Pounds)
Hmong immigrants began losing native bacteria in their guts soon after arriving in the U.S., a change linked to more obesity. Eating an American diet plays a role but doesn't explain everything.

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Bestia Chef Publishes New Cookbook

Bestia Chef Publishes New Cookbook
Los Angeles restaurant Bestia, has remained busy and buzzing. Chef Ori Menashe has a new cookbook and a new restaurant that was the glowing subject of one of Jonathan Gold's final reviews.

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