Food
PRI's The World
August 15, 2017
Red Delicious apples from Washington state have long been the pinnacle of apples. With an explosion of apple varieties, however, it has fallen out of favor with many American consumers. In China, though, it’s highly revered.
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Food
A former critic of genetically modified crops changes his tune and sings the praises of GMOs
The Takeaway
September 03, 2014
Genetically modified organisms are controversial — but one former critic has changed his mind about them.
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Food
Science suggests MSG really isn't bad for your health after all
Science Friday
October 03, 2014
For decades, people have been focused on MSG as a source of health problems and allergic reactions, based on scant but seemingly compelling evidence, No research, though, pokes giant holes in those previous studies and suggests MSG is no worse than any other food additive.
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Food
Halal BBQ: It’s what’s for iftar in this suburb of Houston
PRI's The World
June 25, 2015
A Muslim convert from the Houston area was appalled that many of his friends had never tried real Texas BBQ, because it wasn’t halal. So, he and a partner have started selling “authentic halal Texas BBQ” out of truck near Sugar Land, Texas.
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Food
Paleo Schmaleo: Why the Paleo diet is wrong
Innovation Hub
October 04, 2015
New research into how our brains grew so large flies in the face of the trendy Paleo diet.
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Food
Thank the Ottoman Empire for the taco al pastor
PRI's The World
May 07, 2015
Updated
Taco al pastor, the classic Mexican street food that’s popular in the US, has roots in a surprising place: the Middle East. Thanks to immigrants from the former Ottoman Empire, the classic street dish of shawarma morphed into the beloved taco of today.
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Food
How to make your coffee just like James Bond
PRI's The World
September 16, 2014
It's neither shaken nor stirred, but it's a beverage that James Bond would have enjoyed just as much: Coffee made with a brewer called a Chemex. The British spy's method of choice is actually Made in the USA at a factory in Massachusetts, so anyone can learn to brew Bond-style coffee.
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Food
Genetically modified food: Worries outstrip the science
WGBH News
October 08, 2015
Parents and lawmakers are forcing a debate over labeling foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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Food
Why are kids going hungry in one of California’s most productive farming regions?
PRI's The World
January 28, 2016
Persistently low wages, unstable employment, and severe drought conditions have taken a major toll on local agricultural workers and their families. And, that’s hitting young people the hardest.
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Food
This Thai dish is so delicious, it just might kill you
GlobalPost
April 27, 2016
Welcome to northern Thailand, where bile is a flavor enhancer.
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Food
Can the whole world get behind breadfruit as a superfood?
PRI's The World
July 18, 2016
Updated
Breadfruit has a long, sordid history. At one point in the 1700s, it was an easy way to feed slaves. Now, researchers in Hawaii are hoping breadfruit can shake its past and help alleviate world hunger. It's high in fiber, antioxidants and other nutrients.