Food

Raicilla used to be illegal. Now it's catching on with craft-cocktail drinkers.

May 10, 2019

A type of regional mezcal from Jalisco, Mexico, is making its way north of the border. But new regulations meant to protect rural producers may wind up threatening their very existence.

Food

The meatless Whopper’s ‘Impossible’ goal: To save the planet

The World

May 08, 2019

The Whopper is an icon of American culture. But the Whopper is getting a complete overhaul. And when we say complete, we literally mean complete.

Food

Meet Nigeria’s small but growing vegetarian and vegan community

The World

April 23, 2019

In Nigeria, many say being a vegetarian is just not ... Nigerian. But a tiny, growing group is trying to promote a vegetarian — even vegan — diet.

Food

In Japan, few people eat whale meat anymore, but whaling remains popular

The World

April 17, 2019

In Japan, people only eat about 30 grams of whale meat a year — about the size of a slice of ham. So, why is whaling still so popular there?

Food

Is coffee essential? Switzerland says no.

The World

April 12, 2019

The country this week decided it would no longer require companies to stockpile coffee. For those working in the coffee business, it’s a slight.

For these vegans in the Palestinian territories, food is a form of protest

GlobalPost

March 20, 2019

These Palestinian vegans struggle against Israeli occupation in the West Bank through animal rights and food activism.

Conflict

The Choctaw of Oklahoma stepped up to help the Irish during the potato famine

The World

March 18, 2019

It’s little known, but the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has ties to Ireland dating back to the Irish Potato Famine.

Can this radical approach to dairies save US farms?

Civil Eats

March 12, 2019

Canada's practice of limiting milk production ensures a stable market for its dairy farmers. It’s also being touted as a potential solution to the US dairy crisis.

Culture

This tour group takes you beyond the border to Nogales’ culinary scene

The World

February 25, 2019

The Border Community Alliance takes hundreds of Americans each year to see what’s really on the other side of the border. The Arizona-based nonprofit offers multiple travel itineraries, including overnight tours and day-trips, all of them meant to counteract fears about the border region.

Food

Montana ranchers are kicking up dust to bring back country of origin labels on meat

Civil Eats

February 13, 2019

A newly proposed bill would require COOL placards for beef and pork sold in Montana, and supporters want to see the return of a national policy.

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