In Search Of American Food
What makes a dish "American" anyway? Chef Edward Lee traveled the country to find out.
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It Was The Water, FDA Says Of Romaine E. Coli Outbreak That Killed Five
Five people have died because of the outbreak and 96 were sent to hospitals, the FDA says in its latest update. The agency says 210 people were sickened, in 36 states.
Microbial Magic Could Help Slash Your Dinner's Carbon Footprint
In one year, fertilizer production in the U.S. emitted as much carbon dioxide as two million cars. What if we could help plants make their own nitrogen so they wouldn't need man-made chemicals?
Young Chefs In El Salvador Are Breathing New Life Into Traditional Cuisine
A violent past wiped out some of the country's culinary roots and contributed to a reliance on processed foods. But that is changing, as a movement grows to innovate with indigenous ingredients.
As Oaxaca's Food Scene Booms, Restaurateurs Say Teacher Protests Imperil Business
The protests take place every summer in Oaxaca City. They come as tourist season kicks off and interest grows in the Mexican state's heralded cuisine. Restaurateurs say the chaos keeps customers away.
Red Meat Allergies Caused By Tick Bites Are On The Rise
If you are bitten by a Lone Star tick, you could develop an unusual allergy to red meat. And as this tick's territory spreads beyond the Southeast, the allergy seems to be spreading with it.
Sarah Sanders Joins List Of Top Trump Aides Confronted At Restaurants
The White House press secretary was asked to leave a Virginia restaurant Friday. Earlier this week, DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and White House adviser Stephen Miller were heckled at restaurants.
The Hypocrisy Of Eating At Mexican Restaurants
In the past week, two of the most vocal advocates for the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" immigration policy were heckled while eating at Mexican restaurants in Washington.
Food Aid To Puerto Rico Is Salty, Sugary, And Unbalanced, Researcher Says
A professor of public health found boxes filled with sugary or high-sodium snacks was sent to people in need of meals after Hurricane Maria, and says food aid needs to be more nutritious.
Oh, The Horror: World Cup Fans Face Beer Shortage
According to Reuters, some bars and restaurants in Moscow have gone through all their beer supplies.