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In 2016, NPR correspondent Ofeibea Quist-Arcton shared breakfast with Anthony Bourdain at Marché Kermel in Dakar, Senegal.

National

When Anthony Bourdain Had Breakfast With Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

9:52am June 08, 2018

by Marc Silver

The chef and television host has died at age 61. NPR's West Africa correspondent Ofeibea Quist-Arcton remembers her meal with him in the open-air market of Senegal, filmed for his TV show.

Duke's mayo jars like these have become collectors' items.

Worth The Whisk: How The Woman Behind Duke's Mayo Became A Tycoon

12:44pm June 07, 2018

Long a Southern staple, Duke's Mayo is racking up converts among professional chefs across the U.S. But few know the surprising backstory of Eugenia Duke, the woman behind the century-old brand.

Miguel Clarinha has been managing the shop for nine years alongside his cousin, Penelope. He believes the secret to its success is keeping the bakery a family-owned business.

Only 6 People In The World Know The Recipe For Portugal's Famous Tarts

4:30pm June 06, 2018

by Rebecca Rosman

In a family-owned cafe outside of Lisbon, select bakers make a custard treat called the Pastel de Bélem, which draws fans from all over the world. But the recipe has been closely guarded since 1837.

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IHOP has left fans scratching their heads, wondering what its promised name change to IHOb could mean.

IHOP Says 'IHOb' — And The Internet Says, What?

3:01pm June 06, 2018

by Bill Chappell

The company wrote, "There's so many obtions, what could it b?!" — and one Twitter user replied, "Can you not blease?"

Doug Brown and his brother Roger, right, operate Slopeside Syrup in Richmond, Vt. They're challenging a proposed federal label that would say maple syrup has "added sugar."

Health & Safety

Sweet Talk: FDA's 'Added Sugar' Label Hits Sour Note With Maple Syrup Makers

9:26am June 06, 2018

by John Dillon

The FDA means sugar added to your diet, not just to a specific food. But honey and syrup makers say that natural sugar is not added. Though a compromise is on the table, some say it's still confusing.

Making food allergy awareness part of the curriculum may help prevent bullies from using these foods as a threat.

Parents, Schools Step Up Efforts To Combat Food-Allergy Bullying

8:00am June 05, 2018

by Tove Danovich

Up to 32 percent of kids with food allergies have been taunted with foods that make them sick. Schools are moving beyond allergy awareness and "nut-free zones" to address this dangerous behavior.

Nine days after the Hurricane Maria struck, Emilú De León and other volunteers opened a kitchen to serve meals to the people of Caguas. The first day, they fed 600, De León says.

National

Puerto Rico's Push For Food Independence Intertwined With Statehood Debate

11:39am June 04, 2018

by Jenna Miller

Before Hurricane Maria hit in September, the island imported most of its food. The storm sparked a movement to rely on local crops, and highlighted a complicated relationship with the U.S. government.

Growing up, Liam Foley (left) was in charge of dishes and never cooked. He was still able to help chop the onions, though, at a burrito-making project for the poor in San Francisco.

A Grass-Roots Effort To Feed The Poor Is Growing, Burrito By Burrito

3:27pm June 01, 2018

by Alan Greenblatt

Burrito-making get-togethers are sprouting up around the U.S. to distribute healthy, grab-and-go meals, as well as provide people a fun way to help out and get involved with their communities.

Nick Spero hunts for morel mushrooms somewhere in Maryland...

Arts

VIDEO: Hunting For Morels, The Most Delectable Mushroom Of The Forest

11:22am June 01, 2018

by Maia Stern

The elusive morel is one of the most sought-after wild mushrooms. Expert foragers typically don't like to disclose their favorite picking grounds to others. We got one to share his tips.

As awareness grows about the environmental toll of single-use plastics, retailers and regulators alike are finding ways to decrease their use. And straws have become a prime target.

Last Straw For Plastic Straws? Cities, Restaurants Move To Toss These Sippers

8:34pm May 31, 2018

by Sara Kiley Watson

As awareness grows about the environmental toll of single-use plastics, U.S. retailers and regulators alike are finding ways to decrease their use. And straws have become a prime target.