food

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court To Hear Arguments In Soda Tax Case

6:47am May 15, 2018

by Allison Aubrey

The beverage industry is challenging a 1.5 cent per ounce tax on sweetened drinks imposed in Philadelphia. Officials argue the tax is a good strategy to help combat childhood obesity.

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Oyster farmer and scientist Lisa Calvo leads a team of women that harvests oysters along the New Jersey coast. Calvo says she is inspired by the tenacity, skill and grit of women now coming into the industry.

On East Coast Oyster Farms, 'Women Are Rising Up From The Bay In A Big Way'

12:56pm May 14, 2018

by Jenn Hall

More women are joining their male peers among the ranks of oyster farmers. This could be because of growing marine science programs — and a desire to have a hands-on connection with the food system.

If you're Southern, the macaroni and cheese with collard greens may taste better to you than to someone from another culture.

From Collards To Maple Syrup, How Your Identity Impacts The Food You Like

4:00pm May 11, 2018

by Anna Kusmer

When people are reminded of their cultural roots, the food representing that culture tastes better. Scientists could harness that food and identity association to help people eat more healthfully.

The biggest fingerling salmon in this Alaskan fish hatchery are likely born to the biggest mothers.

The Bigger The Mother Fish, The More Babies She Has

6:03pm May 10, 2018

by Christopher Joyce

Plus-sized mama fish have a size advantage over their petite counterparts: They can produce more eggs, and those eggs produce larger fish. It's a reminder that protecting big fish matters.

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Chef Adam Perry Lang Opens Steakhouse, Starring His Handmade Knives

4:43pm May 10, 2018

Chef and meat master Adam Perry Lang opens a giant steakhouse Thursday on the storied corner of Hollywood and Vine. But thhe real star will be his handmade knives. He forged them himself in a backyard workshop in southern California.

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Col. Ambrose McGuckian was tapped by food giant W.R. Grace to develop better food for a chain of hospitals in South Carolina after he retired from the Army in 1964.

The Colonel In the Kitchen: A Surprising History Of Sous Vide

6:34pm May 09, 2018

by Alice Popovici

Cooking food in a vacuum-sealed bag in a hot water bath is the height of haute cuisine. But an ex-Army colonel testing tastier hospital food seems to have had a lot to do with developing sous vide.

The author's mother, Jenna Cho, holding a pot of samgyetang in her home in Mercer Island, Wash.

Korean Culinary Cures: From Tummy Aches To Hangovers, Here's How Moms Cook Up Relief

6:11pm May 09, 2018

by Eileen Cho

Cooking to soothe sick children is a ritual for moms around the world. In Korea, some foods are widely believed to help treat ailments and boost health. Here's a look at some popular healing dishes.

Elation is an Angus bull that recently sold for $800,000. His co-owner, Brian Bell, sells Elation's semen for $50 a sample, about double the going rate.

How Prized Bull Semen And DNA Testing Are Reshaping America's Beef Herd

11:32am May 08, 2018

by Kristofor Husted

Cattle ranchers know that making the best steak starts with the genetic makeup of the herd. Now those genetics have taken a historic leap thanks to new, predictive DNA technology.

Signs declare the calorie counts for sandwiches and other grab-and-go items at a Starbucks in Washington, D.C.

Now That Calorie Labels Are Federal Law, Will We Eat Less?

10:00pm May 07, 2018

by Allison Aubrey

Starting Monday, all restaurant chains with 20 or more locations must post calorie counts on menus. Research suggests this information helps diners cut back on calories in small ways that add up.

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Lidia Bastianich owns restaurants in New York, as well as in several other cities.

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How 'Peasant Food' Helped Chef Lidia Bastianich Achieve Her 'American Dream'

1:18pm May 07, 2018

by Terry Gross

Bastianich grew up eating farm-to-table meals with her Italian family. After they fled Europe as refugees and emigrated to America, she drew on those childhood meals in opening her first restaurant.