Former inmates are cooking up some of Philly's best pizza
A former inmate started Down North Pizza to employ formerly incarcerated people. Philadelphia has had one of the highest incarceration rates in the nation.
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This Thanksgiving, let science help you roast a tastier turkey
Cooking your bird to a safe 165 F often just results in a dry boring plate of meat. Luckily food scientists have studied this problem. Learn their techniques to roast your tastiest bird yet.
A U.S. Thanksgiving tradition is lost on 2 former members of The Cranberries
It's time for another Thanksgiving with the zesty side that's served Pepto-Bismol pink: Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish. This year, we share the recipe with some legends of Irish rock.
How do you know if your oil is hot enough to deep fry? Use your ears
Researchers in the field of fluid dynamics say understanding the sounds oil bubbles make at different temperatures has applications beyond the frying pan.
Testing temperature with your ears
Chefs in Japan dip a wet chopstick in hot oil and listen to the sizzle, to know when it's ready for tempura. A physicist investigated that technique in the lab to zero in on the perfect fry frequency.
Valencia, Spain, gives cultural protection to iconic rice and meat dish paella
Valencia, Spain, has given paella protected cultural status. Valencia tourism official Miguel Perez explains why.
Growers are working to make our coffee habit more sustainable
Experts say the way we cultivate and grow coffee isn't sustainable. Some coffee growers are hoping to change that.
How $6 billion from Elon Musk could feed millions on the brink of famine
Elon Musk reportedly made $36 billion in a single day. What if he gave a sixth of that to the World Food Programme? We ask researchers how much of a change $6 billion could bring.
This Julia Child documentary gives a new look at one of America's brilliant chefs
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Besty West and Julie Cohen about their new documentary on Julia Child's life and work, Julia.
When consumers want to reduce their carbon footprint, food choices matter
According to the World Bank, 20-30% of Earth's carbon emissions come from agriculture. When possible, consumers can reduce their carbon imprint through food choices.