Sweet Potatoes, Four Ways: Essays From Africa
The orange root vegetable is not just a base for melted marshmallows.
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When Food Banks Say No To Sugary Junk, Schools Offer A Solution
Food banks are increasingly saying no to cakes, holiday candy and other junk food donations. But some schools are sending them healthier donations by salvaging uneaten foods in their cafeterias.
When The Kids Go Vegan, It Can Be A Recipe For A Stressful Holiday Meal
For parents with kids on special diets, be it vegan, paleo or gluten-free, holidays can mean more anxiety than fun. The solution lies in working together with their children to plan the perfect meal.
Eat It, Don't Leave It: How London Became A Leader In Anti-Food Waste
In the English capital, apps and small-scale businesses abound that let restaurants and food vendors share leftovers with the public for free, and otherwise reduce the amount of edibles they toss.
'Fufu' Diplomacy: How Food Is Helping Chinese See Immigrants As More Than Foreign
Guangzhou is home to many African and Mideastern immigrants. In their small way, restaurants catering to these newcomers have helped Chinese diners start to see them as more than just the "other."
My Mother's 10-Year Quest To Feed Me From 5,500 Miles Away
It's a story of poor phone connections, suitcases full of Russian snacks, non-optional love of borsch and a globetrotting meat grinder.
New Zealand Brewer Recalls Exploding Beer Cans
A New Zealand brewery had a new beer out in Sweden — until cans started exploding. Sweden stopped selling it. The brewer issued a voluntary recall and blames over-carbonation.
Vegans And Vegetarians Gather For A Different Type Of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all about the turkey dinner. At an animal sanctuary in Maryland, that means dinner with the turkeys, as diners and animal lovers share a vegan feast with the beasts.
A $112,000 White Truffle?! At Auction, Philly Embraces Fungi Mania
A bidding war was sparked between the United States and Italy over a 2.5-pound truffle, but the winner might have been the city of Philadelphia, which is trying to shine as a gourmet food town.
Barbershop Thanksgiving: Talking Politics At The Table
Civilities columnist Steven Petrow, NPR's Sam Sanders and Danielle Belton of The Root talk Thanksgiving: how to deal with family political arguments, and what's up with $66 collard greens?