Tea Not For Two (Minutes, That Is)
You'd think the British would have their tea down by now. But The Telegraph says most brew their tea incorrectly, letting it steep for just two minutes instead of at least five.
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Here's What People Are Saying About Starbucks' 'Race Together' Campaign
The company's attempt to talk about race relations has met some blunt opposition — and snark.
The Family Peach Farm That Became A Symbol Of The Food Revolution
Heirloom peach trees, and an essay about them, turned one California farm into a landmark of local food. It's now the scene of another unconventional choice: a daughter's return to take the helm.
The Fate Of The World's Chocolate Depends On This Spot In Rural England
Cocoa is unusually susceptible to disease. Every year, a third of the crop is destroyed, even as the appetite for chocolate grows. That's why the world needs the International Cocoa Quarantine Centre.
Looks Matter: A Century Of Iconic Food Packaging
Many of the boxes, bags and bottles that contain our edibles were once groundbreaking — both in their design and in how they changed our perception of what's inside. Designers tell us their favorites.
Sandwich Monday: Bone-In Pork Chop Sandwich
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try a Chicago sandwich classic from Jim's Original. They leave the bone in — for flavor, and for danger.
The Elixir Du Jour: Bone Broth
Stock or broth? Whatever you call it, it's having its moment. Food commentator Bonny Wolf explains the hottest ancient trendy drink.
Pi Day Isn't Just Magical, It's Mathematics. And There's Pie!
Math geeks are excited about 3-14-15, this year's Pi Day. The San Francisco Exploratorium will celebrate with a pizza-pi-dough-tossing contest, a pi parade and special pie. Mmmm, pie. Or is it pi?
Making Pies For Pi Day: Think Inside The Circle
As math lovers know, it's almost Pi Day. And what better way to celebrate than by rolling out the dough? An NPR editor known for her experimental baking shares some of her favorite recipes.
Behold! The Cosmos Created From The Contents Of A Kitchen
From spices, flour, milk, water and food coloring, a photographer creates startlingly realistic-looking images of space. These photos are convincing enough to impress an astrophysicist.