The Grocery Delivery Man Who Brings Joy To A Housing Complex
A San Francisco man talks about why he volunteers to deliver groceries to his elderly and disabled neighbors.
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A Punch Line In The U.S., Christmas Fruitcake Is Big In Calcutta
Seen as indestructible in the West, fruitcakes are indispensable in the bustling Hindu city. Bakers of all faiths have the ovens running round the clock to feed Calcutta's appetite for the cakes.
Moderate Drinker Or Alcoholic? Many Americans Fall In Between
A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that 1 in 3 adults drinks excessively. That means eight or more drinks per week for women, and 15 or more drinks a week for men.
Guyanese Christmas Gives A Whole New Meaning To Slow Food
Two classic Christmas dishes beloved by the people of Guyana are pepperpot and garlic pork. To get the flavors just right, you have to cook them and let them sit out for weeks.
Record Number Of Britons Are Using Food Banks
Hunger has become one of the biggest issues in British society. A parliamentary report says one problem is welfare benefits, which have been cut under the conservative government.
Farm Fresh? Natural? Eggs Not Always What They're Cracked Up To Be
Egg cartons these days are often plastered with an array of terms that can confuse and even mislead consumers. Here's a glossary of carton jargon for the wannabe informed egg buyer.
A History Lesson On The Philippines, Stuffed In A Christmas Chicken
Rellenong manok is a deboned chicken filled with a jumble of ingredients. If it seems hard to pin down how this dish got all its fillings, it's because of the complexity of the Philippines' culture.
Congress To Nutritionists: Don't Talk About The Environment
Should dietary guidelines consider the environmental effects of our food choices? The government-appointed Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee thinks they should. Congress, however, says no.
For Australian Christmas, Everything's Overturned But The Pudding
Cooking in 100-degree weather is no fun, which is why many Australians ditched roasts and other holiday mainstays long ago. Except for Christmas pudding, a tradition steeped in history — and alcohol.
Sandwich Monday: The 'Shroom Burger From Shake Shack
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try a next-level veggie burger: the 'Shroom Burger from Shake Shack. It's a fried mushroom burger stuffed with two types of cheese.