The Birth And Afterlife Of Israel's Precious Etrog Fruit
An odd, beautiful and persnickety citrus fruit has its big moment during the Jewish fall festival of Sukkot. But then what do you do with it?
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Your Fellow Diners' Size May Affect How Much You Eat
In one study, people who ate near a heavier dining companion served themselves lots more food. Researchers say a fellow diner's weight is just one of many subconscious cues influencing what we eat.
California Cracks Down On Farmers Market Cheaters
Did your local farmer really grow that heirloom apple he just sold you? California wants to know, so it's sending more inspectors out to make sure the produce sold at markets really is local.
Sayonara To 'Super-Size Me'? Food Companies Cut Calories, So Do We
Major food companies have cut trillions of calories, and studies show Americans are consuming fewer calories because of it. But some advocates think companies should do more to improve our diets.
'Human Flesh' Burger Is A Treat To Tempt The Walking Dead
In a stunt to promote the next season of the hit zombie show The Walking Dead, London chefs have concocted a burger inspired by human flesh. They're giving them away Tuesday at a pop-up restaurant.
European Activists Say They Don't Want Any U.S. 'Chlorine Chicken'
Most U.S. poultry is bathed in a little chlorine on the way to your plate. But that treatment is banned in Europe. Now "chlorinated chickens" are a sticking point in a trans-Atlantic trade deal.
Millennial Jews Do An About-Face, Start Keeping Kosher
According to a 2013 Pew Research Center study, nearly a fourth of millennial Jews are keeping kosher. That's almost twice the rate of their baby-boomer parents.
A Bumpy Ride: Airplane Food Through The Decades
The food on U.S. planes has gone from bad to nonexistent in coach class. But airplane meals have had ups and downs before. Now, airports and food delivery services are aiming to close the gap.
From Coffee To Chicory To Beer, 'Bitter' Flavor Can Be Addictive
If you don't think you like bitter foods, try them again. Jennifer McLagan, the author of Bitter: A Taste of the World's Most Dangerous Flavor, is on a mission to change hearts and minds.
Culinary Diplomacy Takes Texan Chef To The Land Of Grilled Yak
Is food the oldest instrument of diplomacy? The U.S. State Department just sent award-winning chef Tim Byres to Kyrgyzstan, where he ate a sheep's eye and wowed his hosts with Texan spices.