Jun 02 ‘No more raw bananas!’ Study finds chimps would actually prefer flambé By Nsikan Akpan Chimpanzees possess some of the mental skills needed for cooking. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 5:34 Organic food pioneer shares her life’s work, from farm to cafe table By PBS News Hour From a farm in the Austrian Alps, to the first certified organic restaurant in the United States, chef and natural food advocate Nora Pouillon tells her life story in a new book, "My Organic Life." Jeffrey Brown offers a taste… Continue watching
May 11 Millions in the U.S. impacted by food allergies, but a cure may be on the horizon By Cat Wise Nearly 90 percent of food allergies are caused by eight foods: cow’s milk, soy, wheat, peanut, tree nuts, shellfish, fish and eggs. In the U.S., about 17 to 18 million people have these allergies, and the number is growing every… Continue reading
May 07 Whole Foods to woo millennials with lower-priced sister grocery chain By Joshua Barajas Whole Foods, known for its organic and natural foods selection, is opening a separate chain of stores that promises lower prices for younger shoppers, the latest in a series of attempts to shed its reputation as an expensive grocery store. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 7:22 How consumer worries are driving menu makeovers By PBS News Hour For years, Americans have heard warnings and and expressed worries about what’s in their food, from artificial ingredients to antibiotics. Increasingly, the food industry is taking notice and making changes. What do consumers need to keep in mind about a… Continue watching
May 05 Spicy curry and spaghetti with ‘100 onions’: Poet shares beloved dishes of her late husband By Mary Jo Brooks From Spicy Red Lentil and Tomato Curry to Spaghetti with 100 Onions (not really!), poet Elizabeth Alexander shares the recipes that her late husband, artist and chef Ficre Ghebreyesus, loved to prepare for his family. Continue reading
Apr 27 A celiac economist on why ‘gluten free’ isn’t worth the price By Vikram Mansharamani We’re likely in the midst of a gluten-free bubble; one that seems poised to burst. Continue reading
Apr 15 Take your tax pain away with some Tax Day deals By Tiet Tran Whether you are like the 90 million other taxpayers that filed early or were waiting until the last day (which is today), you should be entitled to get a little something for filing your taxes. Luckily, there are many… Continue reading
Apr 10 What is listeria and how did it get in my hummus? By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Large food recalls have forced consumers to throw away hummus and ice cream that may be contaminated with the same potentially deadly bacteria — listeria. Continue reading
Apr 09 Here are the hummus tubs that Sabra recalled By News Desk Sabra Dipping Co. recalled 30,000 cases of hummus sold around the nation Thursday over concerns of listeria contamination. Continue reading