How force-feeding ourselves hot dogs became a 'sacred American ritual'
Competitive eating has found a particular foothold in the American zeitgeist — even becoming entwined with ideals like patriotism.
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Mexico's ban on tortillas made using GMO corn is an argument that can be tasted
Mexico will no longer allow tortillas to be made with genetically modified corn. This story involves a trade spat — worth billions — with the U.S. and a tradition that spans millennia.
New cookbook has tips for creating your own Oaxacan-inspired cookout
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Bricia Lopez about her book Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling.
The history of competitive eating contests
Competitive eaters descend on Washington, D.C., to battle for a spot to compete in Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest on July Fourth in Coney Island, N.Y. What is the history of such events?
As meat prices hover near record highs, here are 3 ways to save on your July 4 cookout
If you're planning to throw some meat on the grill this weekend, here are some ways to save money in the process.
Lebanon considers way to fight an invasive species ruining the pine nut harvest
Workers in Lebanon climb high up pine trees for a valuable export: pine nuts. But the important source of revenue is being choked off by an invasive pest.
On Saint Peter's Day, people in Haro not only drink wine, but get soaked in it
In the northern Spanish city of Haro Thursday, people will spray red wine on each other — part of an annual festival called La Batalla del Vino.
How to laugh in the face of sorrow: Insights from a Lebanese sweets shop owner
Nassim Haddad has seen his share of disaster and loss. At 79, he says of his philosophy: "I start again from the beginning. I start from zero. I [am not] afraid from anything."
That's no pizza: A wall painting found in Pompeii doesn't depict Italy's iconic dish
A fresco discovered at the Pompeii archaeological site looks like a pizza, but it's not, experts say. Tomatoes and mozzarella were not available when the fresco was painted some 2,000 years ago.
'White people food' is trending on Chinese social media
A look at the "white people food" trend that's caught on with millennials in China.(Story aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on June, 25, 2023.)