Food

More than 150 in U.S. became sick due to a possible salmonella outbreak in cucumbers

11:01am June 06, 2024

by Ayana Archie

More than 150 people across more than 20 states have fallen ill after being exposed to cucumbers that were possibly contaminated with salmonella, the CDC said Wednesday. No deaths have been reported.

National

Costco hot dogs have cost $1.50 since the 1980s. Here's why prices aren't changing

8:06am June 04, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

Costco's new leadership says the $1.50 price tag on its beloved hot dog combo is "safe." Experts explain how the retailer has defied inflation — and why it's willing to eat the cost.

Chef Dieuveil Malonga runs the show at Meza Malonga.

World News

This chef in Rwanda wants to create a revolution in African cuisine

4:56pm June 03, 2024

Meza Malonga, a restaurant in Rwanda's capital Kigali, serves innovative Afro-fusion cuisine. Chef Dieuveil Malonga opened it in 2020, after years of working in high-end European restaurants.

Arts

From Pop-Tarts to Happy Meals, a food writer recreates American classics with an Asian flavor

12:38pm May 29, 2024

by Juliana Kim

While the restaurant world diversifies, Taiwanese American food creator Frankie Gaw saw American grocery stores still stocked with the same ingredients and flavors from decades ago. So, he came up with his own versions of Cheerios and Pop-Tarts.

J. Kenji Lopez-Alt attends the 2023 James Beard Media Awards at Columbia College Chicago on June 03, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Arts

J. Kenji López-Alt talks food, science, and Winnie the Pooh onsies

3:01am May 25, 2024

This week, we're live in Seattle with food genius J. Kenji López-Alt to talk about food, science, food-science, and the magic of Winnie the Pooh onsies. Plus, panelists Shantira Jackson, Luke Burbank, and Jessi Klein pass the blame around.

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Chef Alisa Reynolds' soul food has launched her onto the national stage

6:36pm May 22, 2024

NPR's Ailsa Chang steps into the kitchen with James Beard semifinalist Alisa Reynolds, who runs a tiny soul food spot in Los Angeles — where the chef says she offers "evolved nostalgia."

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Arts

Financial troubles force dozens of Red Lobster restaurants to close down

8:44am May 18, 2024

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Amy McCarthy, a reporter for the food blog Eater and fan of Red Lobster, about the closure of dozens of the chain's restaurants.

Grocery prices fell in April as overall inflation cooled. Milk prices dropped 0.8% while egg prices declined 7.3%.

Egg and milk prices fall, fueling hope for interest rate cuts

7:31pm May 15, 2024

by Scott Horsley

Inflation eased last month, according to a report Wednesday from the Labor Department, which means people feeling stretched by high prices and high borrowing costs could feel a little relief soon.

A bird flu outbreak among dairy cows sparks new warnings about unpasteurized milk

5:39pm May 15, 2024

An outbreak of avian flu in dairy cow herds has resurfaced long-simmering tensions between the federal government and raw milk advocates, who downplay concerns that health officials have raised.

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If a California restaurant violates a new law requiring transparent pricing, it allows a consumer to seek "actual damages of at least $1,000."

California says restaurants must bake all of their add-on fees into menu prices

5:01am May 10, 2024

by Bill Chappell

Service charges; resort fees; "surcharge" add-ons: A new state law requiring price transparency is set to take effect in July. Until now, no one knew how it would apply to restaurants.