Cookbook celebrates the tradition of Gullah Geechee cuisine
An 89-year-old first-time cookbook author, Emily Meggett, celebrates the cuisine of South Carolina's Gullah Geechee community and its African and Southern traditions.
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Danny Trejo on his new book, 'Trejo's Cantina'
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Danny Trejo about his new cookbook, Trejo's Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood.
The 'Champagne of Beers' gets crushed in Belgium
Belgian customs destroyed a shipment of 2,352 cans of Miller High Life after the Champagne trade body called foul over the "Champagne of Beers" slogan.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: No Borders, Just Flavors! series, You Must Remember This podcast, and Fenne Lily's new album.
McCarthy proposes changing access to food stamps as part of debt limit debate
McCarthy wants more people who receive food stamps to be subject to work reporting requirements. Advocates worry that shift, if passed, could mean people get shut out of the program
Cooking Nigella Lawson recipes for 365 days straight
Nathan Young, a marketing professional from England, spent 365 days making recipes by cookbook writer Nigella Lawson — with enthusiastic guidance from Lawson herself.
Rural grocery stores are dying. Here's how some small towns are trying to save them
When a town loses its grocery store, it also loses a local source of healthy food and a place for neighbors to gather and connect. But some communities are finding innovative ways to keep shops open.
Behold the tax free bagel: A New York classic gets a tax day makeover
The so-called sandwich tax is a charge on prepared foods in some states, like California, New York, and Massachusetts. But one iconic New York dish found a loophole
Remembering restaurant critic and food writer Mimi Sheraton
Sheraton, who died April 6, was the first woman to review restaurants for The New York Times. Her opinions were reputed to have the power to make or break new restaurants. Originally broadcast in '87.
A popular ice cream bar tells a story of China's history with Russia
An ice cream popular in Northeastern China tells a story of the country's long history with Russia in the 20th century.