New Jersey diners adapt to survive in state dubbed 'diner capital of the world'
New Jersey is known as the "diner capital of the world." But as more diners close, the ones that remain need to adapt to survive.
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For the first time, U.S. dairy cows have tested positive for bird flu
Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive. The threat to the public is low, federal officials say.
Pricier Easter bunnies and eggs. Half-dipped Kit Kats. What's up with chocolate?
The price of cocoa is on a wild historic ride: It topped the all-time record before Valentine's Day and almost doubled since then, in time for Easter. The culprit is the weather.
Cocoa prices have hit all-time highs. Chocolate producers make changes
Producers say poor crop yields in the face of climate change in West Africa — where 70% of the cocoa supply is grown — is to blame. Chocolate makers are raising prices; others are shrinking candies.
Uninterested in basketball? What about 'Taco Madness'?
At the same time basketball teams are vying to end up in the Final Four, so are LA taquerias, as part of the annual "Taco Madness" competition.
Canada's maple syrup reserve is at a 16-year low
Makers say the decline is due to high demand and the effects of climate change. There are encouraging weather forecasts, and sugaring season is still underway.
Chick-fil-A reverses 2014 'no antibiotics ever' pledge
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks with Lance Price of the Antibiotic Resistance Action Center about Chick-fil-A's decision to drop its "no antibiotics ever" pledge.
What one horticulturist has to say about pesticide residue on produce
It can be confusing for shoppers to wade through the bounty of information about the differences between organic and conventional produce. An expert clears the air on some common questions.
New podcast investigates the Oreo's little-known origins
The Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. But it was originally a knock-off of another cookie: the Hydrox. A new podcast investigates.
Korean food gets a Michelin-starred makeover in Seoul restaurants
South Korea's restaurants are fine-tuning traditional dishes and adding the taste of culinary success to the trophy chest of Korean cultural power.