food
Don't Mess With My Stuffing: Thanksgiving's Most Hotly Debated Dish
Thanksgiving for most people in America means family, turkey and stuffing. We asked NPR's readers what stuffing they make. Turns out there's a lot of passion and variety when it comes to stuffing.
In 'The Nordic Cookbook,' An In-Depth Take On Region's Diverse Cuisine
Looking for a recipe for pickled herring or blood pancakes cooked in reindeer fat? Chef Magnus Nilsson's The Nordic Cookbook has these recipes and nearly 700 others.
How To Dodge Political Squabble This Gobble Day
When Thanksgiving comes during an election season, dinner table conversations can get contentious. We check in with Miss Manners to learn how we might get through the holiday without a family feud.
Thanksgiving Trend Watchers Test Recipes So You Don't Have To
The creators of The Bitten Word food blog publish an annual survey of Thanksgiving recipes suggested by food magazines. This year, there were lots of ancient grains and citrus-flavored desserts.
Let them Eat Sugar Sculpture! The Getty Celebrates Edible Table Art
The party animals of Europe made festive, elaborate centerpieces from food from medieval times through the 18th century. Among the most notable of their table art traditions is the sugar monument.
For Expats In Afghanistan, A Cranberry Dish To Relish Far From Home
In 2011, about 100 Americans living and working in Kabul gathered for a Thanksgiving feast a long way from family. But a dish familiar to many NPR listeners helped bring them a taste of home.
Genetically Modified Salmon Is Safe To Eat, FDA Says
In a long-awaited ruling, the agency said that a salmon created to grow faster is fit for human consumption. Environmental and food safety groups vow to fight the decision.
How To Put Real Giving Into The Friendsgiving Feast
The pre-Thanksgiving potluck with friends has become increasingly popular. As long as you're reinventing tradition, a nonprofit asks, why not turn it into a fundraiser to help feed hungry kids?
From Grocery Shelves To Pop Culture: A Century of Coca-Cola Bottles
This week is the anniversary of a bottle designed to be "so distinctive that it could be recognized by touch alone and so unique that it could be identified when shattered on the ground."