Japan's Butter Shortage Whips Its Cake Makers Into A Frenzy
For the Japanese, Christmastime means sponge cake. But a nationwide butter shortage has led to mandatory butter rationing, forcing cake bakers to seek out substitutes.
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Big Mayo Vs. Little Mayo: Which Brand Has Egg On Its Face?
Unilever is claiming that the label on Hampton Creek's egg-free spread is misleading and is threatening to its Hellmann's brand. But marketing experts say the strategy may have backfired.
Coca-Cola Wades Into Milk Business With 'Fairlife'
The milk is now for sale in a limited number of stores — including the Coborn's in Belle Plaine, Minn. Ari Shairo talks with Coborn's dairy manager, Steven Thueringer.
At Last, Muslims Can Savor A Halal Spin On Spain's Famous Jamón
Authentic jamón ibérico from free-range pigs fed on acorns is a key Spanish food that observant Muslims can't enjoy. But a Tunisian emigre is now making halal ham from lamb and beef in southern Spain.
Hanukkah History: Those Chocolate Coins Were Once Real Tips
Many Jewish families celebrate the holiday by handing out gelt, chocolate coins covered in gold and silver. These days they're treats for kids. But the practice began as a way to thank labor.
Sandwich Monday: The Hanukkah Miracle
For this week's Sandwich Monday, guest eater Dan Pashman shares with us a creation that members of every faith can enjoy. It's a latke-doughnut sandwich called the Hanukkah Miracle.
A Pop-Up Cafe Caters To Hikers Along The Pacific Crest Trail
The 2,650-mile trail is grueling. But for a few weekends each season, hikers on the stretch near California's Sonora Pass encounter a hiker's dream: fresh fruit, cakes and other goodies for the weary.
From Potatoes To Salty Fries In School: Congress Tweaks Food Rules
The giant federal spending bill that's expected to go to a vote Thursday will give schools some flexibility in implementing nutrition standards. Also a winner: the potato lobby.
Why The White House Wants To Go After Seafood Pirates
Americans eat more seafood than just about anyone, but a big portion of imports are caught illegally. One expert calls this "the single greatest threat to sustainable fisheries in the world today."
Mead Moves Out Of The Middle Ages
Mead was a favorite drink of ancient Egyptians and Vikings, and it's been making a comeback — updated for the 21st century.