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Expensive Cup Of Coffee Sells Out In Southern California
Klatch Coffee Roasters of Los Angeles sold coffee made from Panama beans at $75 per cup, according to KABC-TV. A company vice president says, "It's like nothing you've ever tried."
Smell Forces Library At Australian University To Temporarily Evacuate
The library at the University of Canberra sent out message saying the smell was from a durian fruit left in a garbage can — which apparently wasn't enough to contain the odor of the infamous fruit.
A Meal's Magical Beginning Inspires Cookbook Full Of Antipasti
Saveur magazine Editor-in-Chief Stacy Adimando considers the start of a meal as "the best moment," and her cookbook, Piatti, celebrates Italian antipasti with plates that are rustic and seasonal.
Why Some Wineries Are Becoming 'Certified B Corp' — And What That Means
To be certified, a business must operate according to three principles of sustainability: people, planet and profit. B Corp wineries are investing in farmworkers, but some say it's still not enough.
An Aperol Spritz Defender Makes His Case
A New York Times article fired the first shots of a cocktail battle on Twitter: Is the Aperol Spritz a good drink? NPR's Michel Martin speaks to spirits manager and bartender Nick Farrell to find out.
How Did Chickpea Flour, A Staple Of Indian Cuisine, Become A Health Food Sensation?
Indians, along with the Nepalese, Pakistanis and many others, have been cooking with it for centuries. As Americans now embrace this ingredient with gusto, will its culinary heritage get blurred?
'The New York Times' Sets Off Debate Over Aperol Spritz
The New York Times set off a public debate with their controversial take that "The Aperol Spritz Is Not a Good Drink."
Will Gene-Edited Food Be Government Regulated?
Crops that have had their DNA tweaked with new gene-editing tools are entering the food supply. But governments are struggling to figure out how — or even whether — to regulate them.
U.S. Customs Stops Chef With 40 Vacuum-Sealed, Frozen Piranhas
The chef, who was questioned for five hour, persuaded them not to take his piranhas. The Los Angeles Times reports the Peruvian chef was invited to cook at Los Angeles restaurants.