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National

How A Corporation Convinced American Jews To Reach For Crisco

7:53am December 02, 2018

by Deena Prichep

On Hanukkah, many Jews fry potato pancakes called latkes in oil or maybe schmaltz. But a century ago, one company saw an opportunity to make the Jewish fat of choice truly American: Crisco.

In a new segment, "Help, I'm Hosting," on this week's Weekend Edition with Lulu Garcia-Navarro on NPR, Ted Allen offers advice for people hosting family and friends over the holidays.

Arts

'Help, I'm Hosting': Ted Allen Dishes On Vegetarian Thanksgiving, Cooking Wild Turkey

1:07pm November 18, 2018

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

From menu planning to dealing with the unexpected, NPR's Weekend Edition's new holiday series offers advice to those hosting friends and family this holiday season, so it's a stress-free time for all.

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Mama Stamberg's cranberry relish recipe.

Arts

Cranberry Relish: The NPR Recipe That Divides Thanksgiving Tables

11:38am November 16, 2018

by Susan Stamberg

It's the Friday before Thanksgiving, which means it's time for the annual recitation of Mama Stamberg's cranberry relish. Love it or hate it? Listeners weigh in.

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From 200 to 2017, Anita Lo ran New York City restaurant Annisa, which held a Michelin star for nine consecutive years.

Books

In 'Solo,' Chef Anita Lo Celebrates The Art Of Cooking For One

6:09pm November 13, 2018

by Ailsa Chang

Meals for one should not be a sad or boring affair, says Michelin-starred chef Anita Lo. In her new cookbook, Lo goes beyond bitter greens, blue cheese and monkfish to serve up fun meals for one.

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Bestia Chef Publishes New Cookbook

6:25am November 01, 2018

by Mandalit del Barco

Los Angeles restaurant Bestia has remained busy and buzzing. Chef Ori Menashe has a new cookbook and a new restaurant that was the glowing subject of one of food critic Jonathan Gold's final reviews.

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Carla Hall has a new book that explores her heritage and attempts to bring soul food to a wider audience. She embarked on a long journey through the South to investigate and get inspiration, and the story is a deep look into her philosophy.

Books

In Soul Food Cookbook, Chef Carla Hall Celebrates Black Culinary Heritage

5:04am October 23, 2018

by David Greene

For a long time, the celebrity chef says, she failed to appreciate the food she grew up with. The book reflects her personal journey to embrace the meaning and depth of African-American foodways.

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Kirk Lombard forages from the sea in Northern California.

VIDEO: Watch The Sea Forager Sustainably Harvest The Ocean's Bounty

10:30am October 19, 2018

by Maia Stern

In sun, sea and sand, Kirk Lombard teaches people how to responsibly fish and forage for dinner along the Northern California coast.

Debbie Naha shows us how to use wild dandelion flowers to make a dandelion smoothie and dandelion fritters.

Arts

VIDEO: Dandelions Aren't Just Weeds. You Can Fry Them, Too

7:00am September 13, 2018

by Maia Stern

Expert forager and nutritionist Debbie Naha shows us how to turn those bright yellow flowers into nutritious, and delicious, snacks.

Chef David George Gordon shows biologist and host Haley Chamberlain Nelson how to prepare a tarantula meal on Bug Bites. The new five-part cooking show from Smithsonian Channel makes insects the star ingredient.

Don't Bug Out! The Smithsonian Channel Is Going To Show You How To Cook Insects

2:41pm August 27, 2018

by Kristen Hartke

Dried Manchurian scorpions? Think softshell crabs. Crickets? They're not far from crawfish. A new series aims to showcase the flavors of edible insects — prized ingredients in parts of the world.

Jamila Aamer is the head chef at the Amal Women's Training Center. To date, she's trained more than 100 students.

World News

By Becoming Chefs, Stigmatized Women In Morocco Find Hope And Freedom

5:04pm August 21, 2018

by Rebecca Rosman

Females make up less than 30 percent of the the country's labor force. But one nonprofit is providing restaurant and cooking training to vulnerable women who have been shut out by Moroccan society.

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