Food http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1053&ft=1&f=1053 Stories on food, nutrition, recipes, cooking, cookbook reviews, and health. Download Food and Hidden Kitchen podcasts and subscribe to RSS feeds. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:14:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Food http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1053&ft=1&f=1053 And The Winner Of The World Food Prize Is ... The Man From Monsanto The prize is sometimes called the "Nobel Prize for food and agriculture." And this year's winners include Monsanto executive Robert Fraley, a pioneer in genetically engineered crops. If there's a single person who personifies the company's controversial role in American agriculture, it's probably Fraley. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/19/193447482/and-the-winner-of-the-world-food-prize-is-the-man-from-monsanto?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/19/193447482/and-the-winner-of-the-world-food-prize-is-the-man-from-monsanto?ft=1&f=1053 The prize is sometimes called the "Nobel Prize for food and agriculture." And this year's winners include Monsanto executive Robert Fraley, a pioneer in genetically engineered crops. If there's a single person who personifies the company's controversial role in American agriculture, it's probably Fraley.

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]]> Women And Children Caught In Middle Of Potato War The National Potato Council wants potatoes to be allowed in a supplemental food program for low-income women and children at nutritional risk. But advocates for the program say the industry just wants to circumvent the scientific process that sets policy on nutrition. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/18/193101205/women-and-children-caught-in-middle-of-potato-war?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/18/193101205/women-and-children-caught-in-middle-of-potato-war?ft=1&f=1053 The National Potato Council wants potatoes to be allowed in a supplemental food program for low-income women and children at nutritional risk. But advocates for the program say the industry just wants to circumvent the scientific process that sets policy on nutrition.

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]]> The Martini: This American Cocktail May Have An International Twist The martini has been called "the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet." But is this cocktail perfectly American? Maybe not entirely. In honor of National Martini Day, we decided to dig into the drink's muddled past. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/18/193198710/martini-s-muddled-history-may-have-international-ties?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/18/193198710/martini-s-muddled-history-may-have-international-ties?ft=1&f=1053 The martini has been called "the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet." But is this cocktail perfectly American? Maybe not entirely. In honor of National Martini Day, we decided to dig into the drink's muddled past.

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]]> Stalking The Elusive, Worthy Apricot Apricots are the finest of summer's fruits, with dense, juicy flesh and delicate, velvety skins. That's why it is so disheartening when you bite into one, only to find it is mealy and flavorless. To find the best ones, head to your local farmers market. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/192729957/stalking-the-elusive-worthy-apricot?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/192729957/stalking-the-elusive-worthy-apricot?ft=1&f=1053 Apricots are the finest of summer's fruits, with dense, juicy flesh and delicate, velvety skins. That's why it is so disheartening when you bite into one, only to find it is mealy and flavorless. To find the best ones, head to your local farmers market.

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]]> The Mystery Of the Ridiculously Pricey Bag Of Potatoes Did a 10-pound bag of potatoes really cost $15 back in 2008? We get to the bottom of some puzzling numbers in the lawsuit alleging America's potato growers have become a spud cartel. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/18/193164781/the-mystery-of-the-ridiculously-pricey-bag-of-potatoes?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/18/193164781/the-mystery-of-the-ridiculously-pricey-bag-of-potatoes?ft=1&f=1053 Did a 10-pound bag of potatoes really cost $15 back in 2008? We get to the bottom of some puzzling numbers in the lawsuit alleging America's potato growers have become a spud cartel.

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]]> Hot Dogs, Bacon And Red Meat Tied To Increased Diabetes Risk A fresh study looks at what happens after people change their meat-eating habits. Those who upped their intake — about 3.5 servings more per week — saw their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes during four years of follow-up increase by almost 50 percent. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/18/192810562/hot-dogs-bacon-and-red-meat-tied-to-increased-diabetes-risk?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/18/192810562/hot-dogs-bacon-and-red-meat-tied-to-increased-diabetes-risk?ft=1&f=1053 A fresh study looks at what happens after people change their meat-eating habits. Those who upped their intake — about 3.5 servings more per week — saw their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes during four years of follow-up increase by almost 50 percent.

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]]> Obama Would Veto House's Farm Bill, White House Says The Obama administration says the bill "makes unacceptable deep cuts" to federal food aid programs and extends, rather than cuts, crop insurance payments to farmers. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/17/192834899/obama-would-veto-houses-farm-bill-white-house-says?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/17/192834899/obama-would-veto-houses-farm-bill-white-house-says?ft=1&f=1053 The Obama administration says the bill "makes unacceptable deep cuts" to federal food aid programs and extends, rather than cuts, crop insurance payments to farmers.

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]]> Dirty Spuds? Alleged Potato Cartel Accused Of Price Fixing A civil lawsuit that shifted into U.S. district court in Idaho last week alleges that the United Potato Growers of America has become a veritable OPEC of spuds. The group is accused of using high-tech, strong-arm tactics to inflate potato prices. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/17/192806135/dirty-spuds-alleged-potato-cartel-accused-of-drone-spying-price-fixing?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/17/192806135/dirty-spuds-alleged-potato-cartel-accused-of-drone-spying-price-fixing?ft=1&f=1053 A civil lawsuit that shifted into U.S. district court in Idaho last week alleges that the United Potato Growers of America has become a veritable OPEC of spuds. The group is accused of using high-tech, strong-arm tactics to inflate potato prices.

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]]> Italian University Spreads The 'Gelato Gospel' Among the many culinary treats Italy has given the world is gelato, a frozen dessert with roots in ancient Mesopotamia. Gelato lovers from all over the world are flocking to a university outside Bologna, Italy, to master the art of gelato-making. Here's a free lesson: Don't call it ice cream. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/17/189519327/italian-university-spreads-the-gelato-gospel?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/17/189519327/italian-university-spreads-the-gelato-gospel?ft=1&f=1053 Among the many culinary treats Italy has given the world is gelato, a frozen dessert with roots in ancient Mesopotamia. Gelato lovers from all over the world are flocking to a university outside Bologna, Italy, to master the art of gelato-making. Here's a free lesson: Don't call it ice cream.

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]]> Sandwich Monday: The Wendy's T-Rex Burger (R.I.P.) For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try "The T-Rex Burger," a nine-patty monster that, until this week, had been on the menu of a renegade Canadian Wendy's franchise. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/17/192702863/sandwich-monday-the-wendys-t-rex-burger-r-i-p?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/17/192702863/sandwich-monday-the-wendys-t-rex-burger-r-i-p?ft=1&f=1053 For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try "The T-Rex Burger," a nine-patty monster that, until this week, had been on the menu of a renegade Canadian Wendy's franchise.

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]]> Spoken Dish Asks Southerners: What Is Your Food Identity? Food can reveal a lot about a person's history and values. A video history project is collecting the public's food memories — from grandma's cornbread to the favorite restaurants of civil rights giants — as a way to document the rituals of a changing South. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/17/192675809/spoken-dish-asks-southerners-what-is-your-food-identity?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/17/192675809/spoken-dish-asks-southerners-what-is-your-food-identity?ft=1&f=1053 Food can reveal a lot about a person's history and values. A video history project is collecting the public's food memories — from grandma's cornbread to the favorite restaurants of civil rights giants — as a way to document the rituals of a changing South.

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]]> The Tragedy Of The Pina Colada <em>Weekend Edition Sunday</em> Host Rachel Martin talks to The Sporkful's Dan Pashman about fruity cocktails for the summer. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=192277286&ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=192277286&ft=1&f=1053 Weekend Edition Sunday Host Rachel Martin talks to The Sporkful's Dan Pashman about fruity cocktails for the summer.

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]]> New Blood Sparks Identity Crisis For Fraternal Group Of Farmers A fraternal agriculture organization known as the Grange must bring in younger members to survive. But the new generation's interest in environmental issues and food politics is clashing with the Grange's support of industrial farms. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/14/188647380/new-blood-sparks-identity-crisis-for-fraternal-group-of-farmers?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/14/188647380/new-blood-sparks-identity-crisis-for-fraternal-group-of-farmers?ft=1&f=1053 A fraternal agriculture organization known as the Grange must bring in younger members to survive. But the new generation's interest in environmental issues and food politics is clashing with the Grange's support of industrial farms.

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]]> Nudging Detroit: Program Doubles Food Stamp Bucks In Grocery Stores Incentive programs that double the value of food stamp dollars spent at farmers markets have been hailed as one of the most effective ways to encourage healthful eating and support local farmers. The flaw: Most people don't shop at farmers markets. So a new program will soon pilot the concept at three grocery stores in Detroit. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/13/191427746/nudging-detroit-program-doubles-food-stamp-bucks-in-grocery-stores?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/13/191427746/nudging-detroit-program-doubles-food-stamp-bucks-in-grocery-stores?ft=1&f=1053 Incentive programs that double the value of food stamp dollars spent at farmers markets have been hailed as one of the most effective ways to encourage healthful eating and support local farmers. The flaw: Most people don't shop at farmers markets. So a new program will soon pilot the concept at three grocery stores in Detroit.

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]]> With Climate Change, No Happy Clams Carbon emissions are slowly acidifying ocean waters, forcing marine life to adapt. Oysters and other shellfish, for example, may have a harder time building their shells, according to NOAA's Richard Feely. At Quilcene, Washington's Taylor Shellfish Hatchery, research director Benoit Eudeline says he's already seeing those effects. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191614377/with-climate-change-no-happy-clams?ft=1&f=1053 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191614377/with-climate-change-no-happy-clams?ft=1&f=1053 Carbon emissions are slowly acidifying ocean waters, forcing marine life to adapt. Oysters and other shellfish, for example, may have a harder time building their shells, according to NOAA's Richard Feely. At Quilcene, Washington's Taylor Shellfish Hatchery, research director Benoit Eudeline says he's already seeing those effects.

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