cooking http://www.npr.org cooking en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:34:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg cooking http://www.npr.org yes The Great Charcoal Debate: Briquettes Or Lumps? Does the kind of charcoal you use really make a difference when it comes to grilling up a tasty steak or other food on the grill? Yes — but deciding which one to use depends on what you're after. Both briquettes and lump charcoal — aka "natural" hardwood charcoal — have their advantages and disadvantages. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/24/186434261/the-great-charcoal-debate-briquettes-vs-lumps?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/24/186434261/the-great-charcoal-debate-briquettes-vs-lumps?ft=1&f=130652206 Does the kind of charcoal you use really make a difference when it comes to grilling up a tasty steak or other food on the grill? Yes — but deciding which one to use depends on what you're after. Both briquettes and lump charcoal — aka "natural" hardwood charcoal — have their advantages and disadvantages. no Does the kind of charcoal you use really make a difference when it comes to grilling up a tasty steak or other food on the grill? Yes — but deciding which one to use depends on what you're after. Both briquettes and lump charcoal — aka "natural" hardwood charcoal — have their advantages and disadvantages.

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]]> A Project To Rescue Pantry Puzzlers Before They Hit The Trash Adventurous food shopping get you in trouble? Get help from creative cooks through the Cook Your Cupboard project. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/11/176905108/a-project-to-rescue-pantry-puzzlers-before-they-hit-the-trash?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/11/176905108/a-project-to-rescue-pantry-puzzlers-before-they-hit-the-trash?ft=1&f=130652206 Adventurous food shopping get you in trouble? Get help from creative cooks through the Cook Your Cupboard project. no Adventurous food shopping get you in trouble? Get help from creative cooks through the Cook Your Cupboard project.

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]]> Earliest Cookware Was Used To Make Fish Soup Humans were using cookware as early as 15,000 years ago, according to a new analysis of ancient Japanese ceramic pots. Those first meals? Fish soup. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/10/176762387/earliest-cookware-was-used-to-make-fish-soup?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/10/176762387/earliest-cookware-was-used-to-make-fish-soup?ft=1&f=130652206 Humans were using cookware as early as 15,000 years ago, according to a new analysis of ancient Japanese ceramic pots. Those first meals? Fish soup. no Humans were using cookware as early as 15,000 years ago, according to a new analysis of ancient Japanese ceramic pots. Those first meals? Fish soup.

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]]> What To Do With All That Snow? Cook It If your front yard is buried under drifts, treat yourself to some snow cuisine. It's like making lemons out of lemonade — just steer clear of any lemon-colored snow outside, please. Sugar on snow and snow cream are two sweet places to start. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 10:14:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/09/171476174/what-to-do-with-all-that-snow-cook-it?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/09/171476174/what-to-do-with-all-that-snow-cook-it?ft=1&f=130652206 If your front yard is buried under drifts, treat yourself to some snow cuisine. It's like making lemons out of lemonade — just steer clear of any lemon-colored snow outside, please. Sugar on snow and snow cream are two sweet places to start. no If your front yard is buried under drifts, treat yourself to some snow cuisine. It's like making lemons out of lemonade — just steer clear of any lemon-colored snow outside, please. Sugar on snow and snow cream are two sweet places to start.

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]]> Stone Age Stew? Soup Making May Be Older Than We'd Thought There's nothing better on a cold day than a warm bowl of soup. But when did our ancestors first brew up this tasty broth? New archaeological evidence suggests that soup making could be tens of thousands of years old. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/06/171104410/stone-age-stew-soup-making-may-be-older-than-wed-thought?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/06/171104410/stone-age-stew-soup-making-may-be-older-than-wed-thought?ft=1&f=130652206 There's nothing better on a cold day than a warm bowl of soup. But when did our ancestors first brew up this tasty broth? New archaeological evidence suggests that soup making could be tens of thousands of years old. no There's nothing better on a cold day than a warm bowl of soup. But when did our ancestors first brew up this tasty broth? New archaeological evidence suggests that soup making could be tens of thousands of years old.

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]]> At Hanukkah, Pastry Reminds Portland Jews Of Their Mediterranean Roots The cheese-and-spinach-filled food called a boyo was once served on the Shabbat tables of Jews who lived in the Ottoman Empire. Today, the Turkish-style pastries are mostly reserved for the holidays. Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:33:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/12/08/166686060/at-hanukkah-pastry-reminds-portland-jews-of-their-mediterranean-roots?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/12/08/166686060/at-hanukkah-pastry-reminds-portland-jews-of-their-mediterranean-roots?ft=1&f=130652206 The cheese-and-spinach-filled food called a boyo was once served on the Shabbat tables of Jews who lived in the Ottoman Empire. Today, the Turkish-style pastries are mostly reserved for the holidays. 235 no The cheese-and-spinach-filled food called a boyo was once served on the Shabbat tables of Jews who lived in the Ottoman Empire. Today, the Turkish-style pastries are mostly reserved for the holidays.

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]]> Real Chefs Grind It With A Mortar And Pestle With mixers, blenders and food processors found in most kitchens, the primitive mortar and pestle may seem out of place. But the Stone Age tool can't be beat when it comes to creating tasty salsas, pestos and curries, chefs say. Sun, 25 Nov 2012 04:31:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/11/25/165596088/real-chefs-grind-it-with-a-mortar-and-pestle?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/11/25/165596088/real-chefs-grind-it-with-a-mortar-and-pestle?ft=1&f=130652206 With mixers, blenders and food processors found in most kitchens, the primitive mortar and pestle may seem out of place. But the Stone Age tool can't be beat when it comes to creating tasty salsas, pestos and curries, chefs say. 221 no With mixers, blenders and food processors found in most kitchens, the primitive mortar and pestle may seem out of place. But the Stone Age tool can't be beat when it comes to creating tasty salsas, pestos and curries, chefs say.

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]]> Out Of The Binder, Into The Kitchen: Working Women And Cooking Critics have pounced on Romney for boasting of making sure a female staffer got home by 5 p.m. to cook for her family. What about the men, they say? But the numbers don't lie: Working women are still doing the heavy lifting in the kitchen. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/10/17/163091281/out-of-the-binder-into-the-kitchen-working-women-and-cooking?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/10/17/163091281/out-of-the-binder-into-the-kitchen-working-women-and-cooking?ft=1&f=130652206 Critics have pounced on Romney for boasting of making sure a female staffer got home by 5 p.m. to cook for her family. What about the men, they say? But the numbers don't lie: Working women are still doing the heavy lifting in the kitchen. no Critics have pounced on Romney for boasting of making sure a female staffer got home by 5 p.m. to cook for her family. What about the men, they say? But the numbers don't lie: Working women are still doing the heavy lifting in the kitchen.

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]]> Community Soup In Silver City, Nev. Once a month Cashion Callaway makes a sit-down soup dinner for her community and teaches people about cooking and nutrition. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/22/158922528/community-soup-in-silver-city-nev?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/22/158922528/community-soup-in-silver-city-nev?ft=1&f=130652206 Once a month Cashion Callaway makes a sit-down soup dinner for her community and teaches people about cooking and nutrition. no Once a month Cashion Callaway makes a sit-down soup dinner for her community and teaches people about cooking and nutrition.

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]]> Cooking On The Sunny Side: How Solar Chefs Put Food On The Table Solar cooks can use the sun's rays to make meals from rice and beans to spare ribs and even cake — no electricity or gas required. With the right equipment, all you need is a sunny day and some patience. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/07/05/156307615/cooking-on-the-sunny-side-how-solar-chefs-put-food-on-the-table?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/07/05/156307615/cooking-on-the-sunny-side-how-solar-chefs-put-food-on-the-table?ft=1&f=130652206 Solar cooks can use the sun's rays to make meals from rice and beans to spare ribs and even cake — no electricity or gas required. With the right equipment, all you need is a sunny day and some patience. no Solar cooks can use the sun's rays to make meals from rice and beans to spare ribs and even cake — no electricity or gas required. With the right equipment, all you need is a sunny day and some patience.

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]]> From Weed To Whimsy: Chefs Conquer Wild Foods With Butter And Oil A new generation of chefs committed to seasonal, wild and local foods may have no idea how or what they're going to cook until the last minute. And since they're charging big bucks, they better figure out how to make weeds taste good. Tue, 08 May 2012 16:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/05/08/152268960/from-weed-to-whimsy-chefs-conquer-wild-foods-with-butter-and-oil?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/05/08/152268960/from-weed-to-whimsy-chefs-conquer-wild-foods-with-butter-and-oil?ft=1&f=130652206 A new generation of chefs committed to seasonal, wild and local foods may have no idea how or what they're going to cook until the last minute. And since they're charging big bucks, they better figure out how to make weeds taste good. no A new generation of chefs committed to seasonal, wild and local foods may have no idea how or what they're going to cook until the last minute. And since they're charging big bucks, they better figure out how to make weeds taste good.

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]]> Taming Those Wild, Stinging Backyard Greens Into Dinner A Pittsburgh food writer offers a lesson in making pesto out of stinging nettles and garlic mustard — springtime greens often considered weeds. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/04/28/151521410/taming-those-wild-stinging-backyard-greens-into-dinner?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/04/28/151521410/taming-those-wild-stinging-backyard-greens-into-dinner?ft=1&f=130652206 A Pittsburgh food writer offers a lesson in making pesto out of stinging nettles and garlic mustard — springtime greens often considered weeds. 180 no A Pittsburgh food writer offers a lesson in making pesto out of stinging nettles and garlic mustard — springtime greens often considered weeds.

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]]> Watch The Wire: How Your Grill Brush Could Make You Sick Between May 2009 and November 2010, Rhode Island Hospital admitted six patients to its emergency room after they accidentally ingested small wire bristles from the metal brushes used to clean the grill. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:24:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/03/30/149682064/how-your-grill-brush-could-make-you-sick?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/03/30/149682064/how-your-grill-brush-could-make-you-sick?ft=1&f=130652206 Between May 2009 and November 2010, Rhode Island Hospital admitted six patients to its emergency room after they accidentally ingested small wire bristles from the metal brushes used to clean the grill. no Between May 2009 and November 2010, Rhode Island Hospital admitted six patients to its emergency room after they accidentally ingested small wire bristles from the metal brushes used to clean the grill.

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]]> The Mad World Of 'Mad Men' Food Prepare your aprons and your rye — <em>Mad Men</em> is back — and with it an unofficial cookbook inspired by the food of the popular AMC show set in the 1960's. The cookbook looks to the restaurants, bars and kitchens that <em></em>serve as a backdrop to some of the series' most memorable moments. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:12:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/03/23/149225456/the-mad-world-of-mad-men-food?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/03/23/149225456/the-mad-world-of-mad-men-food?ft=1&f=130652206 Prepare your aprons and your rye — <em>Mad Men</em> is back — and with it an unofficial cookbook inspired by the food of the popular AMC show set in the 1960's. The cookbook looks to the restaurants, bars and kitchens that <em></em>serve as a backdrop to some of the series' most memorable moments. no Prepare your aprons and your rye — Mad Men is back — and with it an unofficial cookbook inspired by the food of the popular AMC show set in the 1960's. The cookbook looks to the restaurants, bars and kitchens that serve as a backdrop to some of the series' most memorable moments.

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]]> Cooking School Spreads Immigrants' Skills And Ethnic Recipes Culture Kitchen, a San Francisco company, hires first-generation immigrants as cooking instructors. It tries to find talented cooks who wouldn't normally be teaching because of a language barrier or lack of formal training. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/03/24/148745237/cooking-school-spreads-immigrants-skills-and-ethnic-recipes?ft=1&f=130652206 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/03/24/148745237/cooking-school-spreads-immigrants-skills-and-ethnic-recipes?ft=1&f=130652206 Culture Kitchen, a San Francisco company, hires first-generation immigrants as cooking instructors. It tries to find talented cooks who wouldn't normally be teaching because of a language barrier or lack of formal training. 237 no Culture Kitchen, a San Francisco company, hires first-generation immigrants as cooking instructors. It tries to find talented cooks who wouldn't normally be teaching because of a language barrier or lack of formal training.

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