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Sunday

Immigrants have helped change how America eats. Now they dominate top culinary awards

"Dumplings are my obsession," says chef "Nok" Chutatip Suntaranon of Kalaya, a Thai restaurant in Philadelphia. Joel Rose/NPR hide caption

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Immigrants have helped change how America eats. Now they dominate top culinary awards

Immigrants have long been the backbone of restaurant kitchens. Now they're dominating the industry's top awards for chefs, with a majority of nominations going to immigrants or children of immigrants.

Immigrants have helped change how America eats. Now they dominate top culinary awards

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Thursday

Tupperware once changed women's lives. Now it struggles to survive

Tupperware is now selling some products at Target, but it still makes most of its money through individual sellers. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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Tupperware once changed women's lives. Now it struggles to survive

The brand turned homemakers into saleswomen and became synonymous with kitchen storage. But it has relied on Tupperware parties for sales--and struggled to keep its business fresh. Is its fate sealed?

Tupperware once changed women's lives. Now it struggles to survive

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Monday

How did burgers become a cookout standard? 'Hamburger Dreams' author has the answer

Chris Carosa literally wrote the book on burgers. In Hamburger Dreams, he traces the first hamburger to 1885, and to two brothers Frank and Charles Menches.

How did burgers become a cookout standard? 'Hamburger Dreams' author has the answer

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What we know about the health risks of ultra-processed foods

Foods classified as ultra-processed are those that have many added ingredients such as artificial coloring, added sugars, emulsifiers and preservatives. An apple may undergo minimal processing when it gets made into applesauce. But when it gets made into a shelf-stable apple pie or candy gummies with added sugars, colorings and flavorings, these foods are considered ultra-processed. Meredith Rizzo for NPR hide caption

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What we know about the health risks of ultra-processed foods

Sure, they're tasty, but packaged snacks and meals can be packed with sugar, salt and a list of unpronounceable ingredients. So what are they doing to your health? Scientists are trying to find out.

What we know about the health risks of ultra-processed foods

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Wednesday

Chef Lidia Bastianich looks back on her family's chaotic life in Europe after WWII

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The James Beard Award-winning chef fled the Italian peninsula of Istria after it was handed over to Communist Yugoslavia following WWII. Her new PBS show is Lidia Celebrates America.

Chef Lidia Bastianich looks back on her family's chaotic life in Europe after WWII

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Monday

Restaurant in Philadelphia wants you to return to the gold standard of hamburgers

That's what Drury Beer Hall calls its wagyu burger that comes complete with caviar, fresh black truffle and lobster meat — all wrapped in gold leaf and served with a pour of cognac. It costs $700.

Restaurant in Philadelphia wants you to return to the gold standard of hamburgers

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Saturday

Friday

Our bodies respond differently to food. A new study aims to find out how

Genetics, gut microbes and other lifestyle and environmental factors can impact how people's bodies react to food. An NIH study aims to find out how. Stephen Chernin/Getty Images hide caption

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Our bodies respond differently to food. A new study aims to find out how

The NIH will track the diets and lifestyles of 10,000 people to see how genetics, biology and the microbiome impact people's health. The study will use AI to tailor individual diet advice.

Thursday

The art and science of cooking low and slow barbecue

Achieving the perfect brisket takes cooking it for a long time at such low temperatures. Today, a look at the chemistry behind transforming this tough cut of meat to juicy deliciousness.

The art and science of cooking low and slow barbecue

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Soaring pasta prices caused a crisis in Italy. What can the U.S. learn from it?

While food prices have risen in many parts of the world, a dramatic jump in one of Italy's staple foods has prompted the government to take action. Matthew Mead/AP hide caption

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Soaring pasta prices caused a crisis in Italy. What can the U.S. learn from it?

Italian officials convened crisis talks last week to address the price of pasta, which was up a whopping 17.5% year-over-year in March. But it's far from the only country seeing a rise in food prices.

Wednesday

The Ukraine grain deal is extended 2 months, helping ease the global food crisis

Workers load grain at a port in Izmail, Ukraine, on April 26. A United Nations-backed deal has been extended allowing shipments of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger. Andrew Kravchenko/AP hide caption

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The Ukraine grain deal is extended 2 months, helping ease the global food crisis

An agreement allowing Ukrainian grain to ship through the Black Sea has been extended for two months just a day before its expiration — overcoming Russia's threats to pull out of the deal.