Nigella Lawson: Dishes For Fall, Quick And Tasty October 30, 2008 • The leaves are falling — and food writer Nigella Lawson is ready to share some of her favorite autumn recipes. With ingredients like butternut squash, pears and chestnut puree, many of the flavors are tart but mellow, with an earthy sweetness.
Halloween Tricks And Audio Treats Grown-Up Tricks For Treats October 29, 2008 • If you love Halloween candy but outgrew trick-or-treating — and creepy-crawly eyeball cupcakes — years ago, desserts featuring Halloween favorites like toffee bars and peanut butter cups will make you feel like a kid again.
Hail To The 'Farmer-In-Chief' October 24, 2008 • Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food and The Omnivore's Dilemma, believes that food policy should be high on the next president's agenda. Pollan argues that how our food is produced, moved and consumed directly affects the life and vitality of the nation.
A Day In The Life Of The 'World's Best Restaurant' October 23, 2008 • Perched on a remote Spanish beach, the restaurant elBulli receives 2 million reservation requests for 8,000 spots each year. Now a new book from head chef Ferran Adria lets those people who couldn't get a reservation get a glimpse of elBulli.
In Search Of An 'Honest' Pint Of Beer October 22, 2008 • A lager lover catches some Portland establishments serving pints that actually measure a few ounces under. Does a real 16-ounce beer exist in Portland, Ore.?
Halloween Tricks And Audio Treats The Many Faces Of The Great Pumpkin October 22, 2008 • Pumpkin is an autumn staple suited for far more than its traditional Halloween and Thanksgiving roles. In soup, stew or cake, or just roasted in long slices, pumpkin is appropriate for any chilly evening, whatever you happen to be celebrating. Hear an interview with Nicole Spiridakis Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95898412/95970760" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Opinion National Food As A National Security Issue Fresh Air October 20, 2008 • In an open letter to the next president, author Michael Pollan writes about the waning health of America's food systems — and warns that "the era of cheap and abundant food appears to be drawing to a close."
Sara Jenkins: Simple Mediterranean Cooking October 20, 2008 • For her new cookbook, Olives and Oranges, chef Sara Jenkins found inspiration in the memories of her childhood, when she traveled across Italy, Spain, France, Lebanon and Cyprus. She has fashioned her cooking style around recollections from that childhood abroad.
A Taste Of Beef In South Korea October 19, 2008 • This summer, South Korea partially lifted a ban on American beef. But fear of mad cow disease lingers across the country, and it has sparked public demonstrations and riots. That hasn't led Koreans away from steak, though.
Research News Chocolate Milkshakes On The Brain October 16, 2008 • Scientists say they've discovered one reason overweight people eat more than they need to — and find it so hard to stop. Their findings, reported in the journal Science, stem from some high-tech brain scans, fancy genetic tests — and chocolate milkshakes.
Kitchen Window Fall Soups For Body And Soul October 15, 2008 • As the cost of fuel rises and the mercury drops, when the world seems full of dry leaves and cold shoulders, hold out your bowl for fall's abundance. It's almost impossible to feel impoverished or hopeless when you have a warm bellyful of soup. Hear an interview with T. Susan Cheng Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95605411/95726844" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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A Meal Fit For A Candidate: John McCain October 12, 2008 • When Sen. John McCain visits his old stomping grounds in Annapolis, Md., he's likely to eat at Pusser's Caribbean Grille. The maritime-themed restaurant shares its recipe for Haitian-Creole seafood gumbo.
Gardening Preparing For A Fall Harvest October 10, 2008 • Science Friday examines the process of fall gardening — the crops that can be planted in autumn and the ways to prepare for next year. We also discuss the benefits of composting.
Books Chef Jeff's Redemption Story October 9, 2008 • Jeff Henderson rose from Los Angeles' mean streets to become the executive chef at two top Las Vegas hotels, and wrote a best selling memoir. Now he aims to pass on what he's learned to other struggling young adults in a new reality TV show titled The Chef Jeff Project.
National In Alaska, A Pageant For The Humble Spud October 8, 2008 • The United Nations declared 2008 the International Year of the Potato. Bill Campbell organized the Palmer Potato Pageant in Palmer, Alaska, to honor the potato for its benefits — both nutritional and recreational. He talks about the pageant.