Revolutionary Recipes from China's Hunan Province February 28, 2007 • In Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook chef Fuchsia Dunlop spotlights recipes from the Chinese province of Hunan, the home of Mao Zedong, leader of the Chinese Communist Revolution.
Health Care Nutritionist Offers Heart-Healthy Tips February 28, 2007 • February is "American Heart Month," and according to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of black men and women. Nutritionist Rovenia Brock offers tips on maintaining a healthy heart.
Kitchen Window Purim: Carnivals, Cookies and Candy February 28, 2007 • Sometimes known as Jewish Mardi Gras, Purim doesn't get the same press that Hanukkah and Passover do, but it's twice the fun. Rachel Rappaport shares the story behind the holiday and new twists on old Purim treats.
Opinion From Our Listeners Finding Binge Absolution in a Do-Si-Do February 26, 2007 • Marc Acito has always loved this time of the yea, when he can compulsively eat as many Girl Scout Cookies as he wants. After all, overeating can't be all that bad if the proceeds go to a good cause.
A Food Fight in New York City February 24, 2007 • When New York Times critic Frank Bruni gave an unflattering review of the new Kobe Club restaurant, chef and owner Jeffrey Chodorow responded in some detail.
National Attention Shoppers: Bring Our Cart Back February 22, 2007 • February is National Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month. A new proposal in Oregon calls for a 24-hour, toll-free number for residents to report abandoned carts. Grocers would have 72 hours to retrieve their wayward carts or face a fine.
A Visit with San Francisco's 'Wok Lady' February 22, 2007 • When Richard Nixon made his historic visit to China 35 years ago, the trip paved the way for full diplomatic relations between the United States and China. It also sparked Americans' interest in Chinese cooking, and woks. San Francisco's "Wok Lady" explains how Nixon's trip inspired a culinary revolution.
Health Secrets to Staying Healthy on the Road February 22, 2007 • Nutritionist Rovenia Brock offers suggestions on how to stay healthy, eat smart and be active when traveling. Brock is the author of Dr. Ro's Ten Secrets to Livin' Healthy.
Zagat Reviews Post-Katrina New Orleans February 21, 2007 • Tim Zagat, founder and CEO of Zagat Survey, talks about the publisher's new guide to New Orleans restaurants in the aftermath of Katrina. He says while there are significant changes in the food service industry, some old standbys have come back stronger.
Mark Tan/EyeEm/Getty Images Kitchen Window Friends, Family and a Feast: A Hot Pot How-To February 21, 2007 • Chinese hot pot is perfect for winter entertaining. The colorful array of meats, seafood, vegetables, bean curd and noodles dipped in a communal pot of simmering liquid is as simple as it is tasty.
Opinion Sweet and Savory: Odd Food Combinations February 18, 2007 • One of the pleasures of eating is the taste of something different. But there are some food combinations you would never guess go together. Potato-chip cookies? Sauerkraut cake? Why, those sound every bit as outrageous as ... pumpkin pie.
Moon Cakes Prompt American Culture Clash February 18, 2007 • Asian-Americans in California are in conflict with state health officials over moon cakes. They're a cultural tradition, but the health department says the way they're made and stored makes them a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria.
John T. Edge on Food Sidewalk Delicacies: Vietnam's Street Vendors February 18, 2007 • Pork-stuffed breadsticks and rice-paper peanut brittle are just a few of the delicacies prepared by sidewalk chefs in Vietnam.
Opinion What to Eat? A Daughter's Lunar New Year Dilemma February 18, 2007 • Chinese New Year celebrations are all about family and food. This year, a loving daughter is preparing the holiday dinner for her parents for the first time. Thing is, she isn't a very good cook.
National CDC Tracks Salmonella to Batch of Peanut Butter February 16, 2007 • Peanut butter is linked to a salmonella outbreak that has affected almost 300 people since August, sending dozens to the hospital. Investigators have narrowed the search to a Georgia plant making Peter Pan and Great Value brands.
