Food

Plant Inspection Sheds Light On Pistachio Scare

March 31, 2009 • The salmonella scare that prompted a blanket federal warning against eating pistachios may have erupted because contaminated raw nuts got mixed with roasted nuts during processing, the company at the center of the nationwide recall said Tuesday.

National

In Fixing Potholes, KFC Thinks Outside The Box

March 26, 2009 • KFC has agreed to fill 350 potholes in Louisville, Ky., and in exchange it will be allowed to stamp them with a chalk stencil that reads, "Re-freshed by KFC." Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson says KFC's $3,000 will fix 350 potholes in the city.

Kitchen Window

Not Your Grandmother's Seder

March 25, 2009 • There is no more-ritualized meal in Jewish tradition than the Passover Seder, the sumptuous meal commemorating the exodus from Egypt. In fact, Seder means "order." Bringing a contemporary palate to a 5,000-year-old celebration, however, calls for some adjustment — like matzo ball soup with Thai flavors.

Tweeting Food Truck Draws L.A.'s Hungry Crowds

March 23, 2009 • The hottest place to eat in Los Angeles right now serves food out of a truck and owes a large part of its success to Twitter. Kogi serves a unique combination of Mexican and Korean food on its menu. It's a variation of the taco trucks that have long been popular on the streets of L.A.

From Our Listeners

Last Chance To Submit Your Garlic Recipes

March 22, 2009 • Easter is the season for green garlic, and Weekend Edition has launched a competition to find the perfect Easter garlic recipe. There is only one day left for listeners to submit their tasty ideas. California garlic-farmer Chester Aaron will pick his top three, which will be tried and tested by a panel of chefs and food writers.

No Need To Knead: A Simple Way To Bake Bread

March 22, 2009 • A new cookbook promises to take the ache out of baking. Nancy Baggett, the author of Kneadlessly Simple: Fabulous, Fuss-Free, No-Knead Breads, shares the secrets of no-knead baking from her kitchen in the Washington, D.C., area.

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Hidden Kitchens: The Kitchen Sisters

Stubb Stubblefield: Archangel Of Barbecue

March 20, 2009 • C.B. "Stubb" Stubblefield had a mission to feed the world, especially those who sang in it. He generously fed and supported both black and white musicians, creating community and breaking barriers.

Kitchen Window

Taking On The Whole Fish

March 18, 2009 • Many Americans aren't used to the sight of a head and tail on the table, but food writer Patricia Tanumihardja, who grew up in an Indonesian-Chinese family, says fish cooked on the bone is much more tasteful — and less wasteful.

Business

Duarte's Tavern: A Family Tradition For 115 Years

March 18, 2009 • For decades, the Duarte family of Pescadero, Calif., has served pie and fish stew for a crowd of fervently loyal customers. The family business got its start in 1894, when a Portuguese immigrant named Frank Duarte bought the tavern and the land around it for $12 in gold.

Duarte's Crab Cioppino

March 17, 2009 • Try a recipe for fish stew, from Duarte's Tavern, a restaurant run by the same family for 115 years.

Redux: German Eatery Caters To Anorexics

March 16, 2009 • A restaurant in Berlin, Germany opened to cater to anorexics. It's called Sehnsucht, which is German for "longing." The owner touts the eatery as a great way to meet others who share similar eating disorders. This story first aired on Jan. 11, 2005.

Forget The Pub, Brew Your Own

March 15, 2009 • This Tuesday is St. Patrick's Day, and Irish bars all across the land will be overflowing with people who may or not be Irish, all looking to celebrate with a hearty pint of brew. For years, NPR's Rob Sachs has joined in this annual celebration, but this time around, he's decided to go a different route and enjoy a beer at home — made at home.

From Our Listeners

Send Your Recipes For Easter Garlic

March 15, 2009 • Easter is the season for green garlic, and Weekend Edition has a competition to find the perfect Easter garlic recipe.

World

It Takes More Dough To Buy Russian Bread

March 13, 2009 • Bread has a major place in Russian culture. It's more than just a staple. In Russia's turbulent history it's often been the only thing that's kept people alive. Now this delicious part of Russian life is under threat.

Planet Money

Sweet Memories Of A Snack Food Financial Scheme

March 13, 2009 • Back in 1980, when Josh Bearman was in third grade, he started a snack food con game. With the promise of a huge cake, he lured his classmates into surrendering their Rice Krispies treats and other prized snacks. The scenario mirrors many current financial scandals.