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A Taste of Native American Food Traditions

NPR's Michele Norris talks with Fernando and Marlene Divina about their new cookbook, Foods of the Americas, which explores the recipes and traditions of Indian culture in North, Central and South America. The book was published in association with the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.

A Taste of Native American Food Traditions

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A Thanksgiving How-To

Thanksgiving at 'America's Test Kitchen'

Stressing out about what the in-laws will think of your Thanksgiving turkey? NPR's Renee Montagne visits Chris Kimball at the PBS show America's Test Kitchen to get tips on how to cook the perfect bird or rescue a not-so-perfect one.

Thanksgiving at 'America's Test Kitchen'

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Giving Thanks: Best Meals Remembered

For many families on Thanksgiving, a quiet moment of reflection is followed by drumsticks, thighs and breasts; stuffing, cranberry relish, an assortment of sides, all covered with gravy -- not to mention the parade of sweets and pies to follow. But every year it's pretty much the same menu. What's your best meal and why?

Giving Thanks: Best Meals Remembered

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National

Visiting the DeKalb Farmers' Market

DeKalb Farmers' Market, a sprawling warehouse outside Atlanta that sells food from every part of the world, has one owner who pairs up his vast international staff in a way he thinks helps them do their best work. NPR's Ari Shapiro reports.

Visiting the DeKalb Farmers' Market

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Sports

Discussion Heats up over Proposed Jets Stadium

In New York City debate continues about a proposal to build a new stadium for the New York Jets on the West Side of Manhattan. The conversation involves sports, politics and waterfront real estate -- a volatile mix. From member station WNYC, Andrea Bernstein reports.

Discussion Heats up over Proposed Jets Stadium

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Slow Going: Rolling Back the Tide of Processed Food

The slow food movement started in Italy in response to industrial farming almost two decades ago. Thousands of organic farmers from around the world have signed-up to promote health, local cuisine and flavor. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports.

Slow Going: Rolling Back the Tide of Processed Food

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Children's Health

A Sticky Dilemma: Lead in Mexican Candies

Health officials are urging a crackdown on candies and snacks imported from Mexico because many brands are contaminated by trace levels of lead. But the ban might prove difficult to enforce, because kids love the tart-hot-sweet flavors of Mexican snacks, and street vendors are difficult to regulate.

A Sticky Dilemma: Lead in Mexican Candies

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Recipes: Alternatives to Turkey on Thanksgiving

NPR's Melissa Block talks with Mark Bittman, author of "How to Cook Everything" and The New York Times food column "The Minimalist," about alternatives to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner. His suggestions range from leg of lamb to salmon.

Recipes: Alternatives to Turkey on Thanksgiving

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Wine Tasting Takes a High-Tech Turn

Most winemakers use very sophisticated technology, but they don't like to talk about it. But a wine retailer in San Francisco is putting high tech up front as a way to sell wine by the ounce. NPR's John McChesney reports.

Wine Tasting Takes a High-Tech Turn

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Oysters, a Thanksgiving Tradition Across the Miles

Essayist Bonny Wolf grew up in the Midwest, where it wasn't always easy to find oysters for Thanksgiving. She tries to eat them every chance she gets, holiday dinner or not.

Oysters, a Thanksgiving Tradition Across the Miles

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