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NPR News: Galentine's Day: Celebrating Women, Waffles, And, OK, More Waffles
Galentine's Day: Celebrating Women, Waffles, And, OK, More Waffles
Monday's the day to celebrate the best unofficial holiday made just for women: Galentine's Day. And for that, we thank our lady of Parks and Recreation, Leslie Knope.
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Monday's the day to celebrate the best unofficial holiday made just for women: Galentine's Day. And for that, we thank our lady of Parks and Recreation, Leslie Knope.
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NPR News: Cheap Eats, Cheap Labor: The Hidden Human Costs Of Those Lists
Cheap Eats, Cheap Labor: The Hidden Human Costs Of Those Lists
Those all-too-common lists of cheap places to eat are part of a broader restaurant culture that devalues immigrant labor and ignores the consequences, says commentator and restaurateur Diep Tran.
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Those all-too-common lists of cheap places to eat are part of a broader restaurant culture that devalues immigrant labor and ignores the consequences, says commentator and restaurateur Diep Tran.
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Saturday, February 11, 2017
NPR News: Saving The Planet, One Burger At A Time: This Juicy Patty Is Meat-Free
Saving The Planet, One Burger At A Time: This Juicy Patty Is Meat-Free
Pat Brown was a renowned biomedical researcher. But he left that to tackle what he saw as the biggest problem facing Earth: animal agriculture. His solution: a veggie burger so beef-like it bleeds.
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Pat Brown was a renowned biomedical researcher. But he left that to tackle what he saw as the biggest problem facing Earth: animal agriculture. His solution: a veggie burger so beef-like it bleeds.
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Friday, February 10, 2017
NPR News: Frederick Douglass On How Slave Owners Used Food As A Weapon Of Control
Frederick Douglass On How Slave Owners Used Food As A Weapon Of Control
Hunger was Douglass' constant companion as a boy. As a young man, he escaped slavery and became a heroic abolitionist who revealed how food was a key tool in the immoral mechanics of slavery.
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Hunger was Douglass' constant companion as a boy. As a young man, he escaped slavery and became a heroic abolitionist who revealed how food was a key tool in the immoral mechanics of slavery.
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NPR News: 1,000 Years Ago, Corn Made This Society Big. Then, A Changing Climate Destroyed Them
1,000 Years Ago, Corn Made This Society Big. Then, A Changing Climate Destroyed Them
The Mississippian American Indian culture rose to power after 900 A.D. by farming corn. Now, new evidence suggests a dramatic change in climate might have led to the culture's collapse in the 1300s.
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The Mississippian American Indian culture rose to power after 900 A.D. by farming corn. Now, new evidence suggests a dramatic change in climate might have led to the culture's collapse in the 1300s.
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Thursday, February 9, 2017
NPR News: A Forgotten Group Of Grains Might Help Indian Farmers – And Improve Diets, Too
A Forgotten Group Of Grains Might Help Indian Farmers – And Improve Diets, Too
Once a staple in India, millets have fallen out of fashion in recent years. Now, faced with water shortages, one Indian state is re-introducing these drought tolerant cereals to people's diets.
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Once a staple in India, millets have fallen out of fashion in recent years. Now, faced with water shortages, one Indian state is re-introducing these drought tolerant cereals to people's diets.
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NPR News: In Studying Sick Fish, Scientists Trace History Of Fevers
In Studying Sick Fish, Scientists Trace History Of Fevers
Carp are a major food source, but they've been plagued by viruses. Scientists now say they have a simple solution. And along the way, they hit on an ancient commonality between fish and people.
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Carp are a major food source, but they've been plagued by viruses. Scientists now say they have a simple solution. And along the way, they hit on an ancient commonality between fish and people.
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NPR News: When Man's Best Friend Is The Worst At Truffle Hunting
When Man's Best Friend Is The Worst At Truffle Hunting
Truffles are a culinary delicacy that sell for big bucks — and some dogs have long been bred specifically to sniff them out. But could any old dog be trained to pick up this lucrative new trick?
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Truffles are a culinary delicacy that sell for big bucks — and some dogs have long been bred specifically to sniff them out. But could any old dog be trained to pick up this lucrative new trick?
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Wednesday, February 8, 2017
NPR News: Amid Travel Ban Debate, Chefs And Food Brands Take a Stand On Immigration
Amid Travel Ban Debate, Chefs And Food Brands Take a Stand On Immigration
From pledges to hire refugees to fundraisers for the ACLU, food businesses large and small are getting vocal about their support for immigrants in the wake of President Trump's new policies.
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From pledges to hire refugees to fundraisers for the ACLU, food businesses large and small are getting vocal about their support for immigrants in the wake of President Trump's new policies.
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NPR News: Ketchup In The Fridge Or The Pantry? It's A Cold War
Ketchup In The Fridge Or The Pantry? It's A Cold War
By refrigerating some of its ketchup, the British grocer ASDA just wanted to "give everyone what they want." Instead, it stoked the flames of a long-simmering argument: where to keep the ketchup.
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By refrigerating some of its ketchup, the British grocer ASDA just wanted to "give everyone what they want." Instead, it stoked the flames of a long-simmering argument: where to keep the ketchup.
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NPR News: Don't Call It Wheat: An Environmentally Friendly Grain Takes Root
Don't Call It Wheat: An Environmentally Friendly Grain Takes Root
Researchers have developed a new wheat-like species called Salish Blue that grows back year after year, which not only cuts down on work for farmers, but helps prevent erosion and agricultural waste.
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Researchers have developed a new wheat-like species called Salish Blue that grows back year after year, which not only cuts down on work for farmers, but helps prevent erosion and agricultural waste.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2017
NPR News: It Was The Best Of Fries, It Was The Worst Of Fries: Charles Dickens, Food Scribe
It Was The Best Of Fries, It Was The Worst Of Fries: Charles Dickens, Food Scribe
Charles Dickens, born Feb. 7, 1812, was likely inspired by his own hunger to write some of the finest descriptions of Victorian food and cooking that have ever been recorded in literature.
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Charles Dickens, born Feb. 7, 1812, was likely inspired by his own hunger to write some of the finest descriptions of Victorian food and cooking that have ever been recorded in literature.
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NPR News: Scientists Get Down And Dirty With DNA To Track Wild Pigs
Scientists Get Down And Dirty With DNA To Track Wild Pigs
Wild hogs inflict $1.5 billion in damage on U.S. property each year. But biologists can now track the elusive animals via tiny bits of DNA the swine leave behind in puddles and ponds.
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Wild hogs inflict $1.5 billion in damage on U.S. property each year. But biologists can now track the elusive animals via tiny bits of DNA the swine leave behind in puddles and ponds.
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Monday, February 6, 2017
NPR News: This Detroit Pop-Up Dinner Series Protests Trump's Travel Ban One Dish At A Time
This Detroit Pop-Up Dinner Series Protests Trump's Travel Ban One Dish At A Time
Peace Meal Kitchen began as a way to use food to dispel misconceptions about Iran, an oft-misunderstood region. In the wake of new immigration restrictions, its mission has morphed.
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Peace Meal Kitchen began as a way to use food to dispel misconceptions about Iran, an oft-misunderstood region. In the wake of new immigration restrictions, its mission has morphed.
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NPR News: Are We Eating Our Fleece Jackets? Microfibers Are Migrating Into Field And Food
Are We Eating Our Fleece Jackets? Microfibers Are Migrating Into Field And Food
Fleece jackets and pullovers have transformed our experience of the outdoors. But the little, tiny synthetic fibers that fleece is made of could also be ending up in our diets.
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Fleece jackets and pullovers have transformed our experience of the outdoors. But the little, tiny synthetic fibers that fleece is made of could also be ending up in our diets.
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Saturday, February 4, 2017
NPR News: Chasing A Dream Built On Dairy, This Emperor Of Milk Came Home
Chasing A Dream Built On Dairy, This Emperor Of Milk Came Home
For one of the biggest and most successful dairymen in America, success was based in part on crossing cultural boundaries. Now, he has returned home to continue building his empire of milk.
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For one of the biggest and most successful dairymen in America, success was based in part on crossing cultural boundaries. Now, he has returned home to continue building his empire of milk.
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Friday, February 3, 2017
NPR News: Budweiser's Super Bowl Ad About Immigration Reverberates In More Ways Than One
Budweiser's Super Bowl Ad About Immigration Reverberates In More Ways Than One
There's lots of factual errors in Bud's new ad about its founder. But it gets one thing right: the hostility toward new immigrants – an issue that reverberates just as much today as it did back then.
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There's lots of factual errors in Bud's new ad about its founder. But it gets one thing right: the hostility toward new immigrants – an issue that reverberates just as much today as it did back then.
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NPR News: Mayans Have Farmed The Same Way For Millennia. Climate Change Means They Can't
Mayans Have Farmed The Same Way For Millennia. Climate Change Means They Can't
Climate change has brought erratic rainfall and poor harvests to Mexico's Yucatán peninsula, forcing local Mayan farmers to modernize their centuries-old farming practices.
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Climate change has brought erratic rainfall and poor harvests to Mexico's Yucatán peninsula, forcing local Mayan farmers to modernize their centuries-old farming practices.
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NPR News: Let This Spirit Moo-ve You: Make Way For The World's First Milk Vodka
Let This Spirit Moo-ve You: Make Way For The World's First Milk Vodka
A dairy farmer in Dorset, England, is distilling the sweet, high-fat milk of cows into a creamy and versatile beverage that is attracting the attention of both consumers and industry experts.
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A dairy farmer in Dorset, England, is distilling the sweet, high-fat milk of cows into a creamy and versatile beverage that is attracting the attention of both consumers and industry experts.
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
NPR News: New York City Bodegas Strike In Protest Of Trump's Travel Ban
New York City Bodegas Strike In Protest Of Trump's Travel Ban
Yemeni-owned shops shut their doors for eight hours across the five boroughs. Organizers say many owners were personally affected by the ban on travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations.
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Yemeni-owned shops shut their doors for eight hours across the five boroughs. Organizers say many owners were personally affected by the ban on travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations.
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NPR News: The Long, Slow Trek To Get Americans To Eat Camel Meat
The Long, Slow Trek To Get Americans To Eat Camel Meat
In Somalia, camels are prized for their nutritious milk and meat. In Australia, they're environmental pests. So more Somali-American chefs are offering meat sourced from the Outback on their menus.
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In Somalia, camels are prized for their nutritious milk and meat. In Australia, they're environmental pests. So more Somali-American chefs are offering meat sourced from the Outback on their menus.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
NPR News: Why The Arctic Apple Means You May Be Seeing More GMOs At The Store
Why The Arctic Apple Means You May Be Seeing More GMOs At The Store
The fruit is one of the first GMOs to be marketed directly to consumers, not at farmers. It's headed to test markets this month. And it's a sign of how the science of genetic engineering is evolving.
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The fruit is one of the first GMOs to be marketed directly to consumers, not at farmers. It's headed to test markets this month. And it's a sign of how the science of genetic engineering is evolving.
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NPR News: Bunny Chow: South Africa's Sweet-Sounding Dish Has A Not-So-Sweet Past
Bunny Chow: South Africa's Sweet-Sounding Dish Has A Not-So-Sweet Past
The country's street-food staple is a fusion meal that has nothing to do with rabbits, and everything to do with the rise of immigrant Indian workers in the 19th century and the era of apartheid.
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The country's street-food staple is a fusion meal that has nothing to do with rabbits, and everything to do with the rise of immigrant Indian workers in the 19th century and the era of apartheid.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
NPR News: With Meals Made Of Gold, Chefs Certainly Know How To Feed The Ego
With Meals Made Of Gold, Chefs Certainly Know How To Feed The Ego
Gold is tasteless, odorless and has zero nutritional value, but it's appearing in everything from hamburgers to $1,000 sundaes. Much of it amounts to publicity stunts, though sometimes it's pure art.
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Gold is tasteless, odorless and has zero nutritional value, but it's appearing in everything from hamburgers to $1,000 sundaes. Much of it amounts to publicity stunts, though sometimes it's pure art.
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NPR News: Fact Or Fiction? Even When It Comes To Food, It's Hard To Tell With Rasputin
Fact Or Fiction? Even When It Comes To Food, It's Hard To Tell With Rasputin
Worshipful female followers fought for the Mad Monk's leftover bread crusts. His infamous sweet tooth led to his death. Or did it? A century later, rumors about Russia's czarina whisperer still swirl.
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Worshipful female followers fought for the Mad Monk's leftover bread crusts. His infamous sweet tooth led to his death. Or did it? A century later, rumors about Russia's czarina whisperer still swirl.
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Monday, January 30, 2017
NPR News: Save The Monkeys, Save The Trees, Sell The Chocolate
Save The Monkeys, Save The Trees, Sell The Chocolate
An enterprise-minded ecologist from England is helping endangered brown-headed spider monkeys in Ecuador by connecting their preservation to high-end chocolate.
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An enterprise-minded ecologist from England is helping endangered brown-headed spider monkeys in Ecuador by connecting their preservation to high-end chocolate.
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NPR News: A Sip Of History: The Hidden Wine Cellars Under The Brooklyn Bridge
A Sip Of History: The Hidden Wine Cellars Under The Brooklyn Bridge
The cool, dark caverns were a perfect place to store even the most delicate wines — and the income they generated helped offset construction costs of the massive 19th-century engineering project.
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The cool, dark caverns were a perfect place to store even the most delicate wines — and the income they generated helped offset construction costs of the massive 19th-century engineering project.
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
NPR News: Can New DNA Science Help Keep Our Fish Safe?
Can New DNA Science Help Keep Our Fish Safe?
Scientists are experimenting with species' environmental DNA to find out how far and how fast it travels in streams. The technology is starting to revolutionize how we protect native animals.
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Scientists are experimenting with species' environmental DNA to find out how far and how fast it travels in streams. The technology is starting to revolutionize how we protect native animals.
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Saturday, January 28, 2017
NPR News: Mississippi Masala: How A Native Of India Became A Southern Cooking Star
Mississippi Masala: How A Native Of India Became A Southern Cooking Star
Food has always been a big part of Southern identity. These days, one of the region's best chefs is Vish Bhatt, a man born 9,000 miles away. And his Indian-inflected cuisine reflects a changing South.
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Food has always been a big part of Southern identity. These days, one of the region's best chefs is Vish Bhatt, a man born 9,000 miles away. And his Indian-inflected cuisine reflects a changing South.
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NPR News: Celebrating Lunar New Year With The Woman Who Changed Chinese Food In The U.S.
Celebrating Lunar New Year With The Woman Who Changed Chinese Food In The U.S.
Many Chinese-Americans are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year Saturday. We'll meet the 97-year-old who helped revolutionize Chinese food in America and find out how she's celebrating.
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Many Chinese-Americans are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year Saturday. We'll meet the 97-year-old who helped revolutionize Chinese food in America and find out how she's celebrating.
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Friday, January 27, 2017
NPR News: U.S. Wins Bocuse D'Or Cooking Competition For The First Time
U.S. Wins Bocuse D'Or Cooking Competition For The First Time
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Mathew Peters, the head chef for the U.S. team for the prestigious Bocuse d'Or competition. They were the first Americans to win the competition in the 30-year history of the contest.
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NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Mathew Peters, the head chef for the U.S. team for the prestigious Bocuse d'Or competition. They were the first Americans to win the competition in the 30-year history of the contest.
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NPR News: Milk Producers Pay Back Millions In Price-Fixing Settlement
Milk Producers Pay Back Millions In Price-Fixing Settlement
Between 2003 and 2010, a dairy industry group paid farmers to get out of the dairy game. They were trying to raise milk prices, but it meant slaughtering a lot of cows. An animal rights group was not happy, so they decided to sue on behalf of milk consumers. Now, if you bought milk in some states since 2003, you might be eligible for a payout.
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Between 2003 and 2010, a dairy industry group paid farmers to get out of the dairy game. They were trying to raise milk prices, but it meant slaughtering a lot of cows. An animal rights group was not happy, so they decided to sue on behalf of milk consumers. Now, if you bought milk in some states since 2003, you might be eligible for a payout.
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NPR News: Syria Supper Club: Reaching Out to Refugees, One Dinner at a Time
Syria Supper Club: Reaching Out to Refugees, One Dinner at a Time
In New Jersey, Muslim refugees join groups of mostly Jewish Americans to hold informal dinner parties that are part fundraiser, part bridge-builder.
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In New Jersey, Muslim refugees join groups of mostly Jewish Americans to hold informal dinner parties that are part fundraiser, part bridge-builder.
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
NPR News: For The First Time, U.S. Wins Elite Bocuse D'Or Culinary Competition
For The First Time, U.S. Wins Elite Bocuse D'Or Culinary Competition
The competition pits 24 chefs against each other and is billed as the "most demanding and prestigious reward in world gastronomy," started by legendary French chef Paul Bocuse.
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The competition pits 24 chefs against each other and is billed as the "most demanding and prestigious reward in world gastronomy," started by legendary French chef Paul Bocuse.
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NPR News: Trump's Labor Pick Faces Slew Of Legal Complaints From Fast-Food Workers
Trump's Labor Pick Faces Slew Of Legal Complaints From Fast-Food Workers
Andrew Puzder runs the empire behind Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. So far, 33 current and ex-employees have alleged wage theft, harassment and discrimination at his company. The industry stands by its man.
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Andrew Puzder runs the empire behind Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. So far, 33 current and ex-employees have alleged wage theft, harassment and discrimination at his company. The industry stands by its man.
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NPR News: Sri Lanka's 'Kithul' Palm Syrup: An Ancient Sweetener In Need Of Saving
Sri Lanka's 'Kithul' Palm Syrup: An Ancient Sweetener In Need Of Saving
Sri Lanka's most popular sweetener is disappearing, due to the destruction of rainforests, inconsistent yields, intensive labor and a fading workforce. And turning the tide isn't going to be easy.
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Sri Lanka's most popular sweetener is disappearing, due to the destruction of rainforests, inconsistent yields, intensive labor and a fading workforce. And turning the tide isn't going to be easy.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
NPR News: If These Trees Don't Get Time To Chill, Farmers Will Be Out On A Limb
If These Trees Don't Get Time To Chill, Farmers Will Be Out On A Limb
Tree crops like pistachios, peaches and almonds need a certain amount of cold weather every year. But scientists say that California's climate may become too warm for them to grow there.
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Tree crops like pistachios, peaches and almonds need a certain amount of cold weather every year. But scientists say that California's climate may become too warm for them to grow there.
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NPR News: These Monks Have A Calling: Making Fresh Italian Cheese ... In India
These Monks Have A Calling: Making Fresh Italian Cheese ... In India
Cheese is gaining popularity in this South Asian country, but it is mostly imported and expensive. An Indian-based monastery with Italian roots is trying to change that — by making it themselves.
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Cheese is gaining popularity in this South Asian country, but it is mostly imported and expensive. An Indian-based monastery with Italian roots is trying to change that — by making it themselves.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
NPR News: Spain's 'Robin Hood Restaurant' Charges The Rich And Feeds The Poor
Spain's 'Robin Hood Restaurant' Charges The Rich And Feeds The Poor
As the country reels from its financial crisis, a new restaurant, run by a Catholic priest, lets paying daytime customers foot the dinner bill for homeless people to dine with dignity — and style.
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As the country reels from its financial crisis, a new restaurant, run by a Catholic priest, lets paying daytime customers foot the dinner bill for homeless people to dine with dignity — and style.
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NPR News: 'Speed Dating' For Farmers And Chefs: ISO A Perfect Local-Food Match
'Speed Dating' For Farmers And Chefs: ISO A Perfect Local-Food Match
Farmers are shy; chefs are ferocious. But they need each other to put local food on restaurant tables. A "speed-dating" event in Washington, D.C. matches farmers with chefs, aided by free beer.
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Farmers are shy; chefs are ferocious. But they need each other to put local food on restaurant tables. A "speed-dating" event in Washington, D.C. matches farmers with chefs, aided by free beer.
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Monday, January 23, 2017
NPR News: A Chocolate Candy Aims To Make The World Think About Hunger
A Chocolate Candy Aims To Make The World Think About Hunger
Three master chefs created a special candy 'to raise awareness on food waste and hunger' and served it at Davos, where the intellectual elite meet to ponder the world's problems.
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Three master chefs created a special candy 'to raise awareness on food waste and hunger' and served it at Davos, where the intellectual elite meet to ponder the world's problems.
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NPR News: Farm Of The Future: What Grows In Las Vegas Stays In Las Vegas
Farm Of The Future: What Grows In Las Vegas Stays In Las Vegas
Crops like radishes, jicama and cilantro will soon be grown close to the Strip, so restaurants will have immediate access to fresh ingredients, instead of having to wait for trucks from California.
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Crops like radishes, jicama and cilantro will soon be grown close to the Strip, so restaurants will have immediate access to fresh ingredients, instead of having to wait for trucks from California.
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Saturday, January 21, 2017
NPR News: Will Trump's Tough Talk On Immigration Cause A Labor Shortage?
Will Trump's Tough Talk On Immigration Cause A Labor Shortage?
In California, agriculture depends on immigrant labor. As Trump takes office, those involved in the state's huge farming industry are wondering how his hard-line stance will affect them.
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In California, agriculture depends on immigrant labor. As Trump takes office, those involved in the state's huge farming industry are wondering how his hard-line stance will affect them.
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Friday, January 20, 2017
NPR News: Trump's Pick To Lead USDA Heads To Washington With Some Political Baggage
Trump's Pick To Lead USDA Heads To Washington With Some Political Baggage
Sonny Perdue, who's been named to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has held many political offices in his home state of Georgia. Farmers liked him. Environmentalists, not so much.
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Sonny Perdue, who's been named to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has held many political offices in his home state of Georgia. Farmers liked him. Environmentalists, not so much.
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Thursday, January 19, 2017
NPR News: FDA Issues New Seafood Advice For Moms-To-Be. Not Everyone Is Thrilled
FDA Issues New Seafood Advice For Moms-To-Be. Not Everyone Is Thrilled
Concerns about mercury contamination have led many pregnant women to under-consume seafood. So the FDA issued a new chart explaining what to eat and what to avoid. But critics say it muddles matters.
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Concerns about mercury contamination have led many pregnant women to under-consume seafood. So the FDA issued a new chart explaining what to eat and what to avoid. But critics say it muddles matters.
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NPR News: Are There More Than Five Basic Tastes?
Are There More Than Five Basic Tastes?
Scientists have long believed we have just five tastes - salty, sweet, bitter, sour and umami (or savory). Geneticist Nicole Garneau argues we might be able to taste a sixth — fat.
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Scientists have long believed we have just five tastes - salty, sweet, bitter, sour and umami (or savory). Geneticist Nicole Garneau argues we might be able to taste a sixth — fat.
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NPR News: Why America Is Growing The Most Sweet Potatoes Since WWII
Why America Is Growing The Most Sweet Potatoes Since WWII
These sugary spuds are cheap and easy to grow, but the rise of postwar industrialization and processed foods made them less popular. Now, fad diets and trendy restaurants have sparked a renaissance.
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These sugary spuds are cheap and easy to grow, but the rise of postwar industrialization and processed foods made them less popular. Now, fad diets and trendy restaurants have sparked a renaissance.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2017
NPR News: Organic Chickens Get More Room To Roam
Organic Chickens Get More Room To Roam
New rules for organic farming will require farmers to give chickens more pasture. Some of the biggest organic egg producers will have to change their practices, or stop calling their eggs organic.
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New rules for organic farming will require farmers to give chickens more pasture. Some of the biggest organic egg producers will have to change their practices, or stop calling their eggs organic.
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NPR News: Not Just A Crock: The Viral Word-Of-Mouth Success Of Instant Pot
Not Just A Crock: The Viral Word-Of-Mouth Success Of Instant Pot
Launched in 2010, the multifunction cooker became a sleeper hit last year. That's when its maker harnessed the enthusiasm of owners – self-dubbed "addicts" – to spread the word online.
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Launched in 2010, the multifunction cooker became a sleeper hit last year. That's when its maker harnessed the enthusiasm of owners – self-dubbed "addicts" – to spread the word online.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
NPR News: Chamoy Is Mexico's Flavor Fiesta Condiment, Courtesy Of China
Chamoy Is Mexico's Flavor Fiesta Condiment, Courtesy Of China
Fruity, sweet, spicy and salty all at once, this frenzied treat for your taste buds takes many forms — from sauces to seasonings to candy. And its journey from Asia to Mexico took hundreds of years.
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Fruity, sweet, spicy and salty all at once, this frenzied treat for your taste buds takes many forms — from sauces to seasonings to candy. And its journey from Asia to Mexico took hundreds of years.
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NPR News: Food as Medicine: It's Not Just a Fringe Idea Anymore
Food as Medicine: It's Not Just a Fringe Idea Anymore
Treating people through nutrition is not a new idea, but it's making new inroads as more medical professionals make meals a formal part of care, rather than relying solely on medications.
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Treating people through nutrition is not a new idea, but it's making new inroads as more medical professionals make meals a formal part of care, rather than relying solely on medications.
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Monday, January 16, 2017
NPR News: How Chickens Shifted From Sacred To Diet Staple
How Chickens Shifted From Sacred To Diet Staple
For the last three years, researchers in the United Kingdom have been studying the lowly chicken, and they say there's much more to the ubiquitous bird than many people realize.
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For the last three years, researchers in the United Kingdom have been studying the lowly chicken, and they say there's much more to the ubiquitous bird than many people realize.
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Sunday, January 15, 2017
NPR News: Bountiful Beach Buffet: Fresh Seaweed Is Making Waves Among Foragers
Bountiful Beach Buffet: Fresh Seaweed Is Making Waves Among Foragers
Ocean algae is plentiful and grows rapidly, and most of it is safe to eat. People have been harvesting seaweed for thousands of years, but now it's become so popular, you can even take a class.
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Ocean algae is plentiful and grows rapidly, and most of it is safe to eat. People have been harvesting seaweed for thousands of years, but now it's become so popular, you can even take a class.
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Saturday, January 14, 2017
NPR News: For People With Developmental Disabilities, Food Work Means More Self Reliance
For People With Developmental Disabilities, Food Work Means More Self Reliance
Finding a job and building a life of their own can be a monumental challenge for people with developmental disabilities. But food work can be a good fit for many of them.
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Finding a job and building a life of their own can be a monumental challenge for people with developmental disabilities. But food work can be a good fit for many of them.
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Friday, January 13, 2017
NPR News: Ring In 'Lemony Snicket' On Netflix With A Series Of Unfortunate Recipes
Ring In 'Lemony Snicket' On Netflix With A Series Of Unfortunate Recipes
In the children's books, food is practically a supporting character. So why not welcome the poor Baudelaire orphans with a delightfully miserable repast while binge-watching the new show?
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In the children's books, food is practically a supporting character. So why not welcome the poor Baudelaire orphans with a delightfully miserable repast while binge-watching the new show?
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Thursday, January 12, 2017
NPR News: This Food Critic Will Take The Taco. Again. And Again. And Again.
This Food Critic Will Take The Taco. Again. And Again. And Again.
Mike Sutter is eating at a different San Antonio taqueria every day of 2017 for his "365 Days of Tacos" project. And he's discovering a lot about the city's culture in the process.
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Mike Sutter is eating at a different San Antonio taqueria every day of 2017 for his "365 Days of Tacos" project. And he's discovering a lot about the city's culture in the process.
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NPR News: '365 Days Of Tacos' Highlights A Staple Of San Antonio Culture
'365 Days Of Tacos' Highlights A Staple Of San Antonio Culture
It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Mike Sutter, food critic for the San Antonio Express-News, about his "365 Days of Tacos" series where he reports on a different taco joint every day for a year. So far, he's found that tacos have become a staple of the city and culture.
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It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Mike Sutter, food critic for the San Antonio Express-News, about his "365 Days of Tacos" series where he reports on a different taco joint every day for a year. So far, he's found that tacos have become a staple of the city and culture.
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NPR News: As Rains Soak California, Farmers Test How To Store Water Underground
As Rains Soak California, Farmers Test How To Store Water Underground
After years of drought, California is getting drenched with rains. Some scientists and farmers are testing a way to capture that water by filling the state's depleted groundwater aquifers.
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After years of drought, California is getting drenched with rains. Some scientists and farmers are testing a way to capture that water by filling the state's depleted groundwater aquifers.
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NPR News: How A Destitute, Abandoned Parisian Boy Became The First Celebrity Chef
How A Destitute, Abandoned Parisian Boy Became The First Celebrity Chef
Marie-Antoine Carême died 184 years ago today. But in his short lifetime, he would forever revolutionize French haute cuisine and gain worldwide fame. Some of his concepts are still in use.
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Marie-Antoine Carême died 184 years ago today. But in his short lifetime, he would forever revolutionize French haute cuisine and gain worldwide fame. Some of his concepts are still in use.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017
NPR News: Why Going Organic Just Got Easier For Farmers
Why Going Organic Just Got Easier For Farmers
Farmers have to follow organic rules for three years before they can sell their food as certified organic. That transition period can mean much lower profits. But a new certification may change that.
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Farmers have to follow organic rules for three years before they can sell their food as certified organic. That transition period can mean much lower profits. But a new certification may change that.
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NPR News: As Big Milk Moves In, Family-Owned U.S. Dairy Farms Rapidly Fold
As Big Milk Moves In, Family-Owned U.S. Dairy Farms Rapidly Fold
Large-scale dairy farms are more lucrative, and national milk production has actually increased. But small farmers like David Fuller, who is auctioning off his last herd, see their way of life dying.
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Large-scale dairy farms are more lucrative, and national milk production has actually increased. But small farmers like David Fuller, who is auctioning off his last herd, see their way of life dying.
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NPR News: A New Type Of Food Pantry Is Sprouting In Yards Across America
A New Type Of Food Pantry Is Sprouting In Yards Across America
Similar to "little free library" boxes that are filled with free books, these "blessing boxes" are stocked with food and toiletries for people in need to take — anonymously and whenever they want.
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Similar to "little free library" boxes that are filled with free books, these "blessing boxes" are stocked with food and toiletries for people in need to take — anonymously and whenever they want.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2017
NPR News: 52 Million-Year-Old Tomatillo Fossil Rewrites Veggie History
52 Million-Year-Old Tomatillo Fossil Rewrites Veggie History
Potatoes, tomatoes and bell peppers belong to the nightshade family. A newly discovered fossil in Patagonia suggests that family started much earlier than believed, perhaps when dinosaurs roamed.
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Potatoes, tomatoes and bell peppers belong to the nightshade family. A newly discovered fossil in Patagonia suggests that family started much earlier than believed, perhaps when dinosaurs roamed.
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NPR News: Warmer Oceans Could Boost The Toxins In Your Shellfish Dinner
Warmer Oceans Could Boost The Toxins In Your Shellfish Dinner
A new study finds a link between warming waters and a dangerous neurotoxin that builds up in species like Dungeness crab, clams and mussels — and harms us if we eat them.
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A new study finds a link between warming waters and a dangerous neurotoxin that builds up in species like Dungeness crab, clams and mussels — and harms us if we eat them.
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Monday, January 9, 2017
NPR News: As Venezuelans Go Hungry, The Military Is Trafficking In Food
As Venezuelans Go Hungry, The Military Is Trafficking In Food
Venture into the black markets and you'll find foods unavailable in the cheaper state-run grocery stores. The military isn't just running the markets — it's getting rich off them, an AP probe finds.
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Venture into the black markets and you'll find foods unavailable in the cheaper state-run grocery stores. The military isn't just running the markets — it's getting rich off them, an AP probe finds.
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NPR News: Bears Ears Monument Is A Win For Tribal Food Sovereignty. Will Trump Undo It?
Bears Ears Monument Is A Win For Tribal Food Sovereignty. Will Trump Undo It?
The newly created monument preserves 1.3 million acres in Utah where natives have foraged for millennia. But critics who point to the land's energy extraction potential want the designation undone.
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The newly created monument preserves 1.3 million acres in Utah where natives have foraged for millennia. But critics who point to the land's energy extraction potential want the designation undone.
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NPR News: Pining For A Cozy Winter Drink? Try An Evergreen Liqueur
Pining For A Cozy Winter Drink? Try An Evergreen Liqueur
In Europe, pine-flavored spirits are a staple at ski lodges, but the idea has been slow to catch on in the U.S. As more American distilleries experiment with trees, however, that is changing.
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In Europe, pine-flavored spirits are a staple at ski lodges, but the idea has been slow to catch on in the U.S. As more American distilleries experiment with trees, however, that is changing.
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Saturday, January 7, 2017
NPR News: Would You Eat This Fish? A Shark Called Dogfish Makes A Tasty Taco
Would You Eat This Fish? A Shark Called Dogfish Makes A Tasty Taco
About 90 percent of the fish Americans eat is imported, yet fish caught off our shores is often exported. New efforts are promoting locally caught fish, especially ones we've never appreciated before.
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About 90 percent of the fish Americans eat is imported, yet fish caught off our shores is often exported. New efforts are promoting locally caught fish, especially ones we've never appreciated before.
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NPR News: Dinner in Appalachia: Finding Common Ground In Trump Country
Dinner in Appalachia: Finding Common Ground In Trump Country
Appalachia is thousands of miles from Nigeria. But at a potluck dinner in rural Kentucky, natives of the two places found points of connection between their cultures.
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Appalachia is thousands of miles from Nigeria. But at a potluck dinner in rural Kentucky, natives of the two places found points of connection between their cultures.
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Friday, January 6, 2017
NPR News: A Detroit Urban Farm Preserves Black History In Jam Form
A Detroit Urban Farm Preserves Black History In Jam Form
Urban farms have flourished in the city's vacant lots. Two nonprofits are using their harvest for a line of jams honoring the history and old family recipes of the local African-American community.
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Urban farms have flourished in the city's vacant lots. Two nonprofits are using their harvest for a line of jams honoring the history and old family recipes of the local African-American community.
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Thursday, January 5, 2017
NPR News: A Big Fish Sells For Over Half A Million — But Other Big Questions Persist
A Big Fish Sells For Over Half A Million — But Other Big Questions Persist
For the sixth year in a row, Kiyoshi Kimura won a massive Pacific bluefin tuna at Tsukiji market's famed New Year auction. Conservationists are worried about the species' dwindling population.
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For the sixth year in a row, Kiyoshi Kimura won a massive Pacific bluefin tuna at Tsukiji market's famed New Year auction. Conservationists are worried about the species' dwindling population.
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NPR News: New Guidelines Recommend When To Introduce Peanuts To Babies
New Guidelines Recommend When To Introduce Peanuts To Babies
New guidelines recommend introducing babies to peanut containing foods in the first year of their lives. The recommendations are based on studies that show early introduction of peanuts to infants reduces their risk of developing a peanut allergy later in life.
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New guidelines recommend introducing babies to peanut containing foods in the first year of their lives. The recommendations are based on studies that show early introduction of peanuts to infants reduces their risk of developing a peanut allergy later in life.
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NPR News: Fishing Rule Aims To Do For All Marine Mammals What It Did For The Dolphin
Fishing Rule Aims To Do For All Marine Mammals What It Did For The Dolphin
Foreign fisheries exporting seafood to the U.S. will now have to meet the same standards for protecting whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals as American fisheries do.
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Foreign fisheries exporting seafood to the U.S. will now have to meet the same standards for protecting whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals as American fisheries do.
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NPR News: The Next Generation Of Farmers Is Being Trained In New York City High Schools
The Next Generation Of Farmers Is Being Trained In New York City High Schools
At Johne Bowne High School in Queens, along with literature and math, some 600 city public school students also learn the basics of farming, wine-making and aquaculture, among other skills.
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At Johne Bowne High School in Queens, along with literature and math, some 600 city public school students also learn the basics of farming, wine-making and aquaculture, among other skills.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2017
NPR News: A Plant-Based Atkins Diet? It Works, Says New Ranking Of Top Weight-Loss Plans
A Plant-Based Atkins Diet? It Works, Says New Ranking Of Top Weight-Loss Plans
U.S. News and World Report's annual list of Best Diets is out, and while reviewers have a few beefs with the regular Atkins Diet, the veggie version gets high marks. So do other plant-based diets.
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U.S. News and World Report's annual list of Best Diets is out, and while reviewers have a few beefs with the regular Atkins Diet, the veggie version gets high marks. So do other plant-based diets.
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