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Some Growers Say Organic Label Will Be Watered Down If It Extends To Hydroponics
November 16, 2016

The National Organic Standards Board this week plans to decide whether hydroponically grown foods, a water-based model of cultivation, can be sold under the label "certified organic."

Assassin's Steak Tartare: Popular Detective Series Gets Its Own Cookbook
November 15, 2016

The Yashim detective series features an intrepid sleuth chasing mysteries in 19th century Istanbul. He cooks while he puzzles over clues. Readers who clamored for the recipes have gotten their wish.

Souring On Sweet? Voters In 4 Cities Pass Soda Tax Measures
November 09, 2016

Three cities in California, as well as Boulder, Colo., adopted taxes on sugary drinks, a move aimed at combating obesity.

Food Pantries Try Nutritional Nudging To Encourage Good Food Choices
November 07, 2016

Simply shuffling the shelves may be a powerful way to help those living in poverty choose healthier options, a nationwide study of food banks suggests.

Episode 733: A Trunk Full of Truffles
November 04, 2016

Truffles are a lumpy, smelly fungus. They're also one of the most coveted foods in the world. Why are they so expensive? And why are people willing to pay so much for them?

New York Restaurant Is A Silent Haven For Solo Diners
November 04, 2016

With booths that seat one diner, facing the wall, the ramen chain Ichiran has been drawing huge crowds of people eager to eat alone. The only sound inside is the slurping of noodles.

Neiman Marcus Sells Luxury Collard Greens For $66 Plus Shipping
November 03, 2016

Neiman Marcus is selling 48 oz. of collard greens, serving 8-10 people, for a whopping $66, not including shipping.

In An Israeli Prison, 2 Palestinians Found A Future: A Food Truck
November 02, 2016

The food truck craze has reached the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Two Palestinians who met in an Israeli prison are running one. They learned to cook while working in the prison canteen.

Baker Genevieve Ko Creates Truly Fun-Sized Halloween Candy For Adults
October 31, 2016

Baker Genevieve Ko knows how to make Halloween candy really fun sized for adults. She shares her tricks for making giant treats that taste like Reese's cups and Twix bars.

How 'Food Truck Voting' Is Catching On In One Idaho County
October 29, 2016

Idaho's most populous county is adopting the convenience of food trucks to attract more early voters. But a new system doesn't agree with everyone in a campaign cycle filled with election fraud talk.