World of Food Headlines

How to make the most of summer produce for picky eaters
Sun May 31 8:31 am
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Greta Caruso and Fanny Singer about their newsletter on feeding kids, and how to get the child in your life to love summer produce.
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Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices
Fri May 29 5:00 am
The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.
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Trick or spice? How the 'nutmeg' came to dominate the soccer world
Thu May 28 5:00 am
Nutmeg commonly spices up a holiday season eggnog. It's also one of the most sought-after trick moves in soccer.
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Greetings from Seville, where springtime means caracoles
Wed May 13 1:16 pm
Spring is snail season in Seville. Caracoles in southern Spain differ from the well-known French escargot — they're smaller and eaten directly from the shell. And everyone has a favorite tapas bar that serves them.
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With meat prices rising, make your ground beef go further with these hacks
Sun Apr 26 8:08 am
With rising meat prices NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with The Sporkful host Dan Pashman, about how to make your ground beef go further.
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She set out to find the best free restaurant bread in America. Here's what she learned
Sun Apr 19 8:37 am
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to journalist Caity Weaver about what she learned on her quest to find the best free restaurant bread in America.
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How a cheese sandwich at the Masters is still $1.50 in an era of price hikes
Thu Apr 09 2:16 pm
The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb.
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Marty Crunchwrap Supreme and more menu ideas for your 2026 Oscars party
Wed Mar 11 7:00 am
You're inviting folks over to watch the Oscars, but you want to serve them a bill-of-fare that reflects this year's idiosyncratic slate of best picture nominees. We can help with that.
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Out of work and with 2 teens, this mom may lose food stamps under Trump's changes
Tue Mar 10 5:00 am
Policy experts say new SNAP changes don't address the challenges faced by single parents. They also argue that losing food assistance will only create more barriers for struggling families.
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Despite ban, Russian seafood is still the main dish on some American plates
Fri Mar 06 4:40 am
Since 2022, the U.S. has banned imported seafood from Russia. But Russian fish is still winding up on American plates. The Indicator's Wailin Wong and NHPR's Nate Hegyi explain.
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