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News Articles: Food

The celebratory hot dogs await their impending doom.

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  • Arts & Life

How force-feeding ourselves hot dogs became a 'sacred American ritual'

Competitive eating has found a particular foothold in the American zeitgeist — even becoming entwined with ideals like patriotism.

July 04, 2023
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By:
  • Matt Ozug,
  • Alejandra Marquez Janse,
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Meat prices have risen 13% since 2021. Prices are still going up, even though not at eye-popping rates any more.

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  • Business

As meat prices hover near record highs, here are 3 ways to save on a July 4 cookout

If you're planning to throw some meat on the grill this July 4th holiday, here are some ways to save money in the process.

July 03, 2023
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By:
  • Erin Kenney
Nassim Haddad greets his customers and life with unflinching cheer.

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  • Global Health

How to laugh in the face of sorrow: Insights from a Lebanese sweets shop owner

Nassim Haddad has seen his share of disaster and loss. At 79, he says of his philosophy: "I start again from the beginning. I start from zero. I [am not] afraid from anything."

June 28, 2023
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By:
  • Ari Daniel
This picture provided on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, by the Pompeii Archaeological Park shows the wall of an ancient Pompeian house with a fresco depicting a table with food.

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  • History

That's no pizza: A wall painting found in Pompeii doesn't depict Italy's iconic dish

A fresco discovered at the Pompeii archaeological site looks like a pizza, but it's not, experts say. Tomatoes and mozzarella were not available when the fresco was painted some 2,000 years ago.

June 28, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
The main course of the dinner includes a stuffed portobello mushroom and creamy saffron-infused risotto. A fish entree is available to order upon request.

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  • Politics

For Modi's state dinner, the White House is elevating the mushroom

For the first time in recent history, the White House is hosting a state dinner that's entirely vegetarian. Plant-based chef Nina Curtis came in to help curate the menu.

June 22, 2023
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By:
  • Deepa Shivaram

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  • Health

Growing without groaning: A brief guide to gardening when you have chronic pain

Want to plant but afraid of the 'ouch'? Here's advices from a physical therapist for how to get hands-on in the garden, even if you have back pain or other chronic aches.

June 18, 2023
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By:
  • Andrea Muraskin
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  • Business

Instant Pot maker seeks bankruptcy protection as sales go cold

Inflation has buffeted consumers after a pandemic-fueled binge on goods for the home, but spending has also moved elsewhere as people are again able to travel, or go to restaurants and shows.

June 14, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
The process produces a protein-shake like texture that can be dried and used similarly to seitan, a popular protein substitute for vegans.

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  • Space

The special ingredient for Mars travel meal prep? Astronaut breath

Chemical physicist Stafford Sheehan invented a process that can turn carbon dioxide into yeast. It's now a finalist in the NASA-sponsored Deep Space Food Challenge.

June 13, 2023
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By:
  • Juliana Kim
Peaches from Lane Southern Orchards and Pearson Farm make their way through the parade at the Georgia Peach Festival on June 3, 2023.

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  • Food

Georgia's diminished peach crop means a canceled festival thousands of miles away

While growers here have saved enough peaches to sell in Georgia this summer, other places that celebrate the fruit haven’t been so lucky.

June 12, 2023
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
Fulton County families make the first bags after the County Clerk office held a ribbon cutting for their new food pantry June 12, 2023.

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  • News

'We see it all the time': Fulton County Clerk addresses food insecurity

Community leaders joined Fulton County officials to open a new food pantry as prices rise and more people need help feeding their families.

June 12, 2023
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
Rob Rubba, winner of the Outstanding Chef award at the 2023 James Beard Restaurant And Chef Awards.

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  • Food

These are the winners of this year's James Beard Awards, the biggest night in food

A Washington, D.C., chef won the outstanding category. The Chicago ceremony was hosted by chefs Eric Adjepong, Esther Choi, Andrew Zimmern and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons.

June 06, 2023
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
Eggs are on display at a Sprouts grocery store on April 12 in San Rafael, Calif.

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  • Business

Sky-high egg prices are finally coming back down to earth

The industry is recovering from a massive bird flu outbreak and high inflation rates, but prices may not fall to what they once were.

June 06, 2023
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By:
  • Joe Hernandez
An oyster is held open, resting on two outstretched hands.

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  • Environment

Georgia's oyster season comes to a close, as risk of foodborne illness rises over the summer

The routine closure comes as oysters enter their spawning season.

June 05, 2023
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
"Dumplings are my obsession," says chef "Nok" Chutatip Suntaranon of Kalaya, a Thai restaurant in Philadelphia.

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  • Food

Immigrants have helped change how America eats. Now they dominate top culinary awards

Immigrants have long been the backbone of restaurant kitchens. Now they're dominating the industry's top awards for chefs, with a majority of nominations going to immigrants or children of immigrants.

June 04, 2023
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By:
  • Joel Rose
Tupperware is now selling some products at Target, but it still makes most of its money through individual sellers.

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  • Business

Tupperware once changed women's lives. Now it struggles to survive

The brand turned homemakers into saleswomen and became synonymous with kitchen storage. But it has relied on Tupperware parties for sales--and struggled to keep its business fresh. Is its fate sealed?

June 01, 2023
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  • Alina Selyukh
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