In Wisconsin, a lot of training goes into being a cheese tester
Two hundred and fifty people applied for five part-time jobs to taste cheese. Their goal? To help cheesemakers create a creamier cheddar or more melty mozzarella.
Food
At the gateway to Zion National Park, travelers can enjoy bumbleberry pie
A busload of hungry tourists, a restaurant kitchen with a near-empty pantry. What could have been a disaster turned into an improvised recipe that's been pleasing crowds for nearly six decades.
Pumpkin or sweet potato pie? There's a rich history behind both
The two desserts have similarities — both are orange, sweet, and have a bit of spice — but they have distinct histories that have led to dedicated followings.
Obesity medications will have some people spending the holidays without an appetite
Obesity medications like Wegovy that tamp down hunger mean some people are navigating life and the holidays without an appetite. This changes social interactions and a traditional source of comfort.
The government wants to make beef production climate friendly. Here's how it's going
The Farm Bill includes $3 billion for "climate friendly commodities." That means paying farmers to change practices to reduce emissions or capture carbon.
For this student newly arrived from India, Thanksgiving came to feel like home
She came to the U.S. for grad school. She was lonely. Then came an invitation for Thanksgiving — no turkey (strictly vegan) but a spirit that touched her soul. And her mango lassi was a hit!
Two different brain circuits influence our taste for salt, study finds
Two different brain circuits help regulate salt intake, according to a study in the journal Cell. One adjusts salt cravings, the other determines whether we find salty food delicious or disgusting.
Life Kit: Cooking turkey for first-timers
A Thanksgiving turkey can be a great project for beginner cooks. NPR's Life Kit talks with Lan Lam of America's Test Kitchen about how to prep and roast a turkey for first-timers.
In the new book "The Farmer's Wife", author Helen Rebanks balances recipes and life
Scott Simon speaks to Helen Rebanks about her farm life as laid out in her book, "The Farmer's Wife." They are joined by actor Nick Offerman, who occasionally works on Rebanks' farm.
This year, Mama Stamberg's relish shares the table with cranberry chutney
It's tradition: Every year, Susan Stamberg sneaks her mother-in-law's relish recipe onto the air. This year, she's also recommending another recipe, too — from actor and food writer Madhur Jaffrey.