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The Thanksgiving Prank That's Giving Parents Heartburn Before The Big Meal

6:19pm November 20, 2018

Leading up to Thanksgiving people have been pranking their parents by asking them how to cook a giant turkey — in the microwave. The joke and the varied responses have taken over the Internet.

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Romaine lettuce is displayed on a shelf at a supermarket in California in April, during an E. coli outbreak traced to contaminated lettuce. The CDC says a new outbreak has made lettuce dangerous to eat, just in time for America's most foodcentric holiday.

Health & Safety

Beware The Thanksgiving Salad: CDC Says No Romaine Lettuce Is Safe

4:34pm November 20, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

A new outbreak of E. coli has hit dozens of people in 11 states. No deaths have been reported, but the CDC says consumers should not eat any romaine lettuce until more is learned about the outbreak.

Two turkeys from South Dakota get comfortable in their room at the Willard InterContinental Hotel, after their arrival Sunday, in Washington, D.C.

President Trump Pardons 2 Thanksgiving Turkeys

2:59pm November 20, 2018

by Scott Horsley

The two hefty toms, named "Peas" and "Carrots," starred in the White House turkey pardon, one of the odder White House holiday traditions.

Arts

Turkey And Tamales: People Of Color Share Their Multicultural Thanksgivings

11:16am November 20, 2018

by Malaka Gharib

For many immigrant families, Thanksgiving is a time to take part in an American tradition, but it's also a great excuse to gather and eat the foods of their culture with friends and family.

A member of the staff walks through Luke, one of the restaurants still owned by John Besh, on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans.

National

Work After #MeToo: A Restaurant Company Tries To Change Its Culture

6:47am November 20, 2018

by Yuki Noguchi

It's been a year since sexual harassment allegations toppled celebrity chef John Besh. His restaurant group, now led by a woman, has been trying to change a toxic workplace one policy at a time.

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Hydrochar derived from poultry waste was produced in a lab at Ben-Gurion University in Israel. The hydrochar can be made into briquettes, which can be used as charcoal for cooking food.

Pardon Me, Turkey, Is This Stool Taken? Scientists Turn Poultry Poop Into Fuel

12:23pm November 19, 2018

by Lina Zeldovich

When heated under proper conditions, turkey droppings transform into a form of coal, and serve as a renewable resource. Just think: Someday you might roast your holiday turkey using its own excrement.

In a new segment, "Help, I'm Hosting," on this week's Weekend Edition with Lulu Garcia-Navarro on NPR, Ted Allen offers advice for people hosting family and friends over the holidays.

Arts

'Help, I'm Hosting': Ted Allen Dishes On Vegetarian Thanksgiving, Cooking Wild Turkey

1:07pm November 18, 2018

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

From menu planning to dealing with the unexpected, NPR's Weekend Edition's new holiday series offers advice to those hosting friends and family this holiday season, so it's a stress-free time for all.

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Mama Stamberg's cranberry relish recipe.

Arts

Cranberry Relish: The NPR Recipe That Divides Thanksgiving Tables

11:38am November 16, 2018

by Susan Stamberg

It's the Friday before Thanksgiving, which means it's time for the annual recitation of Mama Stamberg's cranberry relish. Love it or hate it? Listeners weigh in.

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People who are sensitive to the bitterness of caffeine tend to drink more coffee than others, while people sensitive to bitter flavors like quinine drink less coffee, according to a new study.

Buzz, Buzz: Bitter Tasters Like Coffee Better

3:06pm November 15, 2018

by Joe Palca

A genetic analysis of samples taken from a large UK health database suggest that people who are more sensitive than their peers to the bitter taste of caffeine tend to drink more coffee — not less.

'Israeli Soul' Offers A Taste Of The Country's Street Foods

6:01pm November 14, 2018

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with chef Michael Solomonov about his new cookbook, Israeli Soul.

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