Dollars and scents: how the right smells can encourage shoppers to buy healthier foods
Imagine walking down the aisle of your local grocery store. The scent of mixed herbs catches your attention, mentally transporting
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Carol Burnett hands bartenders an “incredible card” with the precise recipe for her go-to drink
Just a week ago — in what certainly feels like a belated move — living legend Carol Burnett imprinted her hands and
Read moreThe trip that changed D.C. for me: Where to eat, stay and play in the city
I visited Washington, D.C., for the first time as a kid. No, it wasn’t on a patriotic school trip or
Read more“Playing fast and loose”: Vilsack urges realism from GOP as farm bill negotiations hit stalemate
In February, during a tense House hearing over funding for the upcoming Farm Bill — one in which Agriculture Committee
Read moreWhat Red Lobster could learn from Olive Garden
In early June, after it was announced that Red Lobster was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Public Enemy rapper and
Read moreWhat is going on with Pizza Hut? Inside the legal battle with its biggest franchisee
Pizza Hut is currently embroiled in a back-and-forth legal battle with one of its largest franchisees. The multinational pizza chain
Read moreCan the so-called “Chipotle Boys” save Chipotle?
Chipotle has been at the center of much backlash in recent months. The fast-casual burrito chain was accused of “shrinkflation”
Read more“Top Chef” finale does a disservice to its incredibly talented and deserving winner
First off, of course: Spoilers abound, truly. What a peculiar ending to one of my favorite “Top Chef” seasons in
Read moreRaw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits
Despite an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, the popularity of raw milk has only risen. Advocates claim
Read moreDouble punishment: How a “war on drugs”-era SNAP ban contributes to recidivism and racism
In 2015, Barack Obama became the first sitting president to visit a federal prison after touring and spending time with
Read moreUS temporarily halts avocado and mango inspections in Mexico due to security concerns
The United States has paused safety inspections for avocados and mangoes from Mexico after an incident reportedly threatened the safety
Read moreThe penultimate “Top Chef” episode highlights Holland America more than the cheftestants or Curaçao
Well, that “Top Chef: Wisconsin” semi-final episode didn’t exactly inspire much confidence or excitement, did it? Kind of a bummer going into
Read moreMcDonald’s has officially ended its AI drive-thru following several public mishaps
The McDonald’s AI drive-thru is now a thing of the past. The fast-food giant is officially removing artificial intelligence powdered
Read moreAnthony Bourdain’s “Get Jiro!” comic is getting the television treatment, thanks to Adult Swim
Adult Swim is slated to produce a new animated show based on “Get Jiro!,” the New York Times best-selling DC/Vertigo
Read moreExclusive: A sneak peek at the “Top Chef: Wisconsin” finale
And just like that, we’re down to it! Thirteen weeks of competition have all led up to one of the biggest
Read moreIn Michigan: Climate change, bird flu and dairy cows — and why “none of us saw this coming”
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Earlier this month,
Read moreThe world is farming more seafood than it catches. Is that a good thing?
A new report from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, or FAO, has found that more fish were farmed
Read moreGiada DeLaurentiis’ strawberry peach crumble is a summer winner
For years, I’ve argued there may be no better summer dessert — outside of the realm of ice creams, sorbets and
Read moreA Caesar-ish salad so decadent you won’t believe it’s vegan
One of my absolute favorite ingredients is tahini. It is magnificent no matter what it’s added to, from hummus to
Read moreWe should all be cooking more like Appalachians
When you hear the term “Appalachian cooking,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If your answer is scrappy,
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