A 3rd person has died in connection to the listeria outbreak in Boar's Head products Three people have now died connected to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head deli meats, the CDC said. A person most recently died in Virginia, adding to earlier deaths in New Jersey and Illinois. Ayana Archie
Can AI make better chocolate chip cookie recipes than humans? We taste tested 2 NPR’s Morning Edition asked America’s Test Kitchen for help in testing chocolate chip cookie recipes generated by ChatGPT and DishGen. Barry Gordemer
Is it possible to get the sweetness of sugar along with the health benefits of fiber? Forget artificial sweeteners. Scientists at Harvard's Wyss Institute have developed a product that lets you eat sugar without absorbing all of it. Hosts
Chef Michael Rafidi's innovative Middle Eastern cuisine has made him a star NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Chef Michael Rafidi, who recently became the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef of the Year.
Inflation math is changing America's dinner plans For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries, including pricier brands, to replace restaurant outings. From McDonald's to Starbucks, fast food and cafes are feeling it. Alina Selyukh
A Norwegian swimmer's love affair with chocolate muffins may be winning the Olympics When he’s not in the pool, Henrik Christiansen is documenting his deepening obsession with the gooey treats. His many dramatic TikToks are spreading muffin fever across the Olympic Village and beyond. Rachel Treisman
Boar's Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names, following an earlier recall of 200,000 pounds of sliced deli poultry and meat. The Associated Press
The FDA adds more brands to a new alert for lead-contaminated cinnamon No illnesses have been reported in connection to the alerts. The FDA has recommended that manufacturers voluntarily recall their products. Ayana Archie
Chef Karen Akunowicz's cookbook gives you what you 'crave' Many know chef Karen Akunowicz from her appearances on Food Network’s cooking competitions, including the wildly popular "Tournament of Champions." But that’s just scratching the surface of the young chef’s already distinguished career.
‘Boneless’ chicken wings can have bones, the Ohio Supreme Court says In a 4-3 verdict against a patron who sued a restaurant after swallowing a bone from a “boneless wing,” the court ruled that “boneless” doesn’t guarantee that there will be no bones in a chicken wing. Lola Murti