At DNC parties, the Chicago hot dog took center stage NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Axios Chicago reporter and food writer Monica Eng about the makings of the Chicago hot dog in all of its salty, spicy glory. Scott Simon
9 smart ways to slash your grocery bill Food prices are still high, but your grocery bill doesn't have to be. Beth Moncel, founder of Budget Bytes, shares smart tips how to save money at the supermarket. Life Kit
Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken that may contain metal The voluntary recall of frozen breaded chicken breast tenders and nuggets comes following multiple consumer complaints about metal wire found inside the products. Rebecca Rosman
Black Southern and Filipino BBQ meet on the grill A chef in New Orleans is bringing two grilling traditions from opposite ends of the world together on one plate. Neda Ulaby
Here's what we know about the grocer buying Kroger and Albertsons stores in Washington state Little is known about C&S Wholesale Grocer, the company that’s buying hundreds of stores around the country, divested under the Kroger-Albertsons merger. If the deal overcomes its legal challenges, it will pave the way for C&S to establish a large footprint in the Northwest. Ruby de Luna
A slice of harmony: Pagliacci Pizza and Seattle Opera join forces Pagliacci Pizza and Seattle Opera have joined forces to celebrate the premiere of the beloved opera "Pagliacci," running through Aug. 17 at McCaw Hall. Diana Opong
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. A Martínez
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.
