Cookbook author Joan Nathan looks at her own culinary history in 'My Life in Recipes' Joan Nathan has spent her life exploring Jewish culture through recipes. Now in her 80s, her new book is her most personal work yet — excavating her own culinary history. Mia Venkat
Trader Joe's recalls basil linked to 12 salmonella infections in 7 states The Food and Drug Administration warns Trader Joe's customers in dozens of states to throw out fresh basil after a federal investigation linked the product to a salmonella outbreak. Luke Garrett
Cascade PBS show 'The Nosh with Rachel Belle' tucks into the Northwest's culinary scene Like sour cream dolloped lovingly on a baked potato, journalist and food writer Rachel Belle finds the delicious nooks and unexpected crannies of the Pacific Northwest culinary scene. Libby Denkmann
Is Conan O'Brien the best 'Hot Ones' guest ever? Discuss. Fans of Hot Ones refer to those celebrities who make it through the sauces without complaint as Spice Lords. This week, Conan O'Brien became a Spice Legend. Glen Weldon
Can you name Washington's next big apple? Contest is open The state's next new apple is ready for a name, and Washington State University is asking for suggestions. Dyer Oxley
Consumer Reports asks USDA to remove Lunchables from schools' lunch menus The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it tested. A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said all of its products meet strict safety standards. Ayana Archie
Who gets to own the beloved ‘chili crunch’ condiment? A foodie fight is heating up Chili crunch is known for its punch, and now, a legal battle over the name has one local foodie fighting back against a culinary giant. Libby Denkmann
7 Washington culinary hotshots are still in the running for a 2024 James Beard Award The race for top prizes in the 2024 James Beard Awards has gotten tighter, leaving just seven culinary heroes from Washington state still in the running. Dyer Oxley
World Central Kitchen, led by a humanitarian chef, has fed crisis zones for years World Central Kitchen has long brought food to war zones and disaster areas around the world. The deaths of seven of its workers in Gaza come on top of the loss of six workers in Ukraine. Rachel Treisman
New Jersey diners adapt to survive in state dubbed 'diner capital of the world' New Jersey is known as the "diner capital of the world." But as more diners close, the ones that remain need to adapt to survive. Kaity Kline
