The staple dish of fish and chips is taking on a luxury price tag in the U.K. Comfort foods like fish and chips in the U.K. are often cheap dishes with humble origins. But economic headwinds are putting the squeeze on owners of fish and chip shops. Adrian Ma
Sweet potato memories: love 'em, rely on 'em ... hate 'em Three Africans ponder the tuber. "There is simply no bad way to prepare sweet potatoes," writes a Zimbabwean. They fueled a Ugandan for his 8-mile run to school. But for one Kenyan they're a big yuck.
How turkey became a popular dish in Taiwan Turkey isn't just a Thanksgiving dish in Taiwan: it's also a common topping over rice. And how turkey became big in Taiwan has a lot to do with the U.S. Emily Feng
Frying a turkey can be dangerous. Here's why, and what not to do When properly cooked, fried turkey can be an explosion for your taste buds. But if it's not completely thawed, that turkey can explode in a pot of hot oil and spark a dangerous fire. Bill Chappell
Here's what will cost you more — and less — for the big Thanksgiving feast The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving feast is slightly lower this year than last, thanks in large part to falling turkey prices. Overall grocery inflation has eased significantly in the last year. Scott Horsley
Can we grow veggies on Mars? Fly larvae and synthetic soil may hold the answer A Texas undergrad is investigating how to grow vegetables on Mars — and has cultivated test samples of English peas in simulated Martian soil, with fertilizer from fly larvae. Mallory Yu
For this student newly arrived from India, Thanksgiving came to feel like home She came to the U.S. for grad school. She was lonely. Then came an invitation for Thanksgiving — no turkey (strictly vegan) but a spirit that touched her soul. And her mango lassi was a hit! Rhitu Chatterjee
Life Kit: Cooking turkey for first-timers A Thanksgiving turkey can be a great project for beginner cooks. NPR's Life Kit talks with Lan Lam of America's Test Kitchen about how to prep and roast a turkey for first-timers. Marielle Segarra
In the new book "The Farmer's Wife", author Helen Rebanks balances recipes and life Scott Simon speaks to Helen Rebanks about her farm life as laid out in her book, "The Farmer's Wife." They are joined by actor Nick Offerman, who occasionally works on Rebanks' farm. Scott Simon
Want to make a difference for food banks? Cash, not Kraft, may be your answer Before you go through your own pantry or head to the store to pick up food to donate, Soundside called up some experts to help you make more impactful donations. Libby Denkmann
