Greetings from high up in Colombia's Andes, where 'prairie-style meat' is a delicacy Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. John Otis
Coffee-driven deforestation is making it harder to grow coffee, watchdog group says In Brazil's coffee-producing areas, more than 42,000 square miles of forest have disappeared over about two decades, says Coffee Watch. Deforestation leads to drought, which harms crop yields. James Doubek
My sixth sense for cheap eats Seattle Times writers share their latest food finds from around Seattle– including maybe the cheapest breakfast sandwich in the city and the best nachos in the entire Pacific Northwest. Tan Vinh
Bremerton food bank launches extra hours for federal employees working without pay A food bank in Kitsap County has opened its doors to some new shoppers. Last Wednesday, Bremerton Foodline launched a two-hour shopping period exclusively for military and federal employees. Kitsap is home to more than 21,000 federal workers who have gone without pay since the government shutdown began Oct. 1. KUOW’s Rob Wood talked to Foodline Executive Director Cori Kauk about her organization's efforts. John O'Brien
Confessions of a Seattle food critic Tan answers questions from listeners about being a food critic — from how he picks restaurants to review, to dealing with heartburn on the job. Plus, he shares tips on how to see Seattle’s restaurant scene through the eyes of a critic. Tan Vinh
Philadelphia pro is world champion of cheese NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with with Emilia D'Albero, the first American to win the title of "Best Cheesemonger in the World." Sarah Handel
RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines could be controversial. Here's what to watch for The health secretary's affinity for saturated fat and his ire over ultraprocessed foods could influence federal food guidelines, expected out this fall. Will Stone
Pumpkin: A favorite sign of fall, with a bit of shady history Pumpkins are a harvest symbol and part of our nostalgia for a simpler time. But while the word "pumpkin" has been around for centuries, the plant dates back thousands of years. Bill Chappell
How apple cider vinegar cured everything — until it didn't A headline-grabbing study touting apple cider vinegar for weight loss has been retracted. Other claims for the internet-famous remedy are also under fire. Jon Hamilton
Slurp with care: 'KPop Demon Hunters' instant noodle trend can cause burn injuries Fans of "KPop Demon Hunters" are trying ramyun, the Korean instant noodles enjoyed by the film's heroes. But doctors say you should slurp with caution to avoid burns. Here's how to stay safe. Hosts