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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A headline-grabbing study touting apple cider vinegar for weight loss has been retracted.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
Revisiting Seattle’s new third place: Breweries

Two big-name Washington breweries have expanded with new locations in Seattle, complete with food offerings from local chefs. Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh explains the trends that are shaping the city’s brewery scene. He's joined by Seattle Times editor Trevor Lenzmeier!
- Tan Vinh
Pasta meals from Trader Joe's and Walmart may be linked to a deadly listeria outbreak

The USDA says the precooked pasta products, sold at Trader Joe's and Walmart, could be connected to a nationwide listeria outbreak that has killed four people and sickened at least 20 others.
- Rachel Treisman
The endangered cactus behind Mexico's sweet secret

In Mexico, September means chiles en nogada season. But one key ingredient, a candied barrel cactus called biznaga, is now illegal because it's vanishing in the wild.
- Eyder Peralta
Seattle restaurants get creative to keep doors open

Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh and editor Trevor Lenzmeier break down the openings focused on sandwiches and fast-casual small plates and look at how large format restaurants and fine dining spots are closing or pivoting.
- Brandi Fullwood
Samin Nosrat once shunned recipes. Now she's sharing them

The Salt Fat Acid Heat cookbook author once worried that recipes were too constraining. But she now sees them as a tool for creating community and sharing food. Nosrat's new book is Good Things.
- Sam Briger

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